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I'm not in the oil & gas field but they are one of our customers. Everyplace around here in my industry has people laid off. I am one of them. Since May I have been looking for a job that will actually pay the bills. Just online while the state was "shut down" and both online and by pounding the pavement since we have re-opened. This is the only line I have true work experience in that I can actually start in a job making more than some kid fresh out of school. I've been working "parts" since 1984. This is the first time I have been without a job for more than a few days. I know how to do plenty of other stuff but have never actually worked in those industries. I do have some money to get me through a year or so but I was hoping it would be there to help retire on. I'll be 55 in another 3 months. The extra $600.00 has been a blessing. Plenty of $10 - $12.00 dollar jobs around but at that rate, I lose my house.
I am considering opening my own business, just not sure exactly what it will be. I am thinking maybe a small dump truck and start hauling gravel, dirt, etc. Just haven't found one yet. I am also running a 220 line to my garage to start doing some sand/ bead blasting and considering maybe powder coating. I don't know of anyone else in this area doing it. Thinking maybe start with small things and if there is enough call for it I have another garage that I could run electric to and start doing larger items.
Not bitching or complaining, just more an opportunity to vent a little.
Any useful suggestions?
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600 a week...........I cant imagine that kind of money.
There must be some folks around here getting that much. Maybe?
Be about double the average income for this place.
No house payment?
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Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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600 a week...........I cant imagine that kind of money.
There must be some folks around here getting that much. Maybe?
Be about double the average income for this place.
No house payment? What do you mean?
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Mofo,s refusing to go back to work when told to return.
And ineffective or no reporting of the schit to state UI systems.
Freddy the fry guy making 3 or 4 times what he normally makes a week and still in moms basement at age 28...
And got the 1200 freebie on top of it all....
Fugging buncha bullschitt...... Renegade I can tell you for three states at least that I've worked on, if they refuse to go back when called by their employer, they will get cut off. I see it every day. They say BUT IT'S NOT SAFE! - tough chit. you still get cut off at least until an investigation is complete, and with as far behind as these state UI offices are, that could take months.
They say everything happens for a reason.
For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.
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I'm not in the oil & gas field but they are one of our customers. Everyplace around here in my industry has people laid off. I am one of them. Since May I have been looking for a job that will actually pay the bills. Just online while the state was "shut down" and both online and by pounding the pavement since we have re-opened. This is the only line I have true work experience in that I can actually start in a job making more than some kid fresh out of school. I've been working "parts" since 1984. This is the first time I have been without a job for more than a few days. I know how to do plenty of other stuff but have never actually worked in those industries. I do have some money to get me through a year or so but I was hoping it would be there to help retire on. I'll be 55 in another 3 months. The extra $600.00 has been a blessing. Plenty of $10 - $12.00 dollar jobs around but at that rate, I lose my house.
I am considering opening my own business, just not sure exactly what it will be. I am thinking maybe a small dump truck and start hauling gravel, dirt, etc. Just haven't found one yet. I am also running a 220 line to my garage to start doing some sand/ bead blasting and considering maybe powder coating. I don't know of anyone else in this area doing it. Thinking maybe start with small things and if there is enough call for it I have another garage that I could run electric to and start doing larger items.
Not bitching or complaining, just more an opportunity to vent a little.
Any useful suggestions? Don't discount a lawn care business for something that is inexpensive to get into. All you need is a lawn tractor or zero turn, weed eater and a trailer to haul it. Demand is high, at least around here. Lots of lazy fuggers that don't want to mow their own and old fuggers who can't. I know a guy here locally who gets more business than he can handle. Makes enough May- Oct to live off all year and just takes the winters off.
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On any Boom scenario you’ve got to get there before the whores and gamblers arrive and leave it before they start to depart.
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Off topic, but the Grammar Cop in me has to ask: When did this erroneous habit begin of placing the dollar sign after the numerals? As a courtesy to the dyslexics among us.
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Consumer spending drives 70% of US economic activity, if you’re interested in a recovery, do everything you can to prop it up in this period. Take away the $600 plus up, offer no further support to Main Street, two things will happen: consumer demand will collapse, and you’ll set off a wave of foreclosures and evictions, both will worsen the recession in time for the election.
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My wife and I have squirreled away most of hte $600.00 per week. Got a feeling it won't be too long before we're forced to dip into that fund.
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Ends in 2.5 weeks, supposedly.
Thinking we’ll see some folks going back to work around August time. I'm working for a unemployment department for a midwest state that will remain un-named (contractor), but as an "insider" I wouldn't bet on the $600 going away this month. Now they may throw a "bonus" out there for people to go back to work, but the $600 kicker will remain. Treasury Secretary Mnunchkin (sp?) did mention this very thing. A return to work bonus payment.
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Off topic, but the Grammar Cop in me has to ask: When did this erroneous habit begin of placing the dollar sign after the numerals? As a courtesy to the dyslexics among us. dyslexic viles matter
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
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Mofo,s refusing to go back to work when told to return.
And ineffective or no reporting of the schit to state UI systems.
Freddy the fry guy making 3 or 4 times what he normally makes a week and still in moms basement at age 28...
And got the 1200 freebie on top of it all....
Fugging buncha bullschitt...... Renegade I can tell you for three states at least that I've worked on, if they refuse to go back when called by their employer, they will get cut off. I see it every day. They say BUT IT'S NOT SAFE! - tough chit. you still get cut off at least until an investigation is complete, and with as far behind as these state UI offices are, that could take months. In Louisiana the unemployment state payments per week vary from ~250$ up to 845$, then add on the 600$. Those at the top ain’t doing bad for being unemployed. Rocky, sorry about that $ sign thing, I did it again,,,,and again .
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Off topic, but the Grammar Cop in me has to ask: When did this erroneous habit begin of placing the dollar sign after the numerals? As a courtesy to the dyslexics among us. dyslexic viles matter Ah --- thats leverc
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Off topic, but the Grammar Cop in me has to ask: When did this erroneous habit begin of placing the dollar sign after the numerals? As a courtesy to the dyslexics among us. dyslexic viles matter On they don’t !
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I'm not in the oil & gas field but they are one of our customers. Everyplace around here in my industry has people laid off. I am one of them. Since May I have been looking for a job that will actually pay the bills. Just online while the state was "shut down" and both online and by pounding the pavement since we have re-opened. This is the only line I have true work experience in that I can actually start in a job making more than some kid fresh out of school. I've been working "parts" since 1984. This is the first time I have been without a job for more than a few days. I know how to do plenty of other stuff but have never actually worked in those industries. I do have some money to get me through a year or so but I was hoping it would be there to help retire on. I'll be 55 in another 3 months. The extra $600.00 has been a blessing. Plenty of $10 - $12.00 dollar jobs around but at that rate, I lose my house.
I am considering opening my own business, just not sure exactly what it will be. I am thinking maybe a small dump truck and start hauling gravel, dirt, etc. Just haven't found one yet. I am also running a 220 line to my garage to start doing some sand/ bead blasting and considering maybe powder coating. I don't know of anyone else in this area doing it. Thinking maybe start with small things and if there is enough call for it I have another garage that I could run electric to and start doing larger items.
Not bitching or complaining, just more an opportunity to vent a little.
Any useful suggestions? Don't discount a lawn care business for something that is inexpensive to get into. All you need is a lawn tractor or zero turn, weed eater and a trailer to haul it. Demand is high, at least around here. Lots of lazy fuggers that don't want to mow their own and old fuggers who can't. I know a guy here locally who gets more business than he can handle. Makes enough May- Oct to live off all year and just takes the winters off. Good advice, Blackheart. It’s honest work and with good write offs come tax time.
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I'm not in the oil & gas field but they are one of our customers. Everyplace around here in my industry has people laid off. I am one of them. Since May I have been looking for a job that will actually pay the bills. Just online while the state was "shut down" and both online and by pounding the pavement since we have re-opened. This is the only line I have true work experience in that I can actually start in a job making more than some kid fresh out of school. I've been working "parts" since 1984. This is the first time I have been without a job for more than a few days. I know how to do plenty of other stuff but have never actually worked in those industries. I do have some money to get me through a year or so but I was hoping it would be there to help retire on. I'll be 55 in another 3 months. The extra $600.00 has been a blessing. Plenty of $10 - $12.00 dollar jobs around but at that rate, I lose my house.
I am considering opening my own business, just not sure exactly what it will be. I am thinking maybe a small dump truck and start hauling gravel, dirt, etc. Just haven't found one yet. I am also running a 220 line to my garage to start doing some sand/ bead blasting and considering maybe powder coating. I don't know of anyone else in this area doing it. Thinking maybe start with small things and if there is enough call for it I have another garage that I could run electric to and start doing larger items.
Not bitching or complaining, just more an opportunity to vent a little.
Any useful suggestions? Where in WV do you live? Are you in the panhandle? I'm looking for a Class B boom truck driver in Frederick, MD. Send me a PM if you're interested.
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Mofo,s refusing to go back to work when told to return.
And ineffective or no reporting of the schit to state UI systems.
Freddy the fry guy making 3 or 4 times what he normally makes a week and still in moms basement at age 28...
And got the 1200 freebie on top of it all....
Fugging buncha bullschitt...... Renegade I can tell you for three states at least that I've worked on, if they refuse to go back when called by their employer, they will get cut off. I see it every day. They say BUT IT'S NOT SAFE! - tough chit. you still get cut off at least until an investigation is complete, and with as far behind as these state UI offices are, that could take months. In Louisiana the unemployment state payments per week vary from ~250$ up to 845$, then add on the 600$. Those at the top ain’t doing bad for being unemployed. Rocky, sorry about that $ sign thing, I did it again,,,,and again . ! ,welL stop doing .it
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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Wish I was getting 600.00 a week.
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Mofo,s refusing to go back to work when told to return.
And ineffective or no reporting of the schit to state UI systems.
Freddy the fry guy making 3 or 4 times what he normally makes a week and still in moms basement at age 28...
And got the 1200 freebie on top of it all....
Fugging buncha bullschitt...... Renegade I can tell you for three states at least that I've worked on, if they refuse to go back when called by their employer, they will get cut off. I see it every day. They say BUT IT'S NOT SAFE! - tough chit. you still get cut off at least until an investigation is complete, and with as far behind as these state UI offices are, that could take months. In Louisiana the unemployment state payments per week vary from ~250$ up to 845$, then add on the 600$. Those at the top ain’t doing bad for being unemployed. Rocky, sorry about that $ sign thing, I did it again,,,,and again . ! ,welL stop doing .it Kayo $#
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