So what do you do...

[BGunner]

I know we have a bunch of college students but for those of us beyond that wonderful paradise (STAY AS LONG AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN), and not rich enough to not have to work (I envy Cars123...) what is your job?

I manage the daily printing of a newspaper (it's this thing that old people read that will probably be non-existent in 20 years, due to the fact that most people in their 30's and below read the same content on websites for free, but they're great for blankets for the homeless and toilets for puppies), hence my very unsual playing hours at times - I work some days and some overnights, so sometimes I'll be on during the day,sometimes evenings when on a normal work day, and sometimes from 4am to 8am after work.

[bcus28]

I am the Window Display Director for Macy's, mostly during Christmas time ::)


Just kidding I'm a mad scientist that trys to grow crystals.

[KRONZZZ]

Emergency Dispatch for Enbridge Gas Distribution .. Pays very well and i somewhat enjoy it also lol.. Cars is rich? lol must be nice!!

[BGunner]

Yeah, B, you and your magic crystals. Sounds like a cool job as you've told me some about it previously. But you forgot your part time modelling gigs and your dancing at Chipndales...

[HoTHiTTeR]

I'm a network admin for a bank in California. I get banker holidays, but not really banker hours since IT isn't really a 9-5 type of job.

[Roughdawg4]

Managerial Accountant at a Bank. And yes those are bankers hours and holidays :)

[the_smug_one]

Associate at a private equity fund. We do leveraged buyouts of public and private companies... or at least we used to before the credit markets snapped in half. Now most of my time goes to keeping our highly leveraged portfolio companies out of bankruptcy.

Wow. Comes off as much more depressing when I actually see it in writing.

[BGunner]

Now most of my time goes to keeping our highly leveraged portfolio companies out of bankruptcy.



Oh yeah, forgot to mention that, our coporate owner declared Chap. 11 in early Decemeber... I only wanted a 0.5% raise anyway.... >:(

[bcus28]

Yeah, B, you and your magic crystals. Sounds like a cool job as you've told me some about it previously. But you forgot your part time modelling gigs and your dancing at Chipndales...


Oh yeeeahhh, I didn't think anyone would care about my side job, so I didn't mention it. Patrick Swayze and I get along great ;)

[cars123456789]

i did not always have money, i used to be semi pro snooker player from 16 to 21 and was bouncer on the door tell. a firm pick me to be a minder to some stars of today. but then got wife kid give it all up after a few years had a bit of luck.see a lot of u in banking.

[KRONZZZ]

Thats awesome cars m8, sounds like you had sweet career going before you got with the wifey.

[MasonR]

As of now I'm a private golf instructor with half a dozen clients, my old course got torn down not too long ago. Just had an interview at a swanky private club yesterday though, waiting to hear back.

[cars123456789]

dam mace know wonder u so dam gd bro.wish i played golf.

[KRONZZZ]

Thats a sweet job to there Mace, good luck tomorrow with the interview.

[cartman1337]

I'm a computer engineer...

[Gally]

Golf instructor sounds good. The last golf lesson I had the guy charged me £25 for half an hour and told me I need more practice!! ??? Uh... and what did I just pay you for??? ::) Anywho, journalist by day but complete layabout at heart ;)

[MasonR]

Never said it was honest work, Gally. ;)

[Roughdawg4]

Associate at a private equity fund. We do leveraged buyouts of public and private companies... or at least we used to before the credit markets snapped in half. Now most of my time goes to keeping our highly leveraged portfolio companies out of bankruptcy.

Wow. Comes off as much more depressing when I actually see it in writing.



Lol smug, I am sure your job is as boring as mine :). Most of my day is reconciling accounts, doing budget, and running various reports for the VP's and board of Directors.

[Airscoots]

Nice mace, I am also a golf instructor. Though it has slowed down lately it is a good business. Also work at a walmart distribution center. I have a cheezy high paying job. Used to golf competively until wife and kids entered the scene. Now I have turned into a weekend hack that tells people how to be good.

[Gally]

Never said it was honest work, Gally. ;)


I think it may be that I play kack-handed -- right on top of left, but use right-handed clubs. I think it confused the guy. Still, I can hit it 330 yards when I'm on form

[reeja19]

I am a print salesman for a union print shop here in Pittsburgh, decent money, family business so I like it ;D

[dimskill]

Teacher...

Generally around the ages of 7-11, specialzing in Mathematics, which helps with the rapid calculation of putt and chip percentages, I suppose.

[MasonR]

I knew a guy that played like that, actually. I was simply amazed that he could swing without breaking his left wrist or without destroying the soft tissue in his elbow, much less make contact with the ball. Sure seems to help the guy with his short game though. Can't break down and flip the club over without hurting yourself or falling backwards with that hand position. Either way, whatever works. This game is so fked anyway that whatever it takes to get around the course will be enough.

Worst part about our jobs scoots, is that when we play and shoot 76...people stare daggers at you like it's your fault. Sorry I spent 4 hours yesterday watching someone swing kack-handed (lol ty for that gally). But seriously, the last person anyone should expect to play well once a week would be an instructor, especially me considering I spent more personal time on OOB training mode than I do on a real life practice tee (Michigan weather is balls).

[BGunner]

I am a print salesman for a union print shop here in Pittsburgh, decent money, family business so I like it ;D


Sweet, reej and I can talk shop when it comes to printing... CMYK, etc! ...good times!

[Caribbeachbum]

Software engineer for the last 11 years; before that a newspaper reporter; college; and before that U.S. Air Force. Also been a bartender several times along the way ... long, strange, fun trip.

[yunatidus4ever]

Wow interesting jobs everyone.

My husband and I own a cable television upgrading company, we program amplifiers so that they are set up with the right equalization and levels downstream.

He does the field work, I get the joy of preparing books, submitting to the customer (cox or comcast for example), keeping up on payroll and taxes (fun, eh?), and all the meanwhile I homeschool my kids, am an OCD cleaner, housewife, cook and stay at home mommy!!! ;D

Dont know when and why I ever have time for golf.... but I have a feeling in 6 months ya'll are gonna see A LOT less of me! :-\

[BeEmerson]

I'm a designer/illustrator at Tailfordmitchell, a smallish ad agency in NW Ohio. We design packaging, web sites, tradeshow booths, and ad materials for alot of food products and building companies. I specialize in 3D rendering and animation. Its a pretty loose existence. I don't have to come or go at any particular time as long as I achieve enough billable hours. I'm not too worried about my job security at the moment but things can happen fast.

[p1um5mu991er]

wow, ev1 has really cool jobs

mental health case manager for 10 years, central ohio
hard to explain briefly though
i have 21 severely mentally ill clients (mostly schizophrenic) who i help to do pretty much everything

forgot how to run my own life however

[The-Dreamcaster]

I'm a pupil, in my 5th year at Secondary School (High School i guess?).
i like it. regular hours, money from the government each week for staying in school and nice holidays lol.

[dimskill]

I think you'll find that's your 6th year, my lad. Great advert for my Maths teaching, or what...

[The-Dreamcaster]

year 7,8,9,10,11,12..
oh yeah.

[Frozen_Walkers]

As a graduated film student I fancy myself as a writer/director or a film maker. of course, this mean that I'm always broke and have no real job. MAKE ARTS.

[kumanzc]

Financial Planner at a bank. These days equal parts holding people's hands, having people cry on my shoulder and having people screaming at me.

[cartman1337]

Financial Planner at a bank. These days equal parts holding people's hands, having people cry on my shoulder and having people screaming at me.



Now THERE'S a test of character...

[ftgdskl]

bioanalytical/lab worker ("scientist") for some pharmaceutical company in Massachusetts.

[ZeAd19]

Mine's kind of blue-collar, but I'm a Correctional Sergeant at a maximum security prison. 16 years in... I'm doing life on the installment plan. It's almost depressing that I never have to worry about job security. The morticians might be the only one's who could trump me in that department I suppose.

[koudman]

Nice jobs all :) Maximum security prison...good to know... will never mess with you ;)

I am a consultant at Accenture, although Accenture does a lot of IT consulting I am focused on the business consulting type of work (purchasing, sales, supply chain, market entrance strategy etc.)

Most of my clients are in the Chemical industry this has to do with my background which is in Chemical Engineering (MSc).

[yasdad]

Wow, some cool jobs there :o

I suppose I should be called a Software Engineer. But I tend to do all the IT stuff: looking after the network; looking after PCs; doing all the donkey work for waste and WEEE regulations :-\ And occassionally I write a bit of software. Done a bit of website work too, but I hate that aspect of software programming - blasted browsers are all different and handle your lovely coding in different ways >:( >:( >:(

[ghost33]

i am currently a window cleaner full time.I also referee basketball games on the side.The referee money is my play money for the most part.Every year my wife wants to take more and more of it.

[KaRmA11]

Prepress Manager for a small printing company.

[Optimus_Prime]

Manage circulation and course reserves at the main library at University of Maryland College Park. Not a librarian, per se, since I don't have the masters degree in library science. One day... when I have time.

[BGunner]

Prepress Manager for a small printing company.


Do you have CTP to make plates?

[ISUZorro]

Chemical Engineer at Dow Corning in Michigan. I help run a distillation train that makes stuff that eventually makes silicon wafers for use in electronics/solar panels.

Not enough time to play as much HSG as I'd like, but its a great time to play golf with all of you and read these message boards. Glad some of you posted, it's always fun to have a glimpse of the real person behind the avatar. Hope to see you all online.

[OthersGirl]

But seriously, the last person anyone should expect to play well once a week would be an instructor, especially me considering I spent more personal time on OOB training mode than I do on a real life practice tee (Michigan weather is balls).


Mace... a golf instructor. Yeah, why doesn't THAT surprise me?? LMAO!!!!!! No wonder you rock this game LOL. and HEY NOW. I woulda figured g0 peaks tours would have gotten you properly trained for the snowy greens in Michigan!!! <grins> lolololololol

LOL No wonder Mace kicks so much azz in here!

[TN*JJ*]

Sr. Civil Engineering Technician
I manage a group of 9 Computer Aided Drafting/Design Technicians at a small Engineering Firm and do my own share of CADD work when they don't hold up their end of the bargain. Mainly subdivision, utilities and some military work

I also have a small home business selling Wireless (Cellular) Accessories and have a store on eBay.

[OthersGirl]

Oh, and i USED to do medical transcription. Yes folks, that's right. Type for a living!!!!! No wonder I type so fast and much!!!

Now, well, umm, well, ummm

Now I just golf!!

(looking to change that soon though, GROAAAAANNN)

[reeja19]

Prepress Manager for a small printing company.


Do you have CTP to make plates?


Wow lots of printing geeks in the house. I worked in prepress and also ran a ctp machine before i moved up into the office. I miss the old days of negatives, blulines, etc. ::)

[Ragefire18]

I used to work for the NHS as a radiographer/medical technician when i lived in the UK, injecting people with radioisotopes and taking pics of where it ended up. Here in Spain though i got a real job looking after the kids and going to school to learn Spanish :P

[clint_westwood]

your all too good , nbs , nice jobs, lets play again soon

i am a managing director, i answer to know one..................................shiiittt must dash the bank managers on the phone and er..........well i answer to him i guess ;D

i have a commercial flooring contracting business, thus working for people like the NHS, post offices, schools via local authority councils, major building works.........

construction industry has virtually died overnight and i must say i am feeling the pinch.!!!

i dont do silly things like working in mr smiths kitchen or putting a new carpet in her living room......thats just wrong, dealing with the public sucks, ill leave that to the carpet shops...............much prefer architects and surveyors to deal with.

currently doing a £24k updgrade of carluke leisure centre for my local council, changing rooms, sports floor, offices etc......even gonna paint the sports lines for badminton, basketball, hockey.......

other than that i get to bunk off about 2pm in the summer and head to the golf course

sounds great??

not really to be honest......troubled times ahead for the next year i think :(

[Ragefire18]

Badminton.......i miss it so much :'(

[clint_westwood]

yeah badminton was a great sport i loved it

[The-Dreamcaster]

i have admit there are some sweet jobs here.. some i never heard of..

OG i thought your job miught have involved typing, just a hunch ^_^

as for badminton, i play that a bit, i play for Senior games every week on a thursday, i think i'm good at it.. height + long limbs kinda helps with reaching things.

[clint_westwood]

yeah but can take the official badminton court sizes , 40mm wide, tape it off and apply white floor paint followed by a sealer :o

hee hee..........dead easy and square i guess...........basketball and hockeys hard due to having to use a rip of plywood to scribe out the semi circles ;D

badmintons a great game.........now squash i just dont get ;D

[yasdad]

No, darts and snooker are the most energetic sports around ;D Sadly I gave up serious darts about 8 or 9 years ago, then gave up altogether 6 years ago (recently started a Wednesday night league again now).

When I think back - I could have made a pretty decent player if I'd kept at it. The recent BDO finals saw one of my old friends playing - we were of a similar standard when I was playing county darts....... sigh.... who knows what might have been? I could have been a contender ;D

[Ragefire18]

Played badminton for over 20 years before i moved to spain, can't find a court anywhere here though....Where's clint when you need him.

[lmattock]

I know the thread seems to have changed direction a little but I'm a Graphic Designer for my local Uni. Loads of diverse and interesting professions brought together via the medium of online golf

[clint_westwood]

I know the thread seems to have changed direction a little but I'm a Graphic Designer for my local Uni. Loads of diverse and interesting professions brought together via the medium of online golf


quality job there.........you got a sports floor at the uni?

[lmattock]

I know the thread seems to have changed direction a little but I'm a Graphic Designer for my local Uni. Loads of diverse and interesting professions brought together via the medium of online golf


quality job there.........you got a sports floor at the uni?


Yeah a newly refurbished sports hall and gym I walk past it on my way home, always nice to see the female students heading home after a spell in the gym. I must sound like a right perv, but what can I say.

[yunatidus4ever]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol

[lmattock]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


Wish I had some cats and was 20 again, ah well

[BGunner]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


Wish I had some cats and was 20 again, ah well

No cats, and I'm not 20, but the rest sounds about right...

[Hiveking]

Retired offset printer (35 years) mostley prepress, the old fashioned way, no computers. Now I buy and sell gold, platinum and silver and oh ya rare coins and currency. Bgunner i bet your favorite color is magenta.
Hiveking
We are all one race.

[yunatidus4ever]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


Wish I had some cats and was 20 again, ah well

No cats, and I'm not 20, but the rest sounds about right...


LMAO, you earned my respect too long ago, BGunner, regardless....

Lvl 20 traditionalist.... still toting trophies on a weekly basis.... you got it man!

[Kid64]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


I do have four cats. I retired about 3 years ago. Last time I smoked a doobie was 27 years ago. ;)

[yunatidus4ever]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


I do have four cats. I retired about 3 years ago. Last time I smoked a doobie was 27 years ago. ;)


lmao, well, you cannot be 20 and I am sure your have earned your time on the sofa with your 4 cats!

The reason I say that is because when I met my husband that is exactly how his life was at the time, lived with his sister, 4 cats, ripped up sofa, playing Soul Calibur (proabably the first one) and smoking a doobie. lol

I fell in love with him immediately LOL

ahhhh, 15 years ago. seems like yesterday!

[BeEmerson]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


You sure have stumbled across a very popular archetype for male gamers Yuna. That was also me 12 years ago. Since then I've mixed in a job and a goal or 2 but other than that....

[yunatidus4ever]

You mean to tell me you all are not 20 year old bums sitting on some ripped up couch from having 4 cats.... smoking a doobie whilst playing golf with no job or no goals???

Dang, now I gotta respect ya!

lolololololol


You sure have stumbled across a very popular archetype for male gamers Yuna. That was also me 12 years ago. Since then I've mixed in a job and a goal or 2 but other than that....


Hey, maybe you are the guy my husband used to play with!!! lol.... well, that was actually 15 years ago....

[tutone]

Well everyone I work 3rd shift's at a gas station and the doors are locked at night while I clean.. I have too wait on costumer's thru a window it get's kinda boring because they can't come in the store..
they say it's for safety reason why they lock up the store... But I think it's because they don't want people coming in while I clean ... Well I guess that's Meijer for you...

I also happen to be from Michigan also and can't wait for the snow to end

[rowdybusch]

Well I guess it's about time I let you people know what I do to.

I am an inventory controller for a specialty construction company that does
work all across North America. We specialize in repairing dams & help to fix
leaks in the deep underground. www.advancedconstructiontechniques.com
is our company website, if you wish to check it out you can see some of the
work we have done and some of the big toys we get to fix/build or modify
for our own needs.

[Mutard]

Cool jobs everyone.

I work on the Ramp at a regional airline (Skywest Airlines) in Salt Lake City, UT.

Before that I traveled with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 9 years working various positions in the concessions dept.

[jk125]

Super cool jobs...

I'm an area manager for an automotive finance company (one of the big 3). Since the credit crunch things have really slowed down gives me lots of time to play HSG.

[WelpItsMe]

Well today stunk, because I found out that I do nothing now.

Back to unemployed :(

The company I was working security for closed overnight between friday and saturday. I went in for my shift today and there was a paper printout/sign in the door from management saying they were closing down immediately and that employees would be receiving their final checks in the mail. Not even a freakin phone call.

Sigh.

[cartman1337]

Well today stunk, because I found out that I do nothing now.

Back to unemployed :(

The company I was working security for closed overnight between friday and saturday. I went in for my shift today and there was a paper printout/sign in the door from management saying they were closing down immediately and that employees would be receiving their final checks in the mail. Not even a freakin phone call.

Sigh.


Ouch, that's just cruel! :( Good luck finding a new job!

[Roughdawg4]

Thats horrible and you think companies should at least tell you.


Its a tough time and the sad thing is things are going to get alot worse before they get better.

[rowdybusch]

Sorry to hear that Welp.
Best of luck finding another job as soon as possible.

[ghost33]

sorry to hear that welp good luck finding new job

[Busdriverwpg]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck Welp come to Winnipeg I get you job. Anyways lots of great jobs you guys/gals me yes I am a city transit driver, 9 years now, also moonlighting as a Private/Personal Chef which I enjoy very much. So you want to impress your mate, call Bus,lol. ;D :o

[WelpItsMe]

Thanks for the kind words all.

RD I hope it doesn't get much worse than it is. If the wifey loses her job, we're going to be really screwed(as if we weren't with me losing my job).

Ug.

Oh and Busdriverwpg, winnipeg you say? Hrm, that may be awefully tempting pretty soon. Even if I have to learn a new national anthem :D

[interyernan]

Welps if you want to chat just send me a message and we can meet up in the chatroom. Your certainly not the only one in this situation. I got made redundant just before christmas and me and the wife are screwed! I've held off saying anything in the open forum for a while but may as well get it out in the open to show a sign of support to you considering you are in the same situation.

IT SUCKS! and i'm sorry to hear that you are going to face some tough times for a bit. Be thankful that you've got some great guys here who will always offer support and a kind word. Up until now the only people i've told are RD, Cars and Clint and they have all been brilliant to me, offering an ear when i've needed a chat and a bit of time when i've been feeling low. At the moment i'm a house husband looking after my 2 year old and sometimes feel very starved of adult conversation so this forum certainly has been a very good release for me.

Chin up Welps, it's going to be very tough but things will turn around for us.

[LongShot530]

Sorry to hear about your situation Welp, that sucks when you have absolutely no notice. Hopefully you will be able to find work somewhere soon.

As for me, I am going between unemployed and driving a transfer truck for a paving company here in Northern California. The owners have done a good job keeping us working pretty busy for the first 2 of the 3 years I've been with them. This past year has been rough for all of the paving outfits in the area and the upcoming year isn't looking too promising. When we have enough work for a decent week, we will work. Otherwise, it's back to sitting at home waiting for a phone call bored out of my mind. So if any one wants a ladder match and see's me on shoot me a message, I'm usually good for a pretty easy win. ;D

[Optimus_Prime]

Welp and Inter, the best of luck to both of you. If you stay positive and persistent, I'm sure something will come your way. Maybe you'll end up with something that pleasantly surprises you.

Inter, I have the utmost respect for you; I'm sure it's not easy switching gears and taking care of your child now. Again, stay positive and find some time to network. Something will come your way. Best wishes to you, Welp, and Long.

[TN*JJ*]

Well today stunk, because I found out that I do nothing now.

Back to unemployed :(

The company I was working security for closed overnight between friday and saturday. I went in for my shift today and there was a paper printout/sign in the door from management saying they were closing down immediately and that employees would be receiving their final checks in the mail. Not even a freakin phone call.

Sigh.


Welp, I'm so sorry to hear that!! Keep your chin up...something will come along when you least expect it.

I may be in the ranks soon, too. I work for an Engineering Firm (very small) and do Computer Drafting and Design. Most (80%) of our work is Government work with the State of Tenn. and since the major state cutbacks have started to happen, we haven't been paid by the State for over 3 months, plus we have had several different contracts that we have with them cancelled or indefinitely postponed. I recently found out that the owner of my Company has not taken a paycheck for the last 2 months in order to be able to pay his employees (there are only about 16 of us). We have already lost 5 to lay-offs and the prospect is not looking very good for the rest of us as of this past Friday.

My sister also works for one of the largest Eng. firms in Nashville and has been keeping me posted on what has been going on with a lot of the other firms around town and it is not looking good at all for me finding work elsewhere if I get my pink slip.

Let's all keep our chins up and pray that things get better for everyone!!

JJ

[WelpItsMe]

Sorry to hear that inter, it's amazing to me just how bad it's all gotten since the economy went into the toilet.

Long, here's hoping for more work for your company, and same to you tnjj!

I'm trying to look at the positive side, more time with the kids and such. Its just that after we made it through the holidays I figured this company would stay afloat, and then to just have it shut down like that, very frustrating.

Here's hoping a new opportunity comes along soon :) For myself and also for all of you who need one(or will need one) as well.

[jk125]

Welp and Inter, i'm sorry to hear about both of you. I know it can't be easy right now things will be better.

best of luck to both of you

[partypooper456]

I am very sorry to hear about your jobs guys. Really harsh times.

You guys have some very interesting jobs. Nice to put some info to the person I chat to in the lobbys etc.

I am a civillian steward for the RAF, but unfortunately I have been off work sick since March 08. Started off with what I thought was a urine infection, which it wasnt and now i have what is known as Chronic Pelvic Pain. I have seen specialist aft-er specialist, doctors nurses x-rays, tests etc etc.... There is no known cure for this, all I get is a pain killer once a day to kind of dull the ache, and as of late, they have stuck me on happy pills too. Well you know how it gets when you are off so long.
Yes I am online quite a lot to play golf, but I do this to take my mind off it, and to get a conversation from all my pals.
I have had quite a few jobs of different natures, but i must say that when I am fit and healthy again, I would love to try and get some qualifications to work with animals. I adore cats (we have 7) and would love to work first hand with them all day.

Can't wait to get better, and get stuck in, I do get really bored somedays.

[clint_westwood]

yeah things are not good right now, lets just say i wish i set up an administration/recievership business........these guys are certainly busy in the UK for sure!!!

i really feel for you guys, i really do.........i think it will be nearer the end of this year at least before things get better...

but good luck and i am more than happy to chat to anyone who needs any kind of advice at all

[buckpasser]

The old adage that "someone else is always having a tougher go of it" hits home again. I am sorry to hear that some of you are facing difficult situations. I will keep you all in my prayers!
Buck

[yunatidus4ever]

Okay, here goes the emotional pregnancy hormonal tears flowing..... I cannot stand to read this, I feel so sorry for you all who have lost your jobs.... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


This economy is going to hurt us all in the long run.... even if your are stable. I wish they would put duct tape on the medias mouths for just 30 days and I bet things would improve.

I wake up happy, I watch Robin Meade (hey I love her!) and then I think I should go sell my measly IRA's and stash my money in a coffee can and bury it in the backyard.

I recently tried trading in my vehicles for something more affordable since we are making less money, and having more kids (lol)

I tried trading in my Car I have had for ONLY 1 year, no interest, put $2,000 down on it.... and they tell me they will give me $15,000 less than what I owe.

I am currently writing a letter to the president of Wells Fargo because I am seriously screwed on my RV. Same reason, but that one is upside down $130,000!!!! (that was our home when we traveled for a living)

Sound like anyone's upside house you know?

So even if you have a job, you are fighting the fact that you paid too much for your house, your car, your RV, and even to trade it in they want to give you less than half of what you owe!

I am not looking for anyones sobs on this, because not having a job is much worse for you all, and since we are currently working there should be no pity for us. But having said that, it goes beyond not having a job.

My parents own a house in California that was worth $450,000 2 years ago, they took out a loan against their house.

It is now only worth $200,000 and dropping everyday.

They are upside down $200,000 on it now.

I am just venting here, but I do have a point, dont know what it is.....

Oh yeah, tell the media to quit telling us all to not spend our money and go into hiding, that is what is killing our economy!!!!!

[Kbongg]

"This economy is going to hurt us all in the long run.... even if your are stable. I wish they would put duct tape on the medias mouths for just 30 days and I bet things would improve. "

to that i say: "...I think I love you.
So what am I so afraid of?
I'm afraid that I'm not sure of
A love there is no cure for..."

btw, my estimate based on the information i have at this time is that the current bad spell will be over in as little as 13-14 years (assuming that the Left Wing Spending on Political Contributors bill is passed). So that is cheery. Certainly it will last no longer than 70 years (based on past evidence of similar activities).

[Roughdawg4]

lol. part of what our committee is doing right now is figuring out how long this is going to last for. I think in about 3 years we will start to see things improve.


Might you I said improve not go back to normal :)

[Kbongg]

There is always a place for optimism. At the very least, 3 years from now we will be hearing about how much the 'stimulus' package has helped us.

[iceman]

yeah we all got it so bad. we are forced to sit around all day and night on our outragously expensive ps3s and our hd tvs with high dollar internet service. while others got it so easy.what wil we ever do

[p1um5mu991er]

i'm confused ice--how many accounts do you have

btw i had to sell my body for the 80g ps3 which is no easy feat :'(

[WelpItsMe]

yeah we all got it so bad. we are forced to sit around all day and night on our outragously expensive ps3s and our hd tvs with high dollar internet service. while others got it so easy.what wil we ever do



I don't have a ps3 :( wish I did.

[MrSmartGuy]

Well, at the moment, I'm going to college in Central Kansas, majoring in math, and hopefully get a job as an actuary in Kansas City. On every Saturday and Sunday, then a few days during the week, I work at the local convenience store. I can't say the economy's affected us here like it has some of you, though. I know that since everyone that works where I work hates it, and they're always quitting, I'm probably going to be a mainstay until they can get others to stay for more than a month or two.