I just lost my job - Blu-ray Forum

Knoxer · 02-25-2008, 01:15 AM

now I can't afford many more blu's

Dragonraine · 02-25-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Knoxer

now I can't afford many more blu's

That sucks. Hope all goes well for ya.

davidxiphoid · 02-25-2008, 01:19 AM

wow man.. sorry to hear that. what did you do job wise if you don't mind me asking.

Knoxer · 02-25-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by davidxiphoid

wow man.. sorry to hear that. what did you do job wise if you don't mind me asking.

I worked at a local noodle place. I liked working their too. Got about 10.00 an hour

bone crusher · 02-25-2008, 01:26 AM

That does suck man. Were you "let go"?

Hope it all works out for ya so ya can get more Blus.

Esox50 · 02-25-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Knoxer

I worked at a local noodle place. I liked working their too. Got about 10.00 an hour

I don't know how old you are, but I am sorry to hear the news. Not sure if you wanted to be the "noodle guy" forever or whether it was just an interim thing. If you'd like my advice, it would be to do what you can to get an education (or continue the one you're working on) so that you can have doors open in front of you. You'll be fine longer term if you do this.

I have people in my broader Finance organization who worked two jobs to support their families, and went to school at the same time (these people were in the mid/late 20's when they did this). When they graduated, and were met with an opportunity, they were prepared and didn't fail.

Many times, it's just preparation meeting opportunity. Sometimes, change is sprung upon you so that it spurs you on to bigger things.

Good luck.

JJ · 02-25-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

I don't know how old you are, but I am sorry to hear the news. Not sure if you wanted to be the "noodle guy" forever or whether it was just an interim thing. If you'd like my advice, it would be to do what you can to get an education (or continue the one you're working on) so that you can have doors open in front of you. You'll be fine longer term if you do this.

I have people in my broader Finance organization who worked two jobs to support their families, and went to school at the same time (these people were in the mid/late 20's when they did this). When they graduated, and were met with an opportunity, they were prepared and didn't fail.

Many times, it's just preparation meeting opportunity.

Good luck.

Well said. That's exactly it. +1.

Knoxer · 02-25-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

I don't know how old you are, but I am sorry to hear the news. Not sure if you wanted to be the "noodle guy" forever or whether it was just an interim thing. If you'd like my advice, it would be to do what you can to get an education (or continue the one you're working on) so that you can have doors open in front of you. You'll be fine longer term if you do this.

I have people in my broader Finance organization who worked two jobs to support their families, and went to school at the same time (these people were in the mid/late 20's when they did this). When they graduated, and were met with an opportunity, they were prepared and didn't fail.

Many times, it's just preparation meeting opportunity. Sometimes, change is sprung upon you so that it spurs you on to bigger things.

Good luck.

Thanks, but I'm only 17. Next year I'm going to college for 2 years then I plan to open a small business

Zipzap713 · 02-25-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Knoxer

Thanks, but I'm only 17. Next year I'm going to college for 2 years then I plan to open a small business

You can always work at Starbucks till your out of college. You get free coffee too as long with being able to pay for more BDs

cubejunky · 02-25-2008, 03:31 AM

You could always work at blockbuster and just rent them for free.

BStecke · 02-25-2008, 03:36 AM

What type of business are you going to open? My family and I just started our own business. It's a great feeling.

Knoxer · 02-25-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

What type of business are you going to open? My family and I just started our own business. It's a great feeling.

PC repair and custom builds. Me and some high school friends have been talking about it and we are going to the same college. I'll be sure to always offer if people would like blu-ray players in their pc's!

WriteSimply · 02-25-2008, 05:12 AM

You could, if you're so inclined, learn about setting up home theaters and calibrating them. Get professionally trained and you could, depending on your location, make some serious money with it. HDTV is gonna grow big soon.

fuad

pedigree · 02-25-2008, 05:15 AM

it sucks for sure but i dont get why people throw these personal factoids on the internet

broganreynik · 02-25-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Knoxer

PC repair and custom builds. Me and some high school friends have been talking about it and we are going to the same college. I'll be sure to always offer if people would like blu-ray players in their pc's!

Sounds like a good plan. I got a degree in Radio Broadcasting, not even thinking how much I would be making and the availability of jobs. Yeah, money=not so much....availability of jobs=not so much. Just a warning in case you get a wild hair and wanna go into radio.

Marquoz · 02-25-2008, 08:55 AM

Look at losing your job as an opportunity. I lost my job after Katrina, and I got one that was 100x better, the pay went up 3 times, the hours are a bit longer, and I get all the overtime I could possibly want! I've got a lot better benefits package, better 401k matching, heck, everything is just better.

Don't settle for any job, shoot for better then you think you can get, and sell yourself well in the interview. You might be surprised by what you can get, I know I was.

EvolutionCherry · 02-25-2008, 04:09 PM

Sorry you lost your job. I do wish you the best of luck in starting that business.

Knoxer · 02-25-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pedigree

it sucks for sure but i dont get why people throw these personal factoids on the internet

Well I believe most do it to get a bit of comfort. People like getting some support after something bad happens to them.

Also thanks for all the support people, I have been thinking non stop about it and asking a few teachers today about what classes I should take and how I would start the buisness. One even said try doing it durring college... but that would be a hassle.

Johk · 02-25-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

You could, if you're so inclined, learn about setting up home theaters and calibrating them. Get professionally trained and you could, depending on your location, make some serious money with it. HDTV is gonna grow big soon.

+1

This is definitely a good recommendation!

Perhaps if I didn't already have a career this would be one of my career option!

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02-25-2008, 01:19 AM	#3
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	wow man.. sorry to hear that. what did you do job wise if you don't mind me asking.

02-25-2008, 01:26 AM	#5
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	That does suck man. Were you "let go"? Hope it all works out for ya so ya can get more Blus.

02-25-2008, 03:31 AM	#10
cubejunky Member Member since:Nov 2007	You could always work at blockbuster and just rent them for free.

02-25-2008, 03:36 AM	#11
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	What type of business are you going to open? My family and I just started our own business. It's a great feeling.

02-25-2008, 05:12 AM	#13
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	You could, if you're so inclined, learn about setting up home theaters and calibrating them. Get professionally trained and you could, depending on your location, make some serious money with it. HDTV is gonna grow big soon. fuad

02-25-2008, 05:15 AM	#14
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	it sucks for sure but i dont get why people throw these personal factoids on the internet

02-25-2008, 08:55 AM	#16
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Look at losing your job as an opportunity. I lost my job after Katrina, and I got one that was 100x better, the pay went up 3 times, the hours are a bit longer, and I get all the overtime I could possibly want! I've got a lot better benefits package, better 401k matching, heck, everything is just better. Don't settle for any job, shoot for better then you think you can get, and sell yourself well in the interview. You might be surprised by what you can get, I know I was.

02-25-2008, 04:09 PM	#17
EvolutionCherry Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Darkside of the Moon Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:37	Sorry you lost your job. I do wish you the best of luck in starting that business.

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