Adventure riding & the recession

[warewolf]

hows all the other people doing with there job hunting....

Lotsa knockbacks because I'm too experienced. Seems like only the new- or under-graduates are being offered jobs, and/or highly qualified (if inexperienced) ppl. But have had a +ve interview with an MD and a subsequent +ve interview with the tech team I'll be in, with a follow-up with the MD later this week to talk turkey. Seems they like my unusual hybrid skills, both development and infrastructure; most ppl are very firmly only one or the other.

The recession is all but over men, I firmly believe we are not far from the exit gate, we have been very busy with only a small quiet patch.

Don't get despondent, get enthused and cherish your time out to de-stress, sleep in, stay up late, ride that adventure bike etc.

Bwahahahahah! Dunno what you're on, but I wish you'd pass it around. Everything I'm reading says we haven't bottomed yet and we're 12+ months away from recovery. Although I'm seeing conflicting opinions with some saying NZ is suffering worse than the ROW, others saying NZ is insulated from the worst. Which reminds me:

If the economists predicted the weather, and the meteorologists predicted the economy, they couldn't get it any more wrong.

Lets see, between being a full-time dad, starting my own consulting business and looking for full-time work, I've got lots of time to sleep in, stay up late, go riding, etc etc... Tui moment.

[Paladin]

The recession is all but over men, I firmly believe we are not far from the exit gate........

If you read any of the independent financial analyst newsletters or public articles, I think you would be having a very different conclusion! These are the people who correctly predicted the financial predicament we now find ourselves in way before the mainstream press ever saw it coming or any of those boneheads on CNBC! I have followed certain of them for over 10 years and they are very very good at what they do. I never seen them be late with their conclusions although they are sometimes slightly early and none of them are saying we're anywhere near the end of this worldwide recession! I do however believe NZ is placed better than some others to weather the financial storm in certain aspects and in a worst case scenario of a complete meltdown NZ is actually well placed to be pretty darn self-sufficient if it had to be! So whilst I disagree with you, I most definitely would rather be here than in the US, Uk or europe for darn sure!

We shall go on to the end, we shall ride in nelson, we shall ride on the hills and the valleys, we shall ride with growing confidence and growing strength on the mud, we shall defend our Islands from the aussys, whatever the cost , we shall ride on the beaches, we shall ride on the mountains, we shall ride in the fields and in the streets, we shall ride in the snow; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, these Islands or a large part of them were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the adventure riders Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until,we run out of gas, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue us from the Recession. We shall never surrender.

kiwi Bikers till the end.....

JMJ

Bloody brilliant Joe!!!!

[Monstaman]

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Bwahahahahah! Dunno what you're on, but I wish you'd pass it around.

Take it .. it is yours, it is only positive thinking and looking forward, yes there is still some sludge to get through but it will only be a returning an out of balance situation which is essential.

If you read any of the independent financial analyst newsletters or public articles.

I think you would be having a very different conclusion!

I do and

I don't

The longer people talk it up the longer it will be here, simple.

Like in the financial newsletters etc have said it is bringing back to reality what has been wrongfully pumped up by none other than ourselves, sooner we look at what we are doing, change and go forward the better off we will be.

I am not saying anything different from these guys other than I choose to take a better approach, I ain't selling anything here nor am I religious thinking God will help.

Anyway, choose your train it is up to you, I am not trying to convince you either way.

Through my own effort, good management and want to get on with life I know that my input has made a huge difference to our circumstances both financially and personally, I measure success by happiness, some people measure it by what you have, a good mix will go a long way.

[tri boy]

Monstaman, your probably a great guy, and I wish the best. But the way you are wording your comments, it's sounds like that those who have lost their jobs, and are struggling to find further work, are either quitters/losers, or useless.
I have met quite a few of these chaps, and I can say that they do not fall into those groups.
Some of us are just taking a break, some are looking for new employment and are finding it hard.
Some disagree with your views.
(as for recovery, the reports for commercial property growth, and investment is down the toilet, and if people continue to throw money at resdential "investment" then we will really be up the creek. But since you are in property/land, then you would push the growth barrow. Fatal mistake for NZ. Should be investing in manufacturing, rural and tech/science, but NZ's love affair with 50year old houses shows how naieve we are. MHO)
Must go for a ride.

[junkmanjoe]

Bloody brilliant Joe!!!!

why thank you dave...im at my best in times of need....


what about the news last night, with a lots of bars and cafes closeing down or in the red, isnit it a knock on affect...
it like more kiwis and aussy are hitting the motor camps, beaches, rather than motels and over seas trips.
last time my brother went to aussy, it cost him $10,000 for his family and 3 weeks away.
fuk that man.....$10k i could ride around aussy buy my self...or do 7 laps of new zealand...., when he came back, how was ya trip bro,,,,funkn sore head and daughter stoped in customs because she senzed.....

as you where and .........i come and smack you bum...

[Monstaman]

Monstaman, your probably a great guy, and I wish the best. But the way you are wording your comments, it's sounds like that those who have lost their jobs, and are struggling to find further work, are either quitters/losers, or useless.

No, I have not called anyone a quitter or looser and I am not going too but I do feel a big negativity coming out which won't help anyones circumstances.

I feel for anyone who has lost their job make no mistake on that but people need to stay focused as well, JMJ is going hard on applications so full cred for that.

My wife and I are not wealthy either but we are doing ok for ourselves however we still need to stay focused too so I am in effect I am no different to anyone here accept those with spare cash to blow.

As for me and the 50 year old houses and growth barrow you couldn't be more wrong.

Anyway, my posts are purely to say don't give up and don't look back, I am not nailing anyone and I am not going too.

[warewolf]

Monstaman I know where you are coming from and certainly aren't reading anything -ve into what you are saying. Yes a +ve outlook is helpful, and will help to push things along; but that doesn't mean we aren't in the shit, rather it's a way to get out of it.

[Monstaman]

Cool with that Colin, yes are still in it at present and everyones opinions vary to their circumstances, I just believe we have done the worst of it and the future looks better than what the media would have us believe.

So, when work tapers off for me again and I have nothing on I am coming up your way for a round the blocker adv style!!

[warewolf]

Round the block and loop the loop!

[junkmanjoe]

heres hoping ive put a big enough worm on my hook aye..looking good so far
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[Monstaman]

heres hoping ive put a big enough worm on my hook aye..looking good so far

Good man .. best for getting further ... lets hope it comes to fruition bro!

[tri boy]

Keep plugging away Joe.
Applied for another position today.
45+ applicants for a very basic position that might have had 1/2doz applicants last year.

[junkmanjoe]

the last job i applied for up north, had 237 apply for it, some in england....
they said some didn't even have there licences..just stuff it up for others..

[buggsubique]

Yeah I had a computer programmer apply as a builder for me... riiiiight...

[twotyred]

heres hoping ive put a big enough worm on my hook aye..looking good so far
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Dear Joe,

Thank you for your application for the position of Machine Operator - Waikato - HAM0010G. We are currently reviewing your experience and qualifications.

If you would like to review your candidate profile that has been created as part of your application, click here.

If there appears to be a good match between our role and your skills and experience, a member of our Recruitment Team will contact you soon.

We thank you for your interest.


Best Regards,
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good luck Joe,TS is who I work for (telecommunications branch) and they are a pretty decent bunch to work for(certainly worked for far worse)