Life What a Long Strange Trip it's been - Page 4

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-07-2011, 11:08 PM

I swear to God this is the worst economic situation that any of us will face in our lifetime. It's just brutal out there, still. Never in my almost 34 years of life on this planet have I ever had a hard time finding a job. I'm good at what I do, and my resume backs it up. For the last year and 3 months I have been unemployed and freaking out. Tried this and that, here and there, and nothing seemed to work for me.

Determined to get out of the field I was in, I moved halfway across the country to Springfield, MO knowing full well that my level of expertise was just not in demand out here. I know times are tough, and people are lucky to have jobs but if you're positively miserable in your day to day existence, what's the ****ing point? We haven't starved. We've paid our rent every month. It's been a scratch, kick, and claw existence, but to some degree that can be good for the soul.

Anyways, I ramble. I'm excited. I got a job today. It's not glamorous. It's not glorious, but mother**** I can pay my bills, and look at myself in the mirror every day while I do it. And while it may not be glamorous, it is in the top establishment in town for it's field. I'll make close to 50k a year doing a not so glamorous job, and frankly, I can live with that.

So congratulate me. I'm Hootie. I'm waiting tables for a fine dining establishment. And I give not a ****, because Goddammit, I can pay my bills again. What else really matters?

Thig Lyfe · 03-08-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

personally, I would love to parlay the knowledge I've acquired over the years into starting my own restaurant/bar...

but that's a pipe dream at this point

and yeah yeah, I know...90% failure rate etc. etc. etc.

I still think I could do it with great success.

Just find somebody with a rich dad and just use the bar as home base for wacky adventures a la It's Always Sunny.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-08-2011, 01:15 AM

Congratulations, Dude! I hope you find both success and happiness in your new gig!

And FWIW, peeps, I don't flip Hootie shit because of his job or his income or anything related.

I flip Hootie shit because he's Hootie.

Thig Lyfe · 03-08-2011, 01:32 AM

A couple years ago I read an article in the New York Times about how it was statistically more likely for somebody to get into Harvard than to get a job at an Applebee's in the Bronx. So you're pretty much a genius.

Saccopoo · 03-08-2011, 01:58 AM

What? You couldn't find a job in 15 months?

You ****ing slacker.

Big Daddy says that everyone can find a job regardless of the economic situation and make 3/4 of what their dad made when he retired when they phone the want ad for the very first time.

On a side note, congrats Flop. Any work is honorable in this economy.

KCChiefsMan · 03-08-2011, 02:24 AM

were you one of the ****s that used to make fun of me for waiting tables to pay for my college education? I don't know if you were or not, but there were many here that did. It's an honest living that will drive you into insanity and alcoholism, but it also comes with a lifestyle of heavy drinking, sex, drugs and rock and roll.

03-08-2011, 03:04 AM

If you ever see David Glass & Co walk into the restaurant, run. Had a friend wait on them last weekend at a very high end Plaza establishment and he didn't tip worth a crap.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-08-2011, 03:55 AM

You're a lucky dude. Do you know how many people wish they had the opportunity to spit in peoples food without them suspecting it ? I Envy.

Fritz88 · 03-08-2011, 04:56 AM

Happy news. Good luck bro.
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Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 03-08-2011, 05:11 AM

If I could do it over, I'd get into the industry rather than go to college right away. I graduated and realized that I don't want to do anything. I have a job, but it's worthless.... And I don't make as much as a waiter/bartender.

**J Diddy** · 03-08-2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemon_Pie

If I could do it over, I'd get into the industry rather than go to college right away. I graduated and realized that I don't want to do anything. I have a job, but it's worthless.... And I don't make as much as a waiter/bartender.

but yet you run your mouth as if it has substantial worth

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 03-08-2011, 05:16 AM

Jesus, you're a train wreck.

**J Diddy** · 03-08-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemon_Pie

Jesus, you're a train wreck.

Nope it's douche season. I got my sites all lined up.

Chief Pote · 03-08-2011, 05:19 AM

Congrats Flop. We dine out often. The restaurant staff can make the experience either a painful event OR they can make the evening flow smoothly. Both extremes get noticed and discussed at our table. This type of work is no different than any other career, do well on the job and you'll make a lot of people happy and you'll make a lot of money.

NewChief · 03-08-2011, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

personally, I would love to parlay the knowledge I've acquired over the years into starting my own restaurant/bar...

but that's a pipe dream at this point

and yeah yeah, I know...90% failure rate etc. etc. etc.

I still think I could do it with great success.

Two of this town's most successful, up-and-coming restaurateurs started out waiting and bartending. Both of them now own multiple establishments and have founded a franchise a piece. It's bizarre, because I remember them slinging me drinks and staying up 'til dawn shitfaced together... and now they're in the society pages.

NewChief · 03-08-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

By the way Hootie, I'm working in Branson which is like 200 miles south of KC, so you'll have a ways to go if you're moving to KC.

We go to Branson periodically (but we usually don't eat out because we're staying at Big Cedar most of the time and cooking in our condo). We do go to Cantina Laredo on occasion, though. Next time we go, I may have to find out where you're waiting and look you up.

03-07-2011, 11:08 PM
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	What a Long Strange Trip it's been I swear to God this is the worst economic situation that any of us will face in our lifetime. It's just brutal out there, still. Never in my almost 34 years of life on this planet have I ever had a hard time finding a job. I'm good at what I do, and my resume backs it up. For the last year and 3 months I have been unemployed and freaking out. Tried this and that, here and there, and nothing seemed to work for me. Determined to get out of the field I was in, I moved halfway across the country to Springfield, MO knowing full well that my level of expertise was just not in demand out here. I know times are tough, and people are lucky to have jobs but if you're positively miserable in your day to day existence, what's the **ing point? We haven't starved. We've paid our rent every month. It's been a scratch, kick, and claw existence, but to some degree that can be good for the soul. Anyways, I ramble. I'm excited. I got a job today. It's not glamorous. It's not glorious, but mother I can pay my bills, and look at myself in the mirror every day while I do it. And while it may not be glamorous, it is in the top establishment in town for it's field. I'll make close to 50k a year doing a not so glamorous job, and frankly, I can live with that. So congratulate me. I'm Hootie. I'm waiting tables for a fine dining establishment. And I give not a **, because Goddammit, I can pay my bills again. What else really matters?
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03-08-2011, 01:15 AM	#47
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	Congratulations, Dude! I hope you find both success and happiness in your new gig! And FWIW, peeps, I don't flip Hootie shit because of his job or his income or anything related. I flip Hootie shit because he's Hootie.
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03-08-2011, 01:32 AM	#48
Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	A couple years ago I read an article in the New York Times about how it was statistically more likely for somebody to get into Harvard than to get a job at an Applebee's in the Bronx. So you're pretty much a genius.
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03-08-2011, 01:58 AM	#49
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	What? You couldn't find a job in 15 months? You ****ing slacker. Big Daddy says that everyone can find a job regardless of the economic situation and make 3/4 of what their dad made when he retired when they phone the want ad for the very first time. On a side note, congrats Flop. Any work is honorable in this economy.
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03-08-2011, 02:24 AM	#50
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	were you one of the ****s that used to make fun of me for waiting tables to pay for my college education? I don't know if you were or not, but there were many here that did. It's an honest living that will drive you into insanity and alcoholism, but it also comes with a lifestyle of heavy drinking, sex, drugs and rock and roll.
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03-08-2011, 03:04 AM	#51
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	If you ever see David Glass & Co walk into the restaurant, run. Had a friend wait on them last weekend at a very high end Plaza establishment and he didn't tip worth a crap.
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03-08-2011, 03:55 AM	#52
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1530477	You're a lucky dude. Do you know how many people wish they had the opportunity to spit in peoples food without them suspecting it ? I Envy.
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03-08-2011, 04:56 AM	#53
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03-08-2011, 05:11 AM	#54
Rudy tossed tigger's salad Better than Nelson Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $10000400	If I could do it over, I'd get into the industry rather than go to college right away. I graduated and realized that I don't want to do anything. I have a job, but it's worthless.... And I don't make as much as a waiter/bartender.
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03-08-2011, 05:16 AM	#56
Rudy tossed tigger's salad Better than Nelson Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $10000400	Jesus, you're a train wreck.
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03-08-2011, 05:19 AM	#58
Chief Pote Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Undercover..... Casino cash: $8242638	Congrats Flop. We dine out often. The restaurant staff can make the experience either a painful event OR they can make the evening flow smoothly. Both extremes get noticed and discussed at our table. This type of work is no different than any other career, do well on the job and you'll make a lot of people happy and you'll make a lot of money.
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