Still Thinking =/

So, I gave myself more time to think about the stuff in my last post. Needless to say, I'm still at a loss for what I can do to get out of these situations where I'm being taken advantage of. I have to have something to go to, before I can leave my current situation. I have a family to take care of and obviously that is priority #1. I thought about trying to write a book about how to treat people with respect, but that's been done 1000 times. I'd never see a publishing of anything I wrote on that subject. lol

Do you think it's wrong for me to want to make money off my integrity? Should I just stop working hard and/or caring about the task at hand? Just be like the "slackers"?

Nice Guys Finish Last

I want to know how I can find a job or create my own business to take advantage of my qualities as a person. It seems I get taken advantage of at every job I've ever had. I don't complain enough, and I work very hard no matter what I'm assigned. That said, I'm looking to start a business for myself that will embrace these qualities and allow me to profit from them. I want it to be personally rewarding. This is very important to me. I was thinking about charity work, but I just don't know where to start. I've always tried to help my friends/neighbors whenever possible even if it was something that required a lot of effort on my part. (This is why I get taken advantage of so much personally and professionally) There has to be something I can do and make a good living while embracing these personality traits at the same time. So far, all I've gotten is burned by people I thought were my friends and/or partners. Has anyone else had any experiences like this and gotten through them by learning to adjust? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

First Post

Hello everyone. This is my first blog post. I am hoping to channel some of my thoughts into writing via this blog. I figured maybe it was possible to get ideas from people in my life or other people that may be having the same thoughts and feelings as myself. The post/comment format of a blog is perfect for using as a sounding board in my opinion. I will post some thoughts later when I can really focus on the post.

But, just wanted to get the first post out of the way and say "Hello" to anyone that may view, or take the time to read my thoughts.

-Paul-