I need your guy's help

[+ VeryHappyCustomer]

Here's another idea: Ask your orthodontist about a pay in kind arrangement, probably involving office work. Because you're presumably on your parents' insurance, he wouldn't have to pay benefits and wouldn't need to deal with hiring a full timer. For you, the work would be more pleasant than Burger King and you'd gain skills that you can put on your resume.

 

You might also check out his social media presence and ask him whether he has anyone managing it. As a Millennial, you could really add some value there. If you go that route, take a look at what his competitors are doing, do some reading on social media marketing strategies, and be prepared to present a formal plan for how you'll use FB, Twitter, and IG to land new business.

Sully, you've gotten good advice here from people who really are trying to help. It's the same advice I'd give my own daughter. Don't panic. Put your energy into improving your overall circumstances. Look for ways to meet your short-term needs while advancing toward your goals. FreshFluff's idea is brilliant.

[+ Funguy]

Have you tried Care Credit - great for situations like this if your orthodontist accepts it. You don't pay interest unless you pass the payoff date.

(care credit.com)

[+ FreshFluff]

RSully, I know it's frustrating when something unexpected happens and puts you in the hole financially. But I'll bet you're less in the hole than you think.. If you do nothing else, negotiate with your ortho for the same price he gave you on your earlier replacement set. Tell him about your sitch the same way you've told us. It's a lot easier to get a discount than to raise money, and negotiation is one of the most important skills you can develop.

 

I think we should give RSully credit for being honest. He could have asked for that same amount of money to pay for that one extra college course, as many people on GoFundMe are doing. Money is fungible, as they say.

[actor61]

I wouldn't get in trouble over it, but they wouldn't pay for a knew one if they knew. Well m'y dad knows, and he knows i can't afford it.

Its thé dental issue as to why I'm freaking out. Getting a job does not happen overnight, especially in this economic climate. And a 21 year old isn't likely to get a High paying job, unless You're Miley Cyrus, à stripper, or an escort. I believe my ex made $300 a month at McDonald's, but that's only half of what I think thé cost will be.

 

A retainer does not put shifted teeth back into place. Braces do. And trust me, I don't want to deal with that 2 year ordeal again.

You'd better find a job that doesn't require spelling or grammar skills. "They wouldn't pay for a KNEW one if they KNEW". ???? And "m'y dad knows." Wha's the apostrophe for?

 

Deadbeat. Go fund yourself.

[+ Funguy]

Hey, Actor - hope you never have another typo (such as you do above - "Wha's" ) or autocorrect issue!

[+ José Soplanucas]

Hey, Actor - hope you never have another typo (such as you do above - "Wha's" ) or autocorrect issue!

I think he made that mistake by design, fun guy. But you are right on laughing at grammar and spelling tyrants on times of autocorrect and quick texting.

[YoungAD]

There has been some good advice for Ryan to take into consideration. Most orthodontists have payment plans, which is exactly what I've done for two kids (so far). He could also sell something on Craigslist or ebay.

 

I know that Target and Starbucks are almost always hiring and both tend to pay significantly higher than minimum wage. Starbucks also offers insurance and college benefits.

[mikestrizz]

I had to register just to answer. I had the exact same problem. My dentist wanted 600$ for a set of retainers. My dog ate the second set and wasn't going to pay again. You can just buy retainers online now. I have buy 3 or 4 of them that way. You don't have to go to the dentist and there the same thing. Here is the ones I got: http://www.sportingsmiles.com/two-upper-lower-essix-replacement-professional-dental-orthondontic-retainer.html

[mmk123]

Costco is another employer that always ranks high on how well they treat their employees.

[+ LIguy]

Ryan, call a few dental laboratories in your area and ask if they do orthodontic appliances or can refer you to a lab that does. Some labs will make an easy appliance for a fraction that a doctor charges. Your tooth straightening is complete and a retainer just keeps them that way so it's a fairly simple process. I work in restorative and cosmetic dentistry on the lab end and I can tell you that the markup between what a lab charges the doctor and what the doctor charges the patient is incredible.

[+ Funguy]

Also if there is a University Dental School - they often will do this work as a teaching project.

[bigvalboy]

Also if there is a University Dental School - they often will do this work as a teaching project.

 

That is an excellent idea Funguy. I know of a couple of friends who have gone that route, with great success and no charge to them.

[Irtwo]

I think we should give RSully credit for being honest. He could have asked for that same amount of money to pay for that one extra college course, as many people on GoFundMe are doing. Money is fungible, as they say.

 

I was thinking the same thing. He would've gotten a lot more positive response, and likely raised the money, if he had said it was to further his education.

[Tonyko]

IDK, this was conceived as a way to reach out to private investors for non-mainstream indie projects that couldn't get funded. Then it morphed into ppl needed financial aide for any host of very worthy plights like hospital bills for a sick child or families facing eviction etc which was for many a godsend they desperately needed and deserved. But NOW its seems like it's become some panacea for ANYONE who can't pay for ANTHING, from porn stars who need a new apartment or yes, even just a vacation, to the latest porn director in an insanely expensive private re-hab who can't afford to stay any longer. (there ARE re-habs without Egyptian cotton sheets and cappucino machines I'm pretty sure) Do I sound like a Grinch? I don't mean to. My hand is in my pocket a lot for the right causes. I'm just getting tired of seeing these GFM pleas to strangers for things that frankly I"D be embarrassed to ask even a good friend to help out with. (and yes I know I said I was walking away from this conversation. I lied.

I also trim the base of my dick to make it look bigger. Lie about that too)

[+ LIguy]

I had to register just to answer. I had the exact same problem. My dentist wanted 600$ for a set of retainers. My dog ate the second set and wasn't going to pay again. You can just buy retainers online now. I have buy 3 or 4 of them that way. You don't have to go to the dentist and there the same thing. Here is the ones I got: http://www.sportingsmiles.com/two-upper-lower-essix-replacement-professional-dental-orthondontic-retainer.html

 

I make ESSIX appliances for implant cases. They are vacuum formed and may not be as durable as a lab processed clear hard acrylic retainer but I don't do orthodontic work so I could be wrong.

[+ Funguy]

In addition, there really are some insane scholarships if you do the digging - e.g. left-handed people who wear glasses, etc.

[RSully94]

Can we just pretend this never happened? I can't at there already being 41 replies like...

[RSully94]

I had to register just to answer. I had the exact same problem. My dentist wanted 600$ for a set of retainers. My dog ate the second set and wasn't going to pay again. You can just buy retainers online now. I have buy 3 or 4 of them that way. You don't have to go to the dentist and there the same thing. Here is the ones I got: http://www.sportingsmiles.com/two-upper-lower-essix-replacement-professional-dental-orthondontic-retainer.html

 

Wait. That actually might be the best advice I've gotten. And it's something I might be able to pay for myself given a little bit of time.

[+ FreshFluff]

Can we just pretend this never happened? I can't at there already being 41 replies like...

 

Wait. That actually might be the best advice I've gotten. And it's something I might be able to pay for myself given a little bit of time.

 

Yes, it was nice of him to register just to post this advice to you.

 

You might want to thank him and others who responded, whether or not you found their advice useful.

[RSully94]

 

A small bit of advice for Mr. Sully: If you posted more in the forum (not just about hot guy you might want to hire), we would know you better. You still might not get any money, but at least you would be a more recognizized name.

 

Good luck!

 

"no pop music please"

 

Well, that right there keeps me from wanting to bring it up because that's one of my big interests.

[+ WilliamM]

 

Yes, it was nice of him to register just to post this advice to you.

 

You might want to thank him and others who responded, whether or not you found their advice useful.

 

 

"no pop music please"

 

Well, that right there keeps me from wanting to bring it up because that's one of my big interests

 

Music is one of my big interests too, but I do not remember mentioning it in my post to you.

 

I hope everything works out for you, Ryan. I agree with FreshFluff about thanking personally the person who apparently helped you the most, mikestrizz, as well as a general "thank you" to those who also tried hard to help you.

 

William

[Scorpio]

Yes, it was nice of him to register just to post this advice to you.

 

You might want to thank him and others who responded, whether or not you found their advice useful.

 

 

I hope everything works out for you, Ryan. I agree with FreshFluff about thanking personally the person who apparently helped you the most, mikestrizz, as well as a general "thank you" to those who also tried hard to help you.

 

William

 

Expecting such a common courtesy from a person with such an ingrained sense of entitlement is pointless. A young a adult that views what is basically a glorified allowance from his parents for accomplishing normal everyday activities as actual compensation for work isn't likely to recognize such niceties. A mature adult wouldn't need to be reminded to say "thank you".

 

Unfortunately, I know people like this. People in their late-30s or entering middle age or even a senior citizen that think it's always someone else's responsibility to fix their messes.

 

The worse thing anyone could do would be to actually contribute to this "cause" and help perpetuate the cycle.

[+ WilliamM]

Expecting such a common courtesy from a person with such an ingrained sense of entitlement is pointless. A young a adult that views what is basically a glorified allowance from his parents for accomplishing normal everyday activities as actual compensation for work isn't likely to recognize such niceties. A mature adult wouldn't need to be reminded to say "thank you".

 

Unfortunately, I know people like this. People in their late-30s or entering middle age or even a senior citizen that think it's always someone else's responsibility to fix their messes.

 

The worse thing anyone could do would be to actually contribute to this "cause" and help perpetuate the cycle.

 

Scorpio, I was responding to his civil response to me (and also to FreshFluff's suggestions). I am not his parent.

Yes, he does seem self-involved. But, I would not enjoy being judged solely by what I post on the Internet, so I am not going to do to Ryan. He posts almost exclusively about escorts in California. I live in Pennsylvania so I know very little about him on this site.

[RSully94]

Expecting such a common courtesy from a person with such an ingrained sense of entitlement is pointless. A young a adult that views what is basically a glorified allowance from his parents for accomplishing normal everyday activities as actual compensation for work isn't likely to recognize such niceties. A mature adult wouldn't need to be reminded to say "thank you".

 

Unfortunately, I know people like this. People in their late-30s or entering middle age or even a senior citizen that think it's always someone else's responsibility to fix their messes.

 

The worse thing anyone could do would be to actually contribute to this "cause" and help perpetuate the cycle.

 

You really DON"T know me so don't act like I'm some Kim Kardashian/Paris Hilton spoiled rich-kid hybrid. I simply forgot to say thanks, alright? What that user said was actually REALLY helpful and a more logical solution that I simply didn't know about when I created that Gofundme, because I simply didn't know any other way.

[rguer]

Expecting such a common courtesy from a person with such an ingrained sense of entitlement is pointless. A young a adult that views what is basically a glorified allowance from his parents for accomplishing normal everyday activities as actual compensation for work isn't likely to recognize such niceties. A mature adult wouldn't need to be reminded to say "thank you".

 

An old complaint.

 

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