Those of us who are 29+ let's give advice to new graduates and those 17-24

[Blackking]

Its a combination of both. Only you know yourself to know where that balance is... it's like Now & Laters ... use some now, save some for later.

I forgot the "ratio" but pay tithes (if you into that), save some.. pay yourself with some (play money, immediate savings) . bills for some.... then spending money

I wish I would pay some tithes....

If black people put all their Tithes money into black interest...

We have a better 'look' in the media and more business empires.

 

[Bless't]

dont overcook the burger and the customer is always right

I actually gave you more credit than what you meant. I think.

In my head it read;

"Dont over think things and a happy S.O. is a happy life."





















But I believe you were being coli funny.

 

[Ezus Jezus]

It is pretty basic info but, DO NOT cum inside of any woman that isn't your wife or that you don't plan on being serious with. Same for brehettes. Make him use a condom. Children are a blessing, but unwanted or unplanned children cause undue stress for both. Allow yourself the choice of when you want to start a family. Casual sex is ok. Casual babies are not.

 

[Bless't]

Great thread. Take heed youngins.

 

[R.E.N. Spells Ren]

That's not wrong for this reason

Please pay attention folks

Nobody is looking out for you. Your family has hope for you but you control your destiny and nobody is trying to help you. You stand for YOURSELF.

This relates to something that I'm kinda surprised I didn't see in 16 pages (unless I missed it):

Find a mentor, and use said mentor.

If you look at almost anyone at the top, who worked to get there, they will tell you about a mentor who's sage advice was instrumental in getting them to where they are in life. You're right that you have to stand for yourself, so you may need to actively seek out a mentor and you may need to "drive" that relationship, but many are willing and will be flattered/honored to have a mentee. It's also a beneficial for them as well, believe it or not.

 

[C-NICE]

Most important thng to me to tell a youngin is have a STRONG WORK ETHIC this country is global now companies have literally 1000s of applications of people who have better credentials than you; Another is be humble its been stated but I will say it again you may have to shovel crap until they break comes but always keep income coming in never turn down a opportunity because you feel you are to good for it. Lastly enjoy life its a rollercoaster but always try to make good decisions life is long and its especially long when you make bad decisions

 

[Makavalli]

I actually gave you more credit than what you meant. I think.

In my head it read;

"Dont over think things and a happy S.O. is a happy life."





















But I believe you were being coli funny.

Lol yea these youngns fukked. Burger king manager's with honors

 

[Zach Lowe]

Got damn yes. At the same time though:

Be greatful that you're not a crackhead. I say that as not to contradict what smokeu said but to give you perspective as to the right choices you HAVE Made in life. if you're feeling fukked up because your car broke down or your job sucks or your girl left...you're not a dopefiend or crackhead and you definitely could be. You're doing alright.

how could i have been a crack head


this is stupid

 

[Prynce]

Any advice for a breh in college? I currently am a business administration major but I don't know if I can Make a good living with that degree. Also I will take any advice on setting myself up so I can be successful in my late 20s.

 

[Constantine]

Biggie said being broke and thirty give me the chills. If you don't plan to succeed, you're planning to fail. People don't become over night. One day you hanging with Tyrone and Jerome in Elementary School. Next thing you know you're skipping classes in Junior High and smoking reefer. Next thing you know you're a High School dropout, Tyrone is doing a bid, and Jerome is a crackhead. Then you're 45 with two baby mammas working a temp job at a warehouse.

Don't overlook the military as a option. It may suck, but sucking it up is what it means to be an adult. Whether it's setting your alarm to go to class early, or staying in the library to study over the weekend instead of partying, or setting your alarm to get up to go to work early in the morning.

You can't change women. If there's something you don't like about them you should suck it up, or leave them alone. There's more important things then race in choosing a mate. Beauty fades, but dumb is forever. Personality goes a long way. Those hair-hats doe...

Don't put off what you can do today for tomorrow. Which means you shouldn't be reading this, because there should be something else you could be doing.

 

[SemiEnlightenedBum]

fukk college,sell drug,bust your guns,and een while serving in dee trap don't neglect to floss..

 

[Suicide King]

This relates to something that I'm kinda surprised I didn't see in 16 pages (unless I missed it):

Find a mentor, and use said mentor.

If you look at almost anyone at the top, who worked to get there, they will tell you about a mentor who's sage advice was instrumental in getting them to where they are in life. You're right that you have to stand for yourself, so you may need to actively seek out a mentor and you may need to "drive" that relationship, but many are willing and will be flattered/honored to have a mentee. It's also a beneficial for them as well, believe it or not.

Or mentor someone...each one, teach one.

You'll be surprised how your train of thought shifts.

Either or, it is all about improving your thought process and sharpening your mind.

 

[Colicat]

Can you describe or pinpoint your theory on when its best to leave them? For example, flags of it going downhill. Like if we are talking career, is it something of the sort of if you arent getting raises but other are, do you bounce?

Or relationships, like if you aren't ready for long term commitment, once the honeymoon wears off dip?

Just curious.

I can give you an example of letting a career go... I was working at a start up company (funded by A fortune 50 company) that had strong connects (political and financial). I pretty much was heading my division at 26. It took me only year to realize that I wasn't going anywhere if I stayed...

Long story short the boss hired the other employees because they were his friends and yes men... I realized that I would get passed over come promotion time because I wasn't a friend nor was I a yes man... I left at 28 for a different title at an established company (less prestige, no connects, same pay).

On paper that decision makes no sense... I was heading a department doing meet and greets and retreats with Senior Vice Presidents ... I left it for traffic, low man on the totem pole status and more office politics.

I went to a different city (nearby but a longer commute) and because there was no glass ceiling, I made 20k more my first year...

I wasn't the most senior at the new job but I had a better work ethic than the senior folks... Opportunities came my way based off of that...... At the other job, folks were getting opportunities solely because of cronyism ...

 

[Atlrocafella]

Any advice for a breh in college? I currently am a business administration major but I don't know if I can Make a good living with that degree. Also I will take any advice on setting myself up so I can be successful in my late 20s.

Are you getting a general business admin degree? Or does it have a concentration? Like finance, accounting.

I have my degree in finance which is under the school of business administration.

I will tell you this. Make sure you do internships/coOps while you are in college now. They are VALUABLE, and it should be in something you would want to do after you graduate. Make those connections as an intern, do great, because it will help you once it's time to graduate and apply for jobs in the real world. Don't get so lost in the books that you forget to actually get some real world experience.

 

[TL15]

Any advice for a breh in college? I currently am a business administration major but I don't know if I can Make a good living with that degree. Also I will take any advice on setting myself up so I can be successful in my late 20s.

Get in good with an employer while you are in school if you are going the business administration route. It's REALLY generic (no offense at all) so it doesn't differentiate your "uniqueness"...

plan on getting an MBA to ever really make noise in corporate America and even as I finish my MBA I am pondering a PhD because MBAs aren't that unique anymore

Grades are GREAT...Impressions are better... Grades and Impressions are best. Learn how to interview, how to present yourself (if you don't already know)...not just the basic things either. I've personally hired people that I "liked" and thought would gel well within our environment more than I have hired people solely on accomplishments