Absoloutly crap.

willhub
willhub Posts: 821
edited June 2012 in The bottom bracket
Only left uni on the 15th May and I thought I'd be glad of all the free time for a month or so, turns out I wish I had a job already. I've got less money than a busker on the streets, how crap.

I'm rooting around my piggy bank and a smile appears on my face when I find a 10 pence amongst all the coppers.
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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    MOney doesn't grow on trees shocker.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • finchy
    finchy Posts: 6,686
    Did you sign on in the end?
  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    You could invest your time learning how to spell :wink:

    What's the Iranian 'male escort' market like? Pretty boy like you etc etc
  • nathancom
    nathancom Posts: 1,567
    Sell a kidney
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,098
    willhub wrote:
    Only left uni on the 15th May and I thought I'd be glad of all the free time for a month or so, turns out I wish I had a job already. I've got less money than a busker on the streets, how crap.

    I'm rooting around my piggy bank and a smile appears on my face when I find a 10 pence amongst all the coppers.

    Then go out and busk !
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • snoopsmydogg
    snoopsmydogg Posts: 1,110
    willhub wrote:
    Only left uni on the 15th May and I thought I'd be glad of all the free time for a month or so, turns out I wish I had a job already. I've got less money than a busker on the streets, how crap.

    I'm rooting around my piggy bank and a smile appears on my face when I find a 10 pence amongst all the coppers.

    Then go out and busk !

    or get a job :P
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    When you do get a proper job you'll probably whinge about not having enough time to ride your bike (like most people do) so make the most of the time you have a ride your bike a lot.
    More problems but still living....
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    amaferanga wrote:
    When you do get a proper job you'll probably whinge about not having enough time to ride your bike (like most people do) so make the most of the time you have a ride your bike a lot.

    WHS^^^

    There is a finite amount of job searching you can do per day, so get that done first thing and then enjoy your time to ride. I know being unemployed is a worry (been there myself) but you will stay much more positive if you get out and enjoy some bike time too.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Your revolution is over, Mr. Hub. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Hub?
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    Welcome to the real world, you moaning b@st@rd. :wink:

    Wait 'til you've got family responsibilities and not enough dosh to go 'round, despite working all hours. You won't even have time to ride then, so in your present situation either ride ya bike or, god forbid, look for a job.
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    Sell your body !!

    Apparently, the human body is worth about £400k in organs etc, but obviously, that's not so good for your health. Perhaps head move down to London and head out to Hampstead Heath in the evenings ? I'm sure some wealthy old man would pay hansomely for a pretty boy like you :wink:
    Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    I thought it was his looks that stopped him getting girls
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    I thought it was his looks that stopped him getting girls

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder........... old men may consider him pretty :lol:
    Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    When I was in this position at 16.5 years old, I did exactly what people with no prospects and money have been doing for years, joined up.

    Ooooh and look, they're recruiting:

    http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... obseekers/

    There you go. No need to thank me.
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    jordan_217 wrote:
    When I was in this position at 16.5 years old, I did exactly what people with no prospects and money have been doing for years, joined up.

    Ooooh and look, they're recruiting:

    http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... obseekers/

    There you go. No need to thank me.

    There's a thought Will, ya could be cycling 'round Helmand provence in no time.
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    jordan_217 wrote:
    When I was in this position at 16.5 years old, I did exactly what people with no prospects and money have been doing for years, joined up.

    Ooooh and look, they're recruiting:

    http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... obseekers/

    There you go. No need to thank me.

    There's a thought Will, ya could be cycling 'round Helmand provence in no time.

    Yes but are there any strava segments for him out there?! :D
  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    He's already in Iran (according to his profile). I reckon he's a sleeper, waiting for the 'big war'.
  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    Will - when your Dad or Landlord shout "Rent boy, rent boy!!" take it as careers advice.
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Ski season
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    coriordan wrote:
    Ski season

    +1........... fookin excellent idea !!!!
    Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Honestly. If you can string a sentence together, have a bit of banter and are polite, you will easily get it. DO IT. My brother is graduating, will be fluking a 2:1 at best, most likely 2:2 and will without question be doing one.
    If I could change anything, it would be to go back in time and do a ski season. Heck it. Do 2. Do Europe then Canada. Noone will give 2 sh!ts what you have been up to during the year, jobs wise. Apply while you are out there, 1 per day, perhaps? Keep things ticking over.

    You may meet someone out there who can employ you? I have friends who found jobs that way. Extremely good ones (hedge fund analysts etc). Look at Verbier/Zermatt/Val D'isere if you want to roll with clients who might be able to help you, and get a job where you will have regular exposure to successful individuals - Chalet Host (not the cleaner!), driver, bar perhaps, sometimes smaller ski shops are good.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    Ski Season? I don't think I could afford that and tbh I'd not be very good at skiing.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    Ski Season? I don't think I could afford that and tbh I'd not be very good at skiing.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    afford it? afford what? Get a job you bum, hence the employment advise. Most places come with a ski pass and accomodation thrown in and if your lucky some ski hire, when you sign up to work for the whole season.

    Jesus....some people. Go an pull pints until October if you're worried.

    Who cares if you can't ski....you're going on a ski season! LEARN!
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    willhub wrote:
    Ski Season? I don't think I could afford that and tbh I'd not be very good at skiing.

    That's the whole point. You work the season; work in the evenings, ski in the day time. I had mates who worked in hotel kitchens, bars, hire shops etc. Their accomodation was covered, they got sufficient wages to allow them to go out on their evenings off and by the end of the season were fantastic skiers.

    (They also managed to fit in an awful lot of partying and sh*gging :lol: )
    Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    So basically, it's going to live near some mountains, get a normal job like I'd get in the UK, and ski all the time, rather than cycle.

    I'd rather get a job in the UK and be able to Cycle than Ski.

    Besides, since I'm going to be renting somewhere in the UK, I can't go abroad unless I'm going on holiday.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Well stop fupping moaning about it and do it then!

    Have you tried the YHA? I worked for them after uni, terrible pay, but accommodation and food were free.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    willhub wrote:
    So basically, it's going to live near some mountains, get a normal job like I'd get in the UK, and ski all the time, rather than cycle.

    I'd rather get a job in the UK and be able to Cycle than Ski.

    Besides, since I'm going to be renting somewhere in the UK, I can't go abroad unless I'm going on holiday.

    Glad that's that sorted then :wink:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    I'm probably going to end up shelve stacking in a shop, I was going to apply at Asda as I heard employees get to buy crap loads of cheap food at the end of the week or something, but according to their website there is not a single job vacancy in Greater Manchester.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Jesus Christ mate. With an attitude like that its no wonder you cant find a job.

    Stacking shelves or shagging students in the mountains essentially for free, for an awesome 6 months. Take a bike and do some biking at the end if you must.

    Move home, pull some pints and get the F out of the UK.