aero04 0 #1 June 14, 2003 *Begin Rant* Yep. Here's what happened. I've been looking for a summer job since the semester ended and thought I found something. It was a manual labor job at a moving company. Not to excited about the job, but I have to do something so I can get back in the air. No jumps since April. Anyway, so I call up the company on Tuesday (June 10) and he says he can hire me as a helper since I don't have a full size pickup. He tells me come on in for the orientation meeting today (June 13). So I drive 40 miles through the hell that is rush hour downtown Houston traffic and get there.....and the same guy I talked to on the phone tells me they have no need for helpers. They already have too many. I felt like breaking that sum-bitches nose right there. He tells me he needs some more people over the phone and 3 days later he doesn't need any. He damn well could have told me that on the phone and saved me an 80 mile round trip and the headache of that damn traffic. Anyway what could I do? I could raise hell with him and tell him this is horseshit for 10 minutes, but ultimately I still wouldn't have a job. So I just left and drove back home, back through the same shitty traffic. And this same son of a bitch said to me as I was leaving to call back in 2 weeks and he'll see if he has an opening for me. Gosh, I was pissed as I was leaving. I gave my rig to my rigger yesterday because I thought I'd have a job to pay him and I thought I'd have money to go to the Aggieland boogie this weekend. Oh well, just keep on looking. I'll either find a job, or next semester will start. I finally have more financial aid than tuition, so free money. * Rant complete* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,567 #2 June 14, 2003 There's always waiting tables . I'll admit it was never my favorite, but I could generally find a job at least. Good luck in the hunt; it's not just real easy right now. And yes, he sucked. Wendy W. (also in Houston)There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 June 14, 2003 Man, sorry to hear that, it really sucks. What about bartending or Exotic dancer? , keep your chin up, I'm sending you vibes.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 June 14, 2003 Dude, just get your ass back to Aggieland and get a job at the new Home Depot! Or anywhere else, there's ALWAYS people hiring in this town. I saw your rig at the DZ today...you need to get up here so I can give you that d-bag/PC you need.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffGordon 0 #5 June 14, 2003 one word packing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #6 June 14, 2003 QuoteDude, just get your ass back to Aggieland and get a job at the new Home Depot! Or anywhere else, there's ALWAYS people hiring in this town. Yea, Dave I would, but i don't know, I think a 200 mile round trip to work and back sounds a bit extreme. Gas alone would take up most of the paycheck. QuoteI saw your rig at the DZ today...you need to get up here so I can give you that d-bag/PC you need. Awwww, come on Dave, I was there yesterday, where were you???? I'll get up there again this summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 June 14, 2003 I got up there, but it was later. I spent most of the morning talking to a guy in Sherman about what sort of notams and shit he'd have to file for me to jump into (legally) a fly-in he's having. Sorry I missed you dude! Even if you can't jump, come hang during the boogie, you'll have a fucking blast!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #8 June 14, 2003 QuoteI got up there, but it was later. I spent most of the morning talking to a guy in Sherman about what sort of notams and shit he'd have to file for me to jump into (legally) a fly-in he's having. Sorry I missed you dude! Even if you can't jump, come hang during the boogie, you'll have a fucking blast! We'll see what I can come up with. I feel like this thread just ran into an airport yelling "HIJACK"!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 June 14, 2003 Sorta makes you want to wear a ski mask, huh?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #10 June 14, 2003 QuoteSorta makes you want to wear a ski mask, huh? Damn, my luck right now, they'd say, we're sorry, we are out of money right now. Hehe, come back in two weeks and we might have some cash. (Refer to my original post if that makes no sense.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SadSue 0 #11 June 14, 2003 Ivan have you seen the link in Tragic advice yet? Hope you don't get Banned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #12 June 14, 2003 Quoteone word packing Exactly! Why don't you just get a job at the DZ? Seems silly to take a job you'd just hate, when you could get a job working at a place you'd rather be anyway. Think about it.... DZ staff = free jumps! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #13 June 14, 2003 QuoteQuoteone word packing Exactly! Why don't you just get a job at the DZ? Seems silly to take a job you'd just hate, when you could get a job working at a place you'd rather be anyway. Think about it.... DZ staff = free jumps! Yep, I looked into it, DZ needed a couple of packers, but a couple of folks beat me to it. Oh well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
