Xtrm Liability wrote:
The part you seemed to have overlooked is the U.S. “Economy” is terrible. You want to make assumption and call me names, you overzealous pansy ass? The truth is I only had one small contract in January which lasted me for 2 weeks worth of work. That’s it! that is all I’ve been able to bring in this fucking year. I’ve been bidding projects left and right and low-balled my prices at a ridiculous rate...Still, NOTHING! Things are bad and getting worse. I’m 1 month behind on my mortgage, I’m getting shut-off notices for my utilities, etc.. Unless things drastically turn with our economy, I’m fucked! There, you happy now?
I am quite deep into economics though i don’t know too much I CAN TELL YOU THIS
Things will not improve for AT LEAST a year now, its gone too far, too deep
esp since i reckon you’re into CONSTRUCTION, you guys are the worst hit... I’d honestly recommend spreading your risks and make arrangements to stay afloat, while you still can, good luck with them mortgage payments.. (ironic as it is I’m planning for a career in Mortgage and Debt Securities myself)
Etain wrote:
But they’ve been discussing legalizing marijuana for a loooong time, so these processes take forever.
I’d be damned if I don’t move into your country for THAT!
Hehe yep. Well it’s actually legal for medical purposes in Ontario right now. But it’s this huge bureaucratic process, and I’ve heard the stories about people not getting approved because their doctor was afraid to sign, and getting it approved if you have a landlord is next to impossible.
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“No matter where you run, you just end up running into yourself."
Etain wrote:
But they’ve been discussing legalizing marijuana for a loooong time, so these processes take forever.
I’d be damned if I don’t move into your country for THAT!
Hehe yep. Well it’s actually legal for medical purposes in Ontario right now. But it’s this huge bureaucratic process, and I’ve heard the stories about people not getting approved because their doctor was afraid to sign, and getting it approved if you have a landlord is next to impossible.
If it gets legalized in Canada I probably will be moving. I’ve always wanted to try it.
I’m with you. It’s not different here. Taxpayer’s money is meant to go towards things that will benefit our lives, improved public facillities such as hospitals and libraries. Yet it gets wasted on a war. And Brown is probably gonna be worse than Blair, or, if it comes to extremes.... MARGARET THATCHER!!!11!!!111
Etain wrote:
But they’ve been discussing legalizing marijuana for a loooong time, so these processes take forever.
I’d be damned if I don’t move into your country for THAT!
Hehe yep. Well it’s actually legal for medical purposes in Ontario right now. But it’s this huge bureaucratic process, and I’ve heard the stories about people not getting approved because their doctor was afraid to sign, and getting it approved if you have a landlord is next to impossible.
If it gets legalized in Canada I probably will be moving. I’ve always wanted to try it.
fuck that its legal in Netherelands, and in India.. well just keep it low profile and you can pull it off.. kinda the folks who first did weed.. heh
and i QUOTE
“marijuana was probably first used as an intoxicant in India around 1000 B.C”
mr 1 2 i dont like you wrote:
I’m with you. It’s not different here. Taxpayer’s money is meant to go towards things that will benefit our lives, improved public facillities such as hospitals and libraries. Yet it gets wasted on a war. And Brown is probably gonna be worse than Blair, or, if it comes to extremes.... MARGARET THATCHER!!!11!!!111
dude like STFU .. Blair is the best thing that happened to Britain since Churchill !
next time, ask your dad before you say someit silly ..
No srsly boy, The iraq war was perhaps the only flaw in Blair’s TEN year stint at downing street, oft called the “golden years” ...
Etain wrote:
But they’ve been discussing legalizing marijuana for a loooong time, so these processes take forever.
I’d be damned if I don’t move into your country for THAT!
Hehe yep. Well it’s actually legal for medical purposes in Ontario right now. But it’s this huge bureaucratic process, and I’ve heard the stories about people not getting approved because their doctor was afraid to sign, and getting it approved if you have a landlord is next to impossible.
If it gets legalized in Canada I probably will be moving. I’ve always wanted to try it.
fuck that its legal in Netherelands, and in India.. well just keep it low profile and you can pull it off.. kinda the folks who first did weed.. heh
and i QUOTE
“marijuana was probably first used as an intoxicant in India around 1000 B.C”
@_@
talk about “off topic” ...
Heh well if you keep a low profile here you can “pull it off”. Especially if it’s just in your own home and the smell doesn’t drift. Although I have seen people smoking joints in the park in broad daylight (ok they were sitting in their truck but still).
Cid - I’m actually not interested in trying it. A lot of things (like alcohol) tend to hit me really hard. And people like “me” can form addictions all too easily...even with things that should be non-addictive. Also I sometimes get my share of second-hand.
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“No matter where you run, you just end up running into yourself."
This is no joke. I am soo fucking sick of our government! I hope America goes down and from the looks of it, it’s well on it’s way. Our economy is shit. You’ll think “Poor baby” when it affects you. WTF is my hard earned money/ (trying to survive as a small business) / Taxes going to? If you only knew how hard I worked for that money and try to gain a substantial growing business, just to pay nearly half of it in taxes for a piece of SHIT government who asks for million and billions to support a war that’s going nowhere... Oh little girl, YOU’LL FAWKING THINK “POOR BABY”!!!!
invest your money in silver then move to canada
so at least you’ll have something that will retain or gain value, and you don’t have to deal with a shit government
you kidding right? its no better here we have shit government too those people are not human,,we pay lots of taxes too,,and the gas prices keep going up all the time,,its hard to own a car here i can’t even afford to have one
consider korea having shit government as well, besides foreginers of that country cannot afford to buy car
Agreed. Korean government fails. Hard.
But Japanese government also fails.
Chinese government does not fail as much.
This is no joke. I am soo fucking sick of our government! I hope America goes down and from the looks of it, it’s well on it’s way. Our economy is shit. You’ll think “Poor baby” when it affects you. WTF is my hard earned money/ (trying to survive as a small business) / Taxes going to? If you only knew how hard I worked for that money and try to gain a substantial growing business, just to pay nearly half of it in taxes for a piece of SHIT government who asks for million and billions to support a war that’s going nowhere... Oh little girl, YOU’LL FAWKING THINK “POOR BABY”!!!!
invest your money in silver then move to canada
so at least you’ll have something that will retain or gain value, and you don’t have to deal with a shit government
you kidding right? its no better here we have shit government too those people are not human,,we pay lots of taxes too,,and the gas prices keep going up all the time,,its hard to own a car here i can’t even afford to have one
consider korea having shit government as well, besides foreginers of that country cannot afford to buy car
Agreed. Korean government fails. Hard.
But Japanese government also fails.
Chinese government does not fail as much.
The Asian economies will also be severely affected by the collapse of the American dollar. Not only do these economies depend upon the US market for revenue from much of their exports, but they also hold substantial reserves in US dollars. The Chinese and Japanese banking systems would collapse, their dollar holding evaporating, and the high debt levels of Chinese corporations will cause a massive wave of bankruptcies.
Xtrm Liability wrote:
The part you seemed to have overlooked is the U.S. “Economy” is terrible. You want to make assumption and call me names, you overzealous pansy ass? The truth is I only had one small contract in January which lasted me for 2 weeks worth of work. That’s it! that is all I’ve been able to bring in this fucking year. I’ve been bidding projects left and right and low-balled my prices at a ridiculous rate...Still, NOTHING! Things are bad and getting worse. I’m 1 month behind on my mortgage, I’m getting shut-off notices for my utilities, etc.. Unless things drastically turn with our economy, I’m fucked! There, you happy now?
I am quite deep into economics though i don’t know too much I CAN TELL YOU THIS
Things will not improve for AT LEAST a year now, its gone too far, too deep
esp since i reckon you’re into CONSTRUCTION, you guys are the worst hit... I’d honestly recommend spreading your risks and make arrangements to stay afloat, while you still can, good luck with them mortgage payments.. (ironic as it is I’m planning for a career in Mortgage and Debt Securities myself)
I’m very aware of the construction industry falling apart in the U.S.. It seems the only success in the construction industry in these hard times is coming from huge corporations. They’re gobbling up all the work and leaving small independant contractors like myself without a chance.
Fortunately, last week I received a phone call from an old client who relocated to a different state and company which is willing to pay top dollar for quality work. I haven’t heard from this guy in years. By chance, he kept my contact information and remembered the “quality” work I’ve done for his old company in the past. As it turns out, he’s going to give me a contract to design a two story Bank mid next week to feel me out and then he has another following project (5 times the size) lined up for me after that. I need this more than anything right now. It couldn’t have happened at a better time.
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Last edited 30 Mar 2008 06:36 pm by Xtrm Liability
Xtrm Liability wrote:
I’m very aware of the construction industry falling apart in the U.S.. It seems the only success in the construction industry in these hard times is coming from huge corporations. They’re gobbling up all the work and leaving small independant contractors like myself without a chance.
Fortunately, last week I received a phone call from an old client who relocated to a different state and company which is willing to pay top dollar for quality work. I haven’t heard from this guy in years. By chance, he kept my contact information and remembered the “quality” work I’ve done for his old company in the past. As it turns out, he’s going to give me a contract to design a two story Bank mid next week to feel me out and then he has another following project (5 times the size) lined up for me after that. I need this more than anything right now. It couldn’t have happened at a better time.
Thats great to hear man now keep that contract safe and give it your best shot and squeeze out profit spreads wherever you can, hope you make it out good.
I dont wanna be like 'Suze Orman' but but I must ask, if your industry was the FIRST and is the WORST hit... with the boom you faced in the last 8 - 10 years, didn’t you create buffer investments enough to get on through such tough times ?
Xtrm Liability wrote:
I’m very aware of the construction industry falling apart in the U.S.. It seems the only success in the construction industry in these hard times is coming from huge corporations. They’re gobbling up all the work and leaving small independant contractors like myself without a chance.
Fortunately, last week I received a phone call from an old client who relocated to a different state and company which is willing to pay top dollar for quality work. I haven’t heard from this guy in years. By chance, he kept my contact information and remembered the “quality” work I’ve done for his old company in the past. As it turns out, he’s going to give me a contract to design a two story Bank mid next week to feel me out and then he has another following project (5 times the size) lined up for me after that. I need this more than anything right now. It couldn’t have happened at a better time.
Thats great to hear man now keep that contract safe and give it your best shot and squeeze out profit spreads wherever you can, hope you make it out good.
I dont wanna be like 'Suze Orman' but but I must ask, if your industry was the FIRST and is the WORST hit... with the boom you faced in the last 8 - 10 years, didn’t you create buffer investments enough to get on through such tough times ?
Actually, the Home lending/real estate market went down first. The Construction industry is just a repercussion from that, which I’m feeling the effects currently. I’m no professional at economics but it doesn’t take a genius to figure out energy, fossil fuels and unnecessary needs (trades such as recreational) will come next along with agricultural.
LMAO, “Suze Orman” huh? The only investment/asset I really have is the equity in my home. It’s a pretty substantial amount of equity, however, the Home lending market crashed, interest rates still high and nobody will buy my home for what I’d need to gain any equity during this economic time. Worst case scenario, I put my house up for sale, nobody buys, I get no work, IRS takes my equity and I file for bankruptcy. Sure I could refinance my home to survive during the hard times but I’d still be falling down farther into debt and my mortgage would double. It’s a tuff time but I’m sure I’ll pull through for awhile until I win the lottery (kidding). Haha, I’ll tuff it out and manage. I’m a survivor!
It’s been nice chatting with you, man. I had no idea you were such a cool guy. Anyway, best of luck on your education.
derdev on THE KINGS TRIUMPHANT RETURN wrote:
OMG, your such a fucking baby. Pay your taxes and shut the fuck up. You obviously make enough for it not to phase you TOO badly, look at the shit you own.
It’s my opinion that you made this thread just to show off what tax bracket your in. That makes you a cocksucker. Go fuck off dillweed.
The part you seemed to have overlooked is the U.S. “Economy” is terrible. You want to make assumption and call me names, you overzealous pansy ass? The truth is I only had one small contract in January which lasted me for 2 weeks worth of work. That’s it! that is all I’ve been able to bring in this fucking year. I’ve been bidding projects left and right and low-balled my prices at a ridiculous rate...Still, NOTHING! Things are bad and getting worse. I’m 1 month behind on my mortgage, I’m getting shut-off notices for my utilities, etc.. Unless things drastically turn with our economy, I’m fucked! There, you happy now?
Not my fault you got into a shitty business. What was that about computer science being a bad carreer move? Who’s laughing now jackass?
derdev on THE KINGS TRIUMPHANT RETURN wrote:
OMG, your such a fucking baby. Pay your taxes and shut the fuck up. You obviously make enough for it not to phase you TOO badly, look at the shit you own.
It’s my opinion that you made this thread just to show off what tax bracket your in. That makes you a cocksucker. Go fuck off dillweed.
The part you seemed to have overlooked is the U.S. “Economy” is terrible. You want to make assumption and call me names, you overzealous pansy ass? The truth is I only had one small contract in January which lasted me for 2 weeks worth of work. That’s it! that is all I’ve been able to bring in this fucking year. I’ve been bidding projects left and right and low-balled my prices at a ridiculous rate...Still, NOTHING! Things are bad and getting worse. I’m 1 month behind on my mortgage, I’m getting shut-off notices for my utilities, etc.. Unless things drastically turn with our economy, I’m fucked! There, you happy now?
Not my fault you got into a shitty business. What was that about computer science being a bad carreer move? Who’s laughing now jackass?
I’m laughing, “jackass” !!! HA
Didn’t your mom teach you to look before you leap? I guess they don’t teach that in college these days either? It’s a street smart type thing. Guess what, doe boy? My trade was in huge demand when I decided to go for it, just as you’re saying now with your decision. BTW, I just signed a $75 thousand dollar contract. Yeah, I came back, bitch. I never die! I’m laughing now because you’re just a fat ass child who’s parents pay for your college when your type come a dime a dozen. Your worthless!
Talk to me when you’ve experienced the real world, kid. When you’ve made one single Pennie in the business world, I may give you some respect! Until then, you’re just a jobless college student.
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