tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post8202713837249075603..comments2024-03-25T15:17:04.488-07:00Comments on Captain Capitalism: The League of Unemployable BloggersCaptain Capitalismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620212946121617985noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-16553525585945651472013-02-05T12:15:38.982-08:002013-02-05T12:15:38.982-08:00Thanks for including me on the list. A great post....Thanks for including me on the list. A great post. Hits home for me.<br /><br />Sharing now.Anthonyhttp://www.thedreamlounge.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-56149592073419699332013-02-01T00:11:30.854-08:002013-02-01T00:11:30.854-08:00I'm unemployed for the moment too. It's n...I'm unemployed for the moment too. It's not by choice - I was laid off unexpectedly after my company bought and merged with another, slightly smaller company. Mind you, I'd been there 5+ years at this point . . .<br /><br />Yet even though I have, in the 45 days since this event, gone into business for myself selling high-end surveillance products to a niche market and embarked on a side gig scaring up commercial energy contracts, I am still putting out applications to the "corporate" world, looking for a steady, relatively stable job to supplement whatever income I can make from selling. I don't regard all corporate jobs as soul-sucking life wasters. In fact, in my last position, I had a great deal of autonomy in running the shop, or department as it were. My company had essentially created a position just for me, because they saw the talent I had (which I taught myself - basically, I became the software SME for about 5 different programs and all of Office) and wanted to put it to better use. Did it save me in the end? Nope. Not a bit. But it did allow me over a year in a position I found rewarding and highly lucrative. <br /><br />It's also not 5 years down the drain since the layoff - a five-year history, with plenty of living breathing references to back up my stories of exemplary performance, is helping immensely in the job hunt. For once, I've got the pick of them, and I'm doing my research before accepting second interviews and trying to dig into the soul of the company first. Sometimes . . . sometimes . . . you find one that still has a spark within.Kyzer SoSayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689683238041844374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-53023227414167236712013-01-24T09:20:16.726-08:002013-01-24T09:20:16.726-08:00Well Say Uncle sent me over here and I must say I&...Well Say Uncle sent me over here and I must say I'm impressed. I don't think I'm unemployable, (though unemployed) through any fault of my own humble blog. But I must say there is 1 former blogger who brought this whole situation to light a number of years back that really proves your point. Does anyone else remember Kim du Toit? His blog was very well read and his opinions highly considered but they made him unemployable.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08157615445155759519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-3199518602542701932013-01-24T09:19:55.540-08:002013-01-24T09:19:55.540-08:00http://ntweblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-return-of...http://ntweblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-return-of-my-blogroll.html?showComment=1359047623729Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08157615445155759519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-82033383426402738212013-01-17T15:22:48.157-08:002013-01-17T15:22:48.157-08:00Well Say Uncle sent me over here and I must say I&...Well Say Uncle sent me over here and I must say I'm impressed. I don't think I'm unemployable, (though unemployed) through any fault of my own humble blog. But I must say there is 1 former blogger who brought this whole situation to light a number of years back that really proves your point. Does anyone else remember Kim du Toit? His blog was very well read and his opinions highly considered but they made him unemployable.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163951461124409035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-14179260989465327962013-01-17T13:56:54.367-08:002013-01-17T13:56:54.367-08:00I blog under my own name, and honestly, I'm am...I blog under my own name, and honestly, I'm amazed that I remain employable given what I've written over the better part of the last ten years. But apparently I am, because I've been unemployed exactly one time for right at six weeks during that period, and I've changed jobs twice (once voluntarily, once not - the six weeks one).<br /><br />Maybe being really long-winded (TL;DR) helps with that. Nobody in HR really bothers to READ what I write.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324035824298948422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-16182940089936665682013-01-17T13:33:59.377-08:002013-01-17T13:33:59.377-08:00Anyone mention Marko, at his "munchkin wrangl...Anyone mention Marko, at his "munchkin wrangler" blog?<br /><br />JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-46699380898240323382013-01-17T10:36:11.443-08:002013-01-17T10:36:11.443-08:00Me!
Okay, still slogging away at the job that pays...Me!<br />Okay, still slogging away at the job that pays the mortgage, but that's me. My real face and name and all of that. Jenniferhttp://injennifershead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-60877281389301546612013-01-16T12:35:59.661-08:002013-01-16T12:35:59.661-08:00Some of us wear the golden handcuffs of oppressive...Some of us wear the golden handcuffs of oppressive employment. in my case, I made the decision that fighting my battles from the inside, temporarily suppressing my urgent need to speak, and saving time that would otherwise be used for blogging on other priorities was my best option.<br /><br />I do admire your courage and unwillingness to sell out to the man.As long as I am taking more than they are forcing me to give, I consider what I'm doing to be a drain on their power.<br /><br />The best blogger I knew was a guy in Britain. when one of his coworkers accidentally figured out he was the blogger, he had to sacrifice his blog for his career, lifestyle, and family. in his situation, he had no absolute freedom of speech.<br /><br />kudos to you Cappie and the others for standing firm on your convictions.Hot Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848778804406692799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-69046964594343932302013-01-15T14:46:27.477-08:002013-01-15T14:46:27.477-08:00I use my real face and have posted my first name a...I use my real face and have posted my first name a few times on the blog, post the city I live in all the time, and post my work on the blog as well. I haven't put my last name there, but with the info on the blog someone could easily find me.<br /><br />Really the goal is less about staying anonymous from the blog side, but to minimize employers finding me from a google search with my full name. A small and flimsy one way safety as it were.Leap of a Betahttp://stagedreality.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-37127247153395333432013-01-15T06:43:30.541-08:002013-01-15T06:43:30.541-08:00Don't tell my HR department!Don't tell my HR department!The Private Manhttp://theprivateman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-81514174929402876432013-01-14T19:02:36.244-08:002013-01-14T19:02:36.244-08:00Thanks Captain, I appreciate making the cut. And t...Thanks Captain, I appreciate making the cut. And the link, of course.Susan Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984275712518966508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-56707727800523699552013-01-14T14:17:28.263-08:002013-01-14T14:17:28.263-08:00Great post. Thanks Aaron.Great post. Thanks Aaron.The Freed Slavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305239013568997270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-3169472201733653192013-01-14T12:55:27.070-08:002013-01-14T12:55:27.070-08:00@ Scott: Great call on Jeff of Protein Wisdom; I ...@ Scott: Great call on Jeff of Protein Wisdom; I was about to do the same. He's by far the most underappreciated and prolific freedom-loving blogger out there.Martelhttp://alphaisassumed.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-72227471577232776422013-01-14T11:18:20.518-08:002013-01-14T11:18:20.518-08:00
I think you should add Henry Makow to the list.He...<br />I think you should add Henry Makow to the list.He has written a lot on the topic of femminism,taxation and socialism.Video Gameshttp://www.videogamesreviewed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-42513104381052624432013-01-14T09:12:10.450-08:002013-01-14T09:12:10.450-08:00barnhardt.bizbarnhardt.bizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-9941132600385387662013-01-14T08:08:15.989-08:002013-01-14T08:08:15.989-08:00This list is missing Jeff Goldstein at proteinwisd...This list is missing Jeff Goldstein at proteinwisdom.com. People mentioned Stacey McCain and forget Jeff? egads!<br />Scott Hinckleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-2814805056909832332013-01-14T06:53:17.876-08:002013-01-14T06:53:17.876-08:00"Fuck that. I'll gladly collect a welfar..."Fuck that. I'll gladly collect a welfare check before I ever sell my mind and intellect."<br /><br />Yeah I said the same thing until I found myself making a pittance with a Master's Degree.<br /><br />Mind and intellect sold. My wallet thanks me, my soul doesn't. OH WELL~Don't Work In Atlantanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-80508519056928936012013-01-14T06:42:10.901-08:002013-01-14T06:42:10.901-08:00Hey Captain, I should mention that I don't kno...Hey Captain, I should mention that I don't know how much it matters that Rollo Tomassi is a pseudonym. I know his real first name (and forgot his last name) though not sure I should say it. He is employed doing something in advertising. Something with promoting alcoholic drinks, conventions, art that he draws, and hot girls while still faithful to his wife. <br /><br />He is still a family man with a growing daughter and wife. To me that just makes him more enigmatic to understand his message and not misread it.Dreamernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-88925349750658967292013-01-14T06:39:55.429-08:002013-01-14T06:39:55.429-08:00More blogs I need to check out. Sweet, Captain! Ma...More blogs I need to check out. Sweet, Captain! Many of these I wasn't familiar with. Bookmarking time.<br /><br />I hope I didn't trouble you with my last email. It was a question that's been bothering me for weeks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166618601866526009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-63260557739424217752013-01-14T06:22:58.096-08:002013-01-14T06:22:58.096-08:00Hi there captain.
Long time lurker, first time I&...Hi there captain.<br /><br />Long time lurker, first time I've commented.<br /><br />Really respect your work - you've made a big sacrifice doing it under your real name.<br /><br />I think you might like this Doug Casey interview, if you have time (it's 50 mins):<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7eMlzfWTccStudent001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-16331104687290683072013-01-14T05:59:57.449-08:002013-01-14T05:59:57.449-08:00Thanks for the inclusion on your list Cappy. I'...Thanks for the inclusion on your list Cappy. I'm far from unemployable but I find that being retired at a young age is much more rewarding than having to put up with all the corporate crap.Bill Powellhttp://apocalypsecometh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-77960749587506508872013-01-14T04:15:53.596-08:002013-01-14T04:15:53.596-08:00WattsUpWithThat - James Watts
Climate Audit - Ste...WattsUpWithThat - James Watts <br />Climate Audit - Steve McIntyreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-4726428296439562542013-01-14T02:18:28.205-08:002013-01-14T02:18:28.205-08:00Hi Cap.
This isn't topical, but Peter Schiff ...Hi Cap.<br /><br />This isn't topical, but Peter Schiff put out a great video on youtube called "Infation Propaganda Exposed" at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwI3Nya5L9g<br /><br />It does a good job showing that the gov't is lying about the true rate of infation and Peter is trying to get this video linked on other websites and blogs. Please check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358039.post-85855152712247521162013-01-13T22:04:44.040-08:002013-01-13T22:04:44.040-08:00You missed Claire Wolfe,
A lovlier and articulate...You missed Claire Wolfe,<br /><br />A lovlier and articulate Libertarian (maybe anarchist even) Author,artist would be hard to find.<br /><br />http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/ClaireWolfe/<br /><br />Also Joel Simon at The ultimate answer to kings. A sour ( I think he is sweet) off the grid old hermit, author repairer of all things mechanical, a mcgyver, a shovel-er of all sorts of feces and a fine read.<br /><br />http://joelsgulch.com/<br /><br /> the Grey Ladynoreply@blogger.com