Help an SP Member in Need

Godspeed Spelly...my heart goes out to you. My brother lives in your neck of the woods (Portland), so I know how abyssmally crappy the job market is in that region at the moment. He's dealt with the same thing recently. He spent over a year without a job and once he found one, he was laid off 6 months later. You're not alone, and don't for one minute feel ashamed. There is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. It's just the state of things right now.

I'll make a donation as soon as I can - and I'll keep an ear out for any jobs. Not sure how much I can accomplish from Houston, but I'll try. You have my prayers and best wishes, regardless.

edit - just sent.

Hey SP! Let's all pitch in. Dig deep, biatches! Pretend it's Christmas in July. I'll even make Splunge wear a Santa suit!

[ July 01, 2004, 00:41: Message edited by: Death Rabbit ]

 

Job hunting is tough work. The problem with looking for work 'outside of your field' is that people decline you saying you're 'over-qualified'. I hate that.

The irony for you is that in New Zealand and all Europe and other parts of the world, there are massive IT projects underway to overhaul accounting systems in order to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and there is big demand for good IT project managers, especially in the big banks and financial institutions. I know we can't find many good ones.

Unfortunately for you, the USA is one country that is still holding out against moving to International standards so non of these projects exist there.

All the best anyway. I'm sure it will all turn out OK in the end for someone as intelligent as you.

 

I've done what I can, I really hope things work out for you. You don't deserve this

 

Damn, if I weren't in a kinda tough economical position myself, I would give everything I could spare, which usually is a bit. Unfortunatly, I don't get funds from school due to it being summer vacitation, so I cannot give anything right now.

Godspeed, Spelly.

 

Well... I don't know what to say...I'm so overwhelmed by all of your caring. From deep in my heart, I thank you all for your support and kind words. And especially...for those of you who sent money: Dark Goddess, Death Rabbit, Splunge, Gopher, Seayer, BTA, Takara, dmc, Shadowhunter, Harbourboy, Aldeth, Falstaff, Sarevok...and those in process and who have helped in other ways: Dareth, Lokken and Rastor....I'm so overwhelmed at your generosity, a mere "thank you" can't possibly convey what I'm feeling at the moment. I know we all care for each other here on SP -- but I never expected anything like this. Thank you all so much for your friendship.

[ July 01, 2004, 21:10: Message edited by: Spellbound ]

 

Godspeed. I so wish now I had an account already set-up with internet transfer options Unfortunately, I'm a cash only guy and I don't even have a traditional account.

I make websites, though, and it's holidays for me now, so I could make a couple even right now payable to the paypal account. Drop me a PM if anyone is interested.

 

chevy, I just left a message for my ex roomate to call me. He needs help with this http://www.cabledogg.com Maybe I can be the middle man for a SP money transaction this time

 

I don't know if I can help you fiscally, but I hope things will be looking up for you and your family soon. Best of luck to you - I deeply hope both your community at Sorcerer's Place and your community in your neighborhood can support you while you are between jobs.

 

It is always sad to look at someone in need. But after all there friends and to help each other is what a friend is meant to be.

Spelly, don't feel bad about it; most of us have crossed the line of desperation more than once, but with your friends (hopefully me to be included here) supporting you there is no challenge you can't take.

I've been there myself before and all I can practically say is hang in there dear; and ALWAYS act cheerfully and interested at job interviews, after all we're sensitive animals and most of the time we respond better to emotions... So sometimes an enthusiastic person gets the job while a sad looking person; though the best at the position, does not. It sounds stupid and really it is, but consider what I've said.

Just hang in there fellow member.

 

I just sent Spellbound a possibility for a job in her specialty, so hopefully she can get back to me soon. I do know of a few more in her regional area, but they may not be as close to where her degrees lie.

 

Hey - what are friends for?


I know where you are, and where you've been - and have been there myself. I know how important good friends can be at a tough time like this.

Job hunting is a mofo, but I KNOW that you'll find something great.

 

She told me that she's already submitted applications for some of the jobs that I told her about. Hopefully we'll hear back shortly that she's found a job.

 

It is a pain in the ass but it is not all so bad I have sent some money so have a drink on me.

 

I've sent you some job listings (you already know about them at the time of this posting.) If I had any money at all, I'd send it immediately. When I start work, I'll send my first paycheck to you. It may not be much, but it should help. I truly hope you find something, and that you never have to worry about money again. You're a great person, Spelly. It's a pity that no one can see that and hire you. (I'm not referring to SPers, rather, the employers.)

Anyway, best of luck, and may you have some success in this.

 

Hi everyone.... I've been updating my earlier post with everyone's names, but I wanted to repost it here again. My deepest thanks to :

Dark Goddess, Death Rabbit, Splunge, Gopher, Seayer, BTA, Takara, dmc, Shadowhunter, Harbourboy, Aldeth, Falstaff, Sarevok, Jaguar, Fade, Dareth, Lokken, Uytuun...and those in process and who have helped in other ways: NaeVa, Chandos and Rastor.

I was able to pay the past due parts of my electric and phone bills today -- and have made arrangements on the water and cable. My biggest hurdle will be tomorrow, when I talk to the landlord to try to get them to let me keep my lower rent for a month or so more.

None of this would have been possible, if it had not been for each of you. There is no way I can express the gratitude I feel for how you've helped me. (I found out the lights would have been turned off at 9am tomorrow and the water on the 3rd.) You are all very special people and your graciousness of heart is just staggering. Thank You.

[ August 16, 2004, 05:00: Message edited by: Spellbound ]

 

No worries.

What a team! SP rocks.

 

Hey, we all help out where we can. I wish it was more, but...

Anyways, good fortunes for you.

 

I just noticed this edit in D.R.'s post:

Ah ha! So that explains the package I received in the mail this morning.

/me puts on Santa suit.

HoHoHo!
Many of you have been very good boys and girls this year! You can expect something special in your stockings this Christmas - an autographed picture of chev in his SP thong! And for those of you who haven’t helped out, your punishment will be severe - two autographed pictures of chev in his SP thong!
HoHoHo!



/me takes off Santa suit.

Seriously, I know that those who are able to help have done so or will do so soon; obviously, not everybody here can afford to contribute.

Good luck, Spelly!

[ July 02, 2004, 16:37: Message edited by: Splunge ]