Why is everyone so NON-Supportive of me!?! Sheesh. -.-

[sinning]

ugh. alrighty

Comments

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[zorndeslammes]

I don't wishh to sound negative at all, but I would consider all your options before choosing a carnie lifestyle. I've bounced all over the country myself and have plenty of credit in the amusement industry, so I can tell you first and that it isn't a glamorous or fantastic life. It is tough; you will sleep under rides and in trucks. You will have to use drugs of some sort to stay awake (god knows I have). You will spend many, many, many hours on the road. I understand the feeling of restlessness and wanting to leave home. But realize there are many other options

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[thunder]

((BTW--This is me,'Sinning',Only this is my other newer account. ))

Heh...Thanks,but..well..

One of the main reasons i wan't to 'be a carnie' is because of the Traveling. i really wanna travel,and thats one of the main things i look forward to when i think about becoming a carnie

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[zorndeslammes]

Well, I drove from CT to OH to work at Cedar Point. A lot of people fly or take Amtrak (they have a station in Sandusky). Either way, they have housing on site. More than 3/4 of the workforce lives at Cedar Point (that's about 3,000 people).

Larger and mid sized shows will have bunkhouses on occasion. It depends. If you work with a smaller show, you're gonna have nights sleeping in Matterhorns. You may even have it depending on the company in the bunkhouse with big shots like Conklin, Strates, or Ray Cammack.

Best thing to do is to talk or search rideguy about getting started in the industry and what would be the easiest way. I think Cedar Point would be a good starter, certainly.

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[thunder]

heh,it all sounds interesting and fun and all.

But i couldn't live there,according to their website to live there you must be 18 or older. ah well.

thanks vewwy verry though. *sigh*

[Jen]
^__^;