The Unhappy Thread

[TigerWoods]

Mhmm. I just remember when my brother in law got me NHL '10... I liked the game just...

I didn't know how to express it, so I just looked at him and smiled and said thanks. My sister told me afterward that he thought that I didn't like it. I was like o_0....

 

[DTP]

Last Christmas my dad got me my first car lol
It was ****ty but hey it gets me places.

I also smiled and said thanks. Then I think I proceeded to opening my next gift lol
I was depressed that Christmas so my excitement towards anything wasn't exactly stellar.

My dad was disappointed in my reaction to say the least haha
But whatever.

 

[Sephiroths Masamune]

Nostalgia aside, why does it matter what specific thread it is? This serves the exact same function.

I thought closing the thread entirely would be enough to get people to stop talking about this, but here we are.

No, it's all nostalgia speaking. But you could at least link the original thread in the OP.

 

[Grey Belnades]

I dislike the Christmas Season. It's full of fake smiles and pretended love... Almost like you have to wear a fake mask around.

Half the time presents make me feel bad anyway... if they're too nice I feel obligated to send a nice present back which I can't really do... if they suck it shows the person doesn't really care .

Also, receiving presents is really awkward for me. I dislike pretending to be excited. Even if I liked the gift I'm always unsure about expressing my interest in it. XD

I'm not trying to sound mopy... I do like the break.

Christmas is overrated.

To be honest, I've never celebrated it in the past 8-9 years. I treat it as a normal day. However, I actually tried doing something for Christmas this year but other than buying a new set of batteries for my mom's electric powerchair which her happiness to such gift was overwhelming joyous, I didn't feel any joy and I feel that the present shopping was more of a burden than anything.

 

[1048576]

Nostalgia aside, why does it matter what specific thread it is? This serves the exact same function.

I thought closing the thread entirely would be enough to get people to stop talking about this, but here we are.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAYMJnO9LBQ

I've got a couple gay-related things bugging me, but this is prolly not the best time, lol.

 

[BSP]

I don't give gifts at Christmas...but I also don't really feel bad if someone doesn't get me anything. There actions over time show me that they care enough, not some gift for Christmas.

Like if someone asked me what tomorrow is, I'd probably say Thursday before I realised it's Christmas Eve.

 

[Grandeza]

Like if someone asked me what tomorrow is, I'd probably say Thursday before I realised it's Christmas Eve.

Except it's not.

 

[Omnicron's Baklava Enterprises]

Christmas is Saturday, isn't it?

I'm unhappy because my winter break is going way too fast.

 

[Pink Reaper]

Modding is like trolling, you get kicks out of doing things that make people rage.

Except the plus side is, when you have a red name and it's an infraction, it gets recognised as a good job!

Aww man, after reading this post i suddenly became unhappy. I miss being a mod and super trolling

 

[Deleted member]

Removed by Moderator

 

[Rubyiris]

I've been struggling to get a job for the past few years, and now it's starting to rear major consequences. I've narrowly escaped being homeless twice. Now, it's looking like a sure thing.

Roommates can't afford the house anymore. I can't afford to support them due to a lack of a job, and family refuses to have me without a job.

I've tried everything; handing out applications full-time, employment programs, craigslist, and job-search sites. I'm also not just handing the app and leaving. I'm doing everything in my power to express my interest in the position, but I have like, no qualifications or experience outside of being 21, so nobody wants me outside of MLM companies, where I'd just be working myself deeper into the hole.

I'm at the point where I've already sold everything of value. Now the only things I own are things too old or damaged to be sold, a bed, and my clothes.

Any advice?

 

[TigerWoods]

Is there anyway you could possibly get some funding for some extra courses to improve your resume?

 

[Lythium]

What kind of job experience do you have, if any?

 

[DTP]

I've been struggling to get a job for the past few years, and now it's starting to rear major consequences. I've narrowly escaped being homeless twice. Now, it's looking like a sure thing.

Roommates can't afford the house anymore. I can't afford to support them due to a lack of a job, and family refuses to have me without a job.

I've tried everything; handing out applications full-time, employment programs, craigslist, and job-search sites. I'm also not just handing the app and leaving. I'm doing everything in my power to express my interest in the position, but I have like, no qualifications or experience outside of being 21, so nobody wants me outside of MLM companies, where I'd just be working myself deeper into the hole.

I'm at the point where I've already sold everything of value. Now the only things I own are things too old or damaged to be sold, a bed, and my clothes.

Any advice?

Start as a dish washer somewhere? I'm pretty sure you don't need any experience for that.

Use that job as a stepping stone towards your next one. Not only do jobs hire based on experience, but they hire based on how reliable you'll end up being and how loyal you'll be. Loyal, meaning, you won't quit after a month and force them to search for someone else to take your place, which can be a pain for the employer sometimes.
Once you work somewhere for a few months then start handing out resumes again. If that fails again then at least you still have a job to work with.

I'm not sure what jobs you're applying for, but you have to start at the bottom and work your way towards better jobs (Obviously). For the most part anyways.
My first job was a bag boy for a grocery store when I was 15 lol


Also, sorry if you take offense to this, but you've been jobless for a few YEARS now? Aside from maaaaybe the not being 21 up until this year part I don't see how it can take a few years to get a job. Where do you live exactly? Nvm, I saw your location in your postbit. Depending on your relationship with your family, would they be willing to help you at least find a job?

 

[Luigitoilet]

Yeah, seriously. It's not hard to get work doing something like dishwashing or even fast-food places. You just have to swallow your pride because it's more honorable than being homeless.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Yeah, seriously. It's not hard to get work doing something like dishwashing or even fast-food places. You just have to swallow your pride because it's more honorable than being homeless.

Even so, it's a time consuming process and there could be excessive competition.

 

[Luigitoilet]

Even so, it's a time consuming process and there could be excessive competition.

Work is a time-consuming process? Why yes it is! That's why it's called "work".

 

[IAmBlu3]

I can't think of a good gift to get my sister.

she just hit puberty, though i don't think maxi pads are the way to go for
an x-mas gift.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Work is a time-consuming process? Why yes it is! That's why it's called "work".

No, you're missing my point.

Normally, the act of finding a job is time consuming.

 

[Luigitoilet]

Yeah, but what would that time otherwise be spent doing? Sitting around whining on the internet about how poor you are?

(not discouraging the guy from posting in here about it, just making a point.)

 

[None Shall Pass]

Yeah, but what would that time otherwise be spent doing? Sitting around whining on the internet about how poor you are?

I never once disagreed with what you said, just speaking from personal experience.

 

[RATED]

I've been struggling to get a job for the past few years, and now it's starting to rear major consequences. I've narrowly escaped being homeless twice. Now, it's looking like a sure thing.

Roommates can't afford the house anymore. I can't afford to support them due to a lack of a job, and family refuses to have me without a job.

I've tried everything; handing out applications full-time, employment programs, craigslist, and job-search sites. I'm also not just handing the app and leaving. I'm doing everything in my power to express my interest in the position, but I have like, no qualifications or experience outside of being 21, so nobody wants me outside of MLM companies, where I'd just be working myself deeper into the hole.

I'm at the point where I've already sold everything of value. Now the only things I own are things too old or damaged to be sold, a bed, and my clothes.

Any advice?

I hate your family. Seriously I do.

I havent found a job EVER! I am unlucky as hell yet my family is there for me. I feel really really sorry for you man. IDK what to recommend but I hope everything gets good.

 

[Merkuri]

Anxiety is getting the better of me. I'm away from school and the only computer I have access to is to has a ****ty mouse. This sucks because it makes playing chess online pretty much impossible. Online chess has been my coping mechanism for years now, whenever things are down I play online and win or lose I feel better. i don't have that right now and it makes thing really difficult for me, I have no way to cope with my anxiety.

 

[Teran]

You just have to swallow your pride

That's where it all falls apart. D:

 

[Luigitoilet]

I never once disagreed with what you said, just speaking from personal experience.

Apologies, I thought you were defending the other guy not having a job because finding one was too time-consuming.

 

[Rubyiris]

Update: We're out of here by the 1st. Family refuses to help.

Some elaborations: When I said I've applied everywhere, I literally mean "everywhere." Fast food, washing dishes, and car wash included. Just because they're always hiring doesn't change the fact that for whatever reason, they won't hire ME.

It sometimes feels like MLM is the only option for me, but I know that I don't have the skills required to be a successful salesman, and I don't have the money or transportation either. Plus the whole "spend money to make money (break even)" is bull****.

@Luigi: My time has been spent looking for jobs full-time on the weekdays. The weekends are whatever. Weekends are often-times spent filling out online apps, emailing resumes, and lurking the boards. I'm not some lazy trash who sits around and complains because the world won't hand him things on a silver platter. I'm out there, exerting myself, making employers KNOW that I'm both interested in the position, and NEED it to LIVE. I ask for advice, not whine and ***** because my life sucks.

 

[Luigitoilet]

My apologies. I spoke a little harsh (as I'm wont to do) but I wasn't really trying to insult you. I know many people in your situation who do sit around all day and wonder why they're broke.

 

[BAD]

Update: We're out of here by the 1st. Family refuses to help.

Some elaborations: When I said I've applied everywhere, I literally mean "everywhere." Fast food, washing dishes, and car wash included. Just because they're always hiring doesn't change the fact that for whatever reason, they won't hire ME.

It sometimes feels like MLM is the only option for me, but I know that I don't have the skills required to be a successful salesman, and I don't have the money or transportation either. Plus the whole "spend money to make money (break even)" is bull****.

@Luigi: My time has been spent looking for jobs full-time on the weekdays. The weekends are whatever. Weekends are often-times spent filling out online apps, emailing resumes, and lurking the boards. I'm not some lazy trash who sits around and complains because the world won't hand him things on a silver platter. I'm out there, exerting myself, making employers KNOW that I'm both interested in the position, and NEED it to LIVE. I ask for advice, not whine and ***** because my life sucks.

There's always the military......

 

[Crimson King]

Update: We're out of here by the 1st. Family refuses to help.

Some elaborations: When I said I've applied everywhere, I literally mean "everywhere." Fast food, washing dishes, and car wash included. Just because they're always hiring doesn't change the fact that for whatever reason, they won't hire ME.

It sometimes feels like MLM is the only option for me, but I know that I don't have the skills required to be a successful salesman, and I don't have the money or transportation either. Plus the whole "spend money to make money (break even)" is bull****.

Do not do MLM. Per my topic: it's not a job at all, but a scheme to bilk you out of as much money as you are willing to give up. It has a cult-like mentality, and they'd probably help you out if you told them you were broke so they'd basically own you.

My question is are you in school or have you had any jobs? Have you volunteered or tutored anyone? If so for anything like this? It's worth putting on a resumé. Lawn mower businesses that you did at 14 are still business experience.

I was in a "similar" position in that I just bought a house, graduated from college, and thus, lost my employment at school. It took me 6 months of solid searching to find my current job that I took on a whim (it was a laborer position). They gave me a raise 3 months in.

I was pretty bad off though. My future wife was the only source of income, and while I saved A LOT (enough to buy a house + some), I was super scared to run out of money. I got rejected for a janitor position at a hospital... with a college degree.

There's always the military......

NEVER join the military for financial reasons. That's how you get people who are ruined for life via trauma.

While I feel ****ty, given the timing, of complaining: I think I talked my way out of a job offer. This company, an alarm company, offered me a position that paid $9k starting more than I make now, better insurance, and I got to write a lot, which was my education, but I had to cold call. I declined the offer, and he came back with a new position: same basic position except no cold calling and visiting clients... essentially a writing job, which I've been trying to get. I don't know if the pay change (probably), but I really wanted the title to change to "Technical Writer" from "Safety Director." If I could get that change (and stay decently salaried), then it is my perfect job.

Well, since I am an idiot, I opened up to the owner about all my physical aliments: stomach and back issues, that will probably need surgery. I felt that since I cannot pass a drug test now, it'd come up REALLY fast, so instead of putting him a position where he'd have a sick person show sneak into his organization, but now I kind of regret doing that since he didn't call back after saying so. It's not legal for a prospective employer to decline you for medical conditions that you disclose, but I told him if my issues weren't something he could deal with (they don't affect my work, and I take care of them on my own time), then it wouldn't be a fit. My current job let me take off 2 weeks, out of nowhere, under a year working there, for eye surgery and recovery. My job was never in danger.

I think I just need to move on now. Sorry for whining.

 

[TigerWoods]

CK, the thread is FOR whining. Feel free to whine lol.

 

[Rychu]

Ya know, I don't have "problems" right now per se, Its just that my Gramma passed over the summer, and she's what made christmas eve(thats when my family gets together) so special. We have all these traditions that we do every year, and with her gone...well, we're not doing them.

Im just bummed because its our first year without her, and I was EXTREMELY close to her. My grampas bummed, too, so that makes it worse -_-

 

[Crimson King]

I hear that. This year my favorite aunt, my grandma, and a younger cousin died. So, this will be a dark Christmas with that family to say the least.

Best bet: use this as a time to remember the good days.

 

[TigerWoods]

What really helped my roomate out when a similar thing happened was to keep up with the traditions. Everyone pitch and try to keep what she has done alive.

 

[El Nino]

Update: We're out of here by the 1st. Family refuses to help.

Some elaborations: When I said I've applied everywhere, I literally mean "everywhere." Fast food, washing dishes, and car wash included. Just because they're always hiring doesn't change the fact that for whatever reason, they won't hire ME.

It sometimes feels like MLM is the only option for me, but I know that I don't have the skills required to be a successful salesman, and I don't have the money or transportation either. Plus the whole "spend money to make money (break even)" is bull****.

@Luigi: My time has been spent looking for jobs full-time on the weekdays. The weekends are whatever. Weekends are often-times spent filling out online apps, emailing resumes, and lurking the boards. I'm not some lazy trash who sits around and complains because the world won't hand him things on a silver platter. I'm out there, exerting myself, making employers KNOW that I'm both interested in the position, and NEED it to LIVE. I ask for advice, not whine and ***** because my life sucks.

I hear that there are farm jobs available in your state.

If that's not a viable option, try crashing with a friend and offer to clean and keep house in place of paying rent. You've probably already tried job agencies, but I would still keep in contact with them. I don't know if you're willing to move, but try to use the agency to connect you to places a little farther away from where you are (if the job market really is hopeless in your area) and let them know that you are willing to relocate (you may have to borrow the money to move, or use credit).

Also, see if there are any government assistance programs that you qualify for, whether it's for housing or something else.

Or stand outside of Home Depot and see if anyone needs their lawn mowed.

 

[RATED]

alone at christmas eve... boring. My mom and my stepfather went to the casino thingy they go every friday or saturday. My bro is in his way to his girlfriend's house and my big bro is in USA and my father is a ****.


tomorrow to visit my grandmother, then my bro wants to visit my father so I have to do so even if he's an *** with me ( at the point of fleeing literally of me) like the other day he did and seeing my little sister get all she wants and my stepmother who is a *****...

my whine here

 

[Merkuri]

@Rubyris: Try to see if you can get on unemployment. It's a program started by Obama where you can get 25$ a week if you're unemployed. All you really have to do is bull**** is a legitimate reason why you're you don't have work(the reason can be almost anything) I know a friend who is on it and believe me it works.

 

[Here Rests A Cemetery]

@Rubyris: Try to see if you can get on unemployment. It's a program started by Obama where you can get 25$ a week if you're unemployed. All you really have to do is bull**** is a legitimate reason why you're you don't have work(the reason can be almost anything) I know a friend who is on it and believe me it works.

$25 dollars a week? You might as well beg for spare change on the street.

 

[Merkuri]

$25 dollars a week? You might as well beg for spare change on the street.

Well that does turn out to be 100$ a month. If you're not paying rent or utilities you could probably survive on that.

Going out on the street and begging isn't that bad of an idea either. Especially if you have some talent you can perform and make some money from donations. If you're talented it's not implausible to make 50$ after performing for the whole day. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

 

[Dragoon Fighter]

I wish to talk to someone about my problems, but I have no one to talk to my problems about.

 

[Teran]

Woke up in the really early hours and haven't been able to get back to sleep because of a fever.

That's right, I'm really sick on Christmas day. FML