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post Mar 16 2009, 06:40 PM
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Congrats at the job at the Peppermill!

So what's Jake going to do for his sites? it looks like he still needs help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Lots of good information, err LOTS of good ifornmaiton.
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post Mar 16 2009, 06:55 PM
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Rand good on ya with the new Gig!
I just got offered a position in RI but Im not sure its the right deal.
We'll be sorry to to see you go.
Take it (the teener) with you.. Ill offer my flat tow rig to borrow then you and just mail it back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 16 2009, 07:12 PM
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Wondered where you were going to end up.....ya never stopped by the house. Oh well, when ya pass thru again, look me up.
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post Mar 16 2009, 07:14 PM
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Congrats on the new job !

I think Reno would be a great place to live, close enough to the big cities but not big.

Is the Mustang Ranch still in business?
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post Mar 16 2009, 11:43 PM
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You have the Genral at home and you are asking about the Ranch? I am sooo telling her! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Good Luck Rand! I think if you can find a place to stash your ride for a couple of weeks while you get settled, you will be better off in the long run. You already have a known car.
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post Mar 17 2009, 06:53 AM
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Well I'm a victim of this economic crisis now also. Over 10 years with this bank (StateStreet) and and 2 weeks ago they let me and about 600 others go. I've spent the last 2 weeks relaxing and went snowmobiling with some cousins. Now it's hunker down and learn a new trade time. Making the money I was making as an assistant vice president in the tech field of a bank means I'm not going to find anything close to what I was making anytime soon.

I live west of Boston and can't afford to take the pay cut associated with working near home (atleast a 30K cut) and don't ever want to be in the position of working for someone again. Decided to take a fellow teener up on an offer and learn a new profession and go into business for myself.

The wife and I are looking at the finances and developing a plan. We like our house but it's not the forever house so it's going on the market. Toys will have to wait a bit but hell the project I had going right now was a search for a new teener.

Good luck to all!
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post Mar 17 2009, 07:09 AM
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QUOTE(dlo914 @ Mar 16 2009, 12:17 PM) *

For those out of a job, have you guys looked into the 2010 Census Bureau jobs?


I was a census enumerator in late spring of 2000. It's a federal crime to rough up an enumerator, but regardless I was attacked by a couple of dogs, threatened bodily harm (physically and with a rifle once). The money was good if I remember right, but it was hot work. Though there were some grateful people (and gorgeous women) that were generally offering a cold drink and some time outta the sun. (Worked Phase II, left before Phase III when the "trouble" cases were revisited.)

Rand, glad you wound up finding something. Anymore it's a common story. I've had a number of friends in the tech sector, from banks to City governments get the axe. Have a lead for one of those guys to send along today..

Going into business is exciting and a bit scary, depending on how you approach it. My first experience with that worked well, went through most of college doing it and I enjoyed it. Moved to a slightly different area of tech (contract warranty work ->sales / support ) with my Dad, and turned into a flop as he wound up going against everything. Tried again later - not my primary deal and it's really slow, but could gear it up if I ever had to.

Sparky, AIG is giving big bonuses... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Good luck with your venture there. Hope it pans out well for you.
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post Mar 17 2009, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(MBowman325 @ Mar 17 2009, 09:09 AM) *

QUOTE(dlo914 @ Mar 16 2009, 12:17 PM) *

For those out of a job, have you guys looked into the 2010 Census Bureau jobs?


Sparky, AIG is giving big bonuses... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Good luck with your venture there. Hope it pans out well for you.



Not if Obama has anything to do with it... The timing on this really sucked as the second pay check in March is when I would have received my bonus, 15% salary bonus based on performance. Not only did they knock 6 million plus off the books for salary they also saved at least another Million in bonus money. That was just this round, the fourth since November.
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post Mar 17 2009, 03:30 PM
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Best of Luck to you and your family Rand!!

Hope our paths cross again someday - hopefully at a future 914 rally.
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post Mar 17 2009, 04:31 PM
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Thanks gang.

Rob: Thanks for the trailer offer.

RJMII: Thanks. It's a killer job too! J's sites really need usability help for sure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Apparently it's not a priority though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Rich: Thanks! Would I need to fabricate / weld towbar mounts? Bolt on?

Mike: I can't believe I never made it by! I was planning on it for sure, but then ended up leaving suddenly because I got called to an interview. I'll definitely be back some time though - I love Santa Barbara!

Curt: I'll drop your name at the Ranch and ask for the Greenie special. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Morgan: Thanks... I'm sure our paths will cross again. Maybe as soon as May - I'm hoping to make WCR.
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post Mar 17 2009, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(mstein95 @ Mar 17 2009, 02:30 PM) *

Best of Luck to you and your family Rand!!

Hope our paths cross again someday - hopefully at a future 914 rally.



Brothers don't fear, real soon here, I will be offering a way to make some extra money
for us folks that need to eat,
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post Mar 17 2009, 04:52 PM
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Rich: Thanks! Would I need to fabricate / weld towbar mounts? Bolt on?


Bolt on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 17 2009, 10:07 PM
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Hey Sparky, what kind of buisness are you getting into?

I got laid off, and have been doing my own thing for almost 6 years. It was real scary at times, but was the best move I ever made.

I am in Boston. Shoot me a PM if you want to chat.
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