HELP Mikey Wally help himself
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mikeywally at 06.24.08 - 2:08 pm
I'm looking for any kind of work where I can get money (real job, or under the table, I don't care, one day thing, it doesn't matter).
Save the prostitution, etc. jokes.
If anyone has any leads, for me, or anyone in need of some work, please holler.
I'm pretty close to putting my only bike up on craigslist. I might move home to Michigan late July if I can't figure something out.
Thanks,
mw
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What if I have a prostitution joke that's really, really funny?
PC06.24.08 - 2:09 pm
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Someone get this guy a job.
He's the only social experiment I have. If he moves I'll have to start all over again.
What's your work history/what are you good at?
You can always go to a temp agency for a weird office job filling staplers and sharpening pencils, exc..
Mook06.24.08 - 2:12 pm
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Careergroupinc.com is what my company uses for Temporary workers. I know 2 guys here that got placed here within a few days of signing up. I guess you just need to be ready to work every day on a moments notice. Mostly office jobs...nothing spectacular but you won't have to move back to Michigan.
barleye06.24.08 - 2:17 pm
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Yeah, what kinda stuff do you do? I always know people looking for something but need some frame of reference..
seanbonner06.24.08 - 2:19 pm
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What about that guy that posted the other day asking for someone to help build a bunch of bikes he's having shipped from China.
stillline06.24.08 - 2:20 pm
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ive had a job at the apple store, ive made espresso based coffee drinks, i have a BA in policy and a BA in history.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:21 pm
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You could sell your bodily fluids.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/etc/731033230.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/etc/730993414.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/etc/730282445.html
ben dangel06.24.08 - 2:21 pm
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i dont have a BA in policy, i have a BA in political science. sorry guys
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:22 pm
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You can work for Cha Cha. Not the bar we hit up on Thirsty Thursdays but the computer service. You have to have the interwebz, though. You answer actual questions people send you about pretty much anything. It's a human search engine. W00t.
ChaCha[DOT]Com
NEWB31006.24.08 - 2:29 pm
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the career group application is so stupid. first i have to reformat my resume so it doesnt have spaces or slashes in the file name, and then i have to fill out everything that is already on my resume again? wtf!
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:29 pm
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I think the dog walking thing is a pretty cool deal, 12$ an hour to start...clean.
ben dangel06.24.08 - 2:30 pm
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Mikey,
What about
Groundwork Coffee Co?
108 W 2nd St # 107, Los Angeles, CA - (213) 620-9668
Don't they always need people? Doesn't a rider girl work there already? And don't they pay $10 an hour?
skd06.24.08 - 2:33 pm
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dogs really hate me
@skd, ive applied at groundwork, talked with there hr person yesturday.
and i just applied at chacha[dot]com, thanks for the tips.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:35 pm
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I see free Americanos in my future.
PC06.24.08 - 2:37 pm
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There's a job opening on the corner of Santa Monica and Orange.
(slaps knee)
Joe Borfo06.24.08 - 2:38 pm
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here is a link to my resume ->
http://mikeywally.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/uptodateresumepdf61808.pdf
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:38 pm
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Mr. McDermed, what a beautiful last name.
ben dangel06.24.08 - 2:43 pm
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i kinda try to keep my name a secret, but i guess this blows it out of the water.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:45 pm
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aw crap. Good luck mikey. They were looking for an assistant type of person a little while ago where I work. (not a coffee grabbing assistant either.) I will ask about it for ya.
shadylane06.24.08 - 2:47 pm
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Mikey Wally isn't just any old psuedoym. If I remember a coversation long ago, it is based on your own family name.
skd06.24.08 - 2:51 pm
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i just applied to helen's cycles:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ret/731266727.html
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:52 pm
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Resume looks good. Problem is a Poli-Sci degree is incomplete. You are probably going to have to go to law school. Why not take out a student loan. Use some of it to live and the rest of it to get your JD.
Too bad we can't find someone who will pay you to do fixed-gear skids in a 7-11 parking lot. You would be set.
skd06.24.08 - 2:55 pm
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@barleye, which company is that, because i called a bunch of them this monring and yesturday, i dont want to double up.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 2:59 pm
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I have one for you, user "mikeywally."
A man arrives in Boston and decides to go out for some seafood. So he hails a cab and asks the cab driver, "Do you know anyplace around here where I can get scrod?"
And the cab driver says to him: "Buddy, I've been asked that question a thousand times by a thousand fares, but never before in the SUBJUNCTIVE PLUPERFECT!"
Ha, ha, ha!
PAM06.24.08 - 3:01 pm
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"First Legal" Jaime -----over there is a messenger for them----->
no doubt you've seen him on tons of rides. he's a messenger around downtown. He gave me that number once so my company can look into using bike messengers
barleye06.24.08 - 3:04 pm
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i called first legal, and all i got was a blank, "hello."
i asked if they had any bicycle courier positions and he said, "no."
i said, "thanks" and he hung up.
shortest conversation of my life.
some other courier company that i called this morning that doesnt have any cyclists put me on some list that if he needs somebody right then and now hes going to "give me a chance." i wonder if he'll call.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 3:11 pm
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@mikeywally:
he career group application is so stupid. first i have to reformat my resume so it doesnt have spaces or slashes in the file name, and then i have to fill out everything that is already on my resume again? wtf!
This does not make you sound that desperate for work to me. I'm just sayin'...
ideasculptor06.24.08 - 3:21 pm
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At least mikey has a more useful degree than me. I got turned down by a temp agency last week because my degree "doesnt provide me any skills they find useful" and I'm "not what they're looking for"... to stuff envelopes or whatever... assholes
FuzzBeast06.24.08 - 3:21 pm
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one of the guys here that came from Career Group started as a temp at $15/hour doing mail, xeroxing, general office stuff. like i said nothing great but they'll keep you busy with a steady paycheck.
barleye06.24.08 - 3:24 pm
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Yeah mikey, sam is right.
You don't seem that eager to sell yourself for the right to live, fucker!
Submit or die.
kyber06.24.08 - 3:25 pm
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@mikey, send me your resume. i know it may not be glamorous but at my corporate office they are looking for video game testers, starts at $10/hr for entry level.
if you want to give it a shot, email to felix dot montanez at gmail dot com
FMontanez197406.24.08 - 3:26 pm
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i found my job on craigslist....why not try being a mail clerk...it sucks and it is boring but it starts around 13 bucks and hour w/ benifits and all you need is you HS diploma & to know the ABC's....
MOM_RIDAZ42006.24.08 - 3:26 pm
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video game tester?
that sounds extremely glamorous and awesome. i emailed you my resume.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 3:35 pm
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Craigslist is a lottery. Forget it.
The temp. agency thing has worked for me before.
www.adecco.com
They're good, I've used them. Call them. Love them. Pee in a cup for them. Lots of choices usually too.
GL
Eric Hair06.24.08 - 3:54 pm
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mikey,
take a cleanser before you pee in the cup
spiraldemon06.24.08 - 3:57 pm
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ill have to wait weeks to pee in a cup, im an everyday smoker.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 4:05 pm
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thanks so much for everyones help. hopefully ill get something.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 4:11 pm
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As far as temp. Day labor through LABOR READY or LABOR FINDERS. If anyone has seen me on any rides they know i ride hardcore. I've never been afraid to work for my money. But sucks i came here with no ID. All you need is your ID and SS card.
Good luck man.
roamingraver06.24.08 - 4:42 pm
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roamingraver,
Call up AZ and get someone to mail that shit to you! You do ride hardcore, I confirms.
Alex Thompson06.24.08 - 4:44 pm
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The job market is very very tough right now. I am an experienced graphic designer and I have been on one interview in 8 months.
Companys seem to be looking for a perfect match for the most redicilous jobs.
If you have never stuffed envelopes, they won't consider you for the job of stuffing envelopes. Yeah, Fuzz, I hear the same shit..."Well, your skills are not a good match for the position of assistant envelope stuffer, good luck in your job search!".
I got turned down for a freaking meter reader job with the city of Anaslime because I have never read meters before.
I got turned down by Felt Bicycles for a graphic designer job because I didn't have any bike industry experience. Having bike industry experience has very very very little to do with creating good graphic design. I've done enough ads, brochures, etc. to do a competent bicycle piece. How do I get bike industry experience if I have to have it to get a job?
Losing that one really hurt.
So my application is in at Disneyland, to stand in a booth and take parking payments for $9 an hour, and oh, yes.. I must join the union to do it. If they call me with a job, I'm afraid I'll take it.
Meanwhile, I'm taking note of the suggestions you guys have offered on this thread.
Sorry for this extended rant, but I'm really getting tired of this job hunt.
Creative Thing06.24.08 - 5:03 pm
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Aye, 4 months into a job hunt, and even the *$ I used to work at won't rehire me as they "have enough people", yet they have a hiring sign in the window... fuckers.
Actual unemployment (the government has a whole list of different types of unemployment... as if there is such a thing) is close to 10 percent right now... HORRAY FOR CAPITALISM!
FuzzBeast06.24.08 - 5:20 pm
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you guys should start a bike related summer art program for kids....
mikey, fuzzy and the rest of you lot!
make it happen!
ingipet06.24.08 - 5:22 pm
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i just sold my soul and i have an interview with telefund to raise money for obama!
lets see if i even get the job.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 5:38 pm
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Fuzz, never heard back from the Metro Docent thing? That sounded like a cool job.
stevo406.24.08 - 6:05 pm
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Hey Mikey.. its Gaby!! I totally understand about the job hunt. I am a full time student and i just had to quit the perfect full time job.i just couldn't do it all anymore. My old boss keeps calling me to see if i can come back. they need cashiers and its at a bookstore. its Vromans bookstore in Pasadena. no drug testing we all smoked there:) and its chill. i don't know what the start pay is but i can talk to my old boss get you in, in no time!!! the only thing is its in Pasadena, don't know if thats too far for you. also my mom works in the huntington hospital in pasadena I can find out if they need people, they always are but i think you have to take a drug test...let me know if i can be of help to you and good luck Mikey I really don't want you to move, your a blast to be around!!!!
puglife06.24.08 - 6:15 pm
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you like that shit hartwick?
i create innovative storage solutions. if you need any, just holler.
ps. thanks felix, i applied.
mikeywally06.24.08 - 6:21 pm
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GABY! i want to work there. call me asap 61 six 3 one 8 seven five 95
mikeywally06.24.08 - 6:23 pm
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I'm so glad you reconsidered the band on prostitution jokes.
Thanks!
User106.24.08 - 6:42 pm
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the prostitution joke ban has been lifted. bring it!
mikeywally06.24.08 - 6:55 pm
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perfect. There is a great corner in Pasadena on Colorado and......well i think you can pick any corner...you can spice it up by bringing that pretty white ass of yous. But on a serious note I just text my old boss, we are having lunch to discuss and she said she will talk to the other managers to see if they also need anyone. I wont give up on you Mikey you have my word:) -keeping it real the puglife way!!!!
puglife06.24.08 - 8:09 pm
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I didn't read this post, but I just wanna say, "I win" I haven't had a job in 1 1/2 years, I thought you you would go longer mikey, I thought you could do it kid.
[technically it's been 3 years since I've had a "job" however for the first 1 1/2 years I was making a good wage freelance, therefore I don't count it]
anywho...
franz06.24.08 - 9:52 pm
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Well, actually franz, if you want to get "technical, I probably win. I havent had a real job since august 8 2006.
FuzzBeast06.24.08 - 10:29 pm
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mikey-boy.
You have a B/A in poli-sci?
Perhaps you should look into an entry-level posiotion in city, or county government.
Whenever I browse through the various, county and local government pages for either law-enforcement or fire-emergency jobs, I always come across various, clerical/administrative work.
bentstrider06.24.08 - 11:35 pm
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fuzz having loans is way better than working, however paying them back is worse than sleeping outside in Anchorage during the "snowy season".
franz06.24.08 - 11:40 pm
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Mikey...if you have a degree... and you need a job.....sign up to sub for LASD. They pay $150 a day. That should put food on the table, if nothing else.
tern06.24.08 - 11:46 pm
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oops...that is, 'sign up to sub at LAUSD.'
tern06.24.08 - 11:47 pm
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yea mikey be a sub!!! You would be an awesome teacher!
and btw I looked into jobs where I work and there isn't anything available anymore.
shadylane06.25.08 - 12:56 am
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Uhh, I think subbing, which is working with children in the public system, requires a piss test... and well, read Mikey's earlier post on the subject. Plus, it's summer... school isn't in session till Sept, and that's still a couple months away.
FuzzBeast06.25.08 - 12:58 am
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Check out -
indeed.com
Takes whatever hotjobs, careerbuilder, etc and sticks it all in one place. good luck.
crzypook06.25.08 - 1:25 am
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Yeah! Work for LASD! Be a sheriff!
Subbing requires a CBEST test I believe.
sezdaniel06.25.08 - 1:27 am
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FUZZ - I think most of LAUSD uses a 3 block rotation so that school is in at all times. That's how the schools by my house work.
On the other thing - yeah, you may be right about that.
Alex Thompson06.25.08 - 1:32 am
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nope, no peeing required for subs...at least I didn't have to when I subbed....which wasn't too long ago.
tern06.25.08 - 1:35 am
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You can fill out surveys for companies
I think It's A Grind by the Vermont/ Sunset station was hiring not too long ago, and today I saw a Help Wanted sign in Big 5 in Glendale..
That's all I could think of for now, but I'll post more if I see anything
imachynna06.25.08 - 1:36 am
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The cbest is really easy...it's like 10th grade level stuff. 3 parts, essay response included.
You also have to do a background check, get finger printed, and get an emergency sub credential from the state. All of this casts, mmmmm, maybe 250 bucks. And, it takes two or three weeks for test results and mail and stuff. But, the 250 bucks, you will earn back in a couple of days.
tern06.25.08 - 1:40 am
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I once worked for youthservices. its a great afterschool program where you basically play with the kids (ages 6-11) until their parents pick them up... basically 4 hours a day, nd I think they pay alright.
It was a great experiance if you like or dislike kids..
Coe06.25.08 - 4:10 am
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did you get anythin yet mikey????
there is a bike messenger company in my building....but it looks like fuzz might have already been through there and they were NOT hiring...
i still say bike related summer art program for kids.
ingipet06.25.08 - 5:27 pm
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hey mikey, you and fuzz should be hearing from the corporate office tomorrow. they are looking to pull you two in asap. let me know if you don't hear from them tomorrow, my phone is on my profile page.
FMontanez197406.25.08 - 7:32 pm
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i know it isnt glamorous, but the 2nd and 3rd floor of my building seem to be letting a bunch of lazy mofos that like to take too many breaks go and might be hiring. its a call center thing for verizon or helio or some shit. maybe you wanna swing by and ask for a job. chances are 50/50 in my estimation. k-town 3350 wilshire
jchungerford06.25.08 - 8:14 pm
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So, whats the word, Fuzzbeast and Mikey Wally?
tern06.26.08 - 2:16 am
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i just got home from vromans in pasadena. the place seems amazing and i hope i get to work there. the neighborhood is terrible though!
anyway, the application was very long and had short answer questions. i think i answered a few of them too honestly and incorrectly.
THANK YOU so much. the support ive received was overwhelming. i am in debt to so many ridazz.
ive slept on so many couches, gotten so many beers, hits, food, advice, knowledge, tubes, FRIENDS, hugs, and i just want to say that this is one of the most supportive communities ive ever seen. I CANT WAIT TO HIT EVERYONE BACK!
mikeywally06.26.08 - 2:57 pm
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We should do some Pasadena rides and harras Mikey Wally if he gets the Vromans job.
Joe Borfo06.26.08 - 3:01 pm
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