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hello i,m just writing to say i,m 51 and been at the job 26 yrs. i have been blackball at the job so my ideas go unheard.i always wanted to be a writer but that,s going to take time.i can,t leave the job it pay,s the bills i,m in printing i,m not a salesman so any advice on what to do to get ahead in the money seen?gambling tips? i,m open to anything i need money!