mr_music11 0 #1 March 1, 2011 Can't even begin to tell you how frustrated I am in the lack of funds/ability to skydive!!! Lost my job in Dec 2009... no job/income since. Jumps.... too far and few between!!! I have vowed to NOT give up the sport though! Still have my gear.. still stare wantingly up at the sky often and can't wait to get back to one of the true passions of my life. Just a quick "yell" out to a community that understands my frustration!! Thanks for letting me vent. Lookn' forward to gettin' my knees in the breeze again. Until then... blues/soft ones for all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #2 March 1, 2011 well... go packing scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #3 March 1, 2011 If you think unemployment sucks try disability. The funds are lacking and on top of that, you can stare at the gear all you want and then it's a matter of not being able to afford to go, but the fact that you physically cannot goNot looking for sympathy here, just stating a fact and the fact is it could be alot worse -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #4 March 1, 2011 Truly... thank you skydiverbry, you do put it more into perspective.. pray your circumstances well.If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 March 1, 2011 Yep. I've got the cash, but my medical condition will not allow me to jump most of the time, and on the rare occasions I can, being able to make two skydives or so a year isn't really the safest way to go about it. When's the last time you jumped? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #6 March 2, 2011 Not recently enough! Pray your condition improves and that we both find solace in wild blue soon!If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galenis 0 #7 March 2, 2011 It sounds trite but You Woke Up Breathing.It's time for my nightly ritual: Pleasure myself, weep, and repeat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #8 March 2, 2011 QuoteIt sounds trite but You Woke Up Breathing. Even more trite, but he didn't wake up dead!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galenis 0 #9 March 2, 2011 QuoteQuoteIt sounds trite but You Woke Up Breathing. Even more trite, but he didn't wake up dead! Now that's funny.It's time for my nightly ritual: Pleasure myself, weep, and repeat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #10 March 2, 2011 Unemployed for 14 months now, maybe it's time to get a job. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #11 March 2, 2011 @James.... would love one. You got that job Ive BEEN looking for since Jan 2010? I'm a highly skilled communications specialist. With over 20 years experience. I Have been applying to MANY places since I lost my job(well over 500 resume's sent) with no job offer yet. Have you seen the unemployment rate in our country/USA? So by ALLLLLLL means... I agree with you. When you're ready to hire me...drop me a PM!If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #12 March 2, 2011 I could probably put you to work renting boats, fueling boats, and manning the dock store. Our season is getting ready to kick in. Only problem is you would not like the pay and on top of that it's 110* plus working outside in the summer. On the plus side the bikini watching is pretty good when it warms up and you do go to the lake every day. Let me know if you want to relocate to the Phoenix area. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #13 March 2, 2011 I appreciate the offer... unfortunately relocating my family at this time is not being considered (but who knows what the future will bring)..that and I sorta doubt that the prevailing wage for that type of work would not sustain my family....but again, truly appreciate the offer! If it looks like an option I need to explore...I'll give you a shout. Blues/soft ones.If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #14 March 2, 2011 QuoteI appreciate the offer... unfortunately relocating my family at this time is not being considered (but who knows what the future will bring)..that and I sorta doubt that the prevailing wage for that type of work would not sustain my family....but again, truly appreciate the offer! If it looks like an option I need to explore...I'll give you a shout. Blues/soft ones. Well, if you don't have any income now and haven't had any since you lost your job, don't you think finding anything to work at, even if its not in your preferred field, would be better than nothing? I remember working for a food delivery service as a driver 20 years ago. Some of the drivers were young, like me. There were some in their 40's and 50's. One of them was a college graduate in engineering and had a $50K a year job until he got laid off. All the experience he had obviously crimped his job search (overqualified, etc), so he decided to get something else to keep afloat. Something to think about."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #15 March 2, 2011 QuoteCan't even begin to tell you how frustrated I am in the lack of funds/ability to skydive!!! Lost my job in Dec 2009... no job/income since. Jumps.... too far and few between!!! I have vowed to NOT give up the sport though! Still have my gear.. still stare wantingly up at the sky often and can't wait to get back to one of the true passions of my life. Just a quick "yell" out to a community that understands my frustration!! Thanks for letting me vent. Lookn' forward to gettin' my knees in the breeze again. Until then... blues/soft ones for all! I understand your frustration. Vent all you want. Sometimes you do just want to yell out to your community. Sometimes you just need a sympathetic ear. It is a shame some decided to tell you your frustration is unwarranted and somehow make it about them. Hang tough. Things will get better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #16 March 2, 2011 I can feel your pain...I worked in telecom for 15 years and one day I lost my job...took me 3 years and a career change to IT to get back in workforce. I then was in IT and JUST BOUGHT MY RIG...got laid off. Was off work for around 8 months and then got the job I have now. Needless to say I don't take anything for granted and while I'm at work now...I worked my ass off this morning and closed out all my tickets to read on DZ.com. But I know where you're coming from. Just be happy you already acheived the important pieces...getting your license and rig. Now when you get your first check...I suggest you get just one jump...sure you shouldnt do it because you will be catching up on bills and such, but since it will be in the twenty dollar range...oh wait you will need to get a coach jump so you might need to double that, but it will be worth it. Keep your chin up. If I can pull though that crap I know you can do it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #17 March 4, 2011 To those who have had sympathetic and/or encouraging responses or honest suggestions coming from a place of goodness. I thank you. I guess I had forgotten how many flamers, would be nay sayers or miserables who would prefer miserable company can be found on these forums. I guess my bad.. Next time I really need sympathy from a group of people who might appreciate my skydiving frustrations, I'll go to a WUFFO meeting. At least there I MIGHT have a chance of a real ear. Sincerely, Looking for a job & wishin' for more air time.If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
