Off Topic I have hit rock bottom

[patpark]

Jeff
sorry to hear about this. Everything will work out. Soon we'll be reading about how you found a new job making more money and how your going crazy ordering new EBMM AND SBMM guitars.

 

[Big Poppa]

ok browndog he comes the advice from me.

What do you love? What do you like? You get a chance to use your past collective experience to help you in what you decide. The key part is even if its free or minimum wage go start doing something.....anything...that you like or better yet love.....volunteer at a store or a charity get busy and start momentum opportunity can only happen through change and action.....These are good words trust me.....A stationary object collects dust.....even if its an hour tomorrow it widens your circle and gets the network kickstarted and the bood flowing.

 

[phatduckk]

opportunity can only happen through change and action

that's very well put!

 

[Dizzy]

That's some bad news, hope it all comes good.

That's some great advice there from BP - get out amongst it, just keep putting yourself out there and make your own luck.

 

[browndog]

Thanks Jason, if you remember I told you that I’m ill as well. But I may take you up on playing one of your guitars. All depends on my health.

Thanks BP. I’m suppose to start volunteering with the Canadian Diabetes Association this coming January. I was just diagnosed 5 months ago. Again, this will depend on some health issues related to my Diabetes.

And thanks to all those not mentioned. I appreciate all your comments.

 

[slanderous666]

Thanks Jason, if you remember I told you that I’m ill as well. But I may take you up on playing one of your guitars. All depends on my health.

Thanks BP. I’m suppose to start volunteering with the Canadian Diabetes Society this coming January. I was just diagnosed 5 months ago. Again, this will depend on some health issues related to my Diabetes.

And thanks to all those not mentioned. I appreciate all your comments.

I have heard that calgary and spots in newfoundland are looking for people to fill certain spots in the computer field. Maybe take a look with them? Montreal is where all our video game makers are at the moment so I'm sure there must be a spot for a graphic designer there as well.

I'm sure you will find a position soon and atleast you have OHIP to take care of you as well.

 

[redeleon]

A fellow graphic designer here,
also i dont have any job, I get funds for just some luck if Im going to have a new project. the money im getting is not enough to sustain me, but I keep on going,.
Keep your heads up brother!

why not use your passion and turin it nto a business?
my GF loves clothes and now she is about to start an Online fashion Shop with me as the Web designer..

"opportunity can only happen through change and action"
The very best advise that I've read!
Nice BP!

 

[Big Poppa]

Daibetes,drinking? I know a fair amount about the kidney issues with diabetes and I know that you know about that combo....You will not move ahead if you dont move....

 

[NewLukeGuy]

Hey I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. I've only been on this forum for several months after having purchased my first EBMM in June. What's ironic is that I my f/t gig is in the diabetes area. I don't have the disease so I can't understand what you are going through but I know a lot about it b/c I work for a company that markets and manufactures products that help diabetics to live the life that they want to live. We have a huge passion for improving the life of the diabetic patient. Be safe and find things to do that make you happy and keep you busy.
Mike
NewLUKEguy

 

[Jimmyb]

Jeff, I'm really sorry to hear about what you've been going through.

BP's advice is good relating to getting involved in things that you're interested in. A lot of people over here in the UK are now working at companies for free, just to get experience and a foot in the door. I'm sure that your work with the Diabetes society will really help with your motivation, confidence and job searching.

Stick around, you don't need to have an EBMM to post here, just look at how many posts Foggy had before he'd got his first!!

 

[JMP100]

Hey,

Sorry to hear about your situation.

Do you have any Flash skills?
Ever worked on eLearning content?

JMP

 

[leftyguitarblue]

Browndog, you need your family during tough times and we are your little family here on the internet. I wouldn't expect you to go anywhere.

sending you some positive vibes.

 

[tommydude]

I read the entire thing and am glad you decided to hang around! Not to mention other websites, but if you have a chance, check out Craigslist. You can probably swap out some work for a guitar (??) Or, post your skills...I run an ad for guitar lessons and get calls from possible new students

BP's advice for getting out there (on foot or Internet) is solid

The Forum is here for you!

 

[browndog]

Hey,

Sorry to hear about your situation.

Do you have any Flash skills?
Ever worked on eLearning content?

JMP

No Flash skills. I’m going to look into a web design course in the new year.

 

[koogie2k]

Hang in there. I have been in those shoes and they are not comfortable. However, be persistant in looking for work. You may have to take a job you don't like but you will have some income. Yes, stick around.

 

[five7]

Stay!

 

[browndog]

Hang in there. I have been in those shoes and they are not comfortable. However, be persistant in looking for work. You may have to take a job you don't like but you will have some income. Yes, stick around.

I’ve applied all over the place out of my realm of expertise. From a gas station jockey to a bus driver. I have just had the worst luck, thats why I’m giving my time to volunteering with the Diabetes Association as it may lead to a new career. I have the disease so I might as well help others who have it. That starts in January unless I get a real job.

To quote John Lennon and Paul McCartney “Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends / Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends / Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends”

Thanks again all for the best wishes and all the PMs. I’m defiantly sticking around here and soon enough I hope to be posting pics of my dream guitar... a JP6 Mystic Dream.

 

[Smellybum]

Hey Jeff,

Not so long ago - I was at a point close to where you are now, things don't seem good now, I remember looking at everything in our house with a price tag to see how many months it would keep us a float,

Guitar is always a great escape, but you just have to keep going, there's no option, and it's not easy,

I interviewed 47 candiadtes for 2 jobs last week - and it was 8p an hour above minimum wage, desperate times out there, Bp is right though you need to keep momentum up - plus it looks good to future employers that you don't have a gap, you need to be doing something to keep the brain going and maybe it'll create an oppertunity,

This place is damn hot for positive vibes, bucket load sent your way, and hope the jumpstart gets you on the go -

All the best.

 

[dmullen]

ok browndog he comes the advice from me.

What do you love? What do you like? You get a chance to use your past collective experience to help you in what you decide. The key part is even if its free or minimum wage go start doing something.....anything...that you like or better yet love.....volunteer at a store or a charity get busy and start momentum opportunity can only happen through change and action.....These are good words trust me.....A stationary object collects dust.....even if its an hour tomorrow it widens your circle and gets the network kickstarted and the bood flowing.

Thanks BP...I needed to read that...very good words.

Hang in there buddy.

 

[lumberjack]

Hey Jeff,

Sorry to read about the situation you are in. Stay positive. Things will work out in the end. And definitely stick around. You'll be back on the Ball wagon again.

Scott