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You've come to the right place! Every one of us has a different story and different reasons why/how we got into this industry.
Our member "Samster" is someone you might also be interested in communicating with if she's interested.. She has a very interesting & relevant history with getting in/out of being an innkeeper..
BD, don't think I fit the profile either of someone who quit their job to pursue the innkeeping dream and then decided it wasn't for me.
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But thanks for thinking that my story might be relevant! hahaha...
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I guess I was looking more at the angle of the reality of the lifestyle was difficult and getting out.
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Actually, the reality of the lifestyle/business requirements didn't fit my dh's preconceived notion, despite doing all the research. At least I didn't use my cast iron frying pan on him!
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Samster said:
Actually, the reality of the lifestyle/business requirements didn't fit my dh's preconceived notion, despite doing all the research. At least I didn't use my cast iron frying pan on him!
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We were out shopping yesterday and I got into a conversation with a lady who "had a house" and she was thinking about opening a bed and breakfast. She had all the romantic notions that some have about running a B&B with none of the reality checks in place.
She hadn't a clue about running a business. Her husband was not supportive plus he was a homophobe and a bigot. She was in her 70's and planned on doing all the cleaning and cooking and yard care herself. After a short discussion, she decided maybe she should just rent the house.
Yes dear, maybe that would be best. Bless her heart.
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Good for you! You really need the actual support also, not just talk, when you own a business unless the biz is small enough for one person to handle on their own.
 
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