I Never Imagined - Now I am hopeless

Revvv

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I normally don't post my personal life online. I don't have anything else to lose though. I may as well whine and cry to you, and get it off my chest so to speak.

I am losing everything. Forclosure is staring at me. I have no income. I need to sell what I can in order to make it.

I am/was a pastor for a non-denominational Church plant. We were one of the fastest growing Churches in a 3 county area for a year. For the past 6 months my Church has suffered finiancially due to small business, owners and commission based members not having the ability to support the ministry. This has caused a major morale issue, and we have lost most of our membership. The last week in February will mark our last Sunday. I have not recieved a paycheck in weeks, and have invested all I have trying to pull the Church back up. I am now broke, and my bank is asking for the total amount on my home. The only other option I am offered is forclosure at the moment. I can't refinance due to by credit falling into the crapper. I am doing everything I can to avoind forclosure and bankruptcy.

I have not been able to pay my bills regularly, and I would have lost my truck, wife's car, and the bike if they had not been paid for in full.

I am not asking for anything, unless you know of a chance for employment. Relocating is definitely considered. I don't care where to. I need a job and a career.

I have applied to more than 30 places. Even with computer graphic skills, web design experience, sales experience, management, and a host of other skills at my disposal, no one has so much as called me for an interview. I have a degree, but it's ministry related. I even have performance parts experience, and worked doing internet sales and customer service. No one will touch me. No one seems to be hiring out of work ministers. I can learn something new. I have a family, and we are dying.

I know, I'm beating myself up. However, I have reached bottom and have no idea of where to start in order to try to climb up or out. :banghead:

If you feel compassion, and want to help, I will be posting my bike up for sale in the for sale section. You can find a vin, price, and pics there.

Thank you for listening to my pity party.

At least now everyone knows where I have been. I have been depressed, working to find work, and spending time trying to save a dying Church.
 
This just pi$$es me off...here we have a hard working guy, probably just like the rest of us, about to go under while CEO's of failing banks taking 20 million dollar bonuses. I am not ranting because I think this is the fault of one party or another because that solves nothing. It just makes me sick. If the government really wants to stimulate the economy take that money and help out all of us little guys. You know if my bills were paid then I might be stimulated to spend some of my extra money on material things. Instead the gov pays the guys who got us into trouble in the first place.

Enough...*****in from me...

Brother I wish there was something more I could do send me your resume and I will circulate it. I really don't know if anything will come of it but I will be happy to try.

Keep you chin up. I will pm you with my email address.
 
I am so sorry to hear all of this :down:

I hope things start to get better...it is very frustrating to know how much our gov't bails out those that aren't responsible and guys like you get the bad end of a deal...I truly do hope things turn around soon for you...
 
Hang in there, Revvv.
I know it's tuff. You can come out of this.
 
Dang Revv, I hate this for you. How about coming to the "bible belt"? I wish I knew where to look for Ministry positions. I will be praying for you Sir.

I just looked on Monster.com, and there are pages of jobs in web design and computer graphics in OK.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I didn't post up for sympathy. I just needed to whine a little.
It feels good to know that people care.

As for Monster.com, I am looking everyday, and applying for as much as I am qualified for.

If you are interested in my bike, here is the link for the sale. Vin is included.

Now, I think I will go ride it for a few miles before I hopefully hand the keys to a new owner.

If you think you can use the resume of a very qualified sales person with internet sales experience, floor sales, motorcycle sales, and much more, shoot an email to aaronaycox@yahoo.com. I will respond back with an attachment.

I am going to start packing my home tomorrow. Where ever I find a suitable job will be the place I move to. Somewhere New, USA. here I come.

I have the full support of my wife. My kids aren't happy, but they will cope.
 
Dang Revv, I hate this for you. How about coming to the "bible belt"? I wish I knew where to look for Ministry positions. I will be praying for you Sir.

I just looked on Monster.com, and there are pages of jobs in web design and computer graphics in OK.


So far, the only thing I have to show concerninng my web and art ability is what can be found on GrudgeBike.com

I can do so much more. I just don't want to slow down to redo the site at the moment. I may have to pull a few all nighters.

Oh, GrudgeBike as a domain is now for sale too. It is a trademarked deal, so it could become a great investment for someone that has the $$$$ to invest and the skills to use the web.
 
Not sure what to say, brotha. It's just bad all over. Things will get better though.
 
Sorry to hear this for you.

I have a feeling many others will be following in your footsteps to these hardships before we pull out. Just remember, you are amongst friends.
 
It is a shame that you have been put in this situation. Is there anyway you could get a job at a motorcycle shop/dealer or work in the retail area until a more permanent job comes along? Keep getting those resumes out there. God will provide. Sending prayers for some relief soon.
 
It is a shame that you have been put in this situation. Is there anyway you could get a job at a motorcycle shop/dealer or work in the retail area until a more permanent job comes along? Keep getting those resumes out there. God will provide. Sending prayers for some relief soon.


I am looking, and open to the suggestion.
I used to sell H-D (sorry) and was the top sales guy in the place. They changed hands and they are no longer hiring. If the old owner was still there I would have a job.

I have applied to several in and around the Atlanta area with no response. Well, I did get one response, but I think it was a dead end. I was looking at making a 2 hour commute. I am up for whatever.
 
I am looking, and open to the suggestion.
I used to sell H-D (sorry) and was the top sales guy in the place. They changed hands and they are no longer hiring. If the old owner was still there I would have a job.

I have applied to several in and around the Atlanta area with no response. Well, I did get one response, but I think it was a dead end. I was looking at making a 2 hour commute. I am up for whatever.

Wow. Keep the faith. I hope you get a job soon. If I hear of anything out here in ST Louis, MO, I will definitly let you know. I am sure something will come up soon.
 
Good luck, brother. Sounds like OK might be a place to look as a landing spot for you. Tons of .oRgsters there, and it sounds like there are some openings for people with your skill-set.

Somehow or another, things ALWAYS work out.

Be strong.
 
i see you beating yourself up a little, but I also see the fight spirit in you! Keep plugging away and pray for the best.

If you've done commission sales, try hitting up the dealers and say you'll only work for commissions. Are there any connections left from your church?

Economy is tough all over and you are not alone - so don't let the fact that you don't have interviews get you down too much. I've heard unemployment near where I live is almost 10%. It's bad all over.

Keep your chin up, if you're at the bottom, you've stopped falling and it can only get better...
 
Not sure what to say.....wish you the very best. Keep your head up. Keep knocking on doors....and keep trying, don't give up!

DD
 
i too know what ur going through i dont have a full time job i been helping friends here and there to make some money. It really sucks ill keep u in my prayers.
 
Get out of Atlanta, going down too fast and too many people competing for same remaining jobs.
 
I hit you back with an email. Also the harley shop here is hiring. Bayside HD Chesapeake VA.
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I know you need money right now.....but what about becoming an MSF Rider Coach? Yes, It's part-time, but the money is descent. Mostly classes go on weekends which allows you to continue to jobhunt weekdays. I have made as little as $600 for a weekend or as much as $2500 a month working my tail off.

Just a thought......if interested drop me a pm or visit the MSF website and click on "becoming a RiderCoach"

GoodLuck
DD
 
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