Granted, not everyone is as sharp as they - sm
Posted By: Topaz on 2009-04-01
In Reply to: I am so tired of hearing how people fall for scams - Sick of it all
should be about scams, but whenever times start to get hard, the flim-flam men come out of the woodwork. Recently in Oakland, 4 police officers were gunned down by a criminal. Their funeral was just a few days ago. Now there is a scam artist going to people claiming he is collecting money to 'help the families of the fallen officers'. And then he pockets it. Kind people just wanting to help get taken in.
Almost all of us wish we could make some extra, easy money at one time or another. And nowadays I think more people wish that than not. But most of the time, though, there's just no such thing as 'easy money'. But there will always be optimists and gamblers who feel some chances are worth taking, if they'll come out ahead in the end, and those people are of course EXACTLY who the flim-flam men & women are looking for.
I think the best rule of thumb during hard times or good times, is: If it seems to good to be true, it is. And NEVER put money up front for anything. And most CERTAINLY never put out money to an employer or an agent for a job. (I fell for that back in the 1970s, and was scammed big-time).
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I think it means sharp tap.
Kind of like a teacher might do on her desk to get the class' attention.
Need sharp MT mind inputs. What would you do? sm
I just love some of the advice given here, and I need a little help. Some of you will probably think I'm crazy, but here goes.
Okay, haven't seen my brother and his family in years. We are 3 hrs from gulf of Mexico (Panhandle area). For those of you who vacation a lot would you: A. Choose a condo that is a little pricey because of space and amenities or B. Opt for a much cheaper place, smaller place, a few amenities because of price? I'm not really sure what to do. All of the bookings are up to me. There will be 8 of us - both places can sleep 8 with the first one sleeping 8 comfortably.
The 1st place sits right on the beach, the 2nd place sits on a golf course. Both men (husband and brother) LOVE to golf.
I have a few condo owners awaiting my response and I have no clue which one to go with!
What would you do? I'm thinking if I opt for the cheaper place then that would leave a little more room for food and extras...I can't decide!!! I know this is not a life or death question - but I want everyone going to have a great time...and I'm agonizing over my decision!!
If your scissors aren't sharp enough, you can end up
literally sawing them off, which DOES hurt. (Trust me.)
I have also tied a thread tightly around the base, which cuts off the blood flow and they will die and fall off in a few days without pain.
Wow sharp response, sorry I asked but others have been great!
  No, what you have here is a fully experienced professional with wanting to accept a job offer before Christmas so his family can relax a bit since there are none in his chosen field around here. Add to that a mother-in-law who is worried but afraid to step on toes to help,ie., me, that's all it is. The rest is because it's a new company with a great new product which went from mail order sales and Internet sales to deserving a salesman showing up in person with samples which are very heavy and cumbersome (building field), so don't judge me, please. And don't judge him or anyone else, like everyone else here, we're all in the same lifeboat, just asking for support. We all get there sometimes, sorry I bothered your pretty little head with such nonsense (in your mind). Others E-mailed me with other great suggestions. God Bless You for such a Merry Christmas Response. Wow - kick 'em when they're down! Congratulations!
I wouldn't call them sharp replies. But sometimes
You took action. That is good. But I don't feel bad for someone who knows they aren't getting work and do nothing about it for months on end.
It's like putting your hand in fire and saying *ow this is hot* but then you don't take your hand out of the fire. It makes no sense.
I raised 2 kids on my own, as my ex decided he would rather drink and carry on and act like a teenager his whole life. I HAD to take action. I couldn't just sit and suck my thumb and cry.
But if someone wants to wallow in their misery, then that is on them. No pity here.
The OP asked for opinions, unfortunately not everyone is going to say what she wants to hear.
Again, why did she just sit when work wasn't coming in? So she had 4 paychecks to realize things weren't going too good.
Well, sorry that the MTSO is greedy and does have work and does not pay well, but then if one keeps taking it, then whose fault is it?
Did you sit on your duff? No. You are doing what it takes. That is what the OP needs to do.
sharp cheddar cheese, some minced onions, maybe some sour cream
if you like with the white sauce. Also, I use Velveeta cheese, about half the large brick. Don't forget to put salt in the water while cooking the macaroni too.
we add some monterey jack, cream cheese to velveeta and some sharp cheddar...nm
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Yeah, my DH is like that, granted I don't go looking - sm
to expose my kids and am careful but they went everywhere with me when they were babies (still do of course). My DH would freak if I took them to the store or mall during the winter flu season, etc, don't touch the shopping carts (though he does have a point there) but my kids touched and never got sick. To this day neither one has ever had an ear infection, a couple colds, one had pneumonia briefly, the other strep throat once. But they both recovered quickly and are very healthy. It is just not smart to "protect" your child from everyday contact with germs and people. Funny though after all her ranting to you that she goes to the lion's den, so to speak, for a job. Have you asked her why she would want to work where there are so many germs for her child? Love to hear the answer to that one.
I don't take my life for granted, though. Even though I sounded sm
like a maniac. I love my at-home job - I consistently keep a QA score of 99% or higher - and I'm fast. I am one of a few who can do both, and I don't mean that in a sarcastic way.
I think MTing is a gift. I thank God to be able to do this job from home - screaming kids and all!
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