335: Working for a Living

[Keith]

"Sorry, we smoked all $40."

[kevin]

That song at the end of the show, I recognize the voice of one of the girls from The Be Good Tanyas. Anyone know the name of the song, or which member it is singing?

If you haven't heard of TBGTs, check them out at http://www.begoodtanyas.com

[stjoe]

Originally Posted by kevin

That song at the end of the show, I recognize the voice of one of the girls from The Be Good Tanyas. Anyone know the name of the song, or which member it is singing?

If you haven't heard of TBGTs, check them out at http://www.begoodtanyas.com

My best friend grew up with those girls a couple hours drive from here. She says they used to be so earthy and cool, but now it's all about the money and how high they can get. The first major album was pretty good, but I haven't heard them in a couple of years.

Wasn't the song at the end Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock, though?

[arcatacat]

Originally Posted by stjoe

Wasn't the song at the end Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock, though?

Yes.

[Scott Beowulf]

The file I downloaded from iTunes for this show sucks. I can't hear anything well except that song at the end. Is anyone else having this problem?

[skyjedi]

Originally Posted by Scott Beowulf

The file I downloaded from iTunes for this show sucks. I can't hear anything well except that song at the end. Is anyone else having this problem?

I got cut off with about 9 minutes left with Madness - Our house

[benjita]

Originally Posted by Scott Beowulf

The file I downloaded from iTunes for this show sucks. I can't hear anything well except that song at the end. Is anyone else having this problem?

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK YOU!

[NazT N8]

Could someone kindly point me in the direction of the 2 hour super stoned show?

[jsavimbi]

At one point in everyone's life, the chips are down. You're behind on the rent, late on your bills and heroin looks to be an attractive alternative. At the end of your rope, you open the newspaper and listed under sales jobs is something like "Looking for exceptional sports-minded people" or "Do you have a great personality". Since you're down on your luck, you call the number listed and oddly enough, they're dying to meet you. Your interview is tomorrow at the latest. Odds are, it's a shit scammy job. But you're willing to do anything at this point, so you go anyway. Here's some things to look out for:

1. You've never heard of the company, there's no sign on the door, the receptionist doesn't know shit or won't answer any questions. Scam.

2. All they do at their office is interview people. Sure, they have a corporate HQ, in Australia. They might even have a picture of it. Scam.

3. It's a "group interview" where some asshole talks for fifteen minutes and then they ask you to fill out your paperwork. In essence, you were hired the minute you picked up the phone, they're just betting that 10% of you will last 30 days or more. Never stay at a cattle call unless it's for a catering company or you're an actor looking for extra work.

4. They never tell you what the job is until you actually start. Like you've been working for two hours and you still don't know what the company does. Welcome to Amway, my little friend. Or worse: an Amway knockoff.

5. They never talk about how much you actually make or when you get paid. It's always "Well, how much do you want to make?", "You can possible make up to X amount of $?" or "Last week we had a guy pull in (insert outrageous amount here)". You're on full comission. With no training. Good luck.

6. You're driving around in your car, going from business to business trying to sell junk for $10 to anybody who has the time or inclination to look at your shit. Hint: most people go to a store when they need to buy crap, they don't need a delivery service.

If you can't take rejection, this would be a good time to ditch the fake cologne and solar-powered calculators with the huge buttons and disappear. Don't even bother calling your "bosses". They'd be losing money trying to track you down and recover their "merchandise". Most of their disillusioned new hires either return with all the crap or pay for it themselves. It's part of the scam.

These people are just looking to get more and more people into the scam. You're not an employee: YOU'RE A FUCKING CUSTOMER.

Yes, I know there are legitimate marketing companies that are hired to promote products and support campaigns. They hire good-looking college-age girls and an occasional dweeb to carry their crap. Not ugly, unemployable slobs like you. You won't be explaining the features of the new PSP to a hip crowd. You'll be on the hook for 20 sets of imitation tupperware that you'll hopefully unload before 5pm every day or they'll ridicule you in from of your "co-workers".

I know times may get rough and you may not have many options. My advice is to go to a restaurant (not fast food) and try to get hired as a dishwasher. As soon as they figure out that you speak English and can tie your shoes, they'll move you up to prep and probably the line. There's more hours than you could possibly work, and it'll keep your mind busy until you can figure out which way the wind blows.

Thus I end my rant of unsolicited advice. Keith, thanks for reminding me of two of the worst days of my life.

[MichaelG]

all that yelling "Who wants to make money" reminded me of an article I read regarding 'car salesmen' They are the ultimate in scammers

I once bought a box of bricks with a photo of a VCR glued to the top for 20 buck. I did 'jew' him down from 80, so I showed him...