Damn, I just hit a low point in my life.

Johnny Retro

Johnny Retro

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ganjaluvr said:
hey man... don't let that get ya down my friend.

listen to this. I was working in the oil fields for about 2 years. This was back 4 years ago now though. I was 24-25 years old then.. and making killer paychecks. I mean honestly, no bs.. I was pulling in a modest 55k-60k/annually. Which, to me? Shit, I felt rich! I went out and bought a brand new 2005 (new back then) Honda Foreman 4wheeler; Push button 4wd; auto transmission with high/low settings; decked out with bigger tires and wheels.. it was a nice fucking 4-wheeler. Bought it right off the showroom floor! I was so proud of myself.. I went from making $6.50 at a local Honda/Mazda dealership servicing vehicles... straight into making 60k annually. That's a huge freaking change.. it felt like culture shock as if I had gone to another country or something you know?

My second and last year I was working there before I got laid-off along with 8 other people due to "Corporate decisions" to "downsize" in employee numbers in order to save money. wtf? But yeah, my second year.. about 4 months before I got laid-off.. I had just bought my neighbors 2001 BMW M3 E36 Coupe. This thing was decked out to the walls!! Factory installed BMW Stage 2 turbo kit (+205HP to stock HP); factory installed BMW stage 2 racing clutch; full body kit; with an 6speed manual transmission; Tinted windows; factory "Techno Purple" paint; never wrecked; swede interior; cream leather bucket sport seats in front; information system; Aftermarket BMW silver chrome (gun metal color) rims; The front rims were 18x8.5 Rear rims were 19x10. That baby had so much traction.. it was unbelievable.. and I miss that car so much that it breaks my heart to be honest with everyone.. :|

I had all that stuff.. and then WHAM! I get called to my supervisors office.. and I wasn't thinking that it was anything bad at the time. But I had noticed that everyone was kinda acting a little funny. The shop that morning was just a little too quiet if you know what I mean... :|

Long story short. I had just bought that car.. paid 17k for it too. Worth every fucking penny.. it only had 48k original miles on it. It wound up having 63k on it.. when I had to let it get repossessed.

I know how ya feel buddy.. trust me. I still don't have a job.. to this day. Can't find anything that doesn't require some experience.. at all.

And that's because of the economy.. it just sucks for everyone right now. Really does..

I had PERFECT fucking credit too.. before I got laid-off. I already had a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado crew-cab (4door) pickup that I had bought earlier in the year. So, I had that, the 4wheeler; and the BMW.. luckily for me.. I'm blessed with a father who is involved with politics and works for the state.. and makes a good living. He's making my payments for the truck right now. Otherwise I'd be fucking walking...

yeah my credit was in the 700's. :| Having those two repo's.. immediately dropped it all the way down to a 640. But, its getting better as the years go by.. which is good. I checked it last month.. and its back up to around 670. Once I get back into the 700's I'll feel alot better..

But, I learned something from all of this. I'm horrible with money!! :) It's true.. I am.

But my point is.. I've been where you've been in this particular subject. I had all the shit repo'd.. lost a damn good job.. ruined my credit line.. but you know what? It's all materialistic things that can be, eventually if I choose.. replaced later in life. ;)

I took it as a learning lesson really.. don't go around spending my money on expensive toys like that.. unless I have the money to pay for it right then. So, yeah.. cheer up buddy.

Things could be a lot worse.. :)

peace.
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You only paid 17k for that car??? damn i gotta meet your neibor, i want those hookups!
My buddys got a 2002 m3 all stock and he paid around 20k for it.
 
WWShadow

WWShadow

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Fitch,
think it all through! IF you choose to go military you have to remember you do not have the same freedoms as civilians. You have to be willing to give it all up for however long you enlist for.
1. get a guaranteed contract. If it's not in black & what you dont' have shit. Recruiters have a way fo using the bait & switch technique.
2. make sure you're clean or you lose #1 plus any bonuses you may have gotten.
3.Enjoy your time, see the world & save as much of your money as you can
I"m sure things have changed since I was in but you can have a blast & come out with a nice bank roll if you play it right
 
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tranquility

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id say its about 95% mental...escecially with joining the military...you always have to think possitive and set a high goal or standard and go for it. with the right mind set you can do anything. just think possitivley
 
Jeeyah

Jeeyah

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Lost my office. My Benz E-class got repossessed 3 days before my birthday. And, I'm filing bankruptcy. I love my life now. Much less stress. And I work with cash only. I still own a business. And I have a little Japanese car. lol I just don't stress as much.

You're not alone. Peace brudda.
 
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ultraviolet pirate

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jeeyah, i wanna chill with you and your ladies...im glad you can see the upside in the bad too... five years ago i too was living the high life, really good job, very profitable side biz, wife, a daughter, nice cars, VWs, bikes, jet skis, own home, beat down tired from busting ass but happy, oblivious to the fact my wife was seeing someone else, partly due to the fact i was never around because i was always working....long story short, i lost it all. 3000 sq ft home to sleeping in an 85 corolla. taking my kid to the beach on a whim to hitching a ride from friends to get to her so we could walk to the park when the corolla was down....things got real simple real quick, like basic survival. and i was so angry about it, like enraged...but i followed my moms advice. she said " you gotta put one foot in front of the other." and thats what im doing. im not mad about it anymore. because of that shit i learned what im made of and who my real friends were and i didnt have many. by the american standard of you are what you own, im a chump...but im not giving up. i put one foot in front of the other every time life kicks me, and believe me it has beat the fucking shit out of me. OP, you gotta decide what you gotta do and do it, fuck what anyone else says..it aint nothin to it but to do it. good luck to ya bro, and to the rest of you getting degrees in the school of hard knocks.
 
bajafox

bajafox

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I feel ya ultraviolet, it's all basic survival now...just do what you have to do (and try to do it as legally as possible...lol) until shit gets better. I went into work on a Tuesday morning with paper work to fax in an offer on a 4br, 2.5ba, 2 car garage, I left before lunch with no job. Needless to say all my dreams when in the toilet in a matter of minutes, not to mention I was getting married a month after.
 
d.s.m.

d.s.m.

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fitch303 said:
So a few months back I lost my job at citi which meant I had to move back in with my parents. I've been applying to jobs left and right with no luck, My cell phone was shut off last month and just 5 minutes ago my car was repossessed. Rewind back 2 years when I had my full time job, going to college, had a nice car and didn't worry about money.....it's crazy how things can turn around so quickly. I have zero prospects and nothing is working for me anymore, I'm seriously debating joining the military because it seems to be the only option I have left. Anyone else in a similar situation?
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Hang in there, brother. I'm in a very similar boat, only I'm 41. We'll get through this, somehow.
 
fitch303

fitch303

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Thanks everyone for the solid advice, I sure do feel better knowing i'm not the only one going through this and others have made it back on their feet.
 
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