The recession - give up biking?

**carver** · 22nd March 2009, 20:11

i always have money

**GOONR** · 26th May 2009, 18:57

Well it's finally happend, last day at work this coming Friday. Redundancy had been on the cards for ages. I have applied for loads of jobs (IT sector) but nothing has come up, it's not like I'm lacking the experience, 20+ years. I figure if there are no jobs in the area that I specialise in then I'm going to go to uni and learn something different, makes sense to me seems I'm a little tired of IT anyway. Pastures new and all that..

Giving up biking? I haven't even started yet... I'm using part of my payout to get my hands on a Bandit 250 from one of the guys at work, will have it in a couple of weeks, just waiting for his new bike to show up.

**caseye** · 26th May 2009, 19:53

Happened to me almost 1 yr ago to the day, you'll be OK mate, do it , go get another education and start afresh, an don't even think about giving up riding,K.

**Mom** · 26th May 2009, 20:02

Originally Posted by GOONR

I'm using part of my payout to get my hands on a Bandit 250 from one of the guys at work, will have it in a couple of weeks, just waiting for his new bike to show up.

Cool little bike to zoom around on, getting to class, or a new job. Good on you too! Love the attitude!

**carver** · 26th May 2009, 20:06

we have more work than ever, hiring staff, i now have a media~ job as well as my normal work.

fuck the recession

il get there anyways!

**scracha** · 26th May 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by GOONR

Well it's finally happend, last day at work this coming Friday. Redundancy had been on the cards for ages. I have applied for loads of jobs (IT sector) but nothing has come up, it's not like I'm lacking the experience, 20+ years. I figure if there are no jobs in the area that I specialise in then I'm going to go to uni and learn something different, makes sense to me seems I'm a little tired of IT anyway. Pastures new and all that..

Just don't get into teaching..........

Recession...yes it's real. Only dumb-fucks blame the media. If you want to blame anyone for the recession, blame the baby boomer generation and their "property portfolios" for making the poor generation Xers pay $400K for piles of bricks that should only be $100K. If your underlying business fundamentals are solid and you've not taken out huge loans based on piles of bricks quadrupling in value then you've nothing to worry about. If you're looking to change career or upskill then nows a bloody good time to do it. Dig ourself out of recession...easy. A decent capital gains tax, backdated 10 years and a higher tax rate on UNEARNED income. Oh, and prevent any able bodied person of sound mind below 40 from claiming dole.

**bogan** · 26th May 2009, 20:24

Originally Posted by scracha

Just don't get into teaching..........

Recession...yes it's real. Only dumb-fucks blame the media. If you want to blame anyone for the recession, blame the baby boomer generation and their "property portfolios" for making the poor generation Xers pay $400K for piles of bricks that should only be $100K. If your underlying business fundamentals are solid and you've not taken out huge loans based on piles of bricks quadrupling in value then you've nothing to worry about. If you're looking to change career or upskill then nows a bloody good time to do it. Dig ourself out of recession...easy. A decent capital gains tax, backdated 10 years and a higher tax rate on UNEARNED income. Oh, and prevent any able bodied person of sound mind below 40 from claiming dole.

can we blame the people who lent other people money that was they didnt even have? im no economics expert but that doesnt seem like a good idea

and no way would i get rid of my bikes, theyre almost like family members

**GOONR** · 26th May 2009, 20:30

Originally Posted by caseye

Happened to me almost 1 yr ago to the day, you'll be OK mate, do it , go get another education and start afresh, an don't even think about giving up riding,K.

I'm fairly confident that things will work out, even if the shit hits the fan for a little while, it's not the end of the world, just time for a change.

**Insanity_rules** · 26th May 2009, 22:57

I'm going to risk sounding unpopular but people are hemorging toys at the moment so if ya got money and are a bit secure then now's the time to buy that dream bike.

Sucks to get ahead by the misery of others but the prices at the moment are real low.

**middleaged2wheeler** · 1st July 2009, 09:21

Hello Ist of July 09 --today bike reg fees go up to $321-24c for over 60cc
$309-99 for under 60cc bike.
$90-21c for a 50cc scooter.
So reg tax is not helping the cost of biking on it,s spiral upwards.

-my 225cc xt is the same reg cost as a 1200cc xj
wouldn,t want four road bikes sitting in the shed.

**Nagash** · 1st July 2009, 11:49

Well, I work in the hospitality industry as a chef, lost my job because of slow times last week.

Not sure what finding another jobs gonna be like jsut yet, i've only just started applying for new jobs after just sorting out a messy dismissal.

Personally, i'm not in a very positive state of mind at the mind and the moment and I am worried about getting more work, quick. I have people to look after and big things to plan for.

Will I sell the bike? No car license and no intention of ever getting one, so not a chance. It's a form of transport for me, not a luxury. Though I have stopped going out for rides.

**caseye** · 1st July 2009, 17:31

Hang in there Nagash, long as you are willing someone will give you a go.
Hope those dreams come true mate.

**Retch** · 1st July 2009, 17:50

Nagash, there are always jobs around it just depends what you want to do. I have 3 jobs ATM (yes I know, greedy) and all of them are fairly stable. Ones at a supermarket though, sometimes you have to do what you have to do

**Elysium** · 2nd July 2009, 05:13

Before the "recession" my job wasn't that great. 45 hour weeks, it pays alright but not huge, run a department for Woolworths. Use to see all these young people driving their flash cars, and carrying a lot of wealth and spending like there was no tomorow.

Told myself always that at least my job is safe...man how right I was seeing same people again but without flash car or job and made me realise I'm lucky to have my non-exciting job.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 2nd July 2009, 07:21

Originally Posted by Mom

The recession - give up biking? Or should the current economic situation encourage more to take it up?

I have been reading here over the last little whi???le of people getting made redundant, or having hours cut, or not getting enough hours to pay the bills. How does this impact you? I have read comments about people thinking of selling their bikes, or being told they will have to sell their bikes if things stay the same for a while. Should that be an option to consider for some?

How safe is your job? What would you do if you were unemployed all of a sudden?

We went out and bought new bikes, and new gear (we have spent over 25g)... recession what recession?

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