So I've decided that growing up and having a real, responsible job is the suck. Life was much better when I was a worthless college student waiting tables. I think I actually had MORE money at that point in my life, and maybe half the stress. I also had friends, which is something I dearly miss.

No real point to this thread, just missing my old life. Free thread

10/14/2008 12:20:13 AM

well you are still worthless so i guess thats a little consolation

10/14/2008 12:21:30 AM

looks like you signed up for the wrong job

i seriously dont think you could pay me to go back to college. it was fun and all but im so over taking tests and studying. i much prefer to read about topics of interest on my own time

i enjoy going to work and contributing. i also have more money than in college so that helps too

10/14/2008 12:22:16 AM

i'd think real jobs are awesome cause they are better paying?

10/14/2008 12:22:52 AM

Money can't buy happiness, unless you can afford a Waverunner. Then it can. /Daniel Tosh paraphrase

10/14/2008 12:23:09 AM

seriously have you ever seen someone frowning on a waverunner? i dont think its possible!

[paraphrase]

10/14/2008 12:23:49 AM

OP: What are your interests and what is your job?

10/14/2008 12:24:50 AM

Yes, me. Waverunners suck. Give me a dingy to race, please.

10/14/2008 12:26:44 AM

That's probably because you were on a Waverunner instead of a Sea Doo.

10/14/2008 12:29:05 AM

Ah yes. Sea Doo is definitely ftw.

10/14/2008 12:30:30 AM

I wouldn't mind a Sea Doo jet boat either. That would make a pretty sweet commuter boat. You could load up your gear, anchor it in like 2 feet of water, and party on an island for a few days before surrendering to the fact that your old age requires rest between party sessions.

[Edited on October 14, 2008 at 12:33 AM. Reason : l]

10/14/2008 12:32:51 AM

I mean really, what's the damn point? We're all working our asses of for a few pennies while the economy tanks. We're being raped of our wages by social security which won't even exist when we retire (which we prolly won't even be able to do that at this point.) Do I really want to spend the next 50 years working for absolutely nothing? Not really.

Can't think of a better reason to eat the business end of a revolver than all this crap. I gotta get some sleep. Fuck it.

10/14/2008 12:32:54 AM

rabble rabble rabble gotta show up at 8 rabble

10/14/2008 12:34:02 AM

10/14/2008 12:34:46 AM

the next big government bailout will be student loans...default....default....default....

10/14/2008 12:36:19 AM

I think the point might be that you have to start somewhere and it's better than waiting tables. I mean, if you think you'll still be doing this when you're like 50 years old then you might have a point. If not, then suck it up and invest in this shitty economy of ours. You'll thank me when it gets better.

[Edited on October 14, 2008 at 12:37 AM. Reason : l]

10/14/2008 12:36:35 AM

you could always not get a job

sit at home and cry about how the government isnt taking care of you

and all the shit you deserve and are entitled to

like healthcare and social security

even though you're too good to contribute to the system

there is always that option

its working out for lots of people!

10/14/2008 12:37:50 AM

Quote :

"you could always not get a job sit at home and cry about how the government isnt taking care of you and all the shit you deserve and are entitled to like healthcare and social security even though you're too good to contribute to the system there is always that option its working out for lots of people!"

10/14/2008 12:39:33 AM

^ True, those people can afford A LOT of cheetos.

10/14/2008 12:39:37 AM

I've always worked and I've always contributed, jackoff. I'm just saying life seemed so much better back in the days before the "real job".

FTR- the gubb'mint has never taken care of me.

10/14/2008 12:41:29 AM

Don't take shit from a glorified office worker

We all know the real contributors are those who create the product, not those who peddle and schmooze

10/14/2008 12:43:07 AM

I love this thread!

10/14/2008 12:45:43 AM

ceilingcat, dont give up. you'll find something you truly enjoy

the best part about a job you love is that it provides you the financial ability and freedom to engage in the activities you really enjoy.

when you're able to do everything you love, going to work is enjoyable

if you really dont like your job, put yourself in a position to move into a job you do enjoy. nothing is more satisfying than enjoying how you spend everyday, in and out of work.

good luck, seriously. i was just hating on the free loaders of the world

10/14/2008 12:50:22 AM

hater in the house!

10/14/2008 12:52:31 AM

Sometimes doing your ideal job can make you miserable actually

depends on how hard your job is

but if easy shit doesn't make your life worth it then you're stuck in this position

ah well

10/14/2008 12:53:22 AM

I don't load for free. I actually charge exorbitant prices.

10/14/2008 12:58:13 AM

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"So I've decided that growing up and having a real, responsible job is the suck. Life was much better when I was a worthless college student waiting tables. I think I actually had MORE money at that point in my life, and maybe half the stress. I also had friends, which is something I dearly miss. "

This echos my own feelings as of late. Except for the part about the money. I have more money now.

10/14/2008 6:29:52 AM

well you are still worthless so i guess thats a little consolation

10/14/2008 6:31:27 AM

real jobs are pretty awesome once the debt gets managed.

10/14/2008 6:37:04 AM

this is america. you don't have to work. you can stay at home and live on welfare. thousands are already doing it. go ahead. stop whining.

[Edited on October 14, 2008 at 7:23 AM. Reason : went back and actually read this shit and looks like wolfy beat me to it]

10/14/2008 7:21:17 AM

only thing I miss is being able to sleep til noon.

10/14/2008 7:23:55 AM

My job's alright.

10/14/2008 7:28:01 AM

F my job in the A
IN THE A

10/14/2008 8:26:10 AM

how did you have more money while being a waiter in college? what is your current job? what was your major? did you move to take the job?

maybe instead of being a waiter you should have gotten some relevant experience?

10/14/2008 9:49:04 AM

i want a sweet desk job with little real responsibility or accountability

does that make me a bad person?

10/14/2008 9:56:04 AM

I love my real job

10/14/2008 9:57:11 AM

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"well you are still worthless so i guess thats a little consolation "

HA! You're pretty worthless too.

10/14/2008 10:00:12 AM

meh

I love my real job. Plenty of $$ for now, and later (I get to save a lot). Def. the most money i've ever made. The company takes really good care of us employees. I also get to contribute to society, and my country, along with tons of volunteer activities. On top of all of that, my company is extremely prominent in my community and surrounding areas...so I'm granted a good deal of respect and authority outside of work.

[Edited on October 14, 2008 at 10:02 AM. Reason : .]

10/14/2008 10:01:24 AM

You could always get a job that you enjoy, or do something like run your own business where you can set hours.

10/14/2008 10:01:31 AM

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"I mean really, what's the damn point? We're all working our asses of for a few pennies while the economy tanks. We're being raped of our wages by social security which won't even exist when we retire (which we prolly won't even be able to do that at this point.) Do I really want to spend the next 50 years working for absolutely nothing? Not really. Can't think of a better reason to eat the business end of a revolver than all this crap. I gotta get some sleep. Fuck it."

welcome to life, my friend

10/14/2008 10:03:12 AM

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"welcome to life, my friend"

Fuck that. Who says you have to live in the status quo? What about all the artists, musicians, actors, and other people who work those enjoyable jobs? They ARE out there, you just have to go out and get them. Everyone is too fucking complacent and just works their 9-5 job day in and day out. They never take any chances in life.

10/14/2008 10:05:39 AM

i'd be a full-time student for the rest of my life, if i could

unfortunately, i have to settle for grad school and a full-time job, since i rather enjoy having money now

10/14/2008 10:08:15 AM

Why work when the government is giving away FREE MONEY?!?!!

10/14/2008 10:09:13 AM

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"Fuck that. Who says you have to live in the status quo? What about all the artists, musicians, actors, and other people who work those enjoyable jobs? They ARE out there, you just have to go out and get them. Everyone is too fucking complacent and just works their 9-5 job day in and day out. They never take any chances in life."

i'd love to do that

i also enjoy having disposable income

in the vast majority of cases, the two cannot coexist.

10/14/2008 10:09:25 AM

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"well you are still worthless so i guess thats a little consolation "

HAHAHAHHAHA!

10/14/2008 10:10:33 AM

I liked my real job, before I had to come back to school. Being an Engineer is teh win.

10/14/2008 10:10:41 AM

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"What about all the artists, musicians, actors, and other people who work those enjoyable jobs?"

Yeah, I COULD play jazz trombone for a living...

Or I could live in a house that isn't owned by my parents.

10/14/2008 10:12:32 AM

I'm not saying that I litterally had more money waiting tables; I just had more disposable income. I make decent money but the bills keep getting bigger and the paychecks stay the same. It sucks. Guess I shouldn't look at the finances while tired/depressed/having a drink. Ugh.

RD-Go watch the Disney channel and continue pining after a pre-pubescent girl. Or die. You pick.

10/14/2008 10:18:53 AM

one day i will get a real job

10/14/2008 10:20:33 AM

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"Yeah, I COULD play jazz trombone for a living... Or I could live in a house that isn't owned by my parents."

What's stopping you from working a part-time job bartending or something while recording music and performing at live locations?

Sure, you couldn't live in a $500,000 home, but it beats working at GENERITECH making copies all day. At least you're doing what you love.

Remember, from age 20 to 60 you'll be spending 8 hours (33%!!) of your 24 hour day doing work. That's over 13 YEARS of solid work. You only get one life. You might as well spend it doing something you love. Fuck being wealthy.

[Edited on October 14, 2008 at 10:24 AM. Reason : ]

10/14/2008 10:23:32 AM