posted Fri, 05/25/2012 - 09:20
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End of the road for me
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I was just layed off from a brand new job that i got. I am in a heap of shit. My fiance and i just purchased a home and my money is slim to none as of now. I knew i shoulda stayed in school. I think this is the end of the road for me as far as this lifestlye goes. I'm the type of person who wants to do something and do it right or i dont wanna do it at all. And with money being as tight as its gonna be for me, i cant afford to eat right and do this in a productive fashion anymore. Its so sad because ive made such an incredible amount of progress in the last 2 years. Shrinking down to nothing is gonna be depressing. Maybe ill apply for foodstamps lol. Anyways, this sucks guys. For those of you that have great jobs, be thankful!
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This post is 12 years old however it's applicable until the end of time. I mean I hear this type of thing alot. Within the last few years a few members said the exact same thing so it happens. Wish this gentleman the best and I would definitely put my family first. Now the guys below did make good points about eating cheap in this lifestyle.
Poor guy! Hope he picked himself up by now. My divorce fifteen years ago destroyed my life, but I managed to end up so much better off. Didn’t happen overnight, but life is pretty good right now. This post is a clear reminder how fast life can go down the toilet. Grind hard, and keep your circle tight. This world can be a beast!
You said it...the world can be a beast! Everything going great one day and then to shits the next day. It's sad man but that's life. Hell I've had my rough moments too. It felt like that end of the world but not the case. Gotta see the big picture not the little piece lol. And that divorce seems to be one of the best things that could of happened to you.
Supernova283Hey man you gotta stay positive. Food stamps, food pantry, and definitely don't stop working out. Make sure you take care of your test levels as well. Stay safe and positive out there bro. Things usually work out in the end I'm sure you'll be back on track in no time.
In the meantime Unemployment, food stamps, any other assistance you can get. Keep working out even if you can't do it right. Exercise is very important for your mental well being as well. You need it in this time of need.
Good point
There may be a post on this already, but there is a way to do this lifestyle cheaper.
Whole chickens at Costco, $5 each and 2.5 pounds of meat meat per bird.
Boil the bones and skin for home made stock.
Bag of rice is cheap. I bet you could eat for a week under $30.
Find a discount produce store with stuff about to go bad but still ok to eat, veggies for $1 a pound.
Eat on a budget and focus on house and family, the weight room will always be there for you, planet fitness is $10 a month.
You got this brother!
Good point
Don't get depressed man. I know that is hard to avoid and sounds easy for me to say but I have been through it and worse.
In the past three years I have lost everything I had except for my 5 yr old daughter. I lost my house, car, furniture, savings, life insurance and wife. The only things we own are our clothes, my camera gear as a photographer and down to the minimum of that, and my daughter's toys.
It has been hell BUT in ann odd way it has been a real blessing. I see so clearly what is really important now. We are both healthy and happy. I am scratching my way back and you can too.
Just keep on trucking...
All the best to you my friend...
I really wish the best for you. But concentrate on getting a job, and put the gym off for a bit. Or at least the gear. When you get a job you can jump back on gear and catch up. So if you own your new house, you may have to sell it and take the setback. Dont freak out and start taking loans you cant afford to pay back.
Nothing is a waste.
CleyonIf you are willing to move to south Texas I may have an opportunity for you. Friend me, and we'll talk if you're interested.
Just keep moving forward man. It is not the end of the world. Shit may be dark right now, but by no means does it give you a reason to quit. Nothing is below you. 50 years ago, all these shitty jobs were opportunities. Look at them like that. The world is yours for the taking,
i know markymark....if he can do it ANYBODY CAN
"end of the road" an old Mental Decay song....bro...hang in there..ive been down that road so many times...they wave to me..rock bottom is the foundation ive built my life upon..drugs and alcohol...i gave my shit away...your story may be diff...nothings fair..."GRIP IT AND RIP IT!!!!!" U B K...trust me
Part of AAS use is the fantastic attitude and killer goals you are able to reach in and out of the gym. Don't stop pinning and get your ass out of the poor me shit and go after those goals like you always have! Fuck the job we all get roads closed on us but nobody on AAS sits and gives up we fucking break a new path and off road it!
I'm sure you have other options just open your mind up and use your connections.
Good luck and cut the shit
Quit playin with the scissors & shit and cut the crap! Lol. Sorry. Couldn't resist when I saw your handle and what you said.
Hahaha
I get paid for every song he puts out ;)
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap. You said you was ... Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't, this fucking black cloud.
Anondude i have lost it all including my house and my family had to stay with some one for six months but i didnt give up and we have been living in our new house over a year now... you can do it...dont give up
If you were layed off make sure you get unemployment insurance that's what it is there for. It's built into your wages, it's insurance you pay into with work so use it. (Only extensions are paid for by tax payers). If your serious you can go back to school and get a 2 yr degree, I did, working nights in a factory. Either way stay positive keep your head up and keep moving forward, good things will come if you don't give up. Also, to me juicing is an investment. It gives me more energy, more strength, more confidence. Bulk up and go somewhere where the job is lifting heavy shit, they'll hire you in a second.I got a great job working as maintenance in a factory, and they loved me because I helped get the job done quick. "Go get the engine lift" "Fuck that I got this..." People who use AAS are usually successful in life, I'm not saying it is for everyone. But the statistics back that up.
oil field if they have them in your area is always hiring work is hard but pay is great. Plus job is physical so you get to work out at work. It is easy to make over 100k in 3 or 4 years if you stick to the same rig.
The only end is Death and that is not a option. You need to get geared up for Monday and go out and find a better job. 13 years ago I was homeless. I was lucky to be able to stay the night in a shitty motel. I didnt have a job for 3 years straight but I never looked for one either. I had got a divorce and the bitch wasnt letting me see my kids and I was down as anyone could be. Anyway I got on my computer one day and applied for one job and got it. It was a good job lasted over a year and then I got fired for taking a personal day. I thought I was right back in the same boat but my wife told me to calm down go get unemployment and everything would be fine. Well she was right I started my own business made 50k 1st year plus what I got from unemployment(whoops forgot to tell them I was working). 10 years down the road my business is kicking ass,I have custody of my kids, and I dont have a 48" waist anymore. Now I am still in debt but I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I know one bump in the road might send me right back where I started so I just work harder. Do not fall in to the depression. Feel confident in yourself and know that any company that you apply for will be lucky to have you. Good luck to you.
tread-mGet your head around this brother, Bellona just rocked you some hardcore advice there and try this...I always look to things that are worse for others so it puts my situatiion in proper context. Think about someone just given some horrible medical news and consider the fact that they find out they simpley can't work. Think about all the hell that is about to come upon their world and the worry and the helplessness. You have your health and you are whole, viable and have the ability. Without opportunity nothing else matters right? Think of all the opportunity you have in your hands right now compared to that person I spoke of. all of a sudden maybe you realize its not nearly as bad as you thought. If one pizza delivery job is not enough then take 2 while you wait. Its sounds shitty but imagine if you didn't even have the physical ability to care for yourself, I bet you'd kill for thise jobs right? Quit looking at the rich and comparing yourself to them, look to those who have so much less than you brother, lifes short and life is good you just have to look for the good. I know, I still have my job and hard for me to preach to you but I would hope you would kick some sense into me if I got on my pitty wagon. Pick yourself up and get this shit done, do it today don't wait. Get on this like syrup brother and in two weeks it may not look so bad.
On the lighter side, i always (going on 3 weeks) love reading treads post's. And in my head he sounds like Macho Man Randy Savage "snap into a slim jim, OH YHEAAAAAA"" He has also taught me, and im finally just realizing this at the ripe old age of 27, I dont know everything! Surprise! I know a lot and id like to build up my Karma sharing some of that knowledge. But a lot of these guys have been in the game longer than ive been alive. So i could do better for myself to read more talk less.
Well said! Excellent perspective!
AnonThis is happening to so many people today. IMO, although it's easier said than done, you can not have that mentality. It's basically quitting! Get out there and keep pushing. Another job will come along, but it won't fall in your lap. You have to get up and take what you want. We have all been through hard times. You'll find a way to get through it, just have a little faith and a positive attitude. As for giving up the lifestyle, I couldn't disagree more. I understand the financial aspect but as Goth says, prop is $25 a 10ml bottle in most cases. If you give up on yourself physically, you'll give up in other areas of your life. I don't know where you live (I suspect Boston,lol) or what you do for a living but one thing won't go away or slow down no matter how bad the economy gets, FOOD INDUSTRY! People have to eat. Start looking for a job in a local pizza shop, anything like it until you can find better. Just don't give up and don't stop working out. Even if you have to do calisthenics at home, it's something. And there isn't anything wrong with applying for welfare. That's why it's there, for people in need! Good luck, but I think you'll be fine
tread-mI'm glad I read yours first! It was nearly exactly where I was going, first thing in my head was deliver some pizza while you look and keep your life going. I'd rep you if I could in here nice thoughts and nice lookin out! Can't give up lifes a bitch and then you juice!
AnonYou hit it right on grrrl ... couldn't have said it any better
Test prop is $25 a bottle with some suppliers now-----the prices are coming down as competition increases.
If you're a smoker or like to have a few beers on the weekend, all you have to do is give one of those two up and you're in gear.
Hang in there brother. At times I've even considered taking some part-time job just to cover my gear expense. Best of Luck!!!
Bad times are not forever Bro!
Never give up bro, food stamps r easy to get(i had them for a while). A new opportunity could be right around the corner and you will be thankful u had the mustard to stay in the game. Never go backwards bro, only forwards. GOODLUCK
AnonI feel you buddy... i hope all goes well for you. never give up
dbolzOhh man that sucks it was a new job as well :( If you need help with coming off and your pct you know where to find me. Also keep your chin up bro you found that job by luck nothing says you arent going to find another one tomorrow by luck as well. Everything happens for a reason even the bad things in life. "Exotic" cycles are good but trust me even at 500mg test per week you can grow/maintain, it doesn't have to be expensive. Id say manage your priorities, think things over and start planning your cycles to be cost effective. Its not a very hard thing to do and you will find that most that run gear year round are doing simple/cheap cycles for the most part and maybe one exotic cycle per year. Wish you all the best bro
BostonYeah i get you on the cycles, but its not the cycles that i cant afford. Its the food that i cant afford anymore. Im 6'2 210 8%. So i have to eat a ton of food just to maintain my mass. Im tall and have a really high metabolism. In 2 weeks ill be so broke that its either house payment or food lol. Thanks for the kind words guys
Keep your head up bro, everything always seems to work itself out.
dbolzStart couponing bro
or start buying food from wholesalers/butchers etc. Even here the food is much more expensive than the US but if one looks around you can get 15kg of lean pork steak for less than 90$, you might loose some weight but still much better than returning to what you were before you touched any gear. There is always a way around things you just have to adjust that's all. Good luck and hope things work out for you
Boots is right stay in the game you got this thing.
bro i gotta shity job but i do what i loove on the side tryin to make it. AND IM ON FOOD STAMPS free steaks!
Sure u wish u stayed in school...but if u` did maybe u wouldnt have met ur fiance, ect ect, just sayin everything usually happens for a reason even if its bad , it might justopen your path to something great! stay on the up N up brother ,u got this..
BostonBuddy i appreciate it. Im gonna try to keep it going but man its gonna be hard not being able to eat even maintainence calories daily. We'll see what happens.
Just start drinking a shit ton of milk...haha
Golden Corral once a day... Hang out for a few hours and get a few hundred grams of protein for 5.99....