Getting employed in Las Vegas
August 16th, 2011 at 4:26:54 PM
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I have no idea what my parents pay for my insurance.
August 16th, 2011 at 8:04:37 PM
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Quote: KaydayLooking back from the ripe old age of 46, I can tell you that the decisions I most regret in life are the ones where I opted for the familiar, secure, comfortable option over the riskier, scarier, but passionately desired option.
As another 46-year-old, I agree 100%.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 16th, 2011 at 8:13:21 PM
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51 next week, and concur with Kay and Wiz... ;-)
August 16th, 2011 at 9:10:34 PM
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Quote: WizardAs another 46-year-old, I agree 100%.
I was 46 about 15 years ago and believe me, it seems
like day before yesterday. Your life is set, and your future
is set, usually. You get into routines and time really flies
by. Be aware of it and fight it and maybe it won't fly by
so fast.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 17th, 2011 at 1:30:10 AM
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I have great support from my parents, they say it is about time Max and I move in together. We have been married for about 3 years. My dad said the worst that can happen is you come back to CA and get your old job back at the bagel shop. I know that won't happen though, I am ready to work really hard and take what ever job I can get for now. My dad does not want me to be a dealer for the rest of my life which is fine, I feel it is a great opportunity for now. My ultimate goal is to finish my graduate education at UNLV and get some kind of doctorate degree required job. I also am interested in working in the corporate office for some of the larger casino companies. The cheap rent in LV is great since here in the San Francisco Bay Area all apartments are at least a 1,000 minimum rent. I now give this move a 99% probability. Thank you everyone for all your encouragement and I look forward to seeing a lot of you at G2E!
August 17th, 2011 at 8:28:27 AM
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Quote: EvenBobI was 46 about 15 years ago and believe me, it seems
like day before yesterday. Your life is set, and your future
is set, usually. You get into routines and time really flies
by. Be aware of it and fight it and maybe it won't fly by
so fast.
46 & 25 = 71 Always wondered what if I had not honked my horn at that cute girl 18 waiting at the bus stop ??
I was 28 at the time. All my buddies from the pool hall racetrack back then are either dead, in jail, or worse.
Dead Beat Dads. SIGH
August 21st, 2011 at 5:44:11 PM
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What is a good furniture store to pick up a sofa and maybe a chair. I googled furniture store and I think there are more furniture stores than casinos.
August 21st, 2011 at 6:40:01 PM
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I kinda like what they offer at RC Willey. But my wife is the head of that cost center.
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
August 21st, 2011 at 7:02:23 PM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffWhat is a good furniture store to pick up a sofa and maybe a chair. I googled furniture store and I think there are more furniture stores than casinos.
Too bad you missed the Sahara sale, I heard they were practically giving away their used furniture.
Anyway, I've got some stuff you can borrow. Otherwise, I like Walker Furniture.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 21st, 2011 at 7:25:37 PM
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Use Craigslist when you get here, if you want to go cheap. In some cases, furniture is given away if you're the first to show up to pick it up.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
August 21st, 2011 at 7:48:08 PM
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Quote: rxwineUse Craigslist when you get here, if you want to go cheap. In some cases, furniture is given away if you're the first to show up to pick it up.
When I moved, and had a whole houseful of furniture to get rid of, so I put an ad on Craigslist, giving it all away. I checked back about an hour later and got about 100 responses. So I contacted the first person to respond, and he took almost all of it. What little he left I gave the second person.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 21st, 2011 at 9:18:21 PM
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Craigslist.com in Las Vegas rivals porn slappers in promoting the world's oldest profession.
see ... http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/search/cas/?query=w4m
wicked world
see ... http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/search/cas/?query=w4m
wicked world
"What, me worry?"
August 21st, 2011 at 10:50:59 PM
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Quote: avargovI kinda like what they offer at RC Willey. But my wife is the head of that cost center.
Can she hook me up with a deal? Mike thanks for the offer but I would prefer to get my own just incase something happens
August 22nd, 2011 at 1:05:02 AM
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I would assume there would be alot of orange crates behind the Tropicana. You take the orange crates home and you got two schools of interior decorating to choose from: Horizontal and Vertical.Quote: NicksGamingStuffWhat is a good furniture store ...
Seriously, wait till you know about things like wall length and likelihood of staying put before you start accumulating "stuff" that you gotta just lug with you if you move.
Have your extra set of black pants and white ruffled shirt in a plastic bag in the car.
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:29:16 AM
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Quote: WizardI've got some stuff you can borrow.
Note to self: if thinking of moving to Vegas and not so flush, make fast friends with the Wizard first.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:47:06 AM
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It's not that I don't appreciate Mikes offer, I just would not want to borrow his stuff incase something happened to it. I have had it at my current job, I would prefer to move to Vegas ASAP but unfortunately I need the extra month of work to have enough cash to be secure for the move. I know every job has its downside, and I am sure when I work in a break in house I will be longing for my old job at the card room, but at least I can live off $10 an hour with a $500 month rent. I do think the suggestion of waiting to buy furniture is a good idea, so I am trying to compromise with a cheap sofa (under $400) that I won't mind donating incase my move does not work out. I am only coming with what will fit in my car so I will be sleeping on an air mattress on a queen platform bed frame and whatever will fit in my car. I have a bazillion dvds that I kind of want to buy a dvd binder to put all the discs in so I wont have space of two boxes in my car of dvds. I have a good feeling about this move and I feel that the cheap rent and insurance (my spouses car and mine with $100 deductible is $95 a month through Geico). He has a 2005 Mazda 3 and I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla. I never knew being married and having a college degree gets you cheaper insurance (and it helps I just turned 25). Anyway thank you everyone for your words of advice and encouragement, I look forward to seeing all of you at G2E and all the other WOV events.
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:03:21 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffCan she hook me up with a deal [at RC Willey]? Mike thanks for the offer but I would prefer to get my own just incase something happens
RC Willey in Henderson has some very nice stuff, some very comfortable furnishings.
When I came to Vegas from New York, one-way ticket, I took only my clothes/suits, my papers (birth cert, passport, photo albums, personal letters, etc.), my library/movie collection (in crates), my two rifles (shipped via courrier), some watches/jewlery in a carry-on (it may get stolen from checked lugged via a New York Airport), and my computer contents on CD-ROMS. (we now use mem-sticks)
And almost enough money to retire on, if I hadn't gone so often to the sports book....another story there....
But...NO FURNITURE OR OTHER MAJOR BAGGAGE WHEN STARTING OVER!! Travel light into the new life... Gave the big stuff (actually the little stuff when you think about it) to my ex-wife and family, and donated the rest.
Stayed at a Stations property hotel (comped) when the condo I bought on a previous trip was getting cleaned up.
NOTE TO NICK:
1. call an exterminator first BEFORE you install your new furniture.
2. have the AC unit cleaned and recharged before the summer. Check it out first.
3. Have a mechanic check out a used car before you buy it, or else you will find out how expensive cabs are in this town, or how PROBLEMATIC public transportation is in this town.
4. learn EVERY LITTLE DETAIL they teach you in dealers' school; it'll save a few black eyes. And talk to working dealers about the business, for tips and contacts.
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:09:44 AM
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You can do it.
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:14:10 AM
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Dan I live in San Francisco if you have never been here, I would say Muni is the worst public transportation in the whole world. Fortunately my toyota corolla still works (I have had it since I was 16). I do agree about the AC recharge and exterminator. Thanks for all your advice, I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:58:15 PM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffOne option I think I am going to use is a place that includes all utilities. This will be a big savings since electricity is so expensive and it will be a pain to set up the account. This place also includes cable tv. All the places I have called seem to want me to prepay for a 3 month lease which is fine, that way I won't have to worry about coming up with the rent each month. This place will let me pay a $49 holding fee so I wont have to pay for September when I am not there. The location seems okay.I like the fact it is near a police station.
That apartment is absolutely in one of the worst parts of Las Vegas. Horrible crime rate there. You would be wise to pay a little more and look elsewhere.
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:03:12 PM
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I agree that is why I am probably going to take this place it is at 3600 el conlon avenue. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/apa/2531830464.html
August 22nd, 2011 at 5:07:53 PM
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Before you decide anything, you should spent a while on Apartment Ratings website, to see all the properties reviewed by residents both current and former. I have found it to be accurate.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
August 24th, 2011 at 2:26:55 AM
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I signed the lease today, my move is official!
August 24th, 2011 at 2:31:20 AM
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Congrats! Welcome to Vegas! PM if I can be of any help.
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
August 24th, 2011 at 2:44:26 AM
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I had terrible luck at the casino today, which is a really good thing because if I had won I would have wanted to play more. I only lost $300 but I just got murdered on every game.When I move here the only time I will go into a casino will be to work.
August 24th, 2011 at 2:51:31 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffI had terrible luck at the casino today, which is a really good thing because if I had won I would have wanted to play more.
Hmmm.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 24th, 2011 at 2:53:10 AM
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"They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist..."Quote: NicksGamingStuffI had terrible luck at the casino today, which is a really good thing because if I had won I would have wanted to play more. I only lost $300 but I just got murdered on every game.When I move here the only time I will go into a casino will be to work.
John Sedgwick, Union Civil War general who was hit by sniper fire at the battle of Spotsylvania, on May 9, 1864.
Happiness is underrated
August 24th, 2011 at 3:14:38 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffWhen I move here the only time I will go into a casino will be to work.
Famous last words.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:18:59 AM
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So what did you do? Flit around the place and move onto some other game at the very first loss?Quote: NicksGamingStuffI only lost $300 but I just got murdered on every game.
Anyway, good luck with your new digs. And your job hunting.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:09:14 AM
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Don't go bust on your first week here.
(although that wouldn't be in anyway unique, I'm sure)
(although that wouldn't be in anyway unique, I'm sure)
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:31:29 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffI had terrible luck at the casino today, which is a really good thing because if I had won I would have wanted to play more. I only lost $300 but I just got murdered on every game.When I move here the only time I will go into a casino will be to work.
Only $300!!!? Up thread it sounded as if you're scrounging every penny, then you went out gambling? ugh!!!!
August 24th, 2011 at 7:34:18 AM
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Quote: AlanOnly $300!!!? Up thread it sounded as if you're scrounging every penny, then you went out gambling? ugh!!!!
$300 is a lot to lose if things are tight in my book, too.
As tight as you describe your monetary situation, I would have to say you need to figure you have busted the budget for at least the next 6 months... no gambling!
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
August 24th, 2011 at 1:15:46 PM
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Well I never play with more than I can afford to lose. I have always done that and I live by that. I had a great time with PaigowDan.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:25:20 PM
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We're not pig piling on you, its just weird that you
stated over and over how tight money is, and the
first thing you do is drop $300. It doesn't bode well
for your future in Vegas. The town has two kinds
of people. Those who gamble and lose, and those
who don't gamble at all. There really isn't any middle
road.
stated over and over how tight money is, and the
first thing you do is drop $300. It doesn't bode well
for your future in Vegas. The town has two kinds
of people. Those who gamble and lose, and those
who don't gamble at all. There really isn't any middle
road.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 24th, 2011 at 10:59:29 PM
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Well,
that isn't the case, and it isn't quite as black-and-white as that.
There are many people who gamble $500 a month, averaging a loss of $150 a month as an entertainment expense that's fine with them; some are even up.
There's a whole spectrum of gamblers, in all colors and many shades of grey, the vast majority in town are doing fine in their lives. Some are not, some have gone to GA, some don't gamble any more, and some are fine with gambling.
Nick handled himself very well, a very bright young man who knows the deal, and I think he'll do very fine in this town.
that isn't the case, and it isn't quite as black-and-white as that.
There are many people who gamble $500 a month, averaging a loss of $150 a month as an entertainment expense that's fine with them; some are even up.
There's a whole spectrum of gamblers, in all colors and many shades of grey, the vast majority in town are doing fine in their lives. Some are not, some have gone to GA, some don't gamble any more, and some are fine with gambling.
Nick handled himself very well, a very bright young man who knows the deal, and I think he'll do very fine in this town.
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
August 24th, 2011 at 11:00:02 PM
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Well I have not moved here yet, but I do agree with you that if you live here and gamble you have a 99% chance of being a loser and having your life in debt to the casino. I am a bit frustrated in my past few gaming trips I have not even won a little. I will never gamble once I move here, not even one penny. Someone could make that bet with me but then again they would win immediately since that in itself is a gamble. All this gambling loss means right now is I cannot get a sofa or love seat as soon as I would have liked to. Whatever it happened, no more gambling and I am going to stick to that.
August 24th, 2011 at 11:57:47 PM
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Quote: PaigowdanWell,
that isn't the case, and it isn't quite as black-and-white as that.
But it mostly is. Everybody has a different level of control,
all but an extreme (highlite the word 'extreme') few actually
stay ahead of the game. Gambling is a lose/lose proposition
for the player, don't pretend its anything else.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 25th, 2011 at 12:05:48 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffWell I have not moved here yet, but I do agree with you that if you live here and gamble you have a 99% chance of being a loser and having your life in debt
I read a few years ago about a school teacher
who was applying for a mortgage in Vegas. One
of the questions on the form asked if he was a regular
gambler. When he asked the bank person about it, he was
told that if he answered yes, his mortgage would
be denied. The bank had learned the hard way
that regular gamblers in Vegas usually last about
6 months before they start missing their payments.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 14th, 2011 at 1:46:50 AM
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I am thinking about driving in a day early and staying at the nyny or another MGM property since I have a free room. Should I be worried about having my car broken into since there will be boxes visible from the windows? I am doing this since I want to be able to move in in the morning and be rested for unloading and setting all my stuff up. Any other suggestions if this is not a good idea? I could move in in the late afternoon but would prefer to be rested to set everything up
September 14th, 2011 at 3:06:03 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffShould I be worried about having my car broken into since there will be boxes visible from the windows?
Use valet parking, it'll cost you a $2 tip.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 14th, 2011 at 7:23:16 AM
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Why would you want to live in Las Vegas if you are not going to be gambling? You want to go rock climbing or hunt rattlesnakes in the desert or renovate buildings or some dumb thing like that?
If you live in Los Angeles, you do movies, real estate or Internet porn... those are the only games in town.
If you live in Las Vegas, you do casinos, its the only game in town. Now I have to get back to the kitchen. I'm preparing diced beets for dinner and its taking me forever to paint those little white dots on them.
If you live in Los Angeles, you do movies, real estate or Internet porn... those are the only games in town.
If you live in Las Vegas, you do casinos, its the only game in town. Now I have to get back to the kitchen. I'm preparing diced beets for dinner and its taking me forever to paint those little white dots on them.
September 14th, 2011 at 7:29:43 AM
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Quote: EvenBobI read a few years ago about a school teacher
who was applying for a mortgage in Vegas. One
of the questions on the form asked if he was a regular
gambler. When he asked the bank person about it, he was
told that if he answered yes, his mortgage would
be denied. The bank had learned the hard way
that regular gamblers in Vegas usually last about
6 months before they start missing their payments.
This has got to be the most ridiculous thing I have heard come out of you yet EB. I notice it's always something you read about. Never anything you experienced yourself. Sheeesh!
September 14th, 2011 at 7:42:07 AM
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By the way, someone who goes to a casino and puts five dollars on the pass line every Christmas Day is a regular gambler.
September 14th, 2011 at 7:54:13 AM
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I also know regular gamblers who play 30 dollars a month in bingo and nothing else. Gee I guess they don't qualify for a mortgage.
September 14th, 2011 at 7:54:41 AM
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NGS: Are you insane?
Moving to Las Vegas at the present time, without the prospect of employment preconfirmed will likely be suicidal for you.
It's still on the ropes.
My suggestion: San Antonio.
Moving to Las Vegas at the present time, without the prospect of employment preconfirmed will likely be suicidal for you.
It's still on the ropes.
My suggestion: San Antonio.
"What, me worry?"
September 14th, 2011 at 10:27:58 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffShould I be worried about having my car broken into since there will be boxes visible from the windows?
Yes... when I moved from Chicago to Kansas City, I stopped in St Louis to see a friend. I left some boxes in the car, mostly kitchen stuff worth about $50 total. My car was stolen along with all my stuff. I got the car back a week later but of course, everything was gone.
If you HAVE to, do the valet thing. But frankly, I wouldn't even trust that.
"One out of every four people are [morons]"- Kyle, South Park
September 14th, 2011 at 11:39:06 AM
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Okay I had a gut feeling that parking my car in a hotel casino lot, or using the valet would be a bad idea, I just wanted to confirm it with everyone. To Mr. V I do agree with you it is very risky , but it will be a nice change from my stagnate life here in San Francisco.
September 14th, 2011 at 11:51:06 AM
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With all do respect...what exactly are you risking? You have suggested in other posts that if it doesn't work out you'll just be moving back in with your mother. Thats not exactly do or die. And yes I am jealous.
September 14th, 2011 at 11:52:32 AM
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Sometimes on the news here they show footage of thieves prowling the parking garages peering in windows, and if they spot anything of value, they're through the window with a ballpeen hammer in no time and on to the next car. A getaway van follows nearby. Sure, we can see the plate in the hidden camera footage, but your stuff is still gone. Thieves focus on out-of-state plates and know those tourists won't stick around for a lineup and won't come back for a trial.
And I agree with others....if you like cocaine or oranges, you move to Miami; you like skiing, you move to Denver. Why move here if you don't gamble?
And I agree with others....if you like cocaine or oranges, you move to Miami; you like skiing, you move to Denver. Why move here if you don't gamble?
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
September 14th, 2011 at 12:08:51 PM
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I do like the casino environment, I am planning to work in it for awhile. I just cant gamble right now because I do not have an extra money. If my spouse and I both get jobs and we have some extra income then maybe I would consider playing a little.
