jcd11235 0 #1 April 2, 2009 Hypothetically, let's say someone, who we'll call Fred, spent 10-15 years with a primary job involved doing something less than legal, though not necessarily less than ethical or less than moral. For example, let's say that Fred started out smuggling Cuban cigars into the US, and eventually worked his way into owning and managing a 6 plane smuggling operation. Let's say Fred originally got into the smuggling business because he was tired of spending money on overpriced, counterfeit Cohibas. He found that by taking a job on the black market, he could provide local consumers with genuine (higher quality) Cohibas and Montecristos for about 30% less than they had been paying for fakes, all while making a respectable profit and not getting busted. During his time working in the black market, Fred picked up all sorts of valuable skills and capabilities that are also valued and useful in the legal job market, such as bookkeeping and basic accounting, computer networking, supervisory and management skills, logistical management, etc. If Fred decides to give up the black market and work a legal job, how can he list on his resumé the skills and qualifications that he acquired while working his illegal occupation? Fred doesn't want to advertise the fact that he ran an illegal smuggling operation, but he also wants to be able to claim the qualifications that he has acquired through over a decade of hard work. Let's assume Fred does not want to lie on his resumé, even if he can't volunteer the complete truth.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 April 2, 2009 Cohiba Esplendidos... MMMMMM.......... Reminds me of laying on the beach in Jamaica or Mexico...... I like the smell of a nice cigar... just don't blow the smoke in my face. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 April 2, 2009 I'm more worried about people blowing smoke up my arse (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #4 April 2, 2009 Quotehe could provide local consumers with genuine (higher quality) Cohibas and Montecristos for about 30% less than they had been paying for fakes, all while making a respectable profit and not getting busted. Can you have Fred PM me?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #5 April 2, 2009 Quote Quote he could provide local consumers with genuine (higher quality) Cohibas and Montecristos for about 30% less than they had been paying for fakes, all while making a respectable profit and not getting busted. Can you have Fred PM me? That would depend, I suppose. Fred really is a hypothetical wholly fictitious character. While I do know of a few people with similar problems (w/r/t listing skills on a resumé without drawing attention to a specific job), to the best of my knowledge, none of them know much about cigars or smuggling. If you have insight to share, it would be greatly appreciated, and I'm sure a PM would be possible. If you're looking for genuine Cuban Cohibas, "Fred" isn't likely to be of much help.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 April 2, 2009 Quote Quote Quote he could provide local consumers with genuine (higher quality) Cohibas and Montecristos for about 30% less than they had been paying for fakes, all while making a respectable profit and not getting busted. Can you have Fred PM me? That would depend, I suppose. Fred really is a hypothetical wholly fictitious character. While I do know of a few people with similar problems (w/r/t listing skills on a resumé without drawing attention to a specific job), to the best of my knowledge, none of them know much about cigars or smuggling. If you have insight to share, it would be greatly appreciated, and I'm sure a PM would be possible. If you're looking for genuine Cuban Cohibas, "Fred" isn't likely to be of much help. If Fred is running 6 planes, tell hime to sell three, invest it - and then sell the other three and live frugally. And then he can get a job skydiving and RAKE in the bucks.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
futuredivot 0 #7 April 2, 2009 If fred was smart, he was leasing the planes and can't sell them. Since fred doesn't exist, is it safe to ask how he was declaring income-that might be a safe route to integrate job skills in to a resume. If fred didn't even bother to launder his income, the IRS will nail him eventually and it won't matter.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 April 2, 2009 QuoteIf fred was smart, he was leasing the planes and can't sell them. Since fred doesn't exist, is it safe to ask how he was declaring income-that might be a safe route to integrate job skills in to a resume. If fred didn't even bother to launder his income, the IRS will nail him eventually and it won't matter. Oh, Hi Fred, hows business.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
Coreece 190 #9 April 2, 2009 I suppose Fred could apply for a plea bargain and work for the DEA when it catches up to him.... Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #10 April 2, 2009 Hey, Like I told my co-workers that were giving me crap about the trips to Columbia. I don't care who flies what where. I don't make moral judgments, I just sell airplane parts.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #11 April 2, 2009 If I were Fred, first thing I would do is kill my friend that posted a question about me on the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #12 April 2, 2009 It's simple, call it what it was, a cigar importing business. Cigars are big business, and most of them are produced out of the US, so somebody needs to import them. I'm sure there a quite a few legitimate cigar importers who don't deal in Cuban products, just pretend you were one of them. It's not far from the truth, and nobody is ever going to ask for a cargo manifest from one of your shipments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #13 April 2, 2009 QuoteHypothetically, let's say someone, who we'll call Fred, spent 10-15 years with a primary job involved doing something less than legal, though not necessarily less than ethical or less than moral. For example, let's say that Fred started out smuggling Cuban cigars into the US, and eventually worked his way into owning and managing a 6 plane smuggling operation. Let's say Fred originally got into the smuggling business because he was tired of spending money on overpriced, counterfeit Cohibas. He found that by taking a job on the black market, he could provide local consumers with genuine (higher quality) Cohibas and Montecristos for about 30% less than they had been paying for fakes, all while making a respectable profit and not getting busted. During his time working in the black market, Fred picked up all sorts of valuable skills and capabilities that are also valued and useful in the legal job market, such as bookkeeping and basic accounting, computer networking, supervisory and management skills, logistical management, etc. If Fred decides to give up the black market and work a legal job, how can he list on his resumé the skills and qualifications that he acquired while working his illegal occupation? Fred doesn't want to advertise the fact that he ran an illegal smuggling operation, but he also wants to be able to claim the qualifications that he has acquired through over a decade of hard work. Let's assume Fred does not want to lie on his resumé, even if he can't volunteer the complete truth. This one is easy he could claim that he ran a small import export business.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #14 April 2, 2009 Tell them you are port of Universal Exports and you have many additional skills other than just business. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug925 0 #15 April 2, 2009 See, I would VERY much like to speak with "Fred" or whoever Fred represents. I find myself having a need for some authentic Cohibas, and or MontecristosSo if I could get a PM from "Fred" I'd appreciate it. I have never developed indigestion from eating my words. Winston Churchill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
