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Atl · 22 October 2011, 02:13 PM

All,
This has been a bad week. A man I greatly admired died, Steve Jobs. I had to sell my GMT-II so I can pay the bills (sold for almost double what I paid for it, at least). Had to pay $400.00 to get rid of squirrels in my attic, and STILL have not found work. And the icing on the cake you may ask???? UPS delivered my greatly anticipated Audyssey Lower East Side Computer speakers, and both the outer cardboard shipping box, and inner box with the speakers is totally waterlogged, like UPS threw my shipment in a pool for a while. And it has not rained in Atlanta since Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, all sunny. I am so pissed. My last purchase was a very nice TEAC CD player that the UPS driver threw on the ground, not dropped, threw it. That was last April. And the local Manager has the gall to be surprised my package is waterlogged, since it, as I said, has not rained since Tuesday. But thankfully, my roommate is a witness that the box, and speakers are ruined. I asked for the Manager to call me, and was told he would twice, both within an hours time, but no call. Nothing.
But I need work, this job search since being laid off has been painful. I am NOT used to not working. I have a college degree in business admin., and great references, but the phone is not ringing. Very depressing.

Sorry for being a downer, I feel like a sail boat without it's sails in a gail. Just being battered about. I really don't know what to do. Thank God I found a buyer for my Rolex. Thank God I HAD a Rolex to sell! I bought it in 2004 for $2300.00, and sold it today for $4100.00.

The Audyssey speakers were a gift, I do not have money to spare to buy computer speakers, and now I have to fight UPS to make things right, and they seem to not care at all.

Sorry, I just had to vent,
David in Atlanta

GradyPhilpott · 22 October 2011, 02:33 PM

Sorry about your run of luck.

I'm sure things will begin to look up soon with your credentials.

brkanand · 22 October 2011, 02:38 PM

Oh...bad phase...cheer up ...does not last forever! Something nice and sweet should happen soon!

Have faith.

And, dont bother about venting.

We need to take out frustrations from deep within us at regular intervals.

When you get a job call, do let us know!

Atl · 23 October 2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brkanand

Oh...bad phase...cheer up ...does not last forever! Something nice and sweet should happen soon!

Have faith.

And, dont bother about venting.

We need to take out frustrations from deep within us at regular intervals.

When you get a job call, do let us know!

I will let you know, and thank you all for your kind words. Bless you all!

gettocard · 22 October 2011, 08:31 PM

It'a a tough time for a lot of people out there. I'm sure it won't last forever,keep us posted.

Dan2010 · 22 October 2011, 11:03 PM

It will get better. I guarantee it.

Route 66 · 23 October 2011, 12:06 AM

Life runs in cycles, you're just in a dip right now but things will get better for you.

rajurama · 23 October 2011, 12:16 AM

Nothing 'Good' or 'Bad' lasts forever

dysondiver · 23 October 2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

Nothing 'Good' or 'Bad' lasts forever

there is a lot of wisdom in that post ..
hope things turn for the better for you soon.

BarkMaster · 23 October 2011, 01:37 AM

Try not to get discouraged. Your full time job right now is getting another job.

Be sure to update the thread once that happens!

Atl · 23 October 2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

Try not to get discouraged. Your full time job right now is getting another job.

Be sure to update the thread once that happens!

That's the truth! And I am trying very hard to secure a new job, but this economy is the worst I have seen in my 40 years on this earth. I have NEVER been laid off, or without work. This is new and scary.

gettocard · 23 October 2011, 01:58 AM

And think about this : your next Rolex will mean a LOT to you,trust me.

threemonkeys · 23 October 2011, 06:50 AM

David - my TRF friend,

Man..sometimes you need to sit back when things seem so bad, unfair and hopeless and open a beer and a have a good laugh. Maybe you're getting all of life's little $h!+ out of the way right now rather than later.

Keep your spirits up, ok? And if it makes you feel better, vent here anytime. I have a feeling there are a lot of folks pulling for you here on TRF.

spuds · 23 October 2011, 06:54 AM

I've been where you are mate & I feel your pain I honestly do.....

but trust me things WILL get better.

As one of the forum members signature lines says "It'll all be ok in the end..... If it ain't ok, it ain't the end".

GradyPhilpott · 23 October 2011, 07:15 AM

Some of the greatest disappointments and tragedies have opened doors to opportunities that either I thought were lost or I had never even dreamed of.

This is not some tired cliche. It is the story of my life condensed into a single sentence.

The key is to never give up and to keep your head on a swivel, as it were.

blackmsport · 23 October 2011, 07:19 AM

sorry to hear your bad luck

Hope you someone rings your phone with a job soon

DiamondJack · 23 October 2011, 07:28 AM

Life is a myriad of twists and turns and, usually, the more twists....the more interesting life becomes !!!

Change brings opportunity and with opportunity there is always the prospect of potential rewards and enjoyment.

I know I am not in your position but I can only urge you to keep positive, keep looking and keep believing things will improve. Usually they do with the right endeavour and persistence

Look at it the other way.....You could be in a dead end job that is not fulfilling anything other than providing a subsistence. You are at a crossroads with the opportunity of an open road ahead which only you can navigate. Best of luck and our thoughts are with you

Atl · 23 October 2011, 09:22 AM

Again, thank you all! And if any of you live in the South (Ga., S.C., N.C, Tenn, North Fla.), and know of a sales or office Management position, please let me know. God bless!

David, Atlanta (Atl)

22 October 2011, 02:13 PM	#1
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all All, This has been a bad week. A man I greatly admired died, Steve Jobs. I had to sell my GMT-II so I can pay the bills (sold for almost double what I paid for it, at least). Had to pay $400.00 to get rid of squirrels in my attic, and STILL have not found work. And the icing on the cake you may ask???? UPS delivered my greatly anticipated Audyssey Lower East Side Computer speakers, and both the outer cardboard shipping box, and inner box with the speakers is totally waterlogged, like UPS threw my shipment in a pool for a while. And it has not rained in Atlanta since Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, all sunny. I am so pissed. My last purchase was a very nice TEAC CD player that the UPS driver threw on the ground, not dropped, threw it. That was last April. And the local Manager has the gall to be surprised my package is waterlogged, since it, as I said, has not rained since Tuesday. But thankfully, my roommate is a witness that the box, and speakers are ruined. I asked for the Manager to call me, and was told he would twice, both within an hours time, but no call. Nothing. But I need work, this job search since being laid off has been painful. I am NOT used to not working. I have a college degree in business admin., and great references, but the phone is not ringing. Very depressing. Sorry for being a downer, I feel like a sail boat without it's sails in a gail. Just being battered about. I really don't know what to do. Thank God I found a buyer for my Rolex. Thank God I HAD a Rolex to sell! I bought it in 2004 for $2300.00, and sold it today for $4100.00. The Audyssey speakers were a gift, I do not have money to spare to buy computer speakers, and now I have to fight UPS to make things right, and they seem to not care at all. Sorry, I just had to vent, David in Atlanta

22 October 2011, 02:33 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Sorry about your run of luck. I'm sure things will begin to look up soon with your credentials. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 October 2011, 12:16 AM	#8
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Nothing 'Good' or 'Bad' lasts forever __________________ रोलेक्स

23 October 2011, 01:37 AM	#10
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Try not to get discouraged. Your full time job right now is getting another job. Be sure to update the thread once that happens! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

23 October 2011, 06:54 AM	#14
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I've been where you are mate & I feel your pain I honestly do..... but trust me things WILL get better. As one of the forum members signature lines says "It'll all be ok in the end..... If it ain't ok, it ain't the end". __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

22 October 2011, 02:38 PM	#3
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Oh...bad phase...cheer up ...does not last forever! Something nice and sweet should happen soon! Have faith. And, dont bother about venting. We need to take out frustrations from deep within us at regular intervals. When you get a job call, do let us know!

22 October 2011, 08:31 PM	#5
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	It'a a tough time for a lot of people out there. I'm sure it won't last forever,keep us posted.

22 October 2011, 11:03 PM	#6
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	It will get better. I guarantee it.

23 October 2011, 12:06 AM	#7
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Life runs in cycles, you're just in a dip right now but things will get better for you.

23 October 2011, 01:58 AM	#12
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	And think about this : your next Rolex will mean a LOT to you,trust me.

23 October 2011, 06:50 AM	#13
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	David - my TRF friend, Man..sometimes you need to sit back when things seem so bad, unfair and hopeless and open a beer and a have a good laugh. Maybe you're getting all of life's little $h!+ out of the way right now rather than later. Keep your spirits up, ok? And if it makes you feel better, vent here anytime. I have a feeling there are a lot of folks pulling for you here on TRF.

23 October 2011, 07:15 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Some of the greatest disappointments and tragedies have opened doors to opportunities that either I thought were lost or I had never even dreamed of. This is not some tired cliche. It is the story of my life condensed into a single sentence. The key is to never give up and to keep your head on a swivel, as it were. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 October 2011, 07:19 AM	#16
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	sorry to hear your bad luck Hope you someone rings your phone with a job soon

23 October 2011, 07:28 AM	#17
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Life is a myriad of twists and turns and, usually, the more twists....the more interesting life becomes !!! Change brings opportunity and with opportunity there is always the prospect of potential rewards and enjoyment. I know I am not in your position but I can only urge you to keep positive, keep looking and keep believing things will improve. Usually they do with the right endeavour and persistence Look at it the other way.....You could be in a dead end job that is not fulfilling anything other than providing a subsistence. You are at a crossroads with the opportunity of an open road ahead which only you can navigate. Best of luck and our thoughts are with you

23 October 2011, 09:22 AM	#18
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	Again, thank you all! And if any of you live in the South (Ga., S.C., N.C, Tenn, North Fla.), and know of a sales or office Management position, please let me know. God bless! David, Atlanta (Atl)

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