JoeTool Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 You can do what I did; lessen your dependance on stuff, get rid of bills (do you really need 500 channels on you TV) ,move onto a bus and spend more time doing what you really want to be doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted March 22, 2002 Author Share Posted March 22, 2002 Thanks for the support Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Your financing your next trip! I don't work from paycheck to paycheck, I work from trip to trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 no shit man... this dungen your workin' in is just the hard time soon they will let you out into the yard... maybe you can lift weights, just don't get but raped by the other inmates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 wallstein I thought you were guiding in the valley? how'd you end up in cube-ville? Not to pile on your pain, but my big life of leisure begins two weeks from today. Should last at least 10-12 months. more, if I get lucky/creative making money in between trips.But i set a record this winter- I worked for five months straight! yes, that's right, five. haven't matched/bested that since 97/98. This time has been hell compared to past stints of work, for a bunch of reasons- mostly because I was ready to leave about 8 weeks ago. My suggestion is to keep your work assignments short- three months or less. You can mentally justify doing tons of overtime because the end is within reach, and you make more money that way too. While in the office-work frenetically for two or three hours, then fuck off for a whole hour: draw topos, surf the net, do some freewriting, dream of big routes, make phone calls, listen to cds on your headphones. Not that I do any of that All the while look busy. You will then be productive and so won't arouse suspicion, but be able to spend some of the day in la la land, bridging the gap between today and tomorrow. Early on in a work period, I like to take some time off climbing entirely and focus on other things, clear my mind. then in the middle, start getting out every weekend, even if it's running up the nearby conditioning trail in a downpour.Rent basements, crash with parents, do anything you can to avoid leases.And finally- just remember you're a free agent. Accept nothing less than your bottom line. If it's not fun, there's always another choice, if you're open to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted March 22, 2002 Author Share Posted March 22, 2002 W- Today is actually my last day and yesterday was my first. I can return to this job at anytime due to the fact that my dad is the pres/owner of the company. I actually head for yosemite on Tuesday. I just thought I would start a disscusion about work so I didn't have to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Short term solution: Try to distract yourself, and focus on the money. Long term: Figure out what will fit your demeanor, and then put the pieces in place to make it happen. Invest money early and often, whether in real estate, stock market, whatever. Create a niche for yourself and exploit the shit out of it. Alot of folks would have you believe you have to punch a keyboard in a cube to make a decent wage. My uncle paints houses for a living, usually solo, working for himself, and he makes over $70k a year, can take off anytime he wants, and works maybe half as many days a year as most people. Just because it's not white collar doesn't mean it can't be lucrative and/or enjoyable. To me painting is a pain, but so is crunching spreadsheets, doing hydraulic calcs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Smoke massive amounts of pot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 hey man I shoe horses for 50K... I just take some classes and f@#$% off on the net during the winter because the work slows down... I love the fact that I get to work out side and for myself [ 03-22-2002: Message edited by: Country Jake ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Much as I hate to drift this excellent and informative thread, I'd just like to welcome "Country Jake" to our little board. As if his valuable insights about labor standards weren't darn near enough to be named cc.com Nobel Laureate, now he's got us all glued to our seats with witticisms about the "Heavey drug" and getting raped in prison. To all Country Jakes about to rock, we salute you! PS. Mark W, you are a damn BRAGGART!! [ 03-22-2002: Message edited by: allison ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Thanks Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayborbon Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 I dont welcome anyone. All I have to say is that cappellini would probably kick his ass for real.. Unless he conjured up that peace pipe first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by rayborbon: Hello Wallstein,I feel your pain brother. I really do. Get me out of here!!!! I tried to spray away the pain. That is only temporary. I tried to drink it away. Does not work. I can only say that my gut is getting bigger and my ass is getting wider. See you out there next time. And you sound like a whiner. Repeat after me:"This is a pile of shit. Even though I choose to burrow into this pile of shit I do not like this pile of shit. I will choose more wisely in the future. Until then I will not whine". This never helps me but it helps people who don't like whining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayborbon Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Hello Bug, I see you ass is getting fatter as you visit us every day Nice Troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Hey ray... I make peace pipes man.. It's a little hobby of mine... I get a big block of pipe stone and carve out a pipe head with a pocket knife... And then I get high... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllYouCanEat Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 quote: willstrickland Short term solution: Try to distract yourself, and focus on the money. What if you don't make any money and you do all of the work. I am new to cubville. Wow, I don't know how people do this for their entire lives. With all week to think of distractions, by the weekend I have thought of something that I probably shouldn't be doing. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayborbon Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Hello Jake, Show that ass in real life and it gets a lead pipe shoved in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Lead huh... Well I guess the cock stops here, because.......... oh wait a min. my cock is made of lead... and no matter how hard ya tried I dout that you could shove a lead pipe up my ass... for that mattter why would you even want to, sicko... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayborbon Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Yes I am a sicko. I hope you go to prison for selling crack and get butt raped by a large inmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by AllYouCanEat: What if you don't make any money and you do all of the work. I am new to cubville. Wow, I don't know how people do this for their entire lives. With all week to think of distractions, by the weekend I have thought of something that I probably shouldn't be doing. Hmm. like wallstein said i entertain myself in a fantasy world.......it is very easy.......pretend what you are doing is very important and that you love it with all your heart....always have a smile on your face....and always respond with kind words and a helping attitude towards others.......this is a nice place come join me!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_Jake Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 the Smell of Sublime is ligering in the air... but really cracks for city folk... me I prefer the mushrooms... And 151 still tastes likee regergetated milk... I'd love to spray on, but I must agern untill later... or tomarrow... bye bye now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayborbon Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Bring your shrooms on. I dont party like a pansy ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 LEt me get this straight. Wallsteins bitching because he has to work two days in a company his daddy owns, and he's on his way down to the valley. Asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted March 22, 2002 Author Share Posted March 22, 2002 Thats right bitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeshterFeeshter Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 My plan last summer worked like this. 1.Hated the company- built a "War File" a war file is documenting your employers bad faith dealings- bad customer service-improper accounting, etc, racial profiling, etc,etc 2. Quit working-call in sick a lot- complain of stress- make the company fire you; however, suggest a "negotiated severance" prior to termination 3. Upon termination, discuss your severance and the existence of the war file. 4. Get roommates to pay the mortgage Hell, last year I took off from March thru August and between unemployment comp, roommate income, and severance package- I was making more than when I worked- It just takes some planning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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