An appeal for aid in relocating

[ReverendRyan]

For those of you who don't know me from the FTL board or the Gimme Liberty Bar, my name is Ryan. I'm 23, and live in Dallas.

After losing my job due to a previous non-compete agreement and after working with a potential employer for two weeks to get on board, only to finally be turned away due to a misdemeanor driving offense 6 years ago, I am totally broke. In addition, my rommate, with whom I alternated rent payments with, skipped town. My final day to find the cash to pay it is Monday, and without it I must be gone by Thursday.

I'm gay, and due to my Catholic upbringing, was disowned by family years ago.

In short, I'm totally screwed.

As I'm completely out of options here anyway, I can see no better time than to finally try to get to New Hampshire.

My offer is essentially both a business proposition and one of indentured servitude. If I can find someone to get me to New Hampshire, I will work for them for room and board, or any such arrangement as possible to repay any debts, plus interest, for my relocation and housing. I will gladly sign any contract to that effect.

I am very reliable and can provide references.

As far as employment, it doesn't really matter to me. I'm qualified and proficient in inside sales, print shop operation and management, non-profit management, and purchasing, but I'll settle for flipping burgers if that's what it takes.

If anyone can assist me in any way whatsoever, please contact me. Like I said, I'm completely out of options.

I post my resume for your consideration.

Ryan R. Marvin
203 S Edgefield Ave #20 Dallas, Texas 75208
469-233-8618 rrmarvin469@yahoo.com

Experience

Account Executive, Sourcing, Government Contract Manager
DEC 2006 - AUG 2007 Williams Office Products Dallas, Texas
* Prospecting, marketing, and dedicated account service for business to business sales
* Increased gross profit margins by 20% with strategic buying and supplier negotiation
* Implemented new pricing program to successfully compete with those of multinational companies

Account Executive/Sales Specialist
MAR 2006 - DEC 2006 CPI Office Products Dallas, Texas
* Prospecting, marketing, and dedicated account service for business to business sales
* Expansion within existing accounts to other product lines
* Built up client base from zero to $1700/day

Archives and Records Management
DEC 2005 - MAR 2006 (Temp) F.N.S. Archival Services Fort Worth, Texas
* Archiving and de-accessioning projects
* Account and client file management
* Cataloging and spreadsheet updates

Customer Service Representative, T-Mobile USA Account
AUG - DEC 2005 Startek USA Big Spring, Texas
* Consistently surpass monthly goals and quotas
* Facilitate customer service, account management, technical support
* Accomplished top "World Class" quality score - first day of training

Printer/Graphic Designer
SEP 2004 - JUL 2005 Westex Printing Big Spring, Texas
* Interface directly with customers to determine precise needs
* Upgrade systems, database, graphic design software
* Tripled gross receipts in first six months

Private Tutor
2002 - 2004 Odessa, Texas
* Assist parents with home-schooling in upper-level courses
* Counseled struggling students with remedial tutoring
* Prepared adult students for GED examination

Non-Profit

Volunteer/Executive Board Member
2001 - 2005 Permian Basin Mensa Midland, Texas
* Membership Coordinator - Spearhead new membership drives, media relations, events, adopted new retention strategies
* Fundraising Chairman - Implement diverse fundraising strategies, interact directly with prospective donors and advertisers
* Scholarship Coordinator - Solicit applications, process all information, oversee judging process and award recommendations

Education

Permian High School Odessa, Texas
1999 - 2002
* Distinguished Achievement Diploma
* Exceeded graduation requirements by two years of credit hours

[KBCraig]

I can only get you 180 miles closer, and I can't offer you a job. If you would like to stop off just outside Texarkana, you can crash here in the travel trailer at the end of my driveway (hooked up for A/C).

The trailer is free, but if you'd like to barter the utility bills I would incur, I do need a hand with some renovations we're working on.

If you just need a place to crash, you can either reply here, or shoot me a private message.

Kevin

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And if you do crash at KBCraig's place, you have to promise to stuff him in the trunk of your car and haul his ass to New Hampshire.

[Puke]

Dalebert: This could be a good use for that church.

A Porc Hostel.

[penguinsscareme]

I wish I could do more to help, Ry guy (story of my life).  If you make it here and end up in the Keene area, I might be able to help you find work, but probably not the kind of work you have experience in.

[Kat Kanning]

Good luck!

[ReverendRyan]

I have enough for a bus, the problem is the lack of a destination.

[J’raxis 270145]

Manchester has a pretty big concentration of freestaters, so it might be a good place to aim for. There are a few people here who sometimes have space to let someone crash for a few days until they find a permanent place. (I'm unfortunately not one of them, though. )

[PowerPenguin]

What's your NH bound timetable? The only thing I can offer you is some sales commission work. Currently, I'm doing commissioned sales for a few asset protection services, and I also do wage work doing Internet marketing for a successful golf company (which also has some kind of commissions program but it's essentially retail [that's the vibe I get about it at least]).

Basically, here are the pros and cons:

Pros:

* If you are very good with marketing, the infrastructure is there. All you need to do is use it, and I can train you pretty quickly.
* The establishments I work with are legit, and I've test-driven everything already, reducing your potential risk.
* You can help other porcs move to NH and promote freedom- and get paid for it! At least one porc has moved to NH with my help, specifically through Keep Your Assets.
* Everything I do currently is telecommute. If you want it, that work can be yours as well, and there's no reason you have to quit after you move if you like what you're doing. If you don't, you also have the benefit of quitting whenever you want .
* You can get paid in pretty much any form you want (emetals, paypal, money order, cash, etc.)

Cons:

* Unless you want to partner with me on the IT services/net marketing for other companies/people thing (which would be cool), the work will be commission. Commissions are 10-25%. If you're an experienced marketing/people person, this is very good. If you're just getting started, I would say that this might be a bit risky for someone in your tight situation. Again, if you want to "do everything I do", there's a bit of both wage and commission, so the only limiting factor is how fast you and I could grow the marketing empire as it were.
* I don't live in NH. I'm on the West Coast, so I can't offer you a place to live at the same time. On the other hand, location is irrelevant in the 'net and phone connected digital world nowadays. If you do find a "porc pad", you could always work out something with them and work with me to leverage the income even more.
* At times, this line of work can be quite challenging, but also very rewarding. Based on your resume, however, it seems like you thrive on that and regularly succeed!

If any of this sounds interesting, please PM me and we can chat. I don't post my phone # on here for privacy reasons, and because I don't want to get any phone or email spam.

[ReverendRyan]

OK, I'm gonna make it one way or another.

http://www.freestateorbust.com/

[Dreepa]

OK, I'm gonna make it one way or another.

http://www.freestateorbust.com/

Ok I will give you a dollar when you get here.
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[Insurgent]

Ryan, I sent you an email but here it is again:

Heyas, I've sort of been following the threads about your predicament. I don't know anything about you since I don't get over the the FTL boards or 2nd Life. Now I see that you are decided on taking the bus up here, no matter what.

Do you have any sort of support structure set up for when you get here? When the bus drops you off at some town, where are you going, etc?  Do you have any plan once you are "home"?

I moved to NH a little over a year ago, somewhat in the same situation. I had all my stuff, and a destination but no job, etc. It was really hard making a new life. I would discourage you from coming to NH without some game-plan.

For example, I left a $16+hr job with kickass benefits in MN to work here for $11 and no benefits. Currently, I have a shitty 1-bedroom apartment in Concord, NH (the Capitol)

That being said, if you are in serious danger of being on the streets when you get here, contact me. The place isn't really set up for two people, but I'm not going to see a freestater freeze or starve for lack of planning. Winter will soon be here.

Cheers,
Jeremy
www.myspace.com/insurgencynow

[PowerPenguin]

Lack of Proper Planning Produces Piss Poor Performance, as the saying goes 8-).

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[Dan]

+5 dollars for you in paypal

Good luck.