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Posted by cherish83

Just up to Orange County or Ulster County. Not too far from the city, but enough where the prices of houses drops dramatically. We were looking at newly build houses up there with 4 br and 2-3 Ba and they are about 320,000

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No way! Orange county is quite expensive! A lot of rich people who have apartments in Manhattan live up there. Brand new 4-BR houses in Monroe (near Woodbury Commons) start at almost a million!!

They have great schools there - really worth looking into -- but expect high prices

I just wanted to let you know that I felt the SAME way when I started working after college!! I always thought it would be wonderful to start working, and stop going to school, but I panicked when I got a job, and realized it is not what I thought!!

I think it is normal!! I still feel like that at times...but I definitely went though a depression for a while after college!!

Hopefully it will pass!

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Posted by krisa1129

I just wanted to let you know that I felt the SAME way when I started working after college!! I always thought it would be wonderful to start working, and stop going to school, but I panicked when I got a job, and realized it is not what I thought!!

I think it is normal!! I still feel like that at times...but I definitely went though a depression for a while after college!!

Hopefully it will pass!

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Thanks! Yea Im hoping it's just a transition since I have been in school for 20 years and this is my first job knowing that I'm not going back and this is it!

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Posted by cherish83

Just up to Orange County or Ulster County. Not too far from the city, but enough where the prices of houses drops dramatically. We were looking at newly build houses up there with 4 br and 2-3 Ba and they are about 320,000

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Oh wow that sounds amazing! FH was talking about Orange County but I have never been there. I will definitely have to check it out Is it civilized over there? We were looking at NC last year to move after I finished school but we went there and it was too much of a culture shock for us so we decided to stay in NY.

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Its pretty much like the suburbs. I don't live on LI but i think its not MUCH different than the island. Have you ever been to Woodbury Common OUtlets? Thats in Orange County.

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FH has family that lives right by woodbury common outlets...We went a few weeks ago and it was like 15 mins from there

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How is it there Denise? I know youre a city girl so try to be nice

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honestly i dont really know, we went a few weeks ago bc it was a surprise party for his aunt and we went to a restaurant for the party and then left so cant really say much about it, sorry. I know FH asked his cousin what there was to do around there and he said theres a few bars everyone goes to.

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Posted by cherish83

Just up to Orange County or Ulster County. Not too far from the city, but enough where the prices of houses drops dramatically. We were looking at newly build houses up there with 4 br and 2-3 Ba and they are about 320,000

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No way! Orange county is quite expensive! A lot of rich people who have apartments in Manhattan live up there. Brand new 4-BR houses in Monroe (near Woodbury Commons) start at almost a million!!

They have great schools there - really worth looking into -- but expect high prices

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depends where, theres sections where its more expensive but theres also areas where its less lol. Just like alot of neighborhoods, you have a more expensive part and less expensive.

Ahhhh..... that stinks, I know what you mean.

I didn't read the whole thread, so, you may have answered these questions already.....

Did you take another bar w/ NY?

(I know FH took PA and NJ, he was required to by his firm....)

And, if you did...... definitely consider the other state you took it in.

FH hates his firm, and is in the process of leaving, and because he hasn't bothered to really keep up w/ NJ, he can only really search in PA.

What I am saying is, if you're unhappy, and want a change, do so soon, before you get stuck in a rut of only practicing the exact law you do at your firm, and 'forget' (bad word choice) the rest, KWIM?

And, another thing....... I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!!! Keep it up..... before you know it, you'll be making serious $$..... esp. once you hit partner somewhere, and then it's smooth sailing..... and a lot less hours!

Do you have billable hour requirements at your firm?

I'm all over the place here, aren't I?

FH and I dont think about moving, but again we really can't. FH has been at his job for years and it wouldn't be smart for him to leave. They love him there and they promoted him to a position that nobody in the company ever got before the age of 30 and FH got it at 27, he just started this month this new position and they ALREADY have talked about even giving him the position above this one soon. They're basically prepping him to be one of the executives there and FH knows this and its been said. So wouldn't be smart for him to leave this job...They have headquarters all over the country, and fh talks about moving to miami or vegas bc he can work there for the same company but i tell him it would be different, these are the guys who he has worked with for years and already proved himself to them and they all already have a plan for him so why mess it up.

we're gonna like in kew gardens, forest hills even beginning of LI such as douglaston, little neck, maybe even massapequa

I totally understand!!!!! I teach full time and I also have a part time job. There are times that I work everyday and I don't have a day off for 2 weeks! I am tired all the time and it really stinks but I need to save $ so we can buy a house. I have been working 2 jobs for the past 7 yrs! I think I may have to quit my second job (I'm a ba for Estee Lauder in Macy's) when it gets closer to the wedding because it will just be impossible to get everything done working both jobs.
I am soooo looking forward to xmas break from my full-time job!

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Posted by Espo22

thats why i always tell FH we should open up a business in the future. Especially when we have kids ya know. Although he gets out at 2-3pm so hes lucky, if he gets out at 4-5 pm he gets all annoyed lol.

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My aunt has her own business she hardly gets 2 minutes to herself.....! you work more....even when you have people working for you ....and its even harder to vacation...

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Posted by cherish83

Just up to Orange County or Ulster County. Not too far from the city, but enough where the prices of houses drops dramatically. We were looking at newly build houses up there with 4 br and 2-3 Ba and they are about 320,000

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No way! Orange county is quite expensive! A lot of rich people who have apartments in Manhattan live up there. Brand new 4-BR houses in Monroe (near Woodbury Commons) start at almost a million!!

They have great schools there - really worth looking into -- but expect high prices

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depends where, theres sections where its more expensive but theres also areas where its less lol. Just like alot of neighborhoods, you have a more expensive part and less expensive.

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Yeah there is the usual bars on the waterfront that are only open during season times. The other bars are ok. Kim, Jon (FH) is from Orange County. He lives 15 minutes from the Commons. I went to school in Newburgh and it is (in my opinion) very different up there. That is just my opinion though. I was thinking of moving up there but it is too different for me. Everything was like 20-30 minutes away or more. I am too used to Long Island and I don't think I can leave it..haha All there is to do is drink up there...haha I love to go visit but I can't live up there.

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

Ahhhh..... that stinks, I know what you mean.

I didn't read the whole thread, so, you may have answered these questions already.....

Did you take another bar w/ NY?

(I know FH took PA and NJ, he was required to by his firm....)

And, if you did...... definitely consider the other state you took it in.

FH hates his firm, and is in the process of leaving, and because he hasn't bothered to really keep up w/ NJ, he can only really search in PA.

What I am saying is, if you're unhappy, and want a change, do so soon, before you get stuck in a rut of only practicing the exact law you do at your firm, and 'forget' (bad word choice) the rest, KWIM?

And, another thing....... I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!!! Keep it up..... before you know it, you'll be making serious $$..... esp. once you hit partner somewhere, and then it's smooth sailing..... and a lot less hours!

Do you have billable hour requirements at your firm?

I'm all over the place here, aren't I?

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Yea I took NY & NJ- I wasn't required to but I figured since I was already taking it I might as well. The thing is I know everyone thinks lawyers make SO much money but it really depends on what type of law you do and it doesn't happen right out of law school. For now I just have large loan payments! I love family law but unfortunately it doesn't pay as much as corporate firms but I have no desire to do that. I feel really fortunate to be in the area of law I want to practice in the future because it will give me great experience.

As far as I know there are no billable hour requirements- it is a smaller firm so I doubt it.

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Posted by cherish83

Just up to Orange County or Ulster County. Not too far from the city, but enough where the prices of houses drops dramatically. We were looking at newly build houses up there with 4 br and 2-3 Ba and they are about 320,000

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No way! Orange county is quite expensive! A lot of rich people who have apartments in Manhattan live up there. Brand new 4-BR houses in Monroe (near Woodbury Commons) start at almost a million!!

They have great schools there - really worth looking into -- but expect high prices

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depends where, theres sections where its more expensive but theres also areas where its less lol. Just like alot of neighborhoods, you have a more expensive part and less expensive.

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Yeah there is the usual bars on the waterfront that are only open during season times. The other bars are ok. Kim, Jon (FH) is from Orange County. He lives 15 minutes from the Commons. I went to school in Newburgh and it is (in my opinion) very different up there. That is just my opinion though. I was thinking of moving up there but it is too different for me. Everything was like 20-30 minutes away or more. I am too used to Long Island and I don't think I can leave it..haha All there is to do is drink up there...haha I love to go visit but I can't live up there.

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I didn't know he was from Orange County! Thats funny. Well I don't really drink so I guess I would have nothing to do there. HAHA.

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Posted by Espo22

thats why i always tell FH we should open up a business in the future. Especially when we have kids ya know. Although he gets out at 2-3pm so hes lucky, if he gets out at 4-5 pm he gets all annoyed lol.

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My aunt has her own business she hardly gets 2 minutes to herself.....! you work more....even when you have people working for you ....and its even harder to vacation...

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yeah it depends on what it is, there are business where you work more...but my mom has always owned businesses and it depends on the type of business you open up, if you have a manager or someone to be in charge when youre not around. Some business require the owner there more and others dont. I also want to buy a beverage route, which wouldnt require me to do anything bc i wont even drive the delivery truck or drop off the things...The only thing i would do since it would be in my name is i would have to be at the warehouse in the morning to sign off on all our orders, and then when the day is over they give me the money and order forms

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

Ahhhh..... that stinks, I know what you mean.

I didn't read the whole thread, so, you may have answered these questions already.....

Did you take another bar w/ NY?

(I know FH took PA and NJ, he was required to by his firm....)

And, if you did...... definitely consider the other state you took it in.

FH hates his firm, and is in the process of leaving, and because he hasn't bothered to really keep up w/ NJ, he can only really search in PA.

What I am saying is, if you're unhappy, and want a change, do so soon, before you get stuck in a rut of only practicing the exact law you do at your firm, and 'forget' (bad word choice) the rest, KWIM?

And, another thing....... I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!!! Keep it up..... before you know it, you'll be making serious $$..... esp. once you hit partner somewhere, and then it's smooth sailing..... and a lot less hours!

Do you have billable hour requirements at your firm?

I'm all over the place here, aren't I?

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Yea I took NY & NJ- I wasn't required to but I figured since I was already taking it I might as well. The thing is I know everyone thinks lawyers make SO much money but it really depends on what type of law you do and it doesn't happen right out of law school. For now I just have large loan payments! I love family law but unfortunately it doesn't pay as much as corporate firms but I have no desire to do that. I feel really fortunate to be in the area of law I want to practice in the future because it will give me great experience.

As far as I know there are no billable hour requirements- it is a smaller firm so I doubt it.

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It definitely doesn't hurt to look into NJ.

Another thing, you become VERY desirable around the 2 year mark...... that's prime time for switching firms.

Just make sure you keep up w/ the NJ bar assoc. I know FH let it lapse.

I think you have to take classes once in a while and stuff.

FH has been working with a few headhunters..... they seem to be really good. He might be going into personal injury, which he would love, but it means a 30k pay cut to his base salary. Which is scary when we're 5 mos. from the wedding and trying to start saving to buy a house!


ETA: No billable hour requirements are a MAJOR bonus.

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Posted by kimNanthony

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

Ahhhh..... that stinks, I know what you mean.

I didn't read the whole thread, so, you may have answered these questions already.....

Did you take another bar w/ NY?

(I know FH took PA and NJ, he was required to by his firm....)

And, if you did...... definitely consider the other state you took it in.

FH hates his firm, and is in the process of leaving, and because he hasn't bothered to really keep up w/ NJ, he can only really search in PA.

What I am saying is, if you're unhappy, and want a change, do so soon, before you get stuck in a rut of only practicing the exact law you do at your firm, and 'forget' (bad word choice) the rest, KWIM?

And, another thing....... I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!!! Keep it up..... before you know it, you'll be making serious $$..... esp. once you hit partner somewhere, and then it's smooth sailing..... and a lot less hours!

Do you have billable hour requirements at your firm?

I'm all over the place here, aren't I?

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Yea I took NY & NJ- I wasn't required to but I figured since I was already taking it I might as well. The thing is I know everyone thinks lawyers make SO much money but it really depends on what type of law you do and it doesn't happen right out of law school. For now I just have large loan payments! I love family law but unfortunately it doesn't pay as much as corporate firms but I have no desire to do that. I feel really fortunate to be in the area of law I want to practice in the future because it will give me great experience.

As far as I know there are no billable hour requirements- it is a smaller firm so I doubt it.

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It definitely doesn't hurt to look into NJ.

Another thing, you become VERY desirable around the 2 year mark...... that's prime time for switching firms.

Just make sure you keep up w/ the NJ bar assoc. I know FH let it lapse.

I think you have to take classes once in a while and stuff.

FH has been working with a few headhunters..... they seem to be really good. He might be going into personal injury, which he would love, but it means a 30k pay cut to his base salary. Which is scary when we're 5 mos. from the wedding and trying to start saving to buy a house!


ETA: No billable hour requirements are a MAJOR bonus.

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Yea no the thing is I love my job- that's not the issue at all. I think I am just more frustrated with the routine of working full time and going through the adjustment after being in school my entire life.

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

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Posted by kimNanthony

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

Ahhhh..... that stinks, I know what you mean.

I didn't read the whole thread, so, you may have answered these questions already.....

Did you take another bar w/ NY?

(I know FH took PA and NJ, he was required to by his firm....)

And, if you did...... definitely consider the other state you took it in.

FH hates his firm, and is in the process of leaving, and because he hasn't bothered to really keep up w/ NJ, he can only really search in PA.

What I am saying is, if you're unhappy, and want a change, do so soon, before you get stuck in a rut of only practicing the exact law you do at your firm, and 'forget' (bad word choice) the rest, KWIM?

And, another thing....... I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!!! Keep it up..... before you know it, you'll be making serious $$..... esp. once you hit partner somewhere, and then it's smooth sailing..... and a lot less hours!

Do you have billable hour requirements at your firm?

I'm all over the place here, aren't I?

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Yea I took NY & NJ- I wasn't required to but I figured since I was already taking it I might as well. The thing is I know everyone thinks lawyers make SO much money but it really depends on what type of law you do and it doesn't happen right out of law school. For now I just have large loan payments! I love family law but unfortunately it doesn't pay as much as corporate firms but I have no desire to do that. I feel really fortunate to be in the area of law I want to practice in the future because it will give me great experience.

As far as I know there are no billable hour requirements- it is a smaller firm so I doubt it.

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It definitely doesn't hurt to look into NJ.

Another thing, you become VERY desirable around the 2 year mark...... that's prime time for switching firms.

Just make sure you keep up w/ the NJ bar assoc. I know FH let it lapse.

I think you have to take classes once in a while and stuff.

FH has been working with a few headhunters..... they seem to be really good. He might be going into personal injury, which he would love, but it means a 30k pay cut to his base salary. Which is scary when we're 5 mos. from the wedding and trying to start saving to buy a house!


ETA: No billable hour requirements are a MAJOR bonus.

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Yea no the thing is I love my job- that's not the issue at all. I think I am just more frustrated with the routine of working full time and going through the adjustment after being in school my entire life.

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Oh, yeah, that's difficult.

And, I know on top of it (at least, this was the case for FH) in the beginning, it's so boring. You get stuck w/ a lot of paperwork and stuff. He just recently started going to court, he's taking his first depo today.... etc.

That might not be the case in your firm, but, I know it was tough for FH for a while.

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

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Posted by kimNanthony

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

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Posted by kimNanthony

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

Ahhhh..... that stinks, I know what you mean.

I didn't read the whole thread, so, you may have answered these questions already.....

Did you take another bar w/ NY?

(I know FH took PA and NJ, he was required to by his firm....)

And, if you did...... definitely consider the other state you took it in.

FH hates his firm, and is in the process of leaving, and because he hasn't bothered to really keep up w/ NJ, he can only really search in PA.

What I am saying is, if you're unhappy, and want a change, do so soon, before you get stuck in a rut of only practicing the exact law you do at your firm, and 'forget' (bad word choice) the rest, KWIM?

And, another thing....... I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!!! Keep it up..... before you know it, you'll be making serious $$..... esp. once you hit partner somewhere, and then it's smooth sailing..... and a lot less hours!

Do you have billable hour requirements at your firm?

I'm all over the place here, aren't I?

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Yea I took NY & NJ- I wasn't required to but I figured since I was already taking it I might as well. The thing is I know everyone thinks lawyers make SO much money but it really depends on what type of law you do and it doesn't happen right out of law school. For now I just have large loan payments! I love family law but unfortunately it doesn't pay as much as corporate firms but I have no desire to do that. I feel really fortunate to be in the area of law I want to practice in the future because it will give me great experience.

As far as I know there are no billable hour requirements- it is a smaller firm so I doubt it.

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It definitely doesn't hurt to look into NJ.

Another thing, you become VERY desirable around the 2 year mark...... that's prime time for switching firms.

Just make sure you keep up w/ the NJ bar assoc. I know FH let it lapse.

I think you have to take classes once in a while and stuff.

FH has been working with a few headhunters..... they seem to be really good. He might be going into personal injury, which he would love, but it means a 30k pay cut to his base salary. Which is scary when we're 5 mos. from the wedding and trying to start saving to buy a house!


ETA: No billable hour requirements are a MAJOR bonus.

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Yea no the thing is I love my job- that's not the issue at all. I think I am just more frustrated with the routine of working full time and going through the adjustment after being in school my entire life.

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Oh, yeah, that's difficult.

And, I know on top of it (at least, this was the case for FH) in the beginning, it's so boring. You get stuck w/ a lot of paperwork and stuff. He just recently started going to court, he's taking his first depo today.... etc.

That might not be the case in your firm, but, I know it was tough for FH for a while.

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Yea I can't go to court yet because I am not admitted and don't even know if I passed the bar exam yet. My firm is really great and I get to do a lot- I even get to meet with clients, etc.

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Posted by cherish83

Yup! I hear you! We work so much for a decent life, but when do we get to enjoy it!!!???

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Exactly! I was talking to FH about this and I said we are busting our buts working full time all just to NOT even be able to make ends meet. It would be different if I was living in luxury! I think I have to get out of LI

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Exactly why I've decided to change careers and become a teacher! It's something I've always wanted to do and I've had it with the coporate world.

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Posted by Espo22

thats why i always tell FH we should open up a business in the future. Especially when we have kids ya know. Although he gets out at 2-3pm so hes lucky, if he gets out at 4-5 pm he gets all annoyed lol.

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My aunt has her own business she hardly gets 2 minutes to herself.....! you work more....even when you have people working for you ....and its even harder to vacation...

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yeah it depends on what it is, there are business where you work more...but my mom has always owned businesses and it depends on the type of business you open up, if you have a manager or someone to be in charge when youre not around. Some business require the owner there more and others dont. I also want to buy a beverage route, which wouldnt require me to do anything bc i wont even drive the delivery truck or drop off the things...The only thing i would do since it would be in my name is i would have to be at the warehouse in the morning to sign off on all our orders, and then when the day is over they give me the money and order forms

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True.....True