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people overcomplicate career advice: find something you're passionate about

you hear this over and over from various sources you need...
flushed wild partner sex offender
  05/15/18
>you need to find something that really STIMulates you
Orange Unhinged Place Of Business
  05/22/18
...
flushed wild partner sex offender
  05/22/18
i don't love anything. i want to die
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  05/22/18
mortuary sciences never going away.
marvelous elastic band telephone
  05/22/18
jerold
copper resort
  05/22/18
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/79/ca/33/79ca332c8f764c8155e7...
elite khaki bawdyhouse
  05/22/18
Better advice is to do what you're really good at and you wi...
diverse buff milk regret
  05/22/18
subtle, but important, difference.
marvelous elastic band telephone
  05/22/18
It doesn’t play out in real life like that though. This assu...
Nubile therapy
  05/22/18
it's relative. tell most americans one guy can make 80k doi...
marvelous elastic band telephone
  05/22/18
I'd kill for 80k right now
Concupiscible Casino
  05/22/18
Seriously?
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
i make less than that. i support a SAHM and a house with it...
marvelous elastic band telephone
  05/22/18
I'm really good at reading, writing, and arguing. any though...
Glittery carnelian nibblets stage
  05/22/18
There are Schools for people like you!
brass useless brakes old irish cottage
  05/22/18
Centers too
Vivacious splenetic reading party stead
  05/22/18
...
Orange Unhinged Place Of Business
  05/22/18
Why spend all your time doing something you’re “good at” if ...
Nubile therapy
  05/22/18
The Johns on I-87 refer to his boistinker as their “little p...
Aromatic pit french chef
  05/22/18
Cr
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flushed wild partner sex offender
  05/22/18
I'm passionate about making money. Any advice?
brass useless brakes old irish cottage
  05/22/18
"all of the most successful people in the world are doi...
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
...
Hyperventilating Bipolar Garrison Digit Ratio
  05/23/18
ljl at this flame. It's true that some very successful peop...
vigorous parlour laser beams
  05/22/18
Would you trade your current six-fig law gig for $92k at a j...
dun razzle home karate
  05/22/18
Sure, but a job I'd love isn't available. I mean, in theory...
vigorous parlour laser beams
  05/22/18
I'd keep current job.
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
Very sad.
Exhilarant Boiling Water Rigor
  05/22/18
I like my job and it pays like 2.5x that.
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
You would not like your job if it paid <$100k
brass useless brakes old irish cottage
  05/22/18
Honestly, I wouldn't like any job that paid less than $100k....
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
I guess it would depend on where I am in my life, where I li...
brass useless brakes old irish cottage
  05/22/18
I agree. That setup is ideal if you're basically retired an...
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
Again, very sad. Doesn’t your wife make over 200k, 290k HHI ...
Exhilarant Boiling Water Rigor
  05/22/18
...
Coiffed dog poop
  05/22/18
No way would I let my wife actually work and earn twice the ...
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
...
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
Pornstar Asa Akira recently told Christian XXX, “Love what l...
dun razzle home karate
  05/22/18
*biglaw partner stealing this anecdote to motivate summer as...
Zippy factory reset button theater
  05/23/18
this is terrible advice
Bisexual histrionic space
  05/22/18
...
Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape
  05/22/18
i agree you should do what you love, but few people can mone...
olive nighttime pocket flask
  05/22/18
/thread
brass useless brakes old irish cottage
  05/22/18
It’s like male porn stars, they’re all sex addicts but some ...
dun razzle home karate
  05/22/18
this isn't exactly what i had in mind
olive nighttime pocket flask
  05/22/18
lol
Drab business firm mediation
  05/22/18
...
Vivacious splenetic reading party stead
  05/22/18
...
Drab business firm mediation
  05/22/18
people oversimplify passion
Drab business firm mediation
  05/22/18
i love watching sports, lifting weights, drinking beer and p...
slippery international law enforcement agency deer antler
  05/22/18
Sounds like you should be a trust fund bro.
vigorous parlour laser beams
  05/23/18
minor league baseball coach
Glittery carnelian nibblets stage
  05/23/18
Lotta people passionate about retail and serving.
stirring nowag dragon
  05/23/18
...
flushed wild partner sex offender
  05/23/18


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Date: May 15th, 2018 10:39 AM
Author: flushed wild partner sex offender

you hear this over and over from various sources

you need to find something that really stimulates you.

all of the most successful people in the world are doing things that they love.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36054302)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:47 PM
Author: Orange Unhinged Place Of Business

>you need to find something that really STIMulates you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105862)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:54 PM
Author: flushed wild partner sex offender



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36104906)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:55 PM
Author: Navy soggy twinkling uncleanness

i don't love anything. i want to die

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36104911)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:56 PM
Author: marvelous elastic band telephone

mortuary sciences never going away.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36104922)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:56 PM
Author: copper resort

jerold

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36104926)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:05 PM
Author: elite khaki bawdyhouse

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/79/ca/33/79ca332c8f764c8155e74e4678da3abc.gif

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105592)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:57 PM
Author: diverse buff milk regret

Better advice is to do what you're really good at and you will accumulate advantages overtime and be rewarded well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36104935)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:06 PM
Author: marvelous elastic band telephone

subtle, but important, difference.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36104998)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:17 PM
Author: Nubile therapy

It doesn’t play out in real life like that though. This assumes people are consistently rewarded for good work, that’s not always true. I know plenty of adept coders making $80k in some basement

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105077)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:29 PM
Author: marvelous elastic band telephone

it's relative. tell most americans one guy can make 80k doing anything and they'd be ecstatic.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105748)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:10 PM
Author: Concupiscible Casino

I'd kill for 80k right now

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109111)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:10 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

Seriously?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109115)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:30 PM
Author: marvelous elastic band telephone

i make less than that. i support a SAHM and a house with it. tight AF, but we make it by. i am, however, punching below my weight by choice and looking to move into a more lucrative position later I hope.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109256)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:13 PM
Author: Glittery carnelian nibblets stage

I'm really good at reading, writing, and arguing. any thoughts on a fulfilling and lucrative career?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105052)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:59 PM
Author: brass useless brakes old irish cottage

There are Schools for people like you!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105536)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:00 PM
Author: Vivacious splenetic reading party stead

Centers too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105544)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:46 PM
Author: Orange Unhinged Place Of Business



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105856)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:15 PM
Author: Nubile therapy

Why spend all your time doing something you’re “good at” if you hate it? Peterman’s good at getting fucked in the ass by truckers, doesn’t mean he should make a career out of it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105067)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:04 PM
Author: Aromatic pit french chef

The Johns on I-87 refer to his boistinker as their “little passion project” though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105587)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:17 PM
Author: mentally impaired appetizing scourge upon the earth nursing home

Cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36106422)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:59 PM
Author: flushed wild partner sex offender



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105526)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:00 PM
Author: brass useless brakes old irish cottage

I'm passionate about making money. Any advice?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105543)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:01 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

"all of the most successful people in the world are doing things that they love"

99% of the population have nothing in common with "the most successful people in the world." Seriously.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105550)



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Date: May 23rd, 2018 2:28 PM
Author: Hyperventilating Bipolar Garrison Digit Ratio



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36112761)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:01 PM
Author: vigorous parlour laser beams

ljl at this flame. It's true that some very successful people are doing something they're passionate about, but there's also very "passionate" stand-up comedians making $15K a year (plus a free drink per performance). There are also some very successful people who don't give a shit about their jobs. "Do something you're PASSIONATE about" is an adult version of Santa Claus-- it's just a nice story about getting rewarded for virtue, but the presents you receive aren't actually controlled by some fat guy performing surveillance operations jfc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105551)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:04 PM
Author: dun razzle home karate

Would you trade your current six-fig law gig for $92k at a job you loved?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105581)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:09 PM
Author: vigorous parlour laser beams

Sure, but a job I'd love isn't available. I mean, in theory if I could get $92K streaming video games then I would gladly do that instead of being a lawfag. But there are very few streamers who make any money at all, let alone close to six figures. There are probably fewer than a million people in the world who can claim that they truly love their job. Banking on becoming one of them because a few high profile people are workaholics who really do love their job is crazy talk, no different than buying lottery tickets because you read about somebody who bought a lottery ticket and won.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105623)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:15 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

I'd keep current job.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105660)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:26 PM
Author: Exhilarant Boiling Water Rigor

Very sad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105729)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:27 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

I like my job and it pays like 2.5x that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105733)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:28 PM
Author: brass useless brakes old irish cottage

You would not like your job if it paid <$100k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105741)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:32 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

Honestly, I wouldn't like any job that paid less than $100k.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105762)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:34 PM
Author: brass useless brakes old irish cottage

I guess it would depend on where I am in my life, where I live, kids, etc. At this point in my life, I agree with you in that I would not take any job <$100k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105776)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:39 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

I agree. That setup is ideal if you're basically retired and riding it out into the sunset. At this stage in my life it is a no-go.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105817)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:50 PM
Author: Exhilarant Boiling Water Rigor

Again, very sad. Doesn’t your wife make over 200k, 290k HHI wouldn’t be enough to pursue a passions. Or would you feel intimidated with wife making that much more

Also, lol at liking the actual day to day of compliance. I’m there now. It’s fine, but tolerable is more what it is...



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105879)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:14 PM
Author: Coiffed dog poop



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36106395)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:03 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape

No way would I let my wife actually work and earn twice the salary while I basically dicked around all day. Also, $290k HHI is meh. $400k+ is much better.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109061)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:15 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105657)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:02 PM
Author: dun razzle home karate

Pornstar Asa Akira recently told Christian XXX, “Love what loves you back.” This was in response to his decision to focus on tranny-fucking because it makes the most money, but it’s applicable to anyone.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105570)



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Date: May 23rd, 2018 1:33 PM
Author: Zippy factory reset button theater

*biglaw partner stealing this anecdote to motivate summer associates

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36112295)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:03 PM
Author: Bisexual histrionic space

this is terrible advice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105571)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:28 PM
Author: Lake Multi-colored Athletic Conference Ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105742)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:36 PM
Author: olive nighttime pocket flask

i agree you should do what you love, but few people can monetize what they love, and even fewer can monetize what they love at a rate that suits their desired standard of living

to the extent that there's a gap between how much you can make doing what you love and how much you feel you need to earn to feel fulfilled in life, you can close it by (a) reexamining your values and seeing if you can't further cut costs and expenses down to the essentials and/or (b) choosing a career with the best effort-to-earnings ratio (i.e., the optimal balance between what you're good at and what pays well).

loving your job can make you better at it if it makes you more engaged and results in better work product, but you don't need to love something to be efficient / effective at it.

the point of all this is to optimize for free time and earnings, so that you can dedicate as much of your free time as possible to doing what you love without falling below your minimum standard of living

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105797)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 2:39 PM
Author: brass useless brakes old irish cottage

/thread

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36105815)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:13 PM
Author: dun razzle home karate

It’s like male porn stars, they’re all sex addicts but some of them hate women and some of them worship women.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36106388)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:29 PM
Author: olive nighttime pocket flask

this isn't exactly what i had in mind

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36106522)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:12 PM
Author: Drab business firm mediation

lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109132)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:18 PM
Author: Vivacious splenetic reading party stead



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36106430)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:12 PM
Author: Drab business firm mediation



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109133)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:09 PM
Author: Drab business firm mediation

people oversimplify passion

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109101)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 11:33 PM
Author: slippery international law enforcement agency deer antler

i love watching sports, lifting weights, drinking beer and poasting on xo. what job fits this description that can support a comfortable lifestyle?



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36109275)



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Date: May 23rd, 2018 1:22 PM
Author: vigorous parlour laser beams

Sounds like you should be a trust fund bro.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36112221)



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Date: May 23rd, 2018 2:40 PM
Author: Glittery carnelian nibblets stage

minor league baseball coach

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36112831)



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Date: May 23rd, 2018 1:36 PM
Author: stirring nowag dragon

Lotta people passionate about retail and serving.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36112314)



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Date: May 23rd, 2018 2:25 PM
Author: flushed wild partner sex offender



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3977348&forum_id=2#36112737)