So I work for a major company, the parent company based in France is offering the employees the ability to buy stock in the parent company.

We have to hold the stock for 5 years, they are offering a 15% discount off of the share price.

With that they offer us the ability to use payroll deductions, or you can write a check.

It is a divident stock, and as shareholders we are entitled to votes and such.

Now this sick was about 98 Euro s a share, or about $110 USD. I think the dividend was 2.60 euros. I am thinking about going with this, but I'm not cash rich, so I would do payroll deductions, but at 110 a share how man can I realistically buy?

With that, my dad seems to think I should instead look to buy real estate, I want to move towards a farm or decent sized land.

I drive a day cab and haul hazmat, so I'm basically a truck driver. I love in a hotel for the time being because I'm commuting between my house in Jersey and where my terminal is in PA, (130 miles away).

What do you guys think, and I will provide more info if needed.

Thanks guys.