Life sucks and then you die.

[liamc2]

Hell. I don't know say. The topic of this thread basically sums it up.

I guess some people will be mildly pleased. At least I won't be going to Maryborough anymore.

Yeah, that's right.

Now, I'm sure I've informed some of you about the kickass work dad has been doing in Maryborough?

Well all was promising. Temporary contract, promise of pernamency after a while.

Dad's contract was extended three times. Do you have any, any, idea how good that is?

Dad was acclaimed by staff members, clients, who he took screaming from their parents thanked him for what he did, team leaders, managers everyone complemented his work.

Hell, the police started requesting him specially, they wouldn't have anyone else in certain cases.

His team leader signed him up for months and months of training.

He was orientating [b]pernament staff[/b] for heaven's sake!

All around him put it as a given that he was to get one of the three pernament positions.

Guess what?

He was told today that he didn't get the job. Even after working his arse off away from his family. He was told that the reason why he didn't get the job was because he 'failed' one criteria that didn't even have a scrippance of a thing to do with the job.

Not only was Dad stunned, every one dad had worked with was stunned. All of the pernament staff at the office are furious, to the brink of a strike. The only way, Dad was told, the only way he could not have got that job was if someone had it in for him.

When he asked who got the job(s) he was told no one, no one got the positions. They were going to have to recruit new people.

I'm sure all of you out there are thinking

'Pfft, so what? He didn't get the job, big deal, Liam misses out on a few materialistic things. Grow up and get a life dude.'

It's not as simple as that. I wish it was, [b]I honest to god wish it was.[/b]

Our house, the first house mum and dad bought, built, our first real non rental property, will most likely have to be sold down the track.

There's no way in hell we'll be able to pay the house payments and everything else on just Mum's salary. We were going downhill just before dad landed this awesome Family Youth and Community Care job. We were going to be out of debt and floating steady in no time.

Pfft, not likely anymore.

*sigh*

I'd be happy to move out, pfft what am I saying, you'd have to drag me kicking and screaming out of the house...

Moving on.

Downlands, my education. Grade eleven just when everything starts to be serious, QCS. God my life is really going to be screwed up now. We were going to have to pay back the school 4thousand or so as it is, and that looked like it was going to happen, but now...private school costs, with Blair starting highschool next year...hell...this is all too much...

God damn. University. More importantly, my mission funds, I need to scrape up 16 thousand (plus 16 thousand or so for uni straight after school) in 5 years [b]and[/b] worry about my school studies.

This is all too overwhelming. Dad said himself they've screwed up his career. He's 45 and they had the nerve to tell him, 'it's ok, you're good enough to get another job somewhere else.'

I honestly want to break down in some form of painful depression, but all I can find is anger. Just pure and brutal anger at the state of affairs.

Sometimes you just have to wonder if God is really trying us, this turn of events has made me wonder if I'm being punished for some great unknown sin and will forever end up working as some stupid kid wondering what the hell went wrong with his life.

Well cloricus should be happy now. I have no idea what the hell I'm going to do with my life now.

[size=1] at least you could say this builds character[/size]

[Jesus Chicken]

**** man, stuff don't happen for a reason, its just a bunch of stuff, you know, like stuff that just goes and gets itself happenned and stuff you know???
My advice, is ride it out, and go get yeself a woman. they can make you feel like nothing matters, she can either make it better or worse, but either way, you will get your mind off troubling stuff like financial worries for the time...
I really don't have anything of use to say, but hey man... We're here for you, especially those of us who live quite close. Like ME!

[Duo Maxwell]

Shove character, this shouldn't of happened to you!
And usually I'd agree with your point of veiw, and my family being near banckruptcy I know how you feel, at least somewhat.
And I say shame on Cloricus if he feels good about this, you should at least find a way to vent your anger, try going out side and screaming.
I hope you and your family get out of this, even though I don't show it I hate seeing other people suffer.

[Juu]

[color=ff00cc] [size=1]Yikes ><;

I really wish you the best, Liam, and your family as well.
I'm sure things'll work out one way or another. Things always do. ^_^

Just be optimistic about it and hope for the best.

Shame on Cloricus if he feels good about this. There's no humor I find in this at all.

Wish you the best!
Things'll work out. Don't worry. ^_-[/color] [/size]

[Azzi]

[color=darblue]The best thing you could do now is really accept the situation, and even though you're upset, you should try to make sure your parents never know, so you should pretend in fornt of them that you're okay, or they'll probably feel even worse knowing thier kid is upset, it'll put them under pressure. Pray for the best.[/color]

[liamc2]

Hell like I'm going to let my parents down. My little brother is devastated, he was to come to Downlands next year, now he's got to go to a public school.

My Dad has been through hell, so's my mother. I'm not going to let on to them.

The worst thing I can do right now is ***** to them that my life is ruined because of them, which it isn't.

I dunno...maybe we might get a good price on our house...maybe I might be able to apply for a scholarship...I dunno..stranger things have happened aye?

*laughs*

Like I've been sayin' on MSN...there's always a funny side to the worst of problems. I have no idea what's so funny about this problem but I find it highly amusing none the less.

[Guest cloricus]

JC bad thing to say... *Points to Liam(C2)'s religion*

I reject that comment and I find no pleasure in what happened for Liam.

If there was a way I could help I would, but there isn't so I wont.

[liamc2]

Ah yes, I figured out what I find so amusing.

While we are probably 110 thousand or so in debt, all up, including the house. We don't have a flashy car, we bought it second hand when it was 10 years old, we have no landscaping on the house, we have no front fence, lol, all of Blair and my clothes are from Dimmies or Best and Less. *takes a breath*

Meanwhile we know people who are in 240 thousand plus in debt, own BMW's, flashy pointless accessories and other wise. And constantly get into debt for more...

and yet, we get toppled from our little perch and take the fall the rest have been expecting they'd take for years.

*laughs*

[Guest cloricus]

Are you paying out where I get my clothes!
Well some times I go to target or kmart...

Dude, get out of the house and go down to the closes car sales place and buy yourself a bmw, NOW!

110 is easy on a morgage.

*Watches Liam come up and burn him after reading comment*
There's a high chance that it will eventually work out, for the better is up to randomness.

[DeathKnight]

[color=crimson]Quit your religion, shave your head, and become a monk.

Heh heh.

The best I can say is, "Good Luck".

And that you finally realize God sucks ;P Welcome to the Heretic Side, Lol.[/color]

[enigma]

[COLOR=blue][I]Don't worry, it'll sort itself out, things always do. When you think life has you beat, something good always happens and it makes life enjoyable. I remember a thread like this a while ago with someone nearly having a nervous breakdown because life was being a ***** to them. Then the next week, their life was better than ever when all sorts of events happened. So you needn't worry Liam(C2), everything will be fine. Just remember, everyone's here for you.[/COLOR][/I]

[Jesus Chicken]

AMEN!! LET ME HEAR AN AMEN!!
Liam, what you're doing, (looking for some sort of twisted humerous side) sounds like what I do. I thought I was the only one. A little advice though, dont get into a relationship and use the twisted thing, well it pissed rach off anyway. But yeah, I said it first, enigma then followed suit and I shall say it once more. If you ever want anyone killed, talk to us ok?

[Dan L]

Sounds like the company wants someon e new and less experienced, that they can pay less..

That's really bad. It's not even as if your dad was a slacker after lots of pay, like so many other people out there.. he seems a really honest guy who got screwed by the company.. which always sucks..

Just hang in there, dude..

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by liamc2 [/i]
[B]Sometimes you just have to wonder if God is really trying us, this turn of events has made me wonder if I'm being punished for some great unknown sin and will forever end up working as some stupid kid wondering what the hell went wrong with his life.[/B][/QUOTE]

I assume you're Christian based on that statement.. this comment is based on that assumption ^^

Judging by a *possible* similar situation in my family (as in, it hasn't happened yet but it may do) I'd say Yes and No. No you're not being punished. One of the biggest misconceptions in the Christian religion is that you're put in situations to be "puniushed" by God.. that generally doesn't happen. At the most, you may be put in a situation to be directed away from something sinful, but I highly doubt this is the case.

In Christian terms, I'd say either you're being directed towards something new, or you're being tested to see if you'll trust God to sort it all out.. which is really hard, but I know people who've been in similar situations, and trusted, and things worked out better than they were before.

So yeah.. just don't start thinking that you're being punished for something, even if it is a very natural assumption to come to. All that leads to is self-doubt.

[The Harlequin]

[font=gothic][color=crimson]I don't care if you want to tell me your religion forbids or some other stupid excuse. Do not do anything stupid. You'd devestate the lot of us. I know the kind of thing you're going through, so I know how that urge creeps up on you.

Raven and I are certainly here for you. And you're conveniently close to my house, so don't feel afraid to drop by any time you need to talk, or anything else. I'm deadly serious, if you want to turn up in the middle of the night because you're depressed out of your head that everything is going to hell in a handbasket around you, do it. You won't be treading new ground for me.

As for getting people killed...You give me a who and a where, I'll do what I can...

Really though, that's more of a joke. Killing people won't solve anything. Oh sure, it might let out some frustration, but there are far better ways to do that.

I am sympathetic, very sympathetic, even if I sound like a complete wackjob saying it... But I'm sure you know that.[/font][/color]

[Mitch]

[color=red] Liam, well, your whole life isn't screwed up. Things will eventually, [i]painfully[/i] fix themselves one way or another. To think your whole life is screwed up is very well going too far. It certainly isn't.

But for now, you've got your friends. Heck, Flynn's even offering you help. I can see why you're angry, but just understand, it isn't always going to be like this.

Just think--you could have no money, no house, and nothing. Nothing but your family and peers, and you know what? Even then you'd survive. I think you very smally making this a little bigger than it is. I bet it's just hit you, but if you're thinking your whole academic career is ruined, pah, doubtful.

Where there's a will, there's a way, my friend. Where there's a will...

So if you have a sense of will, and find it and use it, I'm sure you'll make it. I'm sure.

Just don't look so far ahead as to see the long-term effects, those will come. Just focus on the effects that are happening [i]now[/i].

Oh, and if you need to chat, IM me over AIM. I've never talked to you really, but I'd certainly be open to do so.[/color]

[GinnyLyn]

[color=royal blue]Don't blame God. And [i]definitely[/i] do not blame yourself, Liam. I'm not terribly good at the comforting thing, but there is this--things will work out. They may not work out the way you expect or want, but they will work out.

Sadly, bad things happen in this world 'cause this world is freaking screwed up. (That's why I take comfort in knowing that this imperfect life isn't all we get.) I'll keep you in my prayers.

Please hang in there.[/color]

[liamc2]

Thanks for the support and advice guys. After a night's sleep I felt much better this morning after my massive rant yesterday.

Actually you could say I feel rather foolish.

No, that's a lie, I feel very foolish.

But for some odd reason I can't help but feel good. Maybe something to do with being an incorrigible optimist, maybe something to do with being back at school.

iono.

I just feel good (nananananana! So good, so good *continues singing*)

^^;

Something will come up, something will change, you guys are right. I really have got to stop my complaining.

It isn't the end of the world after all.

Besides, I can't kill anyone or myself...I'm just not that kind of guy.

I'd make a terrible life member of the 'Suicide club'

I'd actually outlive my membership

lol

Bad joke.

But thanks again, you guys really helped me.

[The Unholy Newt]

I'm probably a bit late in putting on my opinion but I'd just like to say I know exactly how you feel.

At the moment we have about 100 bucks to our name, we are running close to having no food and there a still a s**t load of bills to pay. Not to mention the school fees. Plus the fact I've got to move to Canberra which means new school, new town, no friends, nothing except my parents. And that will imprint on us financially big time. Also it has been a huge shock and dissapointment to all my friends. And it makes me feel really bad because now they are sad cause I'm going.

Also this gives me an opportunity to explain fully why I am actually moving. My mother has been at her job for a few months now nad her boss has it in for her big time. She all these requirements and quotas and stuff she has to meet by certain times and her boss has risen them to make them unattainable. Every tiny little mistake my mother makes, her boss blows it up into a huge issue and makes a giant fuss over it. Mum has gotten to the point that she walks into work in fear of being bullied and humiliated.

Unfortunately for her my father moved to Canberra at the beginning of this month and it has been hell on her. Also her boss found out about it and now she knows that mum has very little moral support and it makes her an easier target. Mum is now applying for several jobs in Canberra because the ones in Toowoomba aren't in her area of expertise or down pay enough for us to continue on.

So Liam I'll just say that I really feel for you and I hope everything turns out okay.

~TUN

[Sere Tuscumbia]

*pounces on Liam, and hugs him* And I thought MY life was utter crap. (Ask Rae, she'll tell ya.)

And yes, I'm going to act like a little six year old and say that it's not fair, and it's not right, and I'm going to cry and whine, and throw a right nice little fit about it. <--Said by me in my diary, and I thought that it fit.

That's just ****. Your family got screwed over because someone out there had their head up their *** and they didn't like it. Yes, I know that what's done is done, and we can't reverse time and change it. All anyone can do is try to recover, and learn from what happened.

And that's what you're doing, Liam. You're learning. Maybe you're taking little baby steps in doing it, but you're living, and doing a damn good job of it too. And you've got us. You've got people from OB, and people where you live who are ready to support you in your rough time.

And [I]I'm[/I] here to support you. I'm going through some rough ****, and you know about it. But together, and with everyone else, we can help you get through this. I won't say that things can't get worse, because they can, and I know they can, but in the end, you'll hit the bottom, and the only thing you can go is pull yourself outta that hole. And we're here with the ladder, so maybe you don't have to hit bottom before you start climbing.

Just keep on doing what you always do, luv, and things will happen. They always do.

And Liam, you know where to find me if you ever need to talk about this. You're not alone, and heck, I think it's time [I]you[/I] started dumping your problems on [I]me[/I] instead of vice versa. I'll always be here for you. *hugs him again*

--Mistress Sere Tuscumbia, signing off.

[Mei]

I'm sorry to hear that...but I'm sure you'll feel better soon. You gotta kick through the evilness of the world and rely on the friends you've got, thats what they are for right? I may not be in position to even say anything, considering I don't really know you, but I can at least try to comfort, right? Well anyways, feel better, and its nice to meet you, considering I'm new.Oo