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What pic? Has he posted a pic?

Confused - I think it is a very difficult situation as obviously you use your earnings to support yourself, but there are other options out there. Hopefully you can find something perfect to suit your needs.

You may even find that by working out costs against earnings you would be better off working a small part time job. We have seen previously from a manager in FL that her highest earning month was just over £600.

Does anyone have the link to the thread for people who want to work from home? It was very informative.

Pleased for you not! Think your attitude sucks! You are the reason we are getting a bad name. That picture proves nothing either.

I have been an FBO almost 2 years. My income was good for a few months after I reached manager and then it dropped back. People dropped off and I lost heart and my confidence has been knocked so I'm struggling to recruit and maintain my customer base. I won't tell people this is a PT job because it isn't. While I was earning the good money I was working a hell of a lot of hours. Sometimes I just think it would be lovely not to have to think about selling or recruiting.

See that's the thing I would love to keep working from home.

There are definitely lots of options out there. Hopefully someone can remember the thread. There has also been a similar post on Tiimesless Vie's FB page about alternative options.

Why are on here confused ? Is this really the place you think you will find solace? Have you read the other threads previously? If you think you will find the answers you seek here - please carry on - I wait with bated breath. Btw plenty of cheque holders here still - like you would understand what that meant - what day did your upline get her cheque?

Welcome, confused.

I'm afraid that you may lose the money and effort you've undoubtedly put in so far. You'd have to bite that bullet.

What you would get back is your self-respect and the real friends you've had to - at least partially - leave behind. Imagine being able to go out somewhere without having to worry about recruiting anyone on the journey. Real relationships with no ulterior motive.

She didn't get a cheque she was a 1,500 qualifier.

I work from home confused - though do TEFL as I live overseas. I also make children's clothes and bunting. I also do the odd logo and leaflet for small companies. Lots of people work from home.

sadly the flexible working from home thread must have gone - I stupidly started it in chat.

may be a good time for someone to start up a new one somewhere more permanent that chat? there were lots of good ideas!

Wow not how supportive to your fellow fbo. Really proving the point there about the way people get treated when they consider leaving huh? Why are you here exactly?

Cubic was a regular on here. She said when she left her MLM she felt amazing afterwards. Just being able to go out without having to take photos or trying to prospect was a huge relief. Going out and just enjoying being out was a revelation.

You have been conditioned bit by bit to think and behave in a way that revolves around FL. Is it possible to try and regain a bit of your old self and rediscover the real you? Is there anyone in real life who is unconnected to FL that you can talk to? They have probably been worried about you and wishing that you would reach out and leave FL. Over on Bot Watch there are many many people who are broken hearted at the way their friends have been conned by MLMs. Almost everyday there is a message from a worried friend.

Please reach out to someone and ask for support. We can help you with facts and figures but only a real life friend can help you reconnect with your old self.

I'm here because I can't turn to anyone else can I? It's not like any of my Forever Friends are going to see the other side of it and I can't talk to my non forever friends as it's not good practise and if I decide to stay then I will have coloured their opinion - I still "pretend" to be happy and all is rosy publicly. I feel very isolated truth be told. I know you won't admit it but it's not all fun and games!! Maybe I'm just not cut out for it.

Why are on here confused ? Is this really the place you think you will find solace? Have you read the other threads previously? If you think you will find the answers you seek here - please carry on - I wait with bated breath. Btw plenty of cheque holders here still - like you would understand what that meant - what day did your upline get her cheque?

More to the point notafan - why are you on here? If I were on holiday I wouldn't be on a thread on MN. Must be, as I would expect, incredibly dull if you feel the need to do such a thing.

You remind me of someone commenting on TV yesterday. Same writing style and and attitude. Anyone else agree?

Yeah patzy I sense it too, the one who likes crossbows and guns and called everyone whiney ass bitches? Or some other nice comments?

That's the one melaw. He suggested suicide as well. Nice chap!

It's either thebotwhowasabotbutisntabot or that 12 yr old boy telling everyone to kill themselves

It's NOT someone who is in South Africa on a jolly!

Yes.... Thats right, he said everyone involved with tv should just go and kill themselves in a mass suicide, he was a nice guy wasnt he?

He's likely not going to reply now as he's pretending to eating his dinner!

Hi confused welcome to the thread. Have you had a look at MoneySavingExpert website. They have a page about legitimate earning from home opportunities. Worth a look.

I can understand why you don't want to let your downline/upline down by stopping your business. It must be hard to realise that you are working hard at something that will never fulfil you financially and is in fact unsustainable.

We have heard from many people who have been in your position. They are always happier to be out of it, but taking that step is hard.

Thanks stopfaffing, I will look at that.

I'm a bit embarrassed to leave too. Afraid of what people will say. I am not a spammer on FB or anything but I'm sure most of my FB friends would know I do it from my business page. It's so scary. I only did one other job before forever for 10 years. So the thought of "employment" is scary

I know it doesnt really change anything for you confused but we are always here for a supportive chat and reassurance whilst you make your decisions and beyond, aswell as some good #teamparslaii banter to make you giggle 😉 (even if you decide to stick with forever)

Confused if you really are thinking of coming out I'd talk to Timeless Vie via PM on Facebook. You'll get alot of support but out of the public eye. There is a fair amount of mistrust around on these threads, so whilst you'll get public support and advice, it's better to PM (plus it increases that trust element). The more people who come out and tell their stories the better.

And as Melaw said, stick around whatever you decide to do.