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I set this up to speak my mind in a place where no one knows where I'm coming from. I work at a place that I love what we do. I have done it at a high level for so long that I truly am at the top of my field, however, I don't get any real benefit out of it. Don't get me wrong, I make more than most of the others in my position. But I want more, not necessarily more money, although that would always be appreciated, but I want more freedom, control, and really more people to ask me how the hell I do it. I work in a flawed system, yet I still overcome the hurdles put in front of me. I've gone to the top of this business and there is nowhere else to go. Even the higher ups know that I am ready to move ahead but there is literally nowhere to go. I would love to be in a consultant position ( I have actually done this longer and better than the advisors we have) but unless they quit, the position isn't open.

On a more positive note, I also am a photo-artist. My art business is growing and I'd love to do it for my sole income. I'm a long ways from it replacing what I make at the job described above though. I have a wonderful wife that really encourages me with my photography and really believes in its future.

"I have a wonderful wife that really encourages me..."