Unemployment

[Joe_Black]

After nearly 20 years in IT I was laid off last July after 12 years as a SysAdmin for SunTrust Bank along with over 3000 others in various technology divisions within the bank. The bulk of the work and a lot of TARP money went to India, Mexico and Canada as they offshored as much as possible and what little they couldn't went to cut-rate outsources. Now I'm going back to school starting next month for a 2-year AS degree as an Aviation Maintenance Professional, basically an airplane mechanic as I'll have my FAA Airframe & Powerplant licenses plus Avionics Certifications. After 3 years in the field then I can get my Inspection Authorization license. My intent is to stay local at one of our nearby airfields and stay away from the airlines as my desire is to be happy rather than rich, as it certainly pays less than IT. At least I won't be in a cube waiting for the next round of layoffs as no one is going to fly their Cessna to Bangalore for an annual or overhaul. I'm especially looking forward to learning more about diesels as they're coming on strong to replace gasoline engines in light aircraft. As I'm already a pilot (SEL & SES) it gives me a little extra opportunity to log some flight time too!

[Gussie2000]

That's good way to turn around the situation joe;Plus it gives you the opportunity to widen your options in the future.

Since i came to live in the US my aim is to go south;Fl is my 1rst choice,also CA is in my scoop.

I got 10 years of experience as a bodyguard in my country which i want to work again,i've applied twice for firearms license here in NY but it's too tough to get thru,even though i'm over qualified & it already cost me $ 1200 (non refundable) in processing all paper work.The state it self has severe proceeds (NYPD burocracy) to obtain the license so NYC stop becoming a good option for me.

Along with that the state provides its former law enforcement officers the privilages to get the jobs that really pays in the security field here,leaving those that are willing to walk up the leadder with no much of options.

The NYS only grants 2000 firearm licenses per year & the average of applicants goes over 6000 but in other states those requierments are more flexible.

My company owns one of the most advanced firearms trainning facilities in the US which is located in bukbank,CA and there's where all qualified officers goes to complete its training & with bit of luck on my side i shall be joining them.

[Joe_Black]

Florida is a little bit more friendly for shooting enthusiasts. I got my wife, Kathy, her first machinegun a while back and we enjoy the various shoots in the area, and our daughter got her first taste of the "big iron" last year. Her favorite? The M60! You may find these vids of the last couple of interest, especially one of the regulars who brings out his M134: Joe's MG Vids

Good luck with your pursuits!

[Gussie2000]

Yeap !

My uncle lives in orlando,he's also bullet sucker enthusiats

So no problem finding a pal to spit out some fire out there !

[nfpgasmask]

Florida is a little bit more friendly for shooting enthusiasts.

So is Nevada! Joe, do you have a class 3 FFL? How are you obtaining full auto there?

Bart

[Joe_Black]

So is Nevada! Joe, do you have a class 3 FFL? How are you obtaining full auto there?

Bart

Unless your state is expressly anti-gun you can purchase any transferable full-auto weapon with a one-time $200 transfer tax, basically any machinegun manufactured prior to May 1986 which includes about 18 M134 miniguns. I'm not currently a dealer but have been looking into getting my FFL for LEO/Military so I can get post-86 dealer samples, but now will have to wait until after school and "funding" is available. All you need to do is trot yourself down to your local Class 3 dealer, pick something out, pay for it and wait for the paperwork to go through. Takes anywhere from 4 - 6 weeks and then you'll be burning brass at an alarming rate. Here's something interesting I learned through full-auto: If you buy ammo in quantities over a quarter-ton you can get a great bulk shipping discount from UPS!

[nfpgasmask]

Unless your state is expressly anti-gun you can purchase any transferable full-auto weapon with a one-time $200 transfer tax, basically any machinegun manufactured prior to May 1986 which includes about 18 M134 miniguns. I'm not currently a dealer but have been looking into getting my FFL for LEO/Military so I can get post-86 dealer samples, but now will have to wait until after school and "funding" is available. All you need to do is trot yourself down to your local Class 3 dealer, pick something out, pay for it and wait for the paperwork to go through. Takes anywhere from 4 - 6 weeks and then you'll be burning brass at an alarming rate. Here's something interesting I learned through full-auto: If you buy ammo in quantities over a quarter-ton you can get a great bulk shipping discount from UPS!

Well, first of all, I can't even begin to think about affording anything full auto at the moment, but I was just curious as I thought you had to have a class 3 FFL to "own" full auto. I guess I never really looked into it. From what you are saying though, it sounds like a similar process for getting a short barrel shotgun or suppressor. Just pay the tax stamp and do the paperwork and wait.

If I ever have a spare $5000 bucks to blow on a gun it's going to be a SVD.

Bart

[Joe_Black]

If I ever have a spare $5000 bucks to blow on a gun it's going to be a SVD.

Bart

SVD? Don't waste your money, get yourself a Finn M39 for less than $300 and find out why the Russians decided to leave Finland alone.

[Ldub]

After nearly 20 years in IT I was laid off last July after 12 years as a SysAdmin for SunTrust Bank along with over 3000 others in various technology divisions within the bank. The bulk of the work and a lot of TARP money went to India, Mexico and Canada as they offshored as much as possible and what little they couldn't went to cut-rate outsources. Now I'm going back to school starting next month for a 2-year AS degree as an Aviation Maintenance Professional, basically an airplane mechanic as I'll have my FAA Airframe & Powerplant licenses plus Avionics Certifications. After 3 years in the field then I can get my Inspection Authorization license. My intent is to stay local at one of our nearby airfields and stay away from the airlines as my desire is to be happy rather than rich, as it certainly pays less than IT. At least I won't be in a cube waiting for the next round of layoffs as no one is going to fly their Cessna to Bangalore for an annual or overhaul. I'm especially looking forward to learning more about diesels as they're coming on strong to replace gasoline engines in light aircraft. As I'm already a pilot (SEL & SES) it gives me a little extra opportunity to log some flight time too!

Good point Joe...


I'll add...It's life man, ya gotta roll with it...

In the time since I was still in high school I've been...

Parts counter help at a motorcycle dealership
Gas station attendant (some of you youngsters won't know what this is)
Tire store worker, both automotive & ag/truck + light mechanical work
Painter
Hairdresser
Kona coffee farmer...also, other stuff...
Orchardist, banannas,avacados,macadamia nuts,all manner of citrus, + a wide variety of tropical ornamentals
Dive boat deck hand/guide
Carpenter - new homes & remodeling +(concrete,roofing, light plumbing & electrical,etc.)
Gas/woodburning fireplace installer
Ceramic,marble & granite tile installer
Glass sunroom builder
Cabinet maker
Janitor
Security guard

Seems like I might have forgot a few, but the point is, you gotta be fluid & move through life with minimal resistance...it's sometimes surprising where you can find an opprotunity, but you have to be looking...


I STILL don't know what I wanna be when I grow up...

I guess anything OTHER than stuck in a rut...

[JHarris1385]

Hairdresser? As in licensed and all?

[SomeBeach]

WOW! Ldub is a cabinet making security guard hairdresser that serves coffee. Who could ask for more than that???

[Ldub]

Hairdresser? As in licensed and all?

Believe it or don't...held a licence for four years before I ran away & moved to the Big Island...

[JHarris1385]

That is pretty interesting....My wife is a hairstylist.

[etlsport]

Good point Joe...


I'll add...It's life man, ya gotta roll with it...

In the time since I was still in high school I've been...

Parts counter help at a motorcycle dealership
Gas station attendant (some of you youngsters won't know what this is)
Tire store worker, both automotive & ag/truck + light mechanical work
Painter
Hairdresser
Kona coffee farmer...also, other stuff...
Orchardist, banannas,avacados,macadamia nuts,all manner of citrus, + a wide variety of tropical ornamentals
Dive boat deck hand/guide
Carpenter - new homes & remodeling +(concrete,roofing, light plumbing & electrical,etc.)
Gas/woodburning fireplace installer
Ceramic,marble & granite tile installer
Glass sunroom builder
Cabinet maker
Janitor
Security guard

Seems like I might have forgot a few, but the point is, you gotta be fluid & move through life with minimal resistance...it's sometimes surprising where you can find an opprotunity, but you have to be looking...


I STILL don't know what I wanna be when I grow up...

I guess anything OTHER than stuck in a rut...

nice dub!! im just a youngin so i dont have as many as you, but ive definitely held a wide variety of jobs

installing rooftop satellites
cashier at acmoore
janitor at an apartment complex
book binder (putting spiral bindings in text books, notebooks etc)
telemarketer
paper cutting/jogging/stacking (for "time to re-order" cards and informational brochures)
bicycle repairman
vacuum salesman
tire salesman/ basic mechanic (tires, oil, batteries)
architectural drafter
architectural engineer/ autocad

[SomeBeach]

Its sad to see people that have lost jobs or had hours cut. Around here they talk recession but so many people don't want to work. I have had people come out to poor a sidewalk, put trim in den, and install counter tops. I couldn't get the companies to even call me back. I called a builder to inquire about building me a house. The builder never called back. The concrete guy came by and complained about how he was going bankrupt and was losing one of his 9 homes. Then he never calls back with estimate. Last time I saw him he was leaving in his new Hummer. Kinda makes you sick.