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[Multibocks]

Hey no reason to dogpile on the guy. He's 15 and I sure as hell didnt want to spend my youth in a sweatshop at $6/hr.

[keyclone]

he's doing 5-7 hrs a week... hardly enough time to break into a sweat. 5 boxing is just $2.50/day. that really isn't much.

out of curiosity, i hit craigslist to see what's available right now in this area (tampa florida) for part time general labor:

• phone clerk ... $8-25/hr .. up to $500/week (figure $320/week) (link )
• hand out flyers ... $8/hr one day ($64 one time) (link )
• small apartment community gen. maintenance ... 18 hours/week @ $8-9/hr (link )
• auto detailer for car dealership... no mention of rate, prolly $8-9/hr and more then 25 hrs/week (link )
• housekeepers ... $10.31 /hr .. requires car (link )

this was just today and those he should qualify for. (if it were me, i'd go for the auto detailer gig... make some good contacts when/if i were to get a car)
so... what part of the country are you located in, goodboi?

[goodboi1112]

I am in Muskegon. Michigan.

[Starbuck_Jones]

This is going to sound mean, but you got hacked because you clicked and most likely downloaded something to try and cheat, or gave your account info away to a website or email. If I had to guess im going to say a gold selling/buying site or some too good to be true make 100,000g in an hour guide or a private server. You also do not understand how the basic internet security works and most likely do not have even a semi secure system or browser. A random 'hack' does not happen. You fell victim to some sort of scam.

[Otlecs]

but you got hacked because you clicked and most likely downloaded something to try and cheat

Possible.

Or perhaps he's just unlucky enough to have been caught in the very latest and greatest IE8 passive code injection exploit, which doesn't require any clicking at all.

(cue violins playing unhelpful strains of "get FF, AdBlock and NoScript"...)

[Tonuss]

Hey no reason to dogpile on the guy. He's 15 and I sure as hell didnt want to spend my youth in a sweatshop at $6/hr.

I think most people don't notice the name when they reply, and thus the information about his age and wages comes as a surprise. Let's face it, it's not always easy to make money as a 15-year-old, and multiboxing requires an economic investment, both up-front and monthly. These topics will always wind up the same way, with the OP asking for help, forum members making suggestions, then the OP explaining his situation.

I don't think that anyone wants to rag on him or discourage him, but his circumstances limit his options.

[keyclone]

I am in Muskegon. Michigan.

any restrictions? i figure you don't have a car, so that limits the location a bit. for now, i'll assume muskegon area. are your grades good? also helps if you walk into a place 'looking smart' (as my Dad use to say). haircut, clean clothes, 'bright' attitude. keep in mind... sometimes, they may not have an opening... BUT, they may want to 'upgrade' a position they currently have filled. you might be better then the drunk guy holding down the desk in the corner, barely getting the job done. he'd be out and you'd be in. it does help to physically go into these places and talk with people.

fyi, with car dealerships, you would walk into the service department and ask to speak with the service manager.

the key to auto shops, which i grew up with, is working hard at ALL times.
(we had a 20ft sign in the main shop that reads: "Professionals Take Pride in Their Work" ... it's still there today, over 30 years later)

here is a quick list of some of my notes from potential leads. made about 20 calls, and it seems the area is busiest during the summer. getting a job now, and keeping it through the school year, is the best move. it would also provide a job for next summer.

drop me a PM with your number (or call me direct) if you want/need to talk before going out.

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231-755-3757 betten honda 2501 henry st muskegon, MI (car detailing) 8)
john o'rouke in service @ ... will be 'making a move' in a month or so.
come down to fill out an application (get on the list, good even during the school year for after school work)

also found this:
BETTEN HONDA OFFICE - Betten Honda is now accepting applications for a part time position in our Service Department office. This position requires excellent customer service skills. Phone system, computer and some automotive knowledge helpful. Late afternoon/early evening and Saturday schedule available. Please send resume to or apply in person: John O'Rourke Service Director 2501 Henry Street Muskegon, Mi 49441 jorourke@bettenhonda.com fax to 231-755-6177 No phone calls please.
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231-739-3555? Discount Tire - 647 W Norton Ave, Norton Shores, MI?
matt @ discount tire ... stop on down and we'll see what we can do 8)
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231-722-7900 Midas 25 W Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
john - drop off an application, nothing currently, but may need someone in a month or so
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231-777-2750 Great Lakes Ford Inc 2469 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI
patrick in service - xfer to used cars & detailing - joe bradley ... doesn't need anyone.. BUT.. he hasn't had much turn over in his staff. his people have been there for years. this would be an excellent place to get into. stop on over, ask to fill out an application, be eager, and he might pull you on. check back within a few weeks to see if anything opened up (and i mean, stop over). this type of person would put you to work IF they saw you weren't lazy and were persistent 8)
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that's it for now. i'm going to grab some lunch. i'll check back for PMs and will be available via cell