Topic: When I'm broke..
Smegma !J5VkSmegmA started this discussion 15 years ago #465
I spend my time fantasizing about all the different foods I'll be able to eat when I get money.
New kinds of cheese
The amazing Chinese place down the street.
Sushi
I haven't had orange juice in about a month, so I'll probably pick up like 3 gallons.
I can almost taste it..
New kinds of cheese
The amazing Chinese place down the street.
Sushi
I haven't had orange juice in about a month, so I'll probably pick up like 3 gallons.
I can almost taste it..
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #8,633
Me too. I fantasize about laptops, and sushi!! Yum!
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,673
JESUS CHRIST THIS IS TOO PATHETIC.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 15 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,689
> inb4 hurrr durrr just get a job
Johnny4shoes !ZQALZnFSWU joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,691
When I am broke I like to sit on my roof and stare at the stare while humming hymns.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 25 seconds later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,694
@8,689 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
You asked for advice on applying for jobs and ignored it entirely. Not much else can be said.
You asked for advice on applying for jobs and ignored it entirely. Not much else can be said.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 28 seconds later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,696
I bought some orange juice the other day. I made sure it was grown in Florida and wasn't from concentrate, because Brazilian oranges aren't that great and longshoremen piss in the containers that hold the concentrate.
It's worth the extra 75¢ per half gallon, and I'm glad that I have the money to spare for such a luxury.
It's worth the extra 75¢ per half gallon, and I'm glad that I have the money to spare for such a luxury.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 12 seconds later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,697
@8,694 (E)
Dude, I apply every day to tons of jobs. It is not easy to get a job. But please stop derailing this thread. It is about things to do when broke, not about my job hunt.
Dude, I apply every day to tons of jobs. It is not easy to get a job. But please stop derailing this thread. It is about things to do when broke, not about my job hunt.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,702
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
The advice I'm talking about is to omit some of your education (maybe all of it) and qualifications when applying for lower-level positions; it's better than being unemployed.
> It is about things to do when broke, not about my job hunt.
There's nothing better to do than job hunt when broke.
The advice I'm talking about is to omit some of your education (maybe all of it) and qualifications when applying for lower-level positions; it's better than being unemployed.
> It is about things to do when broke, not about my job hunt.
There's nothing better to do than job hunt when broke.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,708
@8,697 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
Don't be shy to apply for jobs outside of your comfort zone. Money is money, after all.
Don't be shy to apply for jobs outside of your comfort zone. Money is money, after all.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 14 minutes later, 35 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,779
@previous (F)
I just feel that I would have wasted my education if I got a job, say, cleaning shit out of toilets in the public library. That would be a disgrace, and an admission of total failure and worthlessness.
I just feel that I would have wasted my education if I got a job, say, cleaning shit out of toilets in the public library. That would be a disgrace, and an admission of total failure and worthlessness.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 51 seconds later, 36 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,783
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
Not having a job is an admission of total failure and worthlessness.
Not having a job is an admission of total failure and worthlessness.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,786
@previous (F)
I disagree. If you are actively looking for one, all it may mean is that it is hard to get a job right now.
I disagree. If you are actively looking for one, all it may mean is that it is hard to get a job right now.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 58 seconds later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,789
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
Yeah, but refusing to take a good-paying job because you don't like it, then ending up with no job, is almost like setting yourself up for more failure to compensate for earlier failure.
Yeah, but refusing to take a good-paying job because you don't like it, then ending up with no job, is almost like setting yourself up for more failure to compensate for earlier failure.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 45 seconds later, 39 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,792
@previous (F)
I wold take a good paying job. There are none around. I am talking about crappy minimum wage jobs. Hell, I would clean shit out of toilets for $100,000 a year.
I wold take a good paying job. There are none around. I am talking about crappy minimum wage jobs. Hell, I would clean shit out of toilets for $100,000 a year.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 40 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,800
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
Could you provide us with an example of a job that you refused?
Could you provide us with an example of a job that you refused?
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 36 seconds later, 41 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,804
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Not to me.
@previous (F)
I have not refused any so far. I have not actually been offered any.
Not to me.
@previous (F)
I have not refused any so far. I have not actually been offered any.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 56 seconds later, 42 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,811
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,818
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It is better than nothing, I agree.
It is better than nothing, I agree.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 35 seconds later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,820
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You're a bit rude.
You're a bit rude.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 42 seconds later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,824
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I have not. How much do they make?
I have not. How much do they make?
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 2 seconds later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,825
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The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 8 seconds later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,829
@8,825 (E)
I do have a part time academic job. The problem is that it pays very little, and I stillhave not gotten the first paycheck.
I do have a part time academic job. The problem is that it pays very little, and I stillhave not gotten the first paycheck.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 8 seconds later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,830
@8,824 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
I think he's joking. There aren't too many dedicated shoe salesmen in department stores anymore.
I think he's joking. There aren't too many dedicated shoe salesmen in department stores anymore.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 48 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,842
Hey, DM, how about manual labor as in construction type work.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 7 seconds later, 49 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,843
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)I know that, but unless you're working in a shoe store you probably aren't going to be a shoe salesman.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 50 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,849
@8,842 (E)
I would not like that, because it pays very little here, and because I feel that my MA moved me up in society. I do not want to do a job that high schoolers can get.
I would not like that, because it pays very little here, and because I feel that my MA moved me up in society. I do not want to do a job that high schoolers can get.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 51 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,857
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
It's better than nothing. It's also a good form of exercise. You are being too negative.
It's better than nothing. It's also a good form of exercise. You are being too negative.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 35 seconds later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,860
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 26 seconds later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,861
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,866
@previous (H)
It is not a matter of laziness. It is a matter of wasting skills. Would you want a very talented doctor cutting toenails for a living, or doing surgery? It does a service to no one if you have highly skilled and talented people doing menial jobs, because it wastes society's resources.
It is not a matter of laziness. It is a matter of wasting skills. Would you want a very talented doctor cutting toenails for a living, or doing surgery? It does a service to no one if you have highly skilled and talented people doing menial jobs, because it wastes society's resources.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,874
@8,860 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
You have to take what you can get.
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
You have to take what you can get.
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 28 seconds later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,877
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 14 seconds later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,879
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 58 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,887
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
So is your current plan to find something temporary until the start of the next fall semester or is your plan to take a year or longer off to pay down debts? The answer to that question may well be the reason why you are getting nothing.
So is your current plan to find something temporary until the start of the next fall semester or is your plan to take a year or longer off to pay down debts? The answer to that question may well be the reason why you are getting nothing.
Anonymous H replied with this 15 years ago, 42 seconds later, 59 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #8,893
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 49 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,897
@8,887 (E)
My plan is to get back into the restaurant business. I hope to do that by getting a restaurant job for about a year, then moving to New Orleans to open my place.
My plan is to get back into the restaurant business. I hope to do that by getting a restaurant job for about a year, then moving to New Orleans to open my place.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,914
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
What made you scrap the PhD plan? I still maintain that's your best course of action, even if you do intend to go into the restaurant business.
What made you scrap the PhD plan? I still maintain that's your best course of action, even if you do intend to go into the restaurant business.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,920
@previous (E)
I think because it would mean 2-3 more years of trying to survive on federal student loans that, apparently, may or may not ever arrive.
I think because it would mean 2-3 more years of trying to survive on federal student loans that, apparently, may or may not ever arrive.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 17 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,964
@previous (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
As opposed to becoming even more in debt for a business that may or may not survive?
As opposed to becoming even more in debt for a business that may or may not survive?
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,969
@previous (E)
Yes. I love gastronomy, and I could not survive right now on non-existent student loans. I need a real income to save money to move to New Orleans. And, my restaurant would survive. I am really talented.
Yes. I love gastronomy, and I could not survive right now on non-existent student loans. I need a real income to save money to move to New Orleans. And, my restaurant would survive. I am really talented.
Anonymous F replied with this 15 years ago, 51 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,972
@8,920 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
You're more likely to survive through a PhD program than to succeed in the restaurant business.
Now, getting a job with the PhD? That depends on what the PhD is.
You're more likely to survive through a PhD program than to succeed in the restaurant business.
Now, getting a job with the PhD? That depends on what the PhD is.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,984
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It depends. It is very hard right now to get a Professorship, as the market is flooded.
It depends. It is very hard right now to get a Professorship, as the market is flooded.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #8,993
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hmm...I am just not sure I like the academic life. In fact, I hate it. It is miserable.
hmm...I am just not sure I like the academic life. In fact, I hate it. It is miserable.
The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih triple-posted this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #9,008
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lol I know, but the market really is flooded right now, and unless you get a professorship at Harvard, the money sucks, the work sucks, and your colleagues are all out to destroy you.
lol I know, but the market really is flooded right now, and unless you get a professorship at Harvard, the money sucks, the work sucks, and your colleagues are all out to destroy you.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 22 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #9,059
@8,866 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
the main difference is that studying medicine and being a doctor is by far more worthy, important and useful in any society than the shitty bullshit you wasted years on...
You will just fail, as you have in the last years already, your MA is less important than the Charmin toilet paper I used to wipe my ass crack a few minutes ago. admit it
the main difference is that studying medicine and being a doctor is by far more worthy, important and useful in any society than the shitty bullshit you wasted years on...
You will just fail, as you have in the last years already, your MA is less important than the Charmin toilet paper I used to wipe my ass crack a few minutes ago. admit it
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr double-posted this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,061
@8,969 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
> I am very talented
> 30 year old
> unemployed
> liberal arts
> cooking summer school at Sizzlers
> homeless and living with mom
> single
> spends countless hours on a shitty forum
Lol, delusional pathetic fuck
> I am very talented
> 30 year old
> unemployed
> liberal arts
> cooking summer school at Sizzlers
> homeless and living with mom
> single
> spends countless hours on a shitty forum
Lol, delusional pathetic fuck
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,062
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,069
@previous (K)
don't care, I have a good job and a nice ongoing college education, I owe nothing to anybody.
don't care, I have a good job and a nice ongoing college education, I owe nothing to anybody.
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,082
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> I have done it for about 12 an hour. Is that worth it?
I've done it for $7.50
> I have done it for about 12 an hour. Is that worth it?
I've done it for $7.50
Anonymous L double-posted this 15 years ago, 32 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,084
alsoAnonymous L triple-posted this 15 years ago, 20 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,086
and this, too
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Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #9,090
@8,866 (The Magogo„¢ !!F0+vKzoih)
I know a guy who is working two minimum wage (well under $10/hr) jobs while looking for work.
He used to make 6 figures. He has branched out and is considering jobs well outside his field. He may even go back to school and teach. He hasn't touched his savings and rents his condo and is livin with a roommate.
What the fuck is your excuse? Your scheme to live off student loans failed.
Get a job.
I know a guy who is working two minimum wage (well under $10/hr) jobs while looking for work.
He used to make 6 figures. He has branched out and is considering jobs well outside his field. He may even go back to school and teach. He hasn't touched his savings and rents his condo and is livin with a roommate.
What the fuck is your excuse? Your scheme to live off student loans failed.
Get a job.