I QUIT!!

February 19, 2003 10:47 AM from

I just quit my first job! What a feeling of "what the heck am I going to do now" that comes over you after making that decision.

The funny thing is that I will probably be doing the same type of job next week. A Bike Messenger for some NYC company.

I like being outside and all, but can you pay more??? If I didn't loose my original job a 2 years ago, I would have to resort to working below minimium wage. And the weather!! SHEEEESH!!! If I am not freezing its snowing and if its not snowing its raining.

I think I should move up and work for UPS, FedX or something...

Just learned that New York is in a resession... more good news.

Funny that poll should be on the site today...

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Reply #1 February 19, 2003 10:53 AM from

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Yikes.

Well, you must have quit for a good reason so don't be bummed...and btw, UPS is pretty good to their employees from what I've heard (if you ever decide to go that 'route'...pun intended). Sorry, I haven't had my coffee yet...it's brewing as I type this.

Don't worry, things will work out for you! And you have your health and you love the outdoors which is goo...correction...which is GGGGGGREAT!

Mmmmmmm

/me smells coffeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Reply #2 February 19, 2003 11:05 AM from

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Sometimes it's the best thing for 'ya

UPS does treat their employees well, wouldn't be a bad idea. Good luck joetheblow, I'll keep some good thoughts for you.

Reply #3 February 19, 2003 11:26 AM from

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Yea, and I heared UPS drivers make alot of money

Reply #4 February 19, 2003 11:52 AM from

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My suggestion for your next job..... Mailman: Florida.

Reply #5 February 19, 2003 12:00 PM from

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Try something diff now is the chance to explore and experiment alil

Reply #6 February 19, 2003 12:23 PM from

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Security Guard at a prison

Reply #7 February 19, 2003 12:23 PM from

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Any of them get out of line, get to kick them back in.

Reply #8 February 19, 2003 12:33 PM from

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FedEx or UPS would be cool, you can work for a period of time and then check the lists and if you like move to another area where there is an opening

Kind of like a dream sheet when in the service.
Good bennies, pay, world wide employment

Florida mailpersons get two weeks of colder than it should be, 7 months of hotter than should be allowed and 9 months of so humid there is no way there can be a water shortage and 6 months of rain to make sure the humidty stays above 80%..

Reply #9 February 19, 2003 6:05 PM from

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You can join the Marines. Not that I work outdoors all day but I have a cushy job that keeps me in the office. Plenty of jobs though for outdoors type of people.

Reply #10 February 19, 2003 7:38 PM from

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I'll be hopefully working tomorrow as a shoveler and move some snow... 8.50 an hour. Way better than 3 dollars an hour.
But it is only temp of course.

The funny thing is that I know I will be working at another courier service by next week. I just hope they are busier than where I was working. 3 dollars per package would be fine if there were more packages. I tried to get 20 a day and all I end up with is 8,

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Reply #11 February 19, 2003 7:39 PM from

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8x3 is 24 by the way...
USD

Reply #12 February 19, 2003 9:41 PM from

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Apply to UPS, they're always looking for people, they pay well and have good benefits..
A friend of mine has worked for them for years.

Reply #13 February 19, 2003 9:48 PM from

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I agree with the others, check out FEDEX. I don't know how they pay initially, but I do know that after a while, the pay get's darn decent. Benefits are great, and more. I knew a friend that worked for FedEx. (Lost contact, or I would get more info for ya). Also check out, UPS (Pays good), and Airborne, heard they are pretty good. Tis the season for CHANGE.(Astrologically speaking.

) Good Luck to ya.

Reply #14 February 19, 2003 10:10 PM from

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My suggestion, try another field

Reply #15 February 19, 2003 10:14 PM from

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thanks Weaksid but I would if I could. For now it this. Maybe in the future something will turn up that is more to my liking.

At least I have a chance to be outdoors and maybe get a little work out.

Reply #16 February 19, 2003 10:16 PM from

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I am going to FedEX and UPS tomorrow after some shoveling of snow for NYC sanitation. Since I do have "expirience" with addresses and stuff maybe I'll get some headway.

Reply #17 February 19, 2003 10:22 PM from

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Developer joetheblow
When you look back on this decision you will see it was a new door opening for you.
You will do better and better in the future ,think positive!!!

Reply #18 February 20, 2003 12:12 AM from

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Hey joetheblow, if you wan't & can move out to sunny So. Cal. I have a well paying job waiting for you!

Reply #19 February 20, 2003 4:14 AM from

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yeah me too joe... quit that is...

Reply #20 February 20, 2003 4:36 AM from

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Yep, must be in the air. Looks like I'm facing my third redundancy and I'm only 29. I hasten to add that these are due to restructured and not incompetance!

Reply #21 February 20, 2003 4:41 AM from

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m, not work...

self employed

sorry to read about the restructuring thing though...

Reply #22 February 20, 2003 10:18 AM from

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Hey don't feel so bad so bad Joe, I walked out on a job friday that was crap... just pick up your feet and go look for another one... at least that is what I did, got another one the next day

I went from being a mechanic to selling cell phones, back to being a mechanic... all this month... boy has it been a long month...

but hang in there... and if you can't get another job right away... remember unemployment is always there for you...

Reply #23 February 21, 2003 2:18 AM from

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I have to agree with everyone...definately check out UPS! I know several people that work for them, they ARE a great company to work for....plus, when it gets hot in the summer, you'll be running around in the sporty brown shorts!

Good Luck!

Reply #24 February 21, 2003 6:36 AM from

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'incompetence' 'definitely'... Spell checker

Reply #25 February 21, 2003 7:24 AM from

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Should read:

Incompetence? Definitely.

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