Hardtimes... Hardtimes... what can i say.

[socalsignatures]

People make sacrifices all the time, Does posting it on a message board make you feel better? Like you said it's life, deal with it.

Also, this should be in general chat....no?

We have a winner folks. Step on up to collect your giant ********* of the day award, Fandruw25, you sure do deserve it.

What a classless response to someone who is obviously trying to vent a little. Have a heart dude, seriously, life is more than just Andruw Jones ticket stubs and a baseball card message board.

To the OP, keep your head up. Stuff happens to people all the time and the strong ones always come out better on the other side. Keep on trucking and don't forget to go back to school, even if it's part time. That works better for alot of people anways, I do work full time and school part time, it's given me some freedoms while allowing me to get my degree (although slower). I highly suggest you look into that.

 

[markakis8]

Just curious, when you lost your job, or found a new one did you post looking for sympathy? I know I didn't and don't recall you doing it either. Oh, and I'm actually up around 64% of stubs, just thought I would point out the obvious rather than a fake sympathetic message to the OP.

There's a difference between pointing out the obvious and being a classless ass, which your first comment is clearly filed under the latter...

 

[Captain Feathersword]

I would think long about giving up school, you only get one shot at an education and that
will effect the rest of your life. Good luck with everything!

Kevin

I'm going to disagree with this. I went to college and failed miserably (failed calculus and chemistry) and it was not because I was partying, I just wasn't ready.

I ended up getting a job and lived on my own for a few years and went back to school at 24. I did some community college for a while (go Human Beings!) before that so I had some credits. I graduated a little over 3 years later as a Chemistry major with a math minor. Just some points if you would ever choose to go that route. Don't fall in love, get a girl pregnant or incur a lot of debt during that time. Once you hit your mid 20's there are a lot of opportunities for grants. I ended up leaving school (mind you I went to a cheap state school in the mid 90s) only $15,000 in debt.

I'm sorry about your dad, it is really rough these days. If you want to go to college, don't give up on your dream. Just plan for the future.

 

[leatherman]

I am sincerely sorry that your dad lost his job. Worse than that, it is incredibly tough right now to find a new job. I can only imagine how bad he must feel and his anxiety about the future. Remember though, nothing is more important than your family's health, and remember to be grateful for that.

That being said, don't use this misfortune as an excuse for not going to college. It is not your parents' responsibility to get you into, or through, college. It is your responsibility. If you assert yourself, and work especially hard, you can do it. Your choices may be limited, but having no money does not exclude you from college. There are plenty of unclaimed scholarships and grants every year that are yours for the taking, if you are willing to do the work. Financial aid is also readily available at all schools. You may end up owing a lot of money when you graduate, but they give you extremely low interest rates and a long time to pay it back. It is a wise investment.

Want to pick your old man up? Tell him not to worry about college, and that you are going to take care it. Tell him you realize that he has enough things to worry about now, and that you are going to take responsibility for your education. Look into schools like Virginia Tech and Texas A&M that offer full rides for ROTC programs. Trust me, you'll take college a lot more seriously if the weight is on your shoulders, and the lessons that struggle provides will be worth far more to your character and future than the diploma you'll earn. Where there's a will, there's a way. Decide whether or not you really want to go to college, and commit to it. Or don't. But don't go on more day with the excuse of "I didn't go to college because my dad lost his job." That does nothing but add stress to your father's already stressful situation. If I was interviewing someone (which I routinely do) and I asked the question "Why didn't you go to college?" and they replied "Because my dad lost his job", I would already know what to expect from you as an employee.

The ball is in your court. If you want to go to college, you need to make a plan. Now. College isn't just going to happen, you are going to have to make it happen. You are going to have to plant the seed and water it every day, and in the end you'll eat the fruit. You have a lot of work ahead of you. Good luck, and know that you can accomplish any goal you set before you, as long as you have a plan.

David

 

[mburgin]

I am sincerely sorry that your dad lost his job. Worse than that, it is incredibly tough right now to find a new job. I can only imagine how bad he must feel and his anxiety about the future. Remember though, nothing is more important than your family's health, and remember to be grateful for that.

That being said, don't use this misfortune as an excuse for not going to college. It is not your parents' responsibility to get you into, or through, college. It is your responsibility. If you assert yourself, and work especially hard, you can do it. Your choices may be limited, but having no money does not exclude you from college. There are plenty of unclaimed scholarships and grants every year that are yours for the taking, if you are willing to do the work. Financial aid is also readily available at all schools. You may end up owing a lot of money when you graduate, but they give you extremely low interest rates and a long time to pay it back. It is a wise investment.

Want to pick your old man up? Tell him not to worry about college, and that you are going to take care it. Tell him you realize that he has enough things to worry about now, and that you are going to take responsibility for your education. Look into schools like Virginia Tech and Texas A&M that offer full rides for ROTC programs. Trust me, you'll take college a lot more seriously if the weight is on your shoulders, and the lessons that struggle provides will be worth far more to your character and future than the diploma you'll earn. Where there's a will, there's a way. Decide whether or not you really want to go to college, and commit to it. Or don't. But don't go on more day with the excuse of "I didn't go to college because my dad lost his job." That does nothing but add stress to your father's already stressful situation. If I was interviewing someone (which I routinely do) and I asked the question "Why didn't you go to college?" and they replied "Because my dad lost his job", I would already know what to expect from you as an employee.

The ball is in your court. If you want to go to college, you need to make a plan. Now. College isn't just going to happen, you are going to have to make it happen. You are going to have to plant the seed and water it every day, and in the end you'll eat the fruit. You have a lot of work ahead of you. Good luck, and know that you can accomplish any goal you set before you, as long as you have a plan.

David

very well spoken and thought out david. i couldn't agree with you any more than this.

 

[PeteD]

Good luck bud...things WILL get better. They always do.

 

[RL24]

People make sacrifices all the time, Does posting it on a message board make you feel better? Like you said it's life, deal with it.

Also, this should be in general chat....no?

WoW you're a ****** nozzle. Since your momma didn't teach you anything, let me help. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all.

Should he have made the thread? Put it in the baseball section? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, you being a complete ass in said thread won't make the situation better in any way. Except now we all know that you're a giant ******...

Your Welcome !

Interesting. I didn't realize his father worked for POTUS.

Maybe he worked for a health insurance company? I guess they don't talk about it in the news, since obviously 200lbs doesn't know about it, but health insurance companies are scrambling to stay alive right now. Anthem just laid off about 20% of their staff at their offices here in Colorado Springs. "Job losses under President Obama's watch have increased steadily without remission." And once they add the estimated 500,000 health insurance employees to the unemployement pool, it's going to be really reallly really hard to find a job.


I was all for Obama and his change, but I didn't know the change was going to be.... I'm broke and need a job, and there are no jobs.

 

[rico08]

Maybe he worked for a health insurance company? I guess they don't talk about it in the news, since obviously 200lbs doesn't know about it, but health insurance companies are scrambling to stay alive right now. Anthem just laid off about 20% of their staff at their offices here in Colorado Springs. "Job losses under President Obama's watch have increased steadily without remission." And once they add the estimated 500,000 health insurance employees to the unemployement pool, it's going to be really reallly really hard to find a job.


I was all for Obama and his change, but I didn't know the change was going to be.... I'm broke and need a job, and there are no jobs.

Who said his father worked in health care? What a waste of a post just to pile on the current administration.

 

[loftlife]

All I can say is hang in there. Been there and done that. Lost the home, the toys (was in Real Estate) and my pride/ego took a beating. Just as I was getting back on my feet after my bankruptcy I lost my new job of 1.5yrs to downsizing, it was then I reached a new bottom which made what I had been through already a piece of cake... things can always get worse as I found out. Well after a long struggle trying to find a decent job I became blessed with the best job I have ever had, best company too (Disclaimer-there is no Nirvana or perfect companies)

So hang in there... you will learn many lessons along this path as I have just be receptive to what they are... best wishes to you and your family.

 

[Card Magnet]

I was in a similar situation maybe a month ago, with my father possibly losing his job. Thankfully things worked out for the best. I know how hard it can be with that hanging over your head, but I can't imagine once it comes crashing down on you. Keep your head up, and best wishes for you and your family. Coming on to chat with any of us when you're down is a great idea, because it feels good to get things off our chests, and that can be hard to do around the people you see every day. Just ignore any of the morons who tell you otherwise about posting here.

I'm also sorry to see that this turned into a political thread. It's unreal. I guess it's just cool to blame the black guy for all of the problems in the world, whether they happened before, during, or maybe after.

 

[fengzhang]

I was in a similar situation maybe a month ago, with my father possibly losing his job. Thankfully things worked out for the best. I know how hard it can be with that hanging over your head, but I can't imagine once it comes crashing down on you. Keep your head up, and best wishes for you and your family. Coming on to chat with any of us when you're down is a great idea, because it feels good to get things off our chests, and that can be hard to do around the people you see every day. Just ignore any of the morons who tell you otherwise about posting here.

I'm also sorry to see that this turned into a political thread. It's unreal. I guess it's just cool to blame the black guy for all of the problems in the world, whether they happened before, during, or maybe after.

There are some posters that will take every opportunity to make a thread into a political b*tchfest.

To the OP: Do what you have to do. There are many opportunities to attend college. While it's preferably to do the bulk of your learning while you're young, taking care of your family should come first. It's unfortunate for a teenager to be thrust into that role, but sometimes you aren't dealt the right cards.

As for Fandruw25, why am I not surprised?

 

[RL24]

Who said his father worked in health care?

Nobody did.

This guy said:

Interesting. I didn't realize his father worked for POTUS.

As if the only people to have lost their jobs were people who worked for the POTUS. :?:


Then this guy said:

[sarcasm]
It's apparently a historical fact that no companies had layoffs before Obama took office. In fact, everything was fine and dandy until he took office. He waltzed right into an ideal situation with a stable economy booming and a fiscal responsibility history for years.

While it's true that the situation he stepped into was not ideal, it is also true that the health insurance plan he came up with is going to be a disaster. It's already starting to fall apart. Before he came up with his plan, my industry was running smoothly. Since he came up with it, my coworkers and being laid off left and right. Rates for children have tripled.

What a waste of a post just to pile on the current administration.

Please let me know who I should blame for the new health care plan, and I will direct my posts towards them. Although the current administration came up with the plan and pushed it onto us, just let me know who to blame and I'll work on changing my misguided ways.

I'm just sad because it has effected me so directly and so instantly. I have to wait until 2014 when everybody is paying triple for their health insurance for everybody else to catch up with me in the sadness department. And if you're thinking "that's OK, I don't need health insurance anyway" then I'm really laughing at you. Wait until you find out that you have to pay to opt out of the insurance. :lol:

:|

I know this isn't all that related to baseball cards yet, but in 2014 when nobody has any disposable income, it will effect our hobby quite directly.

So yeah.... Thanks Obama.

 

[srstetler]

Hard times...hard times...what can I say.

For me to deny that your family is going through difficult, or hard times would minimize the situation and take away your freedom of creative expression. Yes, you and your family can be put in financial risk because of the loss of your dad's job. Paying bills are a fact of life and life is a little less stressful when more money is coming into a household than is going out. Selling things of value is a short term solution. Steady work and staying with college are long term solutions. Remember, you and your family can still make choices. You have the choice on how to respond to any situation no matter how euphoric or how tragic. It is important to work through all your initial reactions to your dad's job loss. Emotions can make you feel tired and anxious so take time to breathe and do not take any swift action to solve, fix or change anything right now. The bottom line is you choose to reach out and that is how you get feedback and support. Please don't forget to support your dad threw his transition time. You made a creative choice in posting on FCB. You and your dad probably have a lot in common and the two of you should talk. Always remember you have the tools to construct your own thoughts and your own responses to everything life may throw your way. Life is unfolding as it should so continue to participate in it even if it means delaying your college education for a year or two.

 

[rum151man]

People make sacrifices all the time, Does posting it on a message board make you feel better? Like you said it's life, deal with it.

Also, this should be in general chat....no?

damn talk about a-hole, does talking crap about someone on a message board make you feel better? if you dont like what he has to say then you dont have to read it or respond to it jerk

 

[Dice-K Collector]

People make sacrifices all the time, Does posting it on a message board make you feel better? Like you said it's life, deal with it.

Also, this should be in general chat....no?

Youre cool.

 

[James52411]

Help your family out but also be sure to go to college and get that degree. Tell your dad that You'll help out until he gets a job and then head off to college. You may want to look into doing a Community College part time so you can start on your education while also earning a few bucks for the family.

 

[chowell3fan]

To the OP, i am sorry to hear this, as this is the toughest economy in decades, and finding a comperable job in your Dad's case might be a tough go. However, sometimes, these are the crossroads where we make lifes best decisions. Just be there for him as he has always been for you. Take solace in the fact you have you and your family have your health. The greatest success stories in the world always start with a struggle. It may look bleak today, but hopefully tomorrow the "better day" happens. A lot of good people have given you good advice in this thread. Be strong, not only for you, but your family

To Leatherman, David, thank goodness to people like you on here, that take the time to write well thought out posts. You are a TRUE credit to this community

To Fandruw...im not even going to dignify your assinine response. If the OP truly feels the sense of community that Chris et al have tried to build here, god bless him for using "us" to vent.

 

[nosterbor]

sorry to hear the bad news.however now i want to vent.i see this a lot, the Tampa area i live in has the higest unemployment for a large metro area in the nation!!13% the subdivition i live in is all 40 and 50 somthings with kids in college and believe me those are some of the most well educated IDIOTS i have ever seen!!!!

in the last year and a half i have seen my neighbors losing their jobs one by one by one,foreclosure after foreclosure.and what do these 20 somethings do WHINE, BECAUSE MOMMY AND DADDY HAVE NO MORE MONEY TO SEND THEM TO SCHOOL to learn nothing! i have offered some to work where i do for $8 an hour, that is what they will pay for line workers but they would get up to 10 hours over time. they all BALKED! ALL OF THEM! the type of work was beneith them and the kids responce. i have a college education i not doing the type of work.

in a years time the 4 familys i offered jobs to lost the house the cars and who knows where they are now. dumb asses! sooo young man it is time to grow up and help you family out now. sorry if this sounds cruel but it is just hard cold facts!

 

[stalegum]

No, THIS is "hard times," daddy.

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[stalegum]

Your Welcome !

More accurately, he should be "thanking" this guy: