93gsxturbo wrote:
My first name is Arnie, I have been a GRM subscriber since 1999, I have been a member of the GRM message board since they had the old, old board (1999 or so). I dont know why my account says I am new but then again I dont use my post count to measure my E-Dick.
I have a white color job at a foundry, and before that I was a tech writer. Everything I have is bought and paid for (I have one CC I use for gas that gets paid off every month), and I did it all on a small salary by squeezing every penny and doing as much work as I could myself. I have never been one to keep up with the Jones's.
Yes I have had help from family and friends to get them to where I am today, and for that I am very grateful.
Nothing pisses me off worse than irresponsible, entitlement minded people that pawn their problems off on the hard working tax base, and piss and moan about their problems but do very little for a solution.
I cant believe you cant find a job in the $15/hr range. Thats what delivery truck drivers make.
I too have been a subscriber since about 99 and on this board for that time too. That doesn't give me the right to be rude to others though as you feel it does. I also don't feel the need to brag about what I have despite the fact that everything I have, I have worked for and have had no hand-outs like yourself. In fact, I have spend great amounts of time and a not insignificant amounts of money helping my mom and disabled father out in life when they needed it. In fact I too was a tech writer and have had many technical jobs and am 100% self taught.
Like you I get irritated when people have that attitude "I need help because I didn't know I had to pay that credit card back!?!?" mentality either but unlike yourself, I understand that hard times happen to good people and don't judge others without even reading what they actually said. You sit on your high throne and judge me because I should just go get a $15/hour job. Yeah, I should. But did you not read that there aren't enough jobs out there to go around. When I apply for a job for a laborer don't you think they know darn well that I'm outta there as soon as something else comes along? Yeah, that's why it's tough to get work here.
Nothing pisses me off more than some insolent prick making immature jabs at others while they know nothing about that situation (you have proved that twice now) or the person you are berating. To call me worthless and make personal attacks shows what kind of person you are. There were plenty of folks here that may have thought I was wanting to walk away from my house like you were but they kept it respectful and showed some maturity and respect.
Obviously you didn't read the OP so here's the Cliff's Notes:
Michigan has a terrible economy, worse than the rest of the country. I have heard of many, and even know a few folks that told me they had to "walk away" from their house. I didn't understand exactly what that meant. I asked for clarification from folks here and also for other ideas. My situation is that I lost my job almost 4 weeks ago. I have spent on average 30 hours a week looking for work and have as of yet not found any.
Unlike other privileged folks I can't turn to mommy and daddy to help out. I see that if I don't find work soon things will get pretty tight and my biggest payment is my mortgage. Just to clarify for those that can't read very well, I DID NOT over-extend myself when I got this house. My house is worth less than I owe (A situation that almost 50% of Michigan residents are in and therefor, I can't refinance. Still with me? Good.
I have a possible job out in Denver but would be unable to sell my house. There is my dilemma. What to do? Other thoughtful people have given me much good information and even well-wishes. Imagine that!! Someone finds out that a fellow human is in dire straits and has nice things to say. Isn't that what mommy and daddy taught you or did they just give you money so you'd go away??
Edited to show some of the maturity this board is known for. Sorry I stooped.
