tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.comments2012-12-13T05:56:35.276-08:00A former coffee house guyA former Coffee House guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947827580499296077noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-41404699789518218932012-12-13T05:56:35.276-08:002012-12-13T05:56:35.276-08:00I'll miss writing there on weekends, sipping m... I'll miss writing there on weekends, sipping my coffee and watching life happen outside the windows. khairul044http://www.empowernetwork.com/Dwaynepyle/organo-gold-with-its-flabbergasting-revelations/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-34278952139925330202012-11-10T01:02:06.464-08:002012-11-10T01:02:06.464-08:00Paddy is a great guy. Very awesome place he has. C...Paddy is a great guy. Very awesome place he has. Can't a few millionaires just chip in and help keep this place where it is? :) Paddys is one of the few welcoming, true community-based places in this area and now it's going? What a shame. <br /><br />... now it's back to the plazas full of big name places, annoying wanna-bes, and crowded parking lots to get some coffee and meet with friends.<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />Good luck Paddy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-64213709145869086472012-11-09T23:04:38.502-08:002012-11-09T23:04:38.502-08:00Starting a business with a plan will help you to m...Starting a business with a plan will help you to manage it properly and that was a startup plan.<br /><br /><a href="http://startuplab.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Startup</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-48915759243789399952012-11-09T21:24:26.836-08:002012-11-09T21:24:26.836-08:00This is so upsetting to hear. I wasn't a regul...This is so upsetting to hear. I wasn't a regular at Paddy's, but no matter how long it was between visits, my face was never forgotten. This coffee shop was a true community hot spot. I've been here to catch up with old friends, do homework, or just grab a bagel. I grew up with this shop in my life, and I'm so sad to see it go ): I wish you the best of luck in the future, wherever it may take you, Paddy! <3Wendy Lamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678897636945860109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-22556226431516140912012-11-09T21:14:03.193-08:002012-11-09T21:14:03.193-08:00I am surprised and saddened as well... you are a t...I am surprised and saddened as well... you are a treasure, which I was just getting to know. THANK YOU for being a beating pulse of the community. Your creativity will certainly help in finding a perfect landing spot from which you will thrive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-43994564634820657162012-11-09T20:27:13.772-08:002012-11-09T20:27:13.772-08:00I am horribly saddened to hear this news. Just whe...I am horribly saddened to hear this news. Just when I thought Union City was gaining some sense of culture outside of cookie box restaurants. Bidding you well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-22475923637978536322012-11-09T14:20:47.450-08:002012-11-09T14:20:47.450-08:00It's a shame. But I know about how tought it i...It's a shame. But I know about how tought it is to run a business these days. You've made a tremendous impact on the commmunity. A gathering place to talk, read, meet friends. I'll miss writing there on weekends, sipping my coffee and watching life happen outside the windows. But don't fear change, embrace it as it may very well open up a whole new world....all the best and I'll be sure to visit the new location whenever that happens...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JesusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-57254354190005093912012-11-09T13:54:35.847-08:002012-11-09T13:54:35.847-08:00I wish I could just open my house to Paddy and all...I wish I could just open my house to Paddy and all the Paddy's patrons. It will be so sad when Paddy's is shuttered. I am hopeful for news of a new haunt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-16200432667932019242012-11-09T10:10:39.695-08:002012-11-09T10:10:39.695-08:00Union City was a better place thanks to Paddy'...Union City was a better place thanks to Paddy's, best of luck with the new venture!Gabriel Castillohttp://seemunkygo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-52243612408758767662012-11-09T09:41:50.767-08:002012-11-09T09:41:50.767-08:00This is a sad day. Thanks for so many great memori...This is a sad day. Thanks for so many great memories Paddy. And best of luck on finding a new spot to set up shop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375912594806086646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-24110727903095410722012-11-09T08:21:33.476-08:002012-11-09T08:21:33.476-08:00This is a loss for Smith Street and Union City in ...This is a loss for Smith Street and Union City in general. Paddy's has been a staple of our community this past decade. Many thanks for your commitment to our town and for your service. We cannot wait to follow you on your next adventure!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856624839037083677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-44643383077705921762012-11-09T06:55:43.654-08:002012-11-09T06:55:43.654-08:00Oh no. I'm so sad. So many happy times at Padd...Oh no. I'm so sad. So many happy times at Paddy's. ~ DitaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483087025083337911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-43851787361492021772012-11-08T23:47:31.132-08:002012-11-08T23:47:31.132-08:00I have been coming here since it opened 10 years a...I have been coming here since it opened 10 years ago and I remember coming here to study for my midterms and finals for college, playing scrabble with my sisters , and friends. This will be sad not having Paddy's around. It is a great loss to this community. WIll be there before the shop closes.Linhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-37647660088071968362012-11-08T23:32:34.173-08:002012-11-08T23:32:34.173-08:00Union city is at a loss without Paddy's. Now, ...Union city is at a loss without Paddy's. Now, there is no cultural hub. I am saddened.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568717296062095209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-44458605138900724262012-11-08T23:30:51.009-08:002012-11-08T23:30:51.009-08:00I really felt that paddy's was a very integrat...I really felt that paddy's was a very integrative part of the community. One of those great businesses that had some heart. Hopefully this establishment will rise again wherever it maybe and if it's local I'll be sure to support it! Ralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-46085308636734720512012-11-08T22:31:25.511-08:002012-11-08T22:31:25.511-08:00Thanks Toby. Need the wishes :) :), and yes a trip...Thanks Toby. Need the wishes :) :), and yes a trip to B'lore is a must :) Email when you are in town.A former Coffee House guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947827580499296077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-31058572850117819542012-11-08T22:30:38.027-08:002012-11-08T22:30:38.027-08:00Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you ...Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you around sometime ere we shutter.A former Coffee House guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947827580499296077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-6651535233816144152012-11-08T22:27:50.852-08:002012-11-08T22:27:50.852-08:00Sad, but on to better things Paddy! Congratulation...Sad, but on to better things Paddy! Congratulations on a great decade and here's to the new venture.Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07575170351048469595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-68437630725832478302012-11-08T22:18:28.898-08:002012-11-08T22:18:28.898-08:00it will be weird... from going to have the mind se...it will be weird... from going to have the mind set of knowing that this little cafe is there, to having some where else to go...... Paddy though usually was a study ground for students, it was a place where i could get away from every thing. place to go read for an hour or 2 without my phone. always with friendly faces and wonderful service... Paddy's will be missed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-62232561789418349382012-03-23T13:24:48.659-07:002012-03-23T13:24:48.659-07:00Also, you can show your support by showing up to t...Also, you can show your support by showing up to the March 27th meeting, this Tuesday at 7P at Union City's City Hall! Please, please, PLEASE attend! Your presence alone will let the city council know we need their long term support!Roxhttp://www.filipinos4justice.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-63817304916314253732012-03-13T20:14:07.481-07:002012-03-13T20:14:07.481-07:00Ah, quite a puzzle. A bit of background, I'll ...Ah, quite a puzzle. A bit of background, I'll try to keep it brief. I was in college in the early '70's and admittedly drifting along. It may have been a great thing in hindsight. When I came out (yeah in that sense) my parents stopped funding my college. Now, I adore my parents, we kept talking, kept communicating and they became my strongest fans. <br /><br />But at that time no more college. <br /><br />I remember thinking literally "this won't stop me!" so I found an apartment, a job as a dishwasher and kept going. At first it was back to community college getting requirements out of the way. Gradually I got enough to transfer to CCA. I was driven to keep going. <br /><br />Going to school full time while working was tough especially working in a kitchen. My G*d it was exhausting. Even there I was getting better and better jobs eventually being an assistant chef in one of the Bay Areas best gourmet joints ;-)<br /><br />Again shortly before graduation life again interfered and I left college still without a degree. <br /><br />Years later I am now employed with a company that gives a tuition benefit but that may end shortly. I will reach my goal but may be the oldest living BA recipient when I do ;-)<br /><br />So the first thing I would advise is never ever ever ever stop learning. Take classes wherever and whenever you can. Search certifications, the next degree, keep your eyes on the horizon and your goal. Just keep going because you never know when life will try to stop you. Don't let it. <br /><br />On one hand with the economy struggling one could feel a good place to be is in school. What goes down must come up. As the economy recovers there you'll be with a degree. <br /><br />But you also could have massive crushing student debt and there is no promise that a degree, even advanced will guarantee a high salary. <br /><br />We can't all land a job in a company with a tuition benefit but there are many out there that give that. I would look for that and try reduce your tuition expenses. It's hard to work and study but can be done if you're organized and determined. <br /><br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483087025083337911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-51826795616802581642012-03-13T08:52:04.180-07:002012-03-13T08:52:04.180-07:00Ahh...this is becoming more and more of a topic no...Ahh...this is becoming more and more of a topic nowadays, especially here in the Valley. Here are my thoughts:<br /><br />My background: Graduated from UC Irvine, and got my MBA from University of Phoenix (not the online course). First...if you want to pursue an advanced degree, don't do it unless you are really going to commit to it. Like the person who first posted said, the debt incurred is pretty substantial. While I don't regret it either, it's not something you really want to be half-assed about. It's a very big commitment and it WILL take a lot of your free time. It's similar to married life...lol<br /><br />Now with that being said, for you young bucks out there looking to make $$$ here in Silicon Valley, let me be straightforward. If you think that you'll end up at Google or Facebook and start making $85 grand a year right out of college, don't count on it. First, there are thousands of people looking for that job. On top of that, the people you are competing with more than likely have more experience and a better degree than you do. I'm not going to candy coat it. Silicon Valley is in a hiring boom, but companies aren't hiring just any joe shmoe. They want the best talent. And more than likely, they'll steal talent from Google or Yahoo before they decide to hire you. This is not to say that you don't have a chance and that you shouldn't try. Hell, I think I've been rejected about 10 times from Google. But instead of going for that 1 big fish, look at other companies. Get a starter position, get the experience under your belt and keep trying for Google. Btw, companies like Google and Facebook work you very hard. So matter what you see in the movies, those guys work like dogs. Work hard, play hard.<br /><br />Next...the "I don't have to go to college to be successful" ala "I'm going to be the next Zuckerberg". I'm not going to say that it's not possible. BUT keep in mind that guys who did not go to college (Zuck, Gates, Jobs,David Carson, etc) were ridiculously brilliant. Not to say that you're not. For all I know you could invent the next big thing. But don't count on that. Remember, you're not the only one trying to make it big in the world. If you are ridiculously brilliant, hit me up and I'll send you my resume. <br /><br />Lastly (I've rambled long enough), study or look for a job/career that you are passionate about. For you Filipinos out there (myself included) we're always being pushed to be a nurse, doctor, or engineer. As much as you should respect your parents (I myself rebelled..lol), doing what YOU want to do is more important. That is the one regret I have in life, and although I do have a good enough job, I would rather be doing something else. So find your passion, and stick with it. Going back to the whole college education thing...while I think that it's important to have at least a BA degree...there's no law that says you have to finish it right after high school. I myself believe that commitment to education is more important than "rushing" to finish in 4 years. My cousin took time off after highschool, and during that time he worked on script writing and directing. Nearly 15 years later he graduated from CSULA. After that, he landed his dream job: working as a writer for Disney. Moral of the story: You're dream job will always be there whether or not you find it now, or later.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />Christian aka "quad americano with a blueberry scone"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-8293217944025052952012-03-12T22:27:44.155-07:002012-03-12T22:27:44.155-07:00Thank you so much for your thoughts and advice. We...Thank you so much for your thoughts and advice. We will be sharing it with the students who were in a bind. Often times, as an elder (yup, we are getting old), it is painful to watch the struggles developing with the youth, and all we want to do is guide them properly. Thank you once again, for both your comments.A former Coffee House guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947827580499296077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-36080123609125015712012-03-12T22:22:48.685-07:002012-03-12T22:22:48.685-07:00I took a year off from school after my BA and ten ...I took a year off from school after my BA and ten years later it became very hard for me to be motivated again. I take a class or two at night to finish my masters as I work full time. My advice is continue taking night classes if you need to work. Apply for scholarships or find out if your job has educational incentives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177318326450303857.post-26431384916807972772012-03-12T22:21:23.618-07:002012-03-12T22:21:23.618-07:00I pursued graduate studies in Education because I ...I pursued graduate studies in Education because I wanted to understand how theories were tied into teaching methodologies. I also wanted to become well versed in research for the purpose of fully assessing my students' needs every year. These were the few goals that I wanted to achieve through graduate school. The outcome is a $60,000 debt that I have over the next ten years, but an education that I will have no regrets of pursuing. I walked away with knowledge that has helped me grow as an educator. Now, I am more motivated to pursue my Education Doctorate Degree because I miss the academia that really speaks to transforming education for the urban youth. With these examples, pursue graduate school because you have a true passion for it and your doors will open to many opportunities!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com