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kevmic28 · 10-31-2011, 07:18 PM

I had to put my truck up for sale. Out of work and cant find work. Ex wife has refused to pay child support for the last 6 months. So I am broke and cant afford my truck any more. This is not a thread to sell my truck. Its been a nice run and hopefully when I can find a teaching job I can find another truck but right now its the truck or food and a roof over the head for my son and I. This is a great site and I have learned so much here.

dmwphoto · 10-31-2011, 07:27 PM

so sorry to hear where you are. hope the best for you. I understand your thinking and it is the right thing to do.

shawno72 · 10-31-2011, 07:29 PM

I said a prayer for you and I think you should sell the Harley first. Can't take your son in the rain on the back of a bike. Just my .02 and I pray all works out for you.

kevmic28 · 10-31-2011, 07:37 PM

Well the Harley is my usual mode of transportation because I get 54 miles to the gallon. I have only been in the rain 3 times over the last 6 months. Hopefully I can find a teaching job soon. They are hard to come by. That and the transmission is going out in the truck so I havent been able to trusk driving it lately.

shawno72 · 10-31-2011, 07:56 PM

For what its worth can you post some pics of the truck?

kevmic28 · 10-31-2011, 08:57 PM

Here are a few.

pat 70/71 · 10-31-2011, 09:25 PM

I wish you and yours all the best. Your a good daddy! And things will turn around. cheers, Pat

CowboyProtectionUnit · 10-31-2011, 09:27 PM

Praying For ya bud!!! it will all work out in the end

Zoomin · 10-31-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CowboyProtectionUnit

Praying For ya bud!!! it will all work out in the end

X2 - hang tough.

**Clyde65** · 11-01-2011, 10:23 AM

Kev, have you tried Alvarado or Burleson? Burleson has a sub job open. Just a thought and wanting to help out.

**specialtyretail** · 11-01-2011, 10:43 AM

Look at it as just a temporary setback, things work out if you want them to. Wishing you luck..

68shortstep · 11-01-2011, 12:12 PM

Been there, & felt that pain of seeing mine go away with the new owner. Family needs ALWAYS come first.

Sorry for your current situation, but things will get better.

Just hang in there & keep thinking: "it's just a truck, and there's a lot more of them out there. When the time's right, another will come along for you."

**RenoKeene** · 11-01-2011, 12:23 PM

Hey Kev..post up what kind of teaching job you are looking for, lots of good folks on here and a bunch in Texas. Maybe you could get some leads that way.
Good Luck Bro.

Rochlow · 11-01-2011, 12:44 PM

I know your looking for a teaching job. However, USAJOBS.com maybe able to find something in the federal sector..

Mr Chevorlet · 11-01-2011, 01:57 PM

Sorry to here about your bad luck. Be strong and hang in there. I hope it gets better for you.

fastwillie 696969 · 11-01-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kevmic28

I had to put my truck up for sale. Out of work and cant find work. Ex wife has refused to pay child support for the last 6 months. So I am broke and cant afford my truck any more. This is not a thread to sell my truck. Its been a nice run and hopefully when I can find a teaching job I can find another truck but right now its the truck or food and a roof over the head for my son and I. This is a great site and I have learned so much here.

first of all why arnt you filing to the da for support that is for your son ,if it was you or any other man ,we would be paying or jail ,you got to look out for your son .get her to pay the rears and up to date ,have the DA suspened her drivers lic. and reissue it for work related only ,file for garnishment of wages.
sorry to hear about your truck going up for sale ,you got to do what you got to do .good luck on finding a job .

**RenoKeene** · 11-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Been in your shoes...PM sent
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kevmic28 · 11-05-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

first of all why arnt you filing to the da for support that is for your son ,if it was you or any other man ,we would be paying or jail ,you got to look out for your son .get her to pay the rears and up to date ,have the DA suspened her drivers lic. and reissue it for work related only ,file for garnishment of wages.
sorry to hear about your truck going up for sale ,you got to do what you got to do .good luck on finding a job .

I am going after her but it takes time and lets face a man going after a woman for support gets the run around when dealing with women in the govt. Its slow going but I am going after her. There is an arrest warrant out but I dont have a clue where she is at now. She moved form Georgia to Oklahoma a few months ago and I havent been able to track her down. She was fired from her job back in May and hasnt worked since.

As far as a teaching job I am Kinder through 6th grade qualified. I graduate in December. I now have a sub job lined up starting in 2 weeks but its only if I get called. Its not a daily thing. But at least it gets my foot in the door.

**Clyde65** · 11-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Congrats Kev, it is something, right?

I would also think about something outside the teaching realm. most management jobs want a degree. Ill keep thinking about you and hope you get something permanent and long lasting.

kevmic28 · 11-05-2011, 03:22 PM

Thanks, One of the reasons I went into teaching is so I would have time to spend with my son. Being a single parent I cant be off at work all the time. Having the same days off as my son works out great.

kevmic28 · 11-12-2011, 12:25 AM

Well I havent got any hits on the truck yet but its still out there. I finish student teaching this thursday so I can find a day job after thursday. I have my applications out at most of the Schools around my area. Now I am starting to branch out all the way from Dallas to Corpus Christi. It takes me about 20 to 25 minutes to research and email each resume, and about an hour to an hour and a half to fill out each application. Answering the same questions over and over and you cant cut and paste into these online applications, so I have to type each one.
Somethings gotta give soon.

Zoomin · 11-12-2011, 01:21 AM

Hang in there brother. Luck always seems to come to those who work hard. Be sure to put the word out to all your contacts and put social networks to work for you. Check web sites like monster.com

If I can help, pm me and I'll help fill out sites too.
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a2tripp · 11-12-2011, 02:19 AM

feel you man, my wifes been out of work for some time, shes a high school biology teacher, shes actually going back to school to get her k-6 endorsment, even then there is no guarentee for a job. I have spent the last 10 years getting the boat/truck/and jeep we have always wanted, now one by one they are all going to be gone unless something happens. All we can do is hope, it can only get better from here, good luck to you and your son

kevmic28 · 11-12-2011, 03:03 AM

When I chose to retire from my last career I looked long and hard at my future and chose teaching. Most of my family are teachers too. Jobs were plentiful and I was told I could get a job at any district because I was a male. Now that I am almost finished with school the market is dried up. Ill spend most of the day tomorrow sending out resumes at least until my sons football playoff game tomorrow night. He and his football keep me pretty busy 4 nights a week and saturdays. At least there are a couple good looking 67-72 chevys to look at in the parking lot at practice. Its hard being a single full time parent.
I make pens and do other woodworking so at least Im keeping food on the table with that. Here is a little of my work. Mostly sell to teachers right now.

Ackattack · 11-12-2011, 02:34 PM

Last year my wife and I decided to move from WA back to KS to be closer to our families. We looked for jobs for awhile just looking on-line, monster, bla bla bla.

Finally we started using our "network" of people we know. My wife got a job where I used to work when I my former co-worker put a bug in the ear of the hiring supervisor.

Then I got 2 job offers, one through my uncle's brother in law and one through a buddy from college/navy that I stayed in contact.

Seems like knowing someone "on the inside" is the way to get a job with the current market.

10-31-2011, 07:18 PM	#1
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	I hate to do but... I had to put my truck up for sale. Out of work and cant find work. Ex wife has refused to pay child support for the last 6 months. So I am broke and cant afford my truck any more. This is not a thread to sell my truck. Its been a nice run and hopefully when I can find a teaching job I can find another truck but right now its the truck or food and a roof over the head for my son and I. This is a great site and I have learned so much here. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

10-31-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: I hate to do but... so sorry to hear where you are. hope the best for you. I understand your thinking and it is the right thing to do.

10-31-2011, 07:29 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: I hate to do but... I said a prayer for you and I think you should sell the Harley first. Can't take your son in the rain on the back of a bike. Just my .02 and I pray all works out for you. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-31-2011, 07:37 PM	#4
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: I hate to do but... Well the Harley is my usual mode of transportation because I get 54 miles to the gallon. I have only been in the rain 3 times over the last 6 months. Hopefully I can find a teaching job soon. They are hard to come by. That and the transmission is going out in the truck so I havent been able to trusk driving it lately. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster Last edited by kevmic28; 10-31-2011 at 07:43 PM.

10-31-2011, 07:56 PM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: I hate to do but... For what its worth can you post some pics of the truck? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-31-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: I hate to do but... Here are a few. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

10-31-2011, 09:25 PM	#7
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: I hate to do but... I wish you and yours all the best. Your a good daddy! And things will turn around. cheers, Pat

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11-01-2011, 10:23 AM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: I hate to do but... Kev, have you tried Alvarado or Burleson? Burleson has a sub job open. Just a thought and wanting to help out. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-01-2011, 10:43 AM	#11
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: I hate to do but... Look at it as just a temporary setback, things work out if you want them to. Wishing you luck..

11-01-2011, 12:12 PM	#12
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: I hate to do but... Been there, & felt that pain of seeing mine go away with the new owner. Family needs ALWAYS come first. Sorry for your current situation, but things will get better. Just hang in there & keep thinking: "it's just a truck, and there's a lot more of them out there. When the time's right, another will come along for you."

11-01-2011, 12:23 PM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: I hate to do but... Hey Kev..post up what kind of teaching job you are looking for, lots of good folks on here and a bunch in Texas. Maybe you could get some leads that way. Good Luck Bro. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-01-2011, 12:44 PM	#14
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: I hate to do but... I know your looking for a teaching job. However, USAJOBS.com maybe able to find something in the federal sector..

11-01-2011, 01:57 PM	#15
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: I hate to do but... Sorry to here about your bad luck. Be strong and hang in there. I hope it gets better for you. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

11-01-2011, 07:47 PM	#17
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: I hate to do but... Been in your shoes...PM sent Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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11-05-2011, 11:57 AM	#19
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: I hate to do but... Congrats Kev, it is something, right? I would also think about something outside the teaching realm. most management jobs want a degree. Ill keep thinking about you and hope you get something permanent and long lasting. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-05-2011, 03:22 PM	#20
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: I hate to do but... Thanks, One of the reasons I went into teaching is so I would have time to spend with my son. Being a single parent I cant be off at work all the time. Having the same days off as my son works out great. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

11-12-2011, 12:25 AM	#21
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: I hate to do but... Well I havent got any hits on the truck yet but its still out there. I finish student teaching this thursday so I can find a day job after thursday. I have my applications out at most of the Schools around my area. Now I am starting to branch out all the way from Dallas to Corpus Christi. It takes me about 20 to 25 minutes to research and email each resume, and about an hour to an hour and a half to fill out each application. Answering the same questions over and over and you cant cut and paste into these online applications, so I have to type each one. Somethings gotta give soon. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

11-12-2011, 01:21 AM	#22
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I hate to do but... Hang in there brother. Luck always seems to come to those who work hard. Be sure to put the word out to all your contacts and put social networks to work for you. Check web sites like monster.com If I can help, pm me and I'll help fill out sites too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-12-2011, 02:19 AM	#23
a2tripp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 122	Re: I hate to do but... feel you man, my wifes been out of work for some time, shes a high school biology teacher, shes actually going back to school to get her k-6 endorsment, even then there is no guarentee for a job. I have spent the last 10 years getting the boat/truck/and jeep we have always wanted, now one by one they are all going to be gone unless something happens. All we can do is hope, it can only get better from here, good luck to you and your son __________________ 89 GMC V3500 Alaska members check in

11-12-2011, 03:03 AM	#24
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: I hate to do but... When I chose to retire from my last career I looked long and hard at my future and chose teaching. Most of my family are teachers too. Jobs were plentiful and I was told I could get a job at any district because I was a male. Now that I am almost finished with school the market is dried up. Ill spend most of the day tomorrow sending out resumes at least until my sons football playoff game tomorrow night. He and his football keep me pretty busy 4 nights a week and saturdays. At least there are a couple good looking 67-72 chevys to look at in the parking lot at practice. Its hard being a single full time parent. I make pens and do other woodworking so at least Im keeping food on the table with that. Here is a little of my work. Mostly sell to teachers right now. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

11-12-2011, 02:34 PM	#25
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