Sign of the times?

[Ace Sewer]

Did a main line at a furniture store today. Got talking about the economy with the owner. He's down 52%, and about 2mo from closing if something doesn't give. We discussed it a little more as I worked, then I got an idea. He's got no more paper towels in his line, and I've got a new coffee table.

[pioneer1]

I would like to hear how people around the country are handling the economy. In my area it has not affected us much, we dont have many big corporations in our area, except for GM, which I think is helping us maintain through this time. We have also had an enormous amount of natural gas exploration which has helped.

[wrench spinner]

Did a main line at a furniture store today. Got talking about the economy with the owner. He's down 52%, and about 2mo from closing if something doesn't give. We discussed it a little more as I worked, then I got an idea. He's got no more paper towels in his line, and I've got a new coffee table.

Think If I walk into a GM dealership with a sign that says will work for truck they would bite?


I dont get GM, asking for bailout money but they havent budged with their 08's pricing yet!!! Ford is practically giving away their 08's!!! I dont get it isnt some money better than none!

[HebertDrainCare]

I would like to hear how people around the country are handling the economy. In my area it has not affected us much, we dont have many big corporations in our area, except for GM, which I think is helping us maintain through this time. We have also had an enormous amount of natural gas exploration which has helped.

I'm ok down here so far neighbor. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[DUNBAR PLUMBING]

I got a $1300.00 mattress as partial payment a couple weeks ago. I need a woman to help me break it in.

Will serve food and go to movie afterwards. 606-248-8119 Call after 4pm and leave message.

[jrsaltz]

[quote=DUNBAR;214368]I got a $1300.00 mattress as partial payment a couple weeks ago. I need a woman to help me break it in.


Will serve food and go to movie afterwards.

[saysflushable]

I got a $1300.00 mattress as partial payment a couple weeks ago. I need a woman to help me break it in.

Will serve food and go to movie afterwards. 606-248-8119 Call after 4pm and leave message.
I always had this backwards. I thought it was dinner movie then mattress break in :smack-head:

[TOPDAWG]

Maybe you can take your table or your mattress to your bank and pay your mortgage payment. If they wont take it as payment try your supply house. :D

[Bob D.]

I dont get it isnt some money better than none!


Not when you've got those free "Obama Bucks"* flowing your way! :D




* You heard it here first. Obama Bucks will be the name associated with these handouts in the future. Oh yeah, Patent Pending as Homer would say. :D

[HVAC HAWK]

Maybe you can take your table or your mattress to your bank and pay your mortgage payment. If they wont take it as payment try your supply house. :D

i say if you are able to do something like taking something other then $$ every so often to help some one out then do it ,the feeling you will get will be better then you think .

we are starting to slow down now ,they lay off 2 helpers last week .this is the first time in 18 yrs the company has bin around this was don because of no work .im not sure how long they will be off and i know there are some big jobs in the works .

[PlumbingParamedics]

I opened up on Nov 1st and have done about $35,000 since. So far so good in South Florida I think smaller compaines that just do service work will have no problems and may even benifiet from people shopping around for a lower price. Bigger companies that charge twice as much and relied on new constrution are gonna have a problem

[pioneer1]

I think you are right, people who depend on new construction maybe hurting.
Hebert I will be in your neck of the woods next weekend for my anniversary and hope to catch a st paddys parade.

[HebertDrainCare]

Found this interesting and scary


Ohio School Janitor Job Gets 700 Applicants (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/08/ohio-school-janitor-job-g_n_172865.html)



March 8, 2009 11:06 AM http://www.huffingtonpost.com/images/v/ap_wire.png



MASSILON, Ohio — Evidence of the slumping economy is stacking up at an Ohio school which has nearly 700 applications for one open janitorial job.
Officials at Perry Local Schools near Canton in northeast Ohio say they've extended the deadline until Monday to accommodate the overwhelming response to the week-old posting.
The full-time position at Edison Junior High School pays $15 to $16 an hour plus benefits.
Superintendent John Richard says many applicants are laid-off workers with heart-wrenching stories about the tough economic times.
Forty-nine-year-old Donna Croston says she applied after losing jobs at two nearby factories that closed.
Croston says her chances of being hired amid the hundreds of applicants are slim, but she's hoping to get lucky.
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[Service Guy]

Time....the measurement of change. Everything changes...and this to shall pass.:)

[choyboy]

We've had a job fair at the City on February 19th 2009. During our last job fair last year in 2008, we had about 855 people walked thru our fair seeking work for the City from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. This year with the economy so bad, we had 2444 people walk thru looking for employment in 5 1/2 hours. I had a few with desperate looks on their face telling me they'll accept any work at any hours because they have four mouths to feed. I just wish I was able to give them all work. They all know the municpal government have certain benefits like job security, and other good benefits. I feel for them all.

[NorthernIllinoisPlumber]

I get tired of hearing that "our government" is still hiring....where is the money coming from??? They just want more sheeple.

[Thurman]

Things in this area are probably no better or worse than others. We have our share of job losses lately and very little hiring. One of our major industries, Cooper Tire, announced they will shut down their tire plant here, this will take about a year starting this month (Mar.). Approximately 600 jobs lost including contractors. Small service businesses seem to be sprouting up everywhere. I've had my Household Handyman business for four years now after retiring and things are doing well with it. Local government has issued warnings about people contracting jobs without proper licensing. Our city/county inspection department has hired two extra inspection people just to go around and check for proper licensing. The fines are so small I don't think people really care, pay the fine and go find another job. Thanks, David

[onezee20]

Well all I can say is that we are doing pretty good considering the way the media killed the economy.

Thank the LORD that me and my house rely on GOD's economy not the world economy.

[HebertDrainCare]

It's like that time when the media invaded that country for $10 billion a month while lowering our taxes.

And when the media forced me to buy a 50 inch plasma tv.

And when the media allowed lenders to offer $150,000 sub prime mortgages to the guy that asks me "You want fries with that?

I personally blame myself, my neighbors, and my government for living beyond our means. Our eyes have been bigger than our wallets for too long and it's time to pay up.

IMO. ;)

[BCR]

SPAMMER ALERT!!!!!!

Mods, please delete this post, as well as the fellow above my post.
Thank you.

[villager]

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[BCR]

SPAMMER ALERT!!!!!!

Mods, please delete this post, as well as the fellow above my post.
Thank you.

Also post #20.

This actualy happened last night, it is the same guy with a different name.