Advice anyone?

Philippines
November 29, 2008 3:57am CST
I have a friend and i would like to help him straighten up the way he is right now he's just a total BUM his depedent on the money that he inherited from his parents and he already squandred most of it and im afraid the way he is going right now he may end up penniless. I tried to motivate the man but he's just too carefree. Any advice on how to help him? I just ran out of idea
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5 responses
bellebads
@bellebads (740)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
i think he's old enough to handle his life, if he chose to be dependent on money let him be. if something bad happen to him there's no one to blame but himself. if you insist to help him why not suggest him to put up a business that he will enjoy. like for example he's fond of going to bars then might as well put up his own bar by doing so he's not just enjoying it he also earn something from it.
za_isse
@za_isse (71)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
I did suggested that he should put up a business but he said "it was too trouble some". I'm trying to convince him to change his ways coz i feel bad but i guess he needs to learn it the hard way huh.
bellebads
@bellebads (740)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
it seems that he doesn't want to listen to anyone's advice. i think you have done your part as his friend don't get so affected by it, someday he will realize that what you said is right he should have listen to you.
za_isse
@za_isse (71)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
Thanks i think I've done my part hope he enjoys it while it last
micahbrul
@micahbrul (307)
• Philippines
2 Dec 08
Well.. kinda hard! but there is always a way... Uhhmmm,,! why not help him to wash his money out until it was gone. lol! just kidding! But why don't you ask him to put a business and your the one who will handle it personally. Maybe that proposal will make him change his mind when it comes to putting up a business. Wait,, make sure the business will be his hobby or something interesting in his eyes or something he has an interest with. What cha think?
micahbrul
@micahbrul (307)
• Philippines
3 Dec 08
Push him up more. Do some effort to start it immediately.
za_isse
@za_isse (71)
• Philippines
3 Dec 08
Your idea is great! I already told him to put up a business that he would enjoy but he doesn't take my advice seriously. I hope he realize what he is doing before it is too late
Savvynlady
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
5 Dec 08
When he got the money, he should have sought a financial advisor so he could live comfortably and work his money for the good. If it isn't too late, I would urge him to do it now. I have a friend like that. She buy and buy; but I tell her to at least consult an advisor because they can help you better with your money; that is the best option to me.
ralphido
@ralphido (842)
• India
29 Nov 08
guess you would have to go hollywood style to straighten him out.. pull him out of his house and reveal to him he is virtually penniless as he has been disinherited by the will.tell him he will have to earn something on his own to inherit everything back... get in touch with his lawyer and pull some prank.. guess it's too far fetched ...but life stranger than fiction...
za_isse
@za_isse (71)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
Yeah i think i should try talking to his mom and delay the residential area that he should be inheriting because he might do something stupid if he gets his hands on it
chiaeugene
@chiaeugene (2225)
• China
3 Dec 08
i think he will have to learn the hard way. alternatively, you can try to be hard on him and be blunt in your reasoning with him. Ask him how much is he earning these days and how much does he think he is worth in the job market now. Then ask him how much saving he has left and ask him how long he can survive if he cannot find money. find some articles about true stories about pp in similar situations as him and let him read them. he needs to learn from someone unfortunate fate before he wakes up from it. the worst is he learns from his own unfortunate fate and by then, it would be too late