Bed on Block from Sunday p.m. to Monday a.m.? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

ANY LUCK? · 07-09-2010, 09:13 AM

Hi team S-B,

I have a trip planned for an all-night fishing bout on Block Sunday into Monday.

Yesterday, I landed the most important job interview of my life at 1 p.m. Monday.

Problem is, I don't want to miss out on the most important fish of my life and a night out with compadres.

Does anyone have a bed on Block that I can use from roughly midnight to 7 a.m.? Willing to pitch in on rent/motel fees for the stay ...

Please reply or pm, or just tell me what the fuch I should do.

By the way, Any Luck?

ecduzitgood · 07-09-2010, 09:35 AM

Don't make the same mistakes I've made letting the fishing addiction run my life and lose jobs because I was young and couldn't leave the fish. The fish will be there when you can responsibly pursue them without jeopardizing your future. I say skip the fishing and be prepared for the interview so you can earn the money necessary for future trips. I always feel the fish of a lifetime is coming on my next cast and after 30+ years of striper fishing from shore I still haven't cleared the 40lb+ hurtle.

Ken_J · 07-09-2010, 09:39 AM

job > fish

JohnR · 07-09-2010, 09:52 AM

Good job may open better opportunities to fish.

Besides, if you make it just in time smelling like fish you might not get the job anyway.

tattoobob · 07-09-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ecduzitgood

Don't make the same mistakes I've made letting the fishing addiction run my life and lose jobs because I was young and couldn't leave the fish. The fish will be there when you can responsibly pursue them without jeopardizing your future. I say skip the fishing and be prepared for the interview so you can earn the money necessary for future trips. I always feel the fish of a lifetime is coming on my next cast and after 30+ years of striper fishing from shore I still haven't cleared the 40lb+ hurtle.

The best advice right here, and I lived it a few years back

I almost lost everything for a stupid fish, the problem is with me is I think I should be fishing 24/7 everything else comes afterwards. I'm pretty sure it has to do with addictions

PaulS · 07-09-2010, 10:28 AM

Cancel the block trip so your rested and prepared for the interview. When you get the job, go for 2 night to reward yourself. Good luck!

WESTPORTMAFIA · 07-09-2010, 10:33 AM

shouldn't you be fishing between midnight and 7am?

ecduzitgood · 07-09-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

The best advice right here, and I lived it a few years back

I almost lost everything for a stupid fish, the problem is with me is I think I should be fishing 24/7 everything else comes afterwords. I'm pretty sure it has to do with addictions

I have almost nothing because of stupid decisions, I've even spent a summer living out of my p/u behind the post office in BB when I was homeless for about 2yrs. and I'm still basically a loser in most peoples eyes because I have almost nothing at 47. Yeah I got problems but there only mine and I'm the only person whom I am hurting. So take it from someone who has been there and still is

. Fishing should not even be in the top 10 when it comes to important things in life.
If I added up everything I own it wouldn't even equal $10k and most likely is closer to $5k. And as far as lifetime income earned I might be over $100K but no where near $200k total lifetime income, so yeah I know where that road goes.

Dad 818 · 07-09-2010, 10:58 AM

Dude, you need a good night sleep for that interview.

redlite · 07-09-2010, 11:05 AM

Unless you got a big set of knockers, sleep and be ready for the interview.
What happens if the ferry breaks down and you can't get back in time???? Or you leave your car keys in your buddy's bag on Block??? Stranger things have happened.
From someone who's life absolutely revolves around striper fishin, trust me, money is more important. Don't be stupid and make the right choice. Go large!!!!!

JFigliuolo · 07-09-2010, 11:19 AM

I'm not going to sugar coat this...

If you go out to block before "The most important interview of your life"

you are an idiot. Times are tough, there are people lined up for good jobs. Don't be a f'up.

If I was one of your compadres... you'd never step foot on the ferry.

Thumper · 07-09-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

I'm not going to sugar coat this...

If you go out to block before "The most important interview of your life"

you are an idiot. Times are tough, there are people lined up for good jobs. Don't be a f'up.

If I was one of your compadres... you'd never step foot on the ferry.

well said

Rob Rockcrawler · 07-09-2010, 12:36 PM

I gotta agree with all the rest. Ive been screwed by the weather out there. Nothing like "having" to spend an extra day or two on a fishy island. Thats after ya have a job and they understand. I like PaulS's advice, nail the job then spend a weekend out there. Oh yeah, and wait till the fall to get the real experience. Good luck with the interview. I would go fishing on the mainland get your lungs full of salt air then nail the interview.

t.orlando · 07-09-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulS

Cancel the block trip so your rested and prepared for the interview. When you get the job, go for 2 night to reward yourself. Good luck!

Beat me to it........... Land the job first.

ANY LUCK? · 07-09-2010, 01:05 PM

When you're right, you're right. I guess I just needed a dozen consciences echoing my own.

No trip for me. I'll ace the interview, and have you guys to thank.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Any luck?

RIJIMMY · 07-09-2010, 01:32 PM

and theres a thread that this site sucks? Where the frick you gonna find that kind of support. All the best on the interview. Im sure you'll do well.

Dad 818 · 07-09-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ANY LUCK?

When you're right, you're right. I guess I just needed a dozen consciences echoing my own.

No trip for me. I'll ace the interview, and have you guys to thank.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Any luck?

If the interview goes well, (chrisjoe13 and I talked about it) can we expect some quality "intel" back in return?

Best of luck and knock 'em dead!

ivanputski · 07-09-2010, 03:07 PM

I just got back from an all nighter at block a few hours ago... and let me tell you one thing, I couldnt get a job making sandwiches with what I look and sound like right now...

Get the job, make some good money, and THEN book a nice 3 day trip to block in october...

ecduzitgood · 07-09-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ANY LUCK?

When you're right, you're right. I guess I just needed a dozen consciences echoing my own.

No trip for me. I'll ace the interview, and have you guys to thank.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Any luck?

Now you sound like a winner!!!! I'm glad you posted so we could try and help you stay on the right path.....to what I hope is a long satisfying success filled life

Best of luck with your interview and if you haven't looked into the best way to approach the interview start a new thread to get some pointers from the successful guys here. The job market is very tough and the competition is fierce so do your homework and be prepared for questions like: What are you looking for from our company and why do want to work here...etc.

Tagger · 07-09-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ecduzitgood

I'm still basically a loser in most peoples eyes

Not mine Eddy ... Ever consider motivational speaking ? good advice..

MAKAI · 07-09-2010, 04:44 PM

Don't be a Nitwit, it's still only a fish.
Now if it's throwing it all away at girls who win wet T-shirt contest I'm your man to talk to. . . . . . . hormones are a funny thing. . . . . work smart not hard.

ecduzitgood · 07-09-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tagger

Not mine Eddy ... Ever consider motivational speaking ? good advice..

Thanks Tagger, I'll bet you never would have thought I live the way I do just by my appearances and actions but that may help some folks understand my sometimes wacky point of view. I know I'm out there but I cause no harm to anyone being the way I am in fact catch this I still don't have health care even with it being available at no cost to me because I feel no one should have to contribute their tax dollars towards me. I would like to get a tetanus shot because I haven't been to a doctor in about 14yrs. but I know if I go they are going to enroll me and that to me is not right, I wish you could get one just like the flu shots.
Opps....getting off topic but I felt the more I exposed myself the more he would listen and realize I speak from first hand negatively impacted experience.
Me a motivational speaker

wouldn't that be like an honest politician? I a very unsuccessful person telling others how to be a success

ANY LUCK? · 07-09-2010, 06:33 PM

Well-advised by a jury of my peers. Thanks all for the support, everyone.

Now, in the interview, should I pull a "Luds" and drop the F-bomb?

Any Luck?

spence · 07-09-2010, 06:49 PM

Funny, I saw this post this morning and was going to respond but I bit my tongue to see how others would answer.

As for dropping the "F BOMB" during the interview...I'm a bit mixed as it does depend on the line of work for which you are an applicant for...

If you're dream job is that of a stripper at the Kings Inn, I'd say go for it

-spence

Nebe · 07-09-2010, 07:46 PM

Work is over rated. You should have gone to the block....

Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

redlite · 07-09-2010, 08:01 PM

Good choice on staying and going to the interview.
Hopefully you will make another good choice based on this:

If this job interview is truly that important to you, do yourself a huge favor. Go over to Barnes and Noble or Borders and get this book:
No-Nonsense Job Interviews by Arnold G. Boldt. Costs $14.86, that is including the MAss sales tax. It will be the best $14 you will ever spend in your life. Think of it as buying a nice plug that you are going to use over and over again to catch that supa cow job. It is a quick and easy read, and it WILL make the difference. It will help you and prepare you for job interviews for everything from shovelin horse shat to runnin a fortune 500 company. I first bought a copy when I got out of college and then went and got it again a few months ago during the job hunting process. It will open your eyes not only just to job interviews, but in dealing with people you meet in general.
Read it a couple of times over the weekend and be prepared to wow the shat out of the interviewers.
Good luck. We need another tax paying worker in the US.

Fish_Eye · 07-09-2010, 08:02 PM

Get the job and I'll tell you exactly where the fish are on Block the day/night you want fish there.

ANY LUCK? · 07-09-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish_Eye

Get the job and I'll tell you exactly where the fish are on Block the day/night you want fish there.

Better yet, let's shoot a vid: "Any Luck? on Block!" Starring Any Luck? himself.

Videos of heinous skunkings aren't that marketable, but what the heck, we could try.

ANY LUCK? · 07-09-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebe

Work is over rated. You should have gone to the block....

Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

That's the other voice in my head talking ... the one that made me sleep on the idea for a day. The same voice that tells me to have one more beer ...

Nebe · 07-09-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ANY LUCK?

That's the other voice in my head talking ... the one that made me sleep on the idea for a day. The same voice that tells me to have one more beer ...

i have never had a real job in my life and i couldnt be happier. being self employed has its drawbacks, but i am free to do what i want to do when i want to do it..