personal disasters and the god of fire(ot)
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blackshirt5
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Maldur said:I usually dont really pay attention to Blackshirt5 (no offense matey), But He might be right here.
How much for a special "AlSiH2O" molten brick?
Yar, no offense taken, me tuban wearing Lego friend. My voice is usually projected through my nether regions; I'm taking steps to *ahem* rectify the situation.
BiggusGeekus@Work
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Clay,
Sorry to hear about your woes.
[ in a desperate attempt to help, here's my take on unskilled work]
If you have a car, you're pretty much ahead of the game in the world of unskilled labor. But you're going to get hit with a lot of stress from dealing with people and for that you have my sympathy and support. Waiting tables got me around $150/week working in a swanky part of Washington, DC. I was also possibly the district's worst waiter. I really, really sucked. However, the positive side is that about $120 of that was tax-free. (don't you dare report your tips to the IRS, the government already jobs food-service workers by assuming how much you make in tips and taking it away out of your pathetic salary). So if you're looking to generate raw cash, that's a decent enough way to go for a couple of months.
Don't underestimate things like janitorial work or trash removal. People don't like to take those jobs so the pay isn't bad. If you want to go for office work, there's always temp services. They tend to pay you based on your typing speed so watch for that.
Plus, there's always your art. Have you posted in RPG.net? I can't see your current sig right now, but you might want to put your portfolio on-line and in your sig.
Good luck man.
Sorry to hear about your woes.
[ in a desperate attempt to help, here's my take on unskilled work]
If you have a car, you're pretty much ahead of the game in the world of unskilled labor. But you're going to get hit with a lot of stress from dealing with people and for that you have my sympathy and support. Waiting tables got me around $150/week working in a swanky part of Washington, DC. I was also possibly the district's worst waiter. I really, really sucked. However, the positive side is that about $120 of that was tax-free. (don't you dare report your tips to the IRS, the government already jobs food-service workers by assuming how much you make in tips and taking it away out of your pathetic salary). So if you're looking to generate raw cash, that's a decent enough way to go for a couple of months.
Don't underestimate things like janitorial work or trash removal. People don't like to take those jobs so the pay isn't bad. If you want to go for office work, there's always temp services. They tend to pay you based on your typing speed so watch for that.
Plus, there's always your art. Have you posted in RPG.net? I can't see your current sig right now, but you might want to put your portfolio on-line and in your sig.
Good luck man.
UnDfind
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Maldur said:I usually dont really pay attention to Blackshirt5 (no offense matey
How much for a special "AlSiH2O" molten brick?
Ditto! I think a melted brick pot would be quite the unique touch to my backyard.
Alsih2o: Sorry to hear about the tragedy
I remember fondly reading all the status updates when you were building the kiln.But I also know you're a true artist, so you won't be stopped by a setback. I look forward to the day you get the new kiln fired up
Hmm, no job skills, but responsible. Are you near an urban area? Look for a valet parking gig. They're always hiring, you can make darn good money doing weekend shifts, the hours are flexible, and you're not an 18-year-old punk so they won't consider you a threat to crash cars. And it's almost all cash, so no taxes, which you're used to as an artist I imagine. 
Piratecat
Sesquipedalian
Clay, I don't know what your current stock is, but I bet you'd make a reasonable amount of money if you took the time to set up an online store (or at least a web site with photos of your pots, and then used PayPal to deal with Payment.)
I've been wanting to see more of them for ages! And they're so beautiful, I've got to think that you couldn't help but generate some cash. It may not replace the need for a job, but it might hasten the new kiln.
Tell me, when you're breaking in a new kiln, do you have to do several successive firings to "toughen" the brick to the heat? I'd imagine that you'd want to temper it by gradually increasing the heat over several different heatings. Or is that just my imagination?
I've been wanting to see more of them for ages! And they're so beautiful, I've got to think that you couldn't help but generate some cash. It may not replace the need for a job, but it might hasten the new kiln.
Tell me, when you're breaking in a new kiln, do you have to do several successive firings to "toughen" the brick to the heat? I'd imagine that you'd want to temper it by gradually increasing the heat over several different heatings. Or is that just my imagination?
Buttercup
Princess of Florin
Oh Clay, what a bummer!
I think your best bet is to look for a position that pays largely in cash. Others have mentioned waiting tables, and, having done it myself I can tell you that you can rake in the bucks. Other options would be lawn care (I have no idea how much those services that cut your grass every week pay, but the working conditions aren't too bad.) or a company that services swimming pools.
I agree with P-Kitty that you should set up a website to sell your stuff. If you still have the link I gave you for my friend's pottery website, you might contact him for advice. If you don't have it, let me know and I'll give it to you again.
I think your best bet is to look for a position that pays largely in cash. Others have mentioned waiting tables, and, having done it myself I can tell you that you can rake in the bucks. Other options would be lawn care (I have no idea how much those services that cut your grass every week pay, but the working conditions aren't too bad.) or a company that services swimming pools.
I agree with P-Kitty that you should set up a website to sell your stuff. If you still have the link I gave you for my friend's pottery website, you might contact him for advice. If you don't have it, let me know and I'll give it to you again.
alsih2o
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you folks are the best.
as for stock, it is near non-existent. i usually have to turn people away who want pieces when the kiln is unloaded. my gallery has 6 pots, and he is contracted to show them for a few more months.
but i do have good news. it looks like i have the hook-up for a job in town. doing advocacy for battered women
and 2 of my patrons are promising cash for new bricks.
as for stock, it is near non-existent. i usually have to turn people away who want pieces when the kiln is unloaded. my gallery has 6 pots, and he is contracted to show them for a few more months.
but i do have good news. it looks like i have the hook-up for a job in town. doing advocacy for battered women
and 2 of my patrons are promising cash for new bricks.
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