Who's Feeling Average?!

[Han]

Photojournalists can bank.

[Bracknaphobia]

Cole you will be just fine, you should come live in CT. We can start a business, that I have been thinking about for a while.

I might go that route, really. I'm into cars, photography, clothes, and all the like. But I know absolutely nothing about business.

Seriously I'd be more than happy to start a business with you dude. Obviously it isn't in the cards at the moment, but i can see myself working for...myself because most of the places I've worked have been okay but there are always things that I can't stand about every job that I do.

I know that it's nearly impossible to like EVERYTHING about what one does for a living, but as soon as the bad outweighs the good, then it's time to start reconsidering things.

Kielan we should talk more seriously about this. By the time you graduate, who knows what could happen

[kartikeya]

Enjoy life. It's pointless anyways, so might as well make it enjoyable for yourself.

[PavelK313]

I felt below average when I got out of College!

When I was in HS I got my first job at fast food place, then got another job at Movie Theater and then worked as a mechanic at local RV shop.

In December of 2007 I did one sale deal that helped me get up on my feet. Immediately bought brand new IS350 then few other cars. Got fired from RV shop in February of 2007 cause GM thought I have way too many nice things for forking there (fucking bull shit!!!).
Once I got fired I started buying and selling things. It was very profitable! In 2008 I made $175,000. I was having a time of a life. Girls, cars, bars clubs, you name it.

Then in July 2009 shit hit me hard!
I just graduated from college, just made another $10,000 and thought everything is going to go great. Get a job, make big money, etc. Well, it didn’t go that well! Since I was expecting to make more money very soon, I burned through everything I had.

In September of 2009 I become flat broke, to the point that I had to ask my mom for gas money and to pay my bills.
I couldn’t get a job, I seemed to lost my grip on doing any kind of side business. I was broke and hopeless.

In December of 2009 I managed to get a job at Speedies Oil change place that paid $8/hour and was 18 miles away from home. Hey, some money is better than non!!!

In January of 2010 I had to quit that place cause it was shitty and after my spending on gas to commute, I would end up with $300 in my name for two weeks.

Then next day I got a call from the place I work at now. That phone call changed my life!
At this point I been with them for a bit over a year and currently planning on starting my own business.

I know it can be tough sometimes and it seems like there is no way out. But please believe me, you will get in grove and everything will stabilize.

[Drhernes]

I felt really avarage before I started at a university here in Norway.. I just felt that something was missing, and I wasn't happy with my life at all.. Allthough I have had to make som sacrifices, I somewhat like the situation that I am currently in.. But I think it's important to have something to work for or something to look forward to.. If it's working for that promotion or studying hard to ace that exam. It's important to have some ambitions, even if it takes some sacrifices it's worth while in the end..

[Ollie]

I've never felt average a day in my life. Just have higher aspirations than everyone else and it will come. Set goals and reach them rather than doing what everyone else does. Build your resume in anyway possible every chance you can get and take every opportunity that you can. Being on SW is one thing that already sets you apart from the average person. Having a slammed and fitted car should even give you the feeling of being above average(as silly and stuck up as that sounds). As long as you don't accept yourself as average, you won't fall into that category. People are just destined to be average if that's how they picture themselves. Also, some people would kill to be average. Hope that helps.

[smoky0937]

I've never felt average a day in my life. Just have higher aspirations than everyone else and it will come. Set goals and reach them rather than doing what everyone else does. Build your resume in anyway possible every chance you can get and take every opportunity that you can. Being on SW is one thing that already sets you apart from the average person. Having a slammed and fitted car should even give you the feeling of being above average(as silly and stuck up as that sounds). As long as you don't accept yourself as average, you won't fall into that category. People are just destined to be average if that's how they picture themselves. Also, some people would kill to be average. Hope that helps.

I am an extreme believer in this philosophy. Right on man. Don't want to be average? Don't be average.

[JSanders]

I sit and ask myself "A degree in photography? What the FUCK are you going to do with that, you retard?"

If I had a nickel...

[aar0n.]

I graduated in May 2009, worked a job that wasn't actually all that enjoyable and netted me very little money, quit in December, and have been looking for a new job/career since. I have a pretty solid resume with good work experience and such andI luckily I haven't gotten to the point where I'm super depressed about it. Managing to keep thinking positively, but if something doesn't come through soon, I'm heading down that road

As for money, I've somehow managed to get by month by month even with student loans and CC bills to pay. Selling random parts, tax return, making a little bit of money on my recent car change, and working a small side job as a website admin for a non-profit (which owes me money now that I think about it) has kept me afloat but those random little sources of income will eventually stop, so SOMEONE NEEDS TO HIRE ME!

[PavelK313]

I've never felt average a day in my life. Just have higher aspirations than everyone else and it will come. Set goals and reach them rather than doing what everyone else does. Build your resume in anyway possible every chance you can get and take every opportunity that you can. Being on SW is one thing that already sets you apart from the average person. Having a slammed and fitted car should even give you the feeling of being above average(as silly and stuck up as that sounds). As long as you don't accept yourself as average, you won't fall into that category. People are just destined to be average if that's how they picture themselves. Also, some people would kill to be average. Hope that helps.

I believe he refered to his current financial possition at the moment.

If talking about personality, I am anything but average.

[Bracknaphobia]

Pavel, you're half right. ^^

My money situation is in the shitter right now (I have $1000 in bills due at the end of the month and only 250 bucks to my name because I got laid off and promised work that I never got), but also, I just feel like I don't have a lot that sets me apart in terms of skills also. But I can learn things, that will change.

I'm not trying to be a downer. I just felt like nobody could relate with me for a while. That isn't the case any more, but it still sucks that even if I wanted my parents to help out I don't have that option. I typically don't like asking for help, but the fact that I don't even feel supported if I do need help (and I need it lol) sucks.They're very conservative in that they're of the "it's our money and we're going to spend it however we like" mindset. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for that on a governmental level, but when your kid is struggling through college and your spending money on remodeling your kitchen and you won't help him out? Kind of fucked up...

This is quickly turning into how much I **** my parents....

[stig]

I just turned 19. Graduated HS last year. Graduated with High Honors, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, etc. Just... have no idea what I want to do with my life. Thought for a while I wanted to go to an automotive school and go the technician route, but 2nd semester of my senior year I realized that that's not me.

So now I live at home, have a $9/hr detailing job at a Dodge/Chrysler dealer which is 45 miles away. I really like the job, most of the people, etc... but $9 sucks. I work full time, 40-50 hours a week and I still couldn't afford to live on my own.

Sucks, but at least it's experience and I do enjoy it.

[Nicolaus Pro]

Pavel, you're half right. ^^

My money situation is in the shitter right now (I have $1000 in bills due at the end of the month and only 250 bucks to my name because I got laid off and promised work that I never got), but also, I just feel like I don't have a lot that sets me apart in terms of skills also. But I can learn things, that will change.

I'm not trying to be a downer. I just felt like nobody could relate with me for a while. That isn't the case any more, but it still sucks that even if I wanted my parents to help out I don't have that option. I typically don't like asking for help, but the fact that I don't even feel supported if I do need help (and I need it lol) sucks.They're very conservative in that they're of the "it's our money and we're going to spend it however we like" mindset. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for that on a governmental level, but when your kid is struggling through college and your spending money on remodeling your kitchen and you won't help him out? Kind of fucked up...

This is quickly turning into how much I **** my parents....

I'm only in HS, but understand where your coming from. I have a job next door making tables out of treestumps. This pays for my gas, food, cars, etc. It's also helped pay for my parents mortgage and food. Not too long ago, my parents had to cash in our spare change to buy groceries. Architects owning their own firm in this economy sucks dick. That being said, I've paid for everything that I've bought/needed/wanted etc for the past year or so. It feels good to be totally independent, but still have a place to sleep at night. I do have to agree, that is pretty fucked up though.

I've been having a shitty week, and it seems like ALOT of people have. My friends, shit, I've seen atleast 5 threads on various forums saying how shitty of a week this is. You'll get through, and you just have to look at the positives. You have a cool car, friends, and stuff is going to happen in life. You just have to be able to get stoked on the little things.

And about being/getting rich? In the words of Kanye, "Before I even had it, I close my eyes and imagine". Been living my life like this for the past few years. One day. One day.

[andybob]

Don't get yourself too down. I was in your position about 3 months ago. You just got to keep your head up and keep moving on. Good Luck.