well, i didn't mean to make it sound like messengering is like that as a rule. it's not. the years i worked in philly were awesome, and if i hadn't moved away from there i would definitely still be working at TimeCycle. that said, it is tough, especially as a starter. you have to be very committed to it to deal with the ****ty aspects of being a rookie (working for crappy companies, not knowing the ins and outs, etc...) but once you learn that stuff, messengering is the most rewarding and awesome job i've ever had, even when it's 2°C and raining.

if you are into it, at least try it. if it doesn't work out you aren't under contract or anything. don't let my crappy experience color your view of messengering though... it can be awesome and i'd hate if someone missed out on that opportunity just because i whined on this forum.