would you or would you not - 2006/02/07 20:43I have the opportunity on april 10 to work as a carnie in Alaska for 5 months. I would come back with at least $12,000 in Sept. but i would miss all summer including rakis. but i could afford to go to all the other events during the year. this is a serious decision and i need some SERIOUS advice.You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/07 21:50Well, if you are ok with being a carnie, and could use the 12k...id sure take it up.
There will be more rakis's and thats quite a chunk. Deffinitely worth thinking about.
I guess it depends on whether or not you could use 12grand more than going to Rakis this year... I dont know your financial situation as well as you do, so thats something to consider at leastKung Fu is about the cultivation of the spirit.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/07 21:51get paid to see alaska for 5 months ? Those are the things that make good stories and a life time of memories. They are also things that you cant do once you get into a major relationship and / or get older and get a real job.
Go for it
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/07 22:03i could do alot with 12000 big ones. like travel anywhereYou cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/07 22:07i havent left the country in my life so i think this could be the opportunity ive been waiting for. I also havent missed a month let alone 5 months of swordfighting since i started. I dont want to get rusty. Its so hard for me even miss one weekend of killin. If i go ill have to bring some swords to practice with the carnies.You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 00:27make some carnies into amtgarders for us, definitely do it.The Ninja Chef of the Iron Mountains.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 08:55I am with Takezu. Pull the trigger on somehting like this while you are young. I am sure some of it will suck but on the whole it should be a unique chance to make serious cash and see some new things.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 09:36Riddick wrote: I also haven't missed a month let alone 5 months of swordfighting since i started. I dont want to get rusty. Its so hard for me even miss one weekend of killin. If i go ill have to bring some swords to practice with the carnies.
There are a few Alaskan amtgard groups, I am sure you would get near them at some point in the 5 months. Or just get them to put you into a booth.
Step right up... Think you can punk me with a sword? Win fabulous prizes and awesome gifts for your lady.... Its easy you just have to touch me with this foam sword.... what could be easier.
Then you get to punk strangers all day long.
Ok that is a bit far fetched but there are groups in Alaska.It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. --Aristotle
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 09:54go for it bro, this is a great opportunity to do something new, I think it would be good for you.
p.s. then you would miss Rakis but you could afford to go to SKBC or banner wars.. : )
I say go for it, I'll miss you but it's only 5 months, ask DTM about Alaska, he'd tell you to go for it too.Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy. Hús Vetra Skald
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 09:57actually, only one group exists in AK. in fairbanks, which is pretty much dead center of the state. don death is movingto ankorage though and may be starting one up there.
few things. be ABSOLUTELY sure this is a carnie job, not a crab fishing or other such job. the crab fishing industry does something very similar, hires college age folks over the summer to come up and try not to get killed or lose body parts. it is one of hte single most dangerous jobs in the world.
bear in mind that these guys are gonna work you to the bone. chances are likely you'll be doing a midnight sun festival for a good portion of it. that means 48 hours or more, on your feet doing your job. since it won't be getting dark, they keep things running non stop. makes more money that way. you can sleep inbetween towns. assuming you can sleep in daylight.
also find out whether or not room and board comes out of your 12k or if its included. some of these jobs are a scam. they bring you out to hte middle of frikkin no where, and explain that you don't get a room, and you have to buy your own meals.... at carnival prices. so you may be making 50 bucks a day, but you are giving 30 bucks right back to em.
also make sure if they are paying for airfaire both directions. including if you get fired or let go for some reason. a ticket home can be hella expensive depending on where yer at.
alaska is absolutely gorgeous. this would be something you'll never forget. but make sure you aren't gettign screwed."But right now I'm a little concerned about my pants, since I don't know where they are." - Valathina Nailo
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 11:46REWTH HITS ON ALOT OF GOOD POINTS.ALSO CONSIDER THAT SOME PPLS DREAMS ARE TO SEE ALASKA AND YOUR GETTING PAID FOR IT!! STILL I BACK REWTH UP ON THE POINTS HE SAID. YOU WILL GET RUSTY A LITTLE SOME PPL RUST QUICKLY OTHERS NOT SO BAD. IF YOU LOVE THE FIGHT IT WILL STILL BE HERE WHEN YOU GET BACK.
WE WONT MISS YOU AT ALL. SO DONT WORRY ABOUT US SHEEDING ANY TEARS OVER YOUR ABSENTS.JUST KIDDING F%^&ER. WILL MISS YOU BUT THE CASH WILL HELP YOU SET UP FOR ANYTHING YOU WANNA DO IN LIFE.YOU RYOUNG AND HAVE A CHANCE TO EXPLORE.GO FOR IT 12G IS 12G. LOTTA DOUGH FOR A YOUNG BUCK TO MAKE IN SUCH A SHORT TIME.
P.S-I MAKE SURE TO KICK YOUR ASS BEFORE YOU LEAVE TO PUT A FIRE IN YOUR ASS."if they wont take the first shot,hit harded, if that dosent work ,hit cleaner. if that dosent work ,practice.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 12:25u better start showing up injured old man.You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 12:57ILL SHOW YOU OLD MONKEY LOVER. YOU MAY THINK THAT YOU GOT IT BUT OLL SHOW YOU . I MIGHT SHOW UP I DONT KNOW ITS KINDA COLD THIS WEEKEND. MAYBE TO SHOW A YOUNG WHIPPER SNAPPER A LESSON.......................MAYBE."if they wont take the first shot,hit harded, if that dosent work ,hit cleaner. if that dosent work ,practice.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/08 20:09...and then there was capslock.The Ninja Chef of the Iron Mountains.
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Re:would you or would you not - 2006/02/09 21:55....and then their was a ninja without the desire to learn how to kill. (show up sometimes and maybe ill show you)You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
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