My Life: A Different Sort of Rant

My life is pretty awesome, and it blows my mind.

For my career, I went to school for machining. I spent two years doing it, have 3 certifications, and enough credits for an associates when the program is officially launched. I'm only 22, I've been in the industry for only 6 months, and I'm already highly regarded at my shop. I love all my coworkers and management. I love what I do.

As for material possessions, I've had two motorcycles, 3 cars (including my classic Buick), 4 guitars, a bass guitar and a banjo, a decent (and growing) collection of firearms, and more paintball guns than anyone should logically own. I have a nice LED LCD TV, a 360, Wii, and Blu-Ray player. I manage to get what I want, and my tastes are gradually becoming simpler.

For money, I'm making $18 an hour, and they still call me underpaid at the shop. I can meet all my debts and make money faster than I can spend it, and as previously mentioned, enjoy doing it. I do have debts, but I can (and will) pay them off within a couple of paychecks.

For family life, sure, there's some friction between my father and I, but that's almost to be expected. I know he loves me, and I love him. My mother and I get along no problem. I wouldn't be where I am today without them, that's for sure. Yes, I do live at home, but it's an amicable arrangement, and advantageous for myself at the moment. I plan on finding my own place soon.

I accredit my good fortune to my family first and foremost, but I also think this place has helped me a lot. I've been here for 6 years now, I've seen a great deal of people get out on their own. I've seen their successes and mistakes, and learned from them. You all have been here to help me when I've had waves of depression, and kick me in the butt when I've had personal issues. Thanks for that. I like to call myself deist agnostic. I'm not sure if there is a god or what it's about, but if there is one out there, I'd like to thank it as well. Sometimes I simply feel as if my life couldn't have worked out this way on its own...

I'm just sitting here pondering this, and I wanted to say something. Mostly thanks, to you guys and anyone else who's been there for me.


Edited by DeTrevni - 20 June 2011 at 3:32pm

For what it's worth, there's a big long line of people telling me that. I'm inclined to heed that advice...

Also, I'd like it to be known that I don't consider a collection of crap to be a meter for success. I consider my ability to live comfortably and enjoy what I'm doing to be that meter. It seems the fairer sex tends to be the bane for that trend. The fact that I'm currently single tends to back that point. :)

I wish I could say the same. I am working 70 hours a week for NONSENSE CRAP MONEY and all I want is one job at a decent amount that I can make the same off a normal maybe 50 hour week?

In fact, I don't even mind working 70+ hours a week if it was at one job. At least then I wouldn't get hassled for wanting a day off.

Grill Cook by day at a corporate account.

Line cook by night at Texas Roadhouse.

Yes I know not high paying career choice, but there are jobs that pay more than what I make. I would just like to find one.

Detrev, Im happy to read this. I remember you being not-so-happy awhile back.

DeTrevni wrote:  Mostly thanks, to you guys and anyone else who's been there for me.

I couldn't be more poor, buy me things

DeTrevni wrote:   and make money faster than I can spend it,

You're not trying hard enough, but that's a good thing. Keep living with your rents, get your debts paid off, start saving up for a downpayment on a house and start a retirement fund. Also, look into life insurance while you are young and healthy.  

DaveEllis wrote: I landed a great job that will have me set for life, feels good bro.

When I was 22 I was moved out and making around $20-21 an hour. At 23 I met the love of my life, and at 27 I'm married, got a house payment (along with many other payments), and a 7 week old son. The money seems to disappear with time. I'm glad to see everything is looking up for you, but my one word of advice is try to start building a hefty savings account early. Thats the one thing I regret not doing.
P.S. even though you got cash, start building credit too. Just make sure to make every monthly payment

Edited by deadeye007 - 21 June 2011 at 12:12am