Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 1, 2002 I live in NYC I've been out of work for about 3 months now, and its driving me insane. I was laid off at the end of last year due to budget cuts made after 9/11. I just can't seem to find another job....then again, I wasn't really looking too hard before. It was the most foolish thing I've ever done as its cost me a lot of things and affected more people than just myself. Anyway....I was just wondering...how many of you have jobs, what do you do, how long have you been working there, etc. Dames - Can You Spare a Dime? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted April 1, 2002 Well, what do you specialize in? I'm going to Hunter College part-time, but I work for NY State, doing PC help desk/network support-type shit. It's boring, but it's secure and it gives me time to study and watch DVDs during work hours I took a Civil Service exam about 4 1/2 years ago, and they called me up for an interview a few months later. Before this, I had a lousy retail job at Barnes & Noble. The pay sucked, but it was sort of a fun environment, when all the cool people worked there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Man in Blak Report post Posted April 1, 2002 Sorry to hear about that, Dames - hope something comes your way. I guess my "main job" would be my lovely stint as a poor, uneducated college student...but otherwise, I'm in a work study position as a tech. support rep for the Arts & Sciences department at my university. It's occasionally painful dealing with people that, for instance, put printer cartridges in backwards and people who don't know how to turn on Macs, but it's good hands-on experience and the pay isn't too bad at all. It's not exactly what I really want to do in life, though, that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 1, 2002 Well, let me give you some of my experience. My first job when i was 13, I swept hair in a barber shop on the weekends, off the books. I got free haircuts out of it, so it was cool. When i was 16, I worked as a sales rep for a freakin' knife company, and I was going to people houses with an arsenal that would make Michael Myers proud. Unfortunately, they were so expensive that I made about 150 in commission that summer total. Then I worked at a supermarket as a stock boy after school every day til i graduated. I was a radio DJ at college for 2 semesters. President of a pro wrestling club til I left school. I worked as an assistant manager at an arcade/pool hall/bowling alley type place in my school. I worked at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square as a stock person. My last job was with Pitney Bowes as a Branch Administrator. I assisted Sales Reps, and did a lot of general office work. Wow, I didn't know I did that much. Dames - On the Streets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted April 1, 2002 I think you should go for a retail job or something while you're looking for something better. When employers look at your resume, they usually like to see if you're keeping busy, whether it's going to school or working. They don't like to see "blank" periods of time. Or, if you're the entrepreneurial type, you can start some kind of business. If you have any ideas, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 1, 2002 Well, i'm collecting unemployment, so I dont know if I should do that. Besides, when would I have the time to find another job then? What kind of a business could I start up....I have no freakin' clue. Dames - Money for the Poor.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted April 1, 2002 This doesn't really have to do with your job troubles, but was wondering, when and how di you get to meet all those WWF wrestlers??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 1, 2002 How did you know that I met all these people? I never mentioned it here at The Smarks. Anyway, I went to the grand opening of WWF NY (VIP only ) and I've been to a lot of signings and stuff. I have an autograph book with over 60 WWF Stars, and TONS of pics. I've met most WWF superstars to be honest, and the entire McMahon family, including Linda. Dames - Soon To Be on WWF TV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted April 2, 2002 How did you know that I met all these people? I never mentioned it here at The Smarks. It was from WT. I saw those pics of you and everybody and damn... your pretty short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Bastard. Yes, i'm 5'6....ruining any hopes I ever had of being a pro wrestler or even being cast on Tough Enough. Dames - Mighty Midget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 I work Tech Support for a small ISP in BC Canada. I work from 10-6 monday to friday and I have been here almost a year and a half. I like it. It allows to hangout on the smarksforum all day long so I can't complain. Good luck on the job hunt too Dames... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 *sniffles* I miss Canada. Toronto was awesome. Have you ever been to the states Dreamer? Dames - Bronx Bomber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Just a small visit to Seattle and a vacation to Los Angeles. Hoping to do some travelling sometime soon though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted April 2, 2002 I also remember Dames from WT.com. *sniff* That was a long time ago. Too bad you lost your job--and so short. I mean I'm 5'6"/5'7" at 14, but that's okay! Maybe you could be Tazz's manager. Flyboy - Stealing Trademarks & A Lazy 14 Yr. Old That Doesn't Work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 What were your names at WT? Dames - Former FTW Champion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted April 2, 2002 My name?? Same as now. The Electrifyer- Will steal your trademark in an instant, too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Remember, when you steal my trademark, it makes you seem like a copycat and I get put even more over Also.....its not the only trick I have up my posting sleeve. Dames - Has DOZENS of tricks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Dames, I can sympathize, my dad just lost his job. As for me, I work in the meat department of a grocery store. I've worked there for about 8 months. Basically, I just clean the place up. treble charged - Won't steal trademarks and put other people over. I only put myself over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Did I see a Dames sign on Raw last night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest muzanisa Report post Posted April 3, 2002 I'm a student. I work for a pharmaceutical company in the holidays looking through medical dictionaries and translating stuff for salesmen. This takes about ten minutes of my day so the rest of the time I post here and sleep under my desk. I also tattoo people for money, but will never achieve my dream of living off that or being a famous saxophonist because I don't have real artistic talent. Good luck on the job front, my advice is don't work retail as you'd be limiting yourself and you can always bullshit on a CV to cover "inactivity periods" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 3, 2002 That is correct...you DID see a Dames sign last night! I used to go to school around Albany and my friends made a sign for me. it said "Ines, Dames misses you". Ines is my ex that i'm still pining over. Dames - Misses YOU! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted April 3, 2002 My nick was WOLFPACK212. In all caps--boy, did I suck. Probably don't remember me since I kept to myself a lot. Although, I did speak my mind on Sakura's and Ratt's... nevermind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 4, 2002 WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I got THREE messages on my machine for jobs...I can't believe it!!! I'm ECSTATIC! One is with z100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMES~!~ - Soon to be EMPLOYED! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted April 4, 2002 Good for you Dames. Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted April 5, 2002 hey dames sorry to hear you lost your job, i live in British Columbia and my dad and uncles just got layed off because off the softwood tariffs thing. I deliever pizza (Pizza Hut rocks) and supliment my income by providing herbal relief to people (WINK WINK) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted April 5, 2002 where in BC do you live cobainwasmudered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 5, 2002 I used to work in a parking lot, giving tickets to people in cars now im just a student in New York City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 5, 2002 oh and by the way finding a job in NYC is f'ing impossible so I sympathize even if I am a lowly student. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Maurizio C... Version 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2002 I work at mcdonald's. It sucks, the pay is porr and the people there are the most obnoxious ever. The only relief is when I'll finally snap, pick up a gun and go on a killing spree with a gun in my right and a Big mac in my left. ... DAMN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted April 5, 2002 oh and by the way finding a job in NYC is f'ing impossible so I sympathize even if I am a lowly student. Just curious...where in NYC do you live? I'm from the Bronx. I've actually got an interview tomorrow morning with Z100's parent company !! Dames - Has Radio Experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
