Recent content by dcm

Not really. I spend about $200 a month on gas. It seems every time I check the odometer, its time for an oil change.

I don't have a problem working the shift. It is the drive home that worries me. Putting in 12-16 hour days then driving home for 40-60 minutes is dangerous.

I only work 2nd shift currently, 2pm to 10pm.

I hope so too. In the last thread, a few people suggested joining the military. I was very excited about it, but found out they don't accept people with large debts and bad credit. They are seen as administrative burdens and are also likely to sell secrets to the enemy, take bribes, etc.

Yes I do shift work. Often I can only drive for maybe 3 miles before pulling over to take a nap in a parking lot. I didn't even think about your numbers for commute costs. I was thinking more about getting less oil changes. I'm commuting about 1000 miles a month. I asked the HR lady...

Yes I have health insurance, but I don't wish to take medication. In the other thread, professional help was suggested, but I still have not investigated that yet. This particular problem requires cold hard cash as a solution: I am not happy living here, and I need to move. A doctor's...

Well, I was hoping to have a chart made up showing my weekly progress of erasing the debt. Then another chart showing a ladder of savings so I can climb out of this pit of despair. Seeing that progress week after week should provide some relief. Hopefully. Also, all or most of my problems...

I only have a firm job offer for the full-time job. I don't have offers anywhere else, I was just to going to shotgun resumes at every business with an unlocked door. My current employer only allows overtime when a holiday is near because our workload increases. The commute is 21 miles one...

Hello again. In the first fork in the road thread I outlined some problems that I am dealing with, and you kind folks offered many suggestions. The 3 big ones that I can remember without looking are: 1) Find roommate. 2) Join Military 3) Work multiple jobs and save up more money. I...

I had some bad things to say about my parents, but I clicked the "I hate my parents" thread in the similar threads section at the bottom and changed my position. I do feel that they owe my sisters and I due to all the bad habits that we have learned and the poor advice given.

My community college issued me one of those higher one cards. They are offering free upgrades now with your picture id on the front.

Hmm, at my last job I only worked with ONE moron, and that was pushing me to my limit. I can't see myself being trapped on dry land or out to sea with SEVERAL. This may be a deal breaker, as I simply do not enjoy the technical subjects. Also, when we are talking morons, how big of a moron are...

I wouldn't mind staying on dry land, but those jobs you listed don't interest me that much. I guess I can do them anyway since it would mean I don't have to sit in the middle of an ocean for 6 months. Is the US Coast Guard similar to the Navy as far as having shore command jobs? I'll have to...

Another good reason to join up. I wonder if it is possible to be friends with and/or date someone who is a higher rank than you. I imagine it would be a conflict of some sort if a Lieutenant was involved with a deckhand.

I do understand that I have a psychological problem, and my job offers offsite counseling for free if you have a disorder or abuse problem. I haven't really tried to seek the help because for some reason I believe that people, men or women, will view me as a man if I do not live with my...