What the hell am I doing? Surely this is not real life?

**Hitcher** · 2nd November 2004, 19:27

I have some advice:

Get over yourself. Life isn't fair, or a fairy tale. Sometimes it hands out some shitty breaks. But it's your life and it seems to me you've got some good stuff going on:

You're smarter than average (a good starter)
You've got a girlfriend/fiance who loves you (full marks there, sunshine)
I get the impression too that your family is pretty supportive
You've got a job (so what if you're not Bill Gates?)
You live in Whangarei (believe me, there are worse places)
You've got some good mates
You ride a motorbike.

It could be worse. Believe me.

**Antallica** · 2nd November 2004, 20:17

Quite right Hitcher my man. Well anyway, dunno what I was on last night. Did a review of myself and things 'aint so bad at all. Now all I need is to pop some pills for this massive headache I have.

See you all at the BBQ! Hope to bring the other half.

**jrandom** · 2nd November 2004, 20:44

Well, I rather missed all the action on this thread, didn't I? Not to worry, of course; good advice has been handed out all round. Nothing I can add to...

**Slim** · 3rd November 2004, 12:10

Originally Posted by Antallica

Quite right Hitcher my man. Well anyway, dunno what I was on last night. Did a review of myself and things 'aint so bad at all. Now all I need is to pop some pills for this massive headache I have.

See you all at the BBQ! Hope to bring the other half.

Beware of depression induced by being tired & run-down. I'm quite prone to the worries you expressed in your original post if I'm over tired and not in the best mood to start.

All of us failed to give you the first piece of advice we should have: get some good sleep and see if it looks quite so bad when you wake up.

Glad to see you're getting on top of it.

**Antallica** · 3rd November 2004, 19:38

Yeah after sleep and the day after it wasn't so bad at all.

**scumdog** · 3rd November 2004, 19:50

Originally Posted by Antallica

Yeah after sleep and the day after it wasn't so bad at all.

Yup, sobriety and 24 hours "breathing space" will do wonders to give a more positive aspect to life

**Motu** · 3rd November 2004, 19:59

Some lowlife has nicked my Stihl weedeater - I got a Stihl cause I wanted a wacker that I would be able to have for a long time.I may as well of bought some cheap shit thated wear out in 3 yrs,cause that's all I got out of my Stihl....lucky I got a cheap on a model run out.

So,powertool expert - give me some guidance on your product range - it better be good because I'm coming all the way to Whangarai to pick it up.....

**Antallica** · 4th November 2004, 06:47

You would have to talk to my collegue Peter about that

Browse online or ask for some advice online @ www.mitre10.co.nz

**duckman** · 4th November 2004, 10:31

Ant, If you have a CV together, PM me and I will give you my email addy to send it to.
The company I work for is hiring "IT" folk all the time and perhaps theres something here for you.

p.s. bear in mind this time of year is the worst for looking for jobs.

**Hitcher** · 4th November 2004, 10:37

Originally Posted by duckman

Ant, If you have a CV together, PM me and I will give you my email addy to send it to.
The company I work for is hiring "IT" folk all the time and perhaps theres something here for you.

The first objective in applying for a job is to get an interview. The quality of your covering letter and your CV are mission-critical in meeting this objective.

If you need a hand "sexing up" your CV, send me a PM. I have more than a little experience in this area.

**KATWYN** · 4th November 2004, 10:41

Originally Posted by Hitcher

If you need a hand "sexing up" your CV, send me a PM. I have more than a little experience in this area.

Can you "sex up" a degree for me- oh and you might as well throw in
a doctorate as well (just PM me for how much you charge)

Cheers

**Hitcher** · 4th November 2004, 10:48

Originally Posted by KATWYN

Can you "sex up" a degree for me- oh and you might as well throw in a doctorate as well (just PM me for how much you charge)

Yes, existing qualifications can be "sexed up". It's all about time, place and relevance.

Sorry I can't help with the doctorate...

(Any fees that may apply are fully negotiable)

**White trash** · 4th November 2004, 11:15

Get yourself a job in a bike shop.

I wake up every morning and think, "Fuck, I can't wait to get to work!" Probably contributed to the dismal failure of my relationship with my wife but maybe not.

I'm the luckiest son of a bitch I know to love my job so much.

**Hitcher** · 4th November 2004, 11:41

Originally Posted by White trash

Get yourself a job in a bike shop.

Preferably a bike shop with broadband Internet access??

**HanaBelle** · 4th November 2004, 11:48

Originally Posted by Motu

Some lowlife has nicked my Stihl weedeater - I got a Stihl cause I wanted a wacker that I would be able to have for a long time.I may as well of bought some cheap shit thated wear out in 3 yrs,cause that's all I got out of my Stihl....lucky I got a cheap on a model run out.

So,powertool expert - give me some guidance on your product range - it better be good because I'm coming all the way to Whangarai to pick it up.....

That is so sweet and kind. You deserve a smooch.

Originally Posted by Antallica

You would have to talk to my collegue Peter about that

Browse online or ask for some advice online @ www.mitre10.co.nz

Read it again, sunshine. I think youre getting offered the only thing that makes shitty life worth it...the time and warmth of other people.

HanaB