The luck has finally run out
Feb 28th 2005, 8:16 pm
#16
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by rincewind
Well, after finally getting situated in a job here in the good ol' US of A, I get a call from my employers this morning to say they are pulling the plug on their web development program.
:scared:
Nice timing. Just got the new car, balanced all my UK credit cards into one monthly payment and thought things were going well.
After all my monthly outgoings for March have been taken care of, I should have about 50c to live on until I get another job.
Fantastic.
Am I the only one that feels like the USA is shitting on them every chance it gets? Or am I in a minority?
Now I have to look around again for a job which is not easy in a small town.
Anyone know how the hell you sell a car that's on finance?
:scared:
Nice timing. Just got the new car, balanced all my UK credit cards into one monthly payment and thought things were going well.
After all my monthly outgoings for March have been taken care of, I should have about 50c to live on until I get another job.
Fantastic.
Am I the only one that feels like the USA is shitting on them every chance it gets? Or am I in a minority?
Now I have to look around again for a job which is not easy in a small town.
Anyone know how the hell you sell a car that's on finance?
All the best.
Feb 28th 2005, 8:19 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
*snip* Life in the U.S. is not as easy as it's painted. Yes, the economy's strong compared to many countries, but getting a decently-paid, full-time job just isn't that easy. *snip*
Feb 28th 2005, 8:19 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by rincewind
Well, after finally getting situated in a job here in the good ol' US of A, I get a call from my employers this morning to say they are pulling the plug on their web development program.
:scared:
Nice timing. Just got the new car, balanced all my UK credit cards into one monthly payment and thought things were going well.
After all my monthly outgoings for March have been taken care of, I should have about 50c to live on until I get another job.
Fantastic.
Am I the only one that feels like the USA is shitting on them every chance it gets? Or am I in a minority?
Now I have to look around again for a job which is not easy in a small town.
Anyone know how the hell you sell a car that's on finance?
:scared:
Nice timing. Just got the new car, balanced all my UK credit cards into one monthly payment and thought things were going well.
After all my monthly outgoings for March have been taken care of, I should have about 50c to live on until I get another job.
Fantastic.
Am I the only one that feels like the USA is shitting on them every chance it gets? Or am I in a minority?
Now I have to look around again for a job which is not easy in a small town.
Anyone know how the hell you sell a car that's on finance?
Donna
Feb 28th 2005, 8:21 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Nothing but sympathy I,m afraid hope it doesn't last too long.
Feb 28th 2005, 8:22 pm
#20
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Re: The luck has finally run out
BA degree, but if I had a Bachelors or Science, I would ask, that might work
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
You mentioned a BA. Do you specifically mean a Bachelors of Arts or simply a Bachelor degree?
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Feb 28th 2005, 8:27 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Hi Im new here on this board but thought Id join in the melee...
first of all rincewind thats bad and sorry to here the situation you find yourself in.
Anyway, I am in IT and I'll see if I can cast any nets for you Rincewind regarding web design... Do you have Broadband at home and if would you be prepared to telework design work on a sub-contract basis?
I cant promise anything but I can ask around.
first of all rincewind thats bad and sorry to here the situation you find yourself in.
Anyway, I am in IT and I'll see if I can cast any nets for you Rincewind regarding web design... Do you have Broadband at home and if would you be prepared to telework design work on a sub-contract basis?
I cant promise anything but I can ask around.
Last edited by ImHere; Feb 28th 2005 at 8:44 pm.
Feb 28th 2005, 8:28 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Life can be a bummer...I'm rootin for ya!
Feb 28th 2005, 8:31 pm
#23
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Rincewind - SHIT - that really really sucks 
before selling your car I strongly recomment looking at the terms
what you could sell it for is probably a couple (or more) thousand less than what you paid for it - and you would need to pay that cash when transferring title (i think)
before selling your car I strongly recomment looking at the terms
what you could sell it for is probably a couple (or more) thousand less than what you paid for it - and you would need to pay that cash when transferring title (i think)
Last edited by BritGuyTN; Feb 28th 2005 at 8:41 pm.
Feb 28th 2005, 9:06 pm
#24
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Rincewind - SHIT - that really really sucks
before selling your car I strongly recomment looking at the terms
what you could sell it for is probably a couple (or more) thousand less than what you paid for it - and you would need to pay that cash when transferring title (i think)
before selling your car I strongly recomment looking at the terms
what you could sell it for is probably a couple (or more) thousand less than what you paid for it - and you would need to pay that cash when transferring title (i think)
Feb 28th 2005, 9:08 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by ImHere
Hi Im new here on this board but thought Id join in the melee...
first of all rincewind thats bad and sorry to here the situation you find yourself in.
Anyway, I am in IT and I'll see if I can cast any nets for you Rincewind regarding web design... Do you have Broadband at home and if would you be prepared to telework design work on a sub-contract basis?
I cant promise anything but I can ask around.
first of all rincewind thats bad and sorry to here the situation you find yourself in.
Anyway, I am in IT and I'll see if I can cast any nets for you Rincewind regarding web design... Do you have Broadband at home and if would you be prepared to telework design work on a sub-contract basis?
I cant promise anything but I can ask around.
Feb 28th 2005, 9:12 pm
#26
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Really sorry to hear that, hope your luck changes for the better soon.
Feb 28th 2005, 9:18 pm
#27
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Chin up, old chap! Bulldog spirit and all that, eh what?
Re. the car finance, you'll probalby lose out badly if you were to sell it. There are hundreds of financial options -- you need to start planning fast before they all disappear. The more desperate your financial situation gets, the more the vultures gather. Plan now.
Re. the car finance, you'll probalby lose out badly if you were to sell it. There are hundreds of financial options -- you need to start planning fast before they all disappear. The more desperate your financial situation gets, the more the vultures gather. Plan now.
Feb 28th 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
I was green with envy when you got your Mini, just sorry now to read your news, I wish you the very best job hunting, and that you manage to keep your muched loved car.
Feb 28th 2005, 9:23 pm
#29
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Chin up, old chap! Bulldog spirit and all that, eh what?
Re. the car finance, you'll probalby lose out badly if you were to sell it. There are hundreds of financial options -- you need to start planning fast before they all disappear. The more desperate your financial situation gets, the more the vultures gather. Plan now.
Re. the car finance, you'll probalby lose out badly if you were to sell it. There are hundreds of financial options -- you need to start planning fast before they all disappear. The more desperate your financial situation gets, the more the vultures gather. Plan now.
1) Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhh!!!!!!
2) Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit.
3) Mommy!!!!
4) Alcohol
5) Something better will come along, there was a reason for this job ending.
It takes a little while to execute, but I should be on step 5 by Friday
At least my sense of humor is intact. Regardless of how bad it is
Feb 28th 2005, 10:51 pm
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Re: The luck has finally run out
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
I'm sad to hear about the loss of your job, Rincewind. Don't you have any money stashed away for "a rainy day"? This would be the time to pull it out, at least until you have some form of income.
You may have also considered this already but take care to protect your credit score. I don't remember how long you've been in the US but you need to make sure you don't default on any loans, etc.
NC Penguin
You may have also considered this already but take care to protect your credit score. I don't remember how long you've been in the US but you need to make sure you don't default on any loans, etc.
NC Penguin