Seth,
You will find a job later. Now is the time to climb and not worry about the future. Many of us have lived in Summit County - I actually graduated from Summit County High School in 1985, and, I must say, you WILL find a job at a ski resort and you WILL ski/snowboard/climb the entire season. I know it's stressful not having a job because you have bills to pay. I've been layed off twice over the years, and, I sincerely understand your predicament.

However, this is what you are going to do; Pack your gear, have a beer(or two), relax/contemplate, and go climbing with Sal and friends. This is an experience that you don't want to miss. Understand? Good.

Seth.
In a world where few people take any responsibility seriously, it is great to see that you do so.

That said, you can find something to get you by if you must. Work odd jobs and day labor, wait table, ring the register at a liquor store, etc... Silverthorne probably doesn't have the same opportunities as many places, but it will have some, even if you have to dunk fries for a month.

I did that when I moved here and lived out of my car for a while...
Yes, liquor store, machine shop, temp labor, helping build a house (near silverthorne, as it were), sorting neckties for quality checks and packing orders, etc. Some will be reluctant to hire you, but you tell them:

"Really, I'm a pretty smart guy- you'll hardly have to train me. I have a good future and I'm not going to screw it up by stealing from your cash register or slacking off at work. I'm new here and I plan on impressing you on whatever I do so that in the future you can be a great reference for my next job. I won't be late to work, hung over, slacking off, none of that. I'd just like to work 6 weeks and make ends meet, maybe longer or a lot longer if this works out for both of us."

I used something like that a few times and the only question anyone ever asked me after that was: "When can you start?" One place paid me extra too, better than they had advertised.

You chose where you wanted to be and that's the big step in life. You can find work where you need it, but it's hard to find a place you want to live near a particular job.

All that said. Nobody is going to hire you the day before Thanksgiving. Go have a weekend of fun.

Alright, I'm going to the creek, I'm just gonna try and relax. Thanks so much for all you guys support and encouragement. I think someone was questioning what the job was at hand.

I was gonna be a server for a cafe in Keystone.

I have experience in Finance, Retail and commercial banking, management, some security experience, etc.. etc... can give resume through pm if necessary.

Wildernest usually hires people for snow removal, etc. Check out the employment office in Frisco when you get back from Utah.

Seth,

If you don't mind working jobs no one else likes to do, then go to Manpower, and tell them you'll work any job they have to offer, any hours, and any shifts. You might have to go to two or three different job sites in a week, but so what, you're desperate, right? That'll buy you some time before you land a better job, and you won't feel so overwhelmed hustling to fill out hundreds of applications, and waiting around in these tough times. You'd get paid every week, and if you are a good worker, they'll hook you up with better jobs along the way.

Manpower Temporary Services
www.us.manpower.com

931 E Harmony Rd # 5
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0113

Thanks alot for all the ideas guys, I'm gonna shake every damn tree I can find when I get back from the Creek....I do think I need a chance to relax....stress to the max right now, not healthy....must...get....creek.....

Seth, don't go, IT'S A TRAP!

Seth, welcome to Colorado bro. I am glad to see that you've decided to go to IC for some desert fun. I am sure the job thing will work out when you get back.

Sal sounds like the best of what climbers are about. Cheers to you my man! Hope you guys have a kick ass time out there. Pop a few cold ones for the rest of us MP slobs back at the grind!

Oh, and Seth, Shawn and I will be looking for you when you get back...if you think that the desert kicked your a$$...oh yeah.

yo seth i was also thinkin you should go to human resource in frisco, vail human resources at the base of peak 8 in breck or to mountain temp services in frisco, they basically will find you temp jobs until your job starts in december....i shoveled snow and changed out all of the matresses in a condo complex for three weeks until my lift op job started....kinda blew but it got me by until i could start my job. mountaintemp services would be a good bet
matt

Seth,My first trip to Indian Creek was so long ago that friends had not been invented yet. When I first got that red dirt under my finger nails, I found that it was impossible to remove and I couldn't get enough of it!
I am glad the you are taking advantage of the E-ticket to crack heaven.
Also,you are going to have soo much fun living in the mountains this winter. Scraping by in a ski town with a lift pass can be an experience that you will remember for ever.

Seth
I will be starting a new house in the next few weeks but it is down in the flat lands of Denver.
Email me and I will hook you up with a contractor in Breck. Last time I talked with him he was busy .

Let me first be clear, I love climbing and will continue to climb so long as my body permits me. As well, I love Indian Creek. The Creek is a truly magical place. It is one of the most breath-taking landscapes on the planet, as are the highlands of the Rocky Mountains.

With that said, and I mean no offense, I don't think that it is a wise choice to have gone the Creek trip over finding a job. The whole time may cost $50 out of pocket, but remember the other expense and consequence of not working for a week. That time not working is much needed money flying out of your pocket, $100? $300? Many of us have been through hard times, and dirtbagged around, but that is one thing when you don't have responsibilities. With car payments and bills and renting by yourself in a high cost housing market, time off is an pricey indulgence. THERE IS ALWAYS WORK!!!! Seasonal or not, if you're hungry go work for Labor Ready. They pay daily, and if you find something that suits your fancy, you can always apply to said company.

Now why all this talk about seasonal jobs, washing dishes and running a register? Go work for a construction company sweeping floors, watch, learn, and apply = a career, a trade, a job you can get anywhere, and the pay is better than the latter. I have to agree with Tony here, that being a valuable asset to your employers will always guarantee you work.

So Seth, in conclusion, now that you have had your first desert adventure (hope it was an absolute blast, how goes the lack of knuckle skin?) Buckle down, and keep your chin up. The universe will provide for its children my brother.

There is a boatload of construction going on up there. And just like anything else its hard to get your foot in the door with no experience. You would need to earnestly sell your eagerness to whomever, just to get a job as a laborer. And you would actually have to compete for that work with "underdocumented job-seekers" who just so happen to speak spanish. This is turn could lead to a trade. But Beware: About half, if not more, of the journeyman-level folks I know who are intelligent all started out as something else and fell back to construction to pay the bills. Its like quicksand. First, you actually get drawn to the hardness of it all, (the elements, hazards, bosses that yell and threaten you) then you start to learn how to actually make something. That part is addictive. Just something to be aware of.

If you lose your apartment, there are some geothermal-heated caves by Glenwood; just sleep with a knife under your pillow.

So true. I used to love the laboring. I always thought it was unfare that I, in essence, was getting paid to workout. Still love to dig. Kind of wierd. So many options to work different muscle groups.

In case you haven't seen their ads, SOS Staffing (970-668-8991) is a temporary employment agency in Frisco, 409 Main St. There were notices up at the Breckenridge Recreation Center for jobs available, mostly low paying seasonal jobs but one of them might lead into something with the town of Breck.

Between the lousy economy and a lack of snow, I'm expecting a tough winter in Summit County. Have fun in Indian Creek but start looking for work immediately after you get back.

The Rocky ran an article about how the unemployment office has hold times of 2 hours. I would recommend that you avoid the Animal House advise ROAD TRIP!. And concentrate on getting work first.

Yo Gigi, I routinely have digging projects; I'd be more than happy to provide you with all the free digging you'd ever want. My crew does not share your enthusiasm, but I like the workouts.