Is there a point?

[spankyfrank]

I'm posting this here because V3 ran out of server juice.

I am almost at my wit's end with trying to find a full time job. Because of my shitty health I need to have insurance. The medications that keep me alive annually cost me without insurance roughly 16K.

Right now the government is paying the bill but it's very soon coming to a close. After September I am on my own. Having been fired from my part-time job earlier this summer I've been literally living my life like a panhandler on the streets of NY. Pawning off valuables, begging for money, etc. .

It just boggles my mind that after all the money that is spent keeping me alive, all the money spent trying to put me through college, all the free labor I put into internships that I realize that I have barely any skills and nothing to show for it. There's a great chance that come October I will be forced back onto Dialysis.

I'm trying all the tricks, making everything look right but people just don't want to take you on merit anymore. The only way you get a job is if you know someone. All of my connections can't do a god damn thing for me.

It's just so frustrating to think that after everything I've been through I would end up like some retard working at a Starbucks to barely earn a living to keep myself alive. I don't know the answer to my problems, I really wish I did though.



Now that I'm done you may berate me and tell me how much of a lazy complainer I am, because that's the only vibe I get nowadays when I'm struggling to deal with my fucking demons.

[Snoogans]

I'm posting this here because V3 ran out of server juice.

I am almost at my wit's end with trying to find a full time job. Because of my shitty health I need to have insurance. The medications that keep me alive annually cost me without insurance roughly 16K.

Right now the government is paying the bill but it's very soon coming to a close. After September I am on my own. Having been fired from my part-time job earlier this summer I've been literally living my life like a panhandler on the streets of NY. Pawning off valuables, begging for money, etc. .

It just boggles my mind that after all the money that is spent keeping me alive, all the money spent trying to put me through college, all the free labor I put into internships that I realize that I have barely any skills and nothing to show for it. There's a great chance that come October I will be forced back onto Dialysis.

I'm trying all the tricks, making everything look right but people just don't want to take you on merit anymore. The only way you get a job is if you know someone. All of my connections can't do a god damn thing for me.

It's just so frustrating to think that after everything I've been through I would end up like some retard working at a Starbucks to barely earn a living to keep myself alive. I don't know the answer to my problems, I really wish I did though.



Now that I'm done you may berate me and tell me how much of a lazy complainer I am, because that's the only vibe I get nowadays when I'm struggling to deal with my fucking demons.

you could always just keep goin to different hospitals and using a fake name to get treatment without having to pay. Im not joking, too. Thats what a few of the spanish dudes who i work with that dont have papers do

[spankyfrank]

you could always just keep goin to different hospitals and using a fake name to get treatment without having to pay. Im not joking, too. Thats what a few of the spanish dudes who i work with that dont have papers do

Well I'm not talking about if i get the sniffles. My problem is without my meds my kidney rejects and I'm back to where I was 3 years ago.

Oddly enough the government will pay for a person to stay on dialysis if they can't afford it.

[Snoogans]

Well I'm not talking about if i get the sniffles. My problem is without my meds my kidney rejects and I'm back to where I was 3 years ago.

Oddly enough the government will pay for a person to stay on dialysis if they can't afford it.

what company makes the drugs you use? or is it different places? cause alot of Pharm places have a thing you can go to them and try to get assistance or free meds. If you sell it right, they might do it as like a human interest story they can use to BS more people

[realmenhatelife]

The job market is a righteous bitch right now because all of the entry level jobs are also getting attacked by people with lots of experience and skills who were otherwise put out of work.


I would take the job at Starbucks and get that health insurance, bide your time until something pans out. Are you underacheiving? Yes. But underacheiving is better than just a complete roll back.

And I wont take it personally because I know you're just expressing your frustration, but those Starbucks people are real people just hustling to keep their shit together. Lots of art degrees, lots of late in life career changes, lots of musicians/dancers/actors. Also, lots of wierdo fuck ups. It's a fun job if you let it be.

[ozzie]

... after all the... money spent trying to put me through college, all the free labor I put into internships that I realize that I have barely any skills and nothing to show for it.

Did you graduate / get a degree in anything?

Did you intern anywhere other than sirius/xm?

Are you saying that your health problems are keeping you from getting a job? Or is it just lack of experience?

[spankyfrank]

I'm gonna have to call my doctor and come up with some sort of contingency plan should everything go to shit. We might be able to think of some way i can get the drugs.

[Snoogans]

The job market is a righteous bitch right now because all of the entry level jobs are also getting attacked by people with lots of experience and skills who were otherwise put out of work.


I would take the job at Starbucks and get that health insurance, bide your time until something pans out. Are you underacheiving? Yes. But underacheiving is better than just a complete roll back.

And I wont take it personally because I know you're just expressing your frustration, but those Starbucks people are real people just hustling to keep their shit together. Lots of art degrees, lots of late in life career changes, lots of musicians/dancers/actors. Also, lots of wierdo fuck ups. It's a fun job if you let it be.

thats actually a great idea too. They have a really good benefits package

[realmenhatelife]

thats actually a great idea too. They have a really good benefits package

At 20 hours a week too, I've known lots of people who work there strickly for benefits while they worked other jobs that didn't offer them.

[spankyfrank]

Honestly it is a good idea but the thought of working at starbucks just makes me want to bite someone's face for some reason. Fast food in general is just a degrading job to work at.

[deliciousV]

Honestly it is a good idea but the thought of working at starbucks just makes me want to bite someone's face for some reason. Fast food in general is just a degrading job to work at.

your pride, or your kidney. It's honest work, don't look down your nose.

[Dude!]

there is dignity
in all work

[Snoogans]

Honestly it is a good idea but the thought of working at starbucks just makes me want to bite someone's face for some reason. Fast food in general is just a degrading job to work at.

starbucks is probably alot better than mcdonalds or something. If you are that desperate, its a relatively easy fix. Assuming your condition doesnt stop you from being able to. They have other jobs too. its not all baristas

[jennysmurf]

Honestly it is a good idea but the thought of working at starbucks just makes me want to bite someone's face for some reason. Fast food in general is just a degrading job to work at.

your pride, or your kidney. It's honest work, don't look down your nose.

What he said. Any job has to be a step up from begging on the street. And most people look at Starbucks employees like the do the waiters in Hollywood--they're only doing it until something better comes along. You'll get the benefits you need, and a little $$ coming in.

[spankyfrank]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

[jennysmurf]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

Aw, don't sweat it. Look at it as a temporary set back, not a permanent situation.

[disneyspy]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

spank you're young,you have alot of time to reach goals or you can be like me and just be happy with what you have

[deliciousV]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

it's not your life, it's a rung on a ladder, if you've made the right moves they'll pay off some day.

[Snoogans]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

how bout this, go take the job at starbucks to keep yourself alive. then use your free time to go fight for other people in the same spot as you. Try to make a difference and get some shit changed. Start a charity or start an org and go try to make something happen. That would make much more of a life of pride than working for some blood sucking corp and helping to fuck other people

[underdog]

Honestly it is a good idea but the thought of working at starbucks just makes me want to bite someone's face for some reason. Fast food in general is just a degrading job to work at.

They're opening a Fairway on the east side. They are apparently great to work for.

[underdog]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

Eh, my buddy was unemployed for years, started in a coffee shop at like 26 or so, dredged along for 6 years, but everything is starting to come around for him. He's 32, he's the manager of the shop, he's now being published and doing what he wants to do. You're too young to give up, as desperate as it may seem.

[Recyclerz]

I'm gonna have to call my doctor and come up with some sort of contingency plan should everything go to shit. We might be able to think of some way i can get the drugs.

Virtually all pharma companies have "compassionate care" programs where they give away drugs to folks in legitimate need. Your doctor should know about this as he/she/the office staff will have to fill out the paperwork. If your doctor doesn't know about it tell the office staff to have the drug rep that details the office to get everybody up to speed. I don't know if you are taking Novartis medication to prevent the organ rejection or not but I know they have a program for your situation.

[keithy_19]

Virtually all pharma companies have "compassionate care" programs where they give away drugs to folks in legitimate need. Your doctor should know about this as he/she/the office staff will have to fill out the paperwork. If your doctor doesn't know about it tell the office staff to have the drug rep that details the office to get everybody up to speed. I don't know if you are taking Novartis medication to prevent the organ rejection or not but I know they have a program for your situation.

This is what I'm doing right now with my MS meds.

[underdog]

This is what I'm doing right now with my MS meds.

Stop making everything about you, keithy.

[keithy_19]

Stop making everything about you, keithy.

Sorry. Just figured I'd bring my experiences with expensive meds and not having insurance to the table.

:flush:

[underdog]

Sorry. Just figured I'd bring my experiences with expensive meds and not having insurance to the table.

:flush:

I guess it's ok then.

[cougarjake13]

Aw, don't sweat it. Look at it as a temporary set back, not a permanent situation.


what she said


it's it like ur gonna be there forever

[realmenhatelife]

You all have good points but it just boggles my mind that it comes down to this, even after trying to make all the right moves. I just wanted something more for my life.

You just need to get over your pride. Unemployment is above 8% and most companies have been losing money or at best treading water for the last few years. Like I said, every job you apply for is also getting applied for by guys with more experience who have been laid off by other companies. It's a downright hostile environment to try and get a job in, it shouldn't boggle anything on you that something hasn't come through.

It sounds like you have 2 problems. Problem 1 is you need a job that provides you medical benefits. Problem 2 is you need a job that provides you self worth and justification for your efforts thus far. Problem 1 is fairly solvable. Problem 2 you're probably going to chase your entire life, because that's just how people are wired to think.

Dont have such an attitude about it, a person that can support themself is successful in my eyes. Every bit of negativity you put into your job you're just gonna get right back, no matter what the job is.

[spoon]

not to mention some of the happiest people are those with jobs that actually end when they leave

sure you can make more money in more involved positions/jobs, but they tax your life and soul while at jobs like starbucks you may at least be somewhat free of a whole lot of bullshit

pros and cons

[underdog]

not to mention some of the happiest people are those with jobs that actually end when they leave

Ugggggggh. This is the truth x1000.

Almost every day I envision a job that I can leave at work.

[Misteriosa]

your pride, or your kidney. It's honest work, don't look down your nose.

quoted for truth.

the money starbucks pays is just as green as any other job (even if it does smell like coffee), and you need the cash and the insurance bennies. take the job and keep a stiff upper lip. i know plenty of great people who have worked at starbucks and have made connections to other and better jobs through their customers (let's think about it, who can really afford that $5 coffee habit).

[realmenhatelife]

quoted for truth.

the money starbucks pays is just as green as any other job (even if it does smell like coffee), and you need the cash and the insurance bennies. take the job and keep a stiff upper lip. i know plenty of great people who have worked at starbucks and have made connections to other and better jobs through their customers (let's think about it, who can really afford that $5 coffee habit).

We all know you're talking about me.




I also dont know what Spanky's field of study was. If it's radio or communications related as evidenced by your internship I would work at starbucks and start podcasting.

[Misteriosa]

We all know you're talking about me.

whatever you say, tyra... :rolleyes:

[spoon]

whatever you say, tyra... :rolleyes:

ha!

and yah, perhaps you should also realize that your field of choice isn't the easiest profession to get into at this point of constant decline and it's tied to a shit economy/job market as well. we're not talking programming or road construction right now, you're talking about a dying or at least suffering media type right now if reals is correct.

if i chose a field with almost no jobs and thousands if not more of displaced workers with a whole lot more experience and abilities looking for jobs already, I sure as shit wouldn't be surprised at some issues finding a gig and would expand my scope, not limit it based on pride...especially versus panhandling in the city

that'd be like someone looking for a job in print media as all the newspapers and magazines continue to go extinct or change before the end comes. it's all relative and you have to be less limited in your search...at least for now

i know if I had a kidney transplant and keeping on meds was the only way to keep it from being rejected and going by to dialysis the rest of my life and possible death...I'd SURE AS SHIT be finding any job with benefits first, THEN continuing my search for something better while insured. I'd even have loyalty to that company that stepped up and gave me the opp in the end to be honest. No matter how remedial the work, it's work and keeping you alive or at least your kidney from being rejected.

[spankyfrank]

Quick update:

Thank you everyone for your advice. Seriously :wub:

I am going to some sort of job fair this week for a Asset Management Company. Two reasons, because I need a job of any sort and the hiring manager of the place sent me a personalized email which they never do.

I am trying to break into radio and thus far have close to 4 years under my belt between my internship at Sirius and working with the late Pete Fornatale at WFUV. I know it's going to happen it's just going to take time. Time, unfortunately, is just something I don't have.

But I won't give up hope.

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[spoon]

good luck

[realmenhatelife]

Make sure you dont stress the I need health insurance until a job I'd rather get in another field comes through part in the interview.

[spankyfrank]

Make sure you dont stress the I need health insurance until a job I'd rather get in another field comes through part in the interview.

I'm going to try my darndest. I may just blurt out I NEED INSURANCE!!!! GIVE ME INSURANCE!!!

[jennysmurf]

I'm going to try my darndest. I may just blurt out I NEED INSURANCE!!!! GIVE ME INSURANCE!!!

:laugh: Take it easy, budday! Seriously, though, the best of luck! Keep us updated!

[spankyfrank]

I finally got a job interview with Starbucks. I may not like it, but it is a necessary evil.

[Snoogans]

I finally got a job interview with Starbucks. I may not like it, but it is a necessary evil.

http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/

probably you should go here and write to your elected officials. They have quick links and form letters for some big issues, or you can click elected officials up top and write directly to them with a blank form letter.

NY has been draggin their asses on the Medical Marijuana in the state. You might be able to help push some shit along

[spankyfrank]

I have an interview with a satellite radio company. :thumbup:

I am beyond ecstatic.

[cougarjake13]

I have an interview with a satellite radio company. :thumbup:

I am beyond ecstatic.



are there others besides sirius/xm ?



congrats !!!:clap:

[PapaBear]

I have an interview with a satellite radio company. :thumbup:

I am beyond ecstatic.
Congratulations! And good luck.

[jennysmurf]

I have an interview with a satellite radio company. :thumbup:

I am beyond ecstatic.

The best of luck budday! Let us know how the interview goes!

[NickyL0885]

I have an interview with a satellite radio company. :thumbup:

I am beyond ecstatic.

Woohoo! Great to hear. Kick ass in there. Be confident and look them in the eye at all times, just not in a creepy, I am going to follow you home way.

Sadly, even though I work at CVS, I can't find a better job. Been certified as a Medical Assistant for 2 years, and can't get hired b/c I am a guy. And I just paid $120 to re-certify for another 2 years. Le sigh............

[cougarjake13]

Woohoo! Great to hear. Kick ass in there. Be confident and look them in the eye at all times, just not in a creepy, I am going to follow you home way.

Sadly, even though I work at CVS, I can't find a better job. Been certified as a Medical Assistant for 2 years, and can't get hired b/c I am a guy. And I just paid $120 to re-certify for another 2 years. Le sigh............


why wuld being a guy matter?

[NickyL0885]

why wuld being a guy matter?

B/c a "female patient may not be comfortable with a male doc and a male medical assistant in the same room." It's stupid. They make it sound like we would rape the woman or something.

[cougarjake13]

so what happens when doctors do rounds with med students and they are all male
no worries of a gang bang?

[NickyL0885]

so what happens when doctors do rounds with med students and they are all male
no worries of a gang bang?

lol. It's different in a hospital setting, sadly. Medical Assistants tend to only work in offices, so it's a smaller setting; though I can do Phlebotomy too, which I can work in a hospital for. What is also hurting me is that I haven't gotten a job in the field in the 2 years since I graduated, so I am sure places think "he's probably too rusty", even though I do go back to my school weekly to practice my lab skills. I even put it in my cover letter. I have a good references too! Still can't get an interview. :sad:

[cougarjake13]

any places u can volunteer ? just so u can show that ur still using ur skills and also that u care

[NickyL0885]

any places u can volunteer ? just so u can show that ur still using ur skills and also that u care

None that I can think of. I may have to start bribing people or give back alley physicals. "Hey man, I'll juggle your balls while you turn and cough for $10"

[NickyL0885]

How did I know that was going to be a mod quote? Le sigh........

[jennysmurf]

How did I know that was going to be a mod quote? Le sigh........

C'mon, I'd be less of a mod if it didn't!

[NickyL0885]

C'mon, I'd be less of a mod if it didn't!

This is true. Damn you for doing a good job! :laugh:

[spankyfrank]

Interview went well now to play the waiting game.

[disneyspy]

get em tiger

[jennysmurf]

Interview went well now to play the waiting game.

:clap: But I hate the waiting game....

[spankyfrank]

:clap: But I hate the waiting game....

Mikeyboy actually had a good line for that.

Ah, the waiting game sucks. Let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos.

[jennysmurf]

Mikeyboy actually had a good line for that.

Mikeyboy who? :wink:

[cougarjake13]

Mikeyboy who? :wink:


u know

michellegirl's brother

[sailor]

u know

michellegirl's brother

Good one, DS.

[disneyspy]

mind the forum

[sailor]

mind the forum

Good point.

[spankyfrank]

Turns out there isn't a point.

Didn't get the job at Sirius.:flush:

[disneyspy]

keep your chin up spanky

[jennysmurf]

Don't give up, there's a place for everyone somewhere.

[hanso]

Turns out there isn't a point.

Didn't get the job at Sirius.:flush:

Well that sucks. Was it a long interview?

[cougarjake13]

Well that sucks. Was it a long interview?



must have been

took almost 2 months