Happened to many here - all different category jobs!
Posted By: anonamiss on 2008-12-31
In Reply to: Plus there are ways of making that extra day - pay off. - sm
Kind of a domino effect, one industry affects the other, it's very common and hard on everyone because they "suggest" in some cases and "insist" in others upon taking unpaid days off. If you say "no" you are considered not a team player and probably be the first one out the door. Scary situation. Go along to get along and cut back on extras, I guess, if it's possible.
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I like the Dirty Jobs show. Some of the jobs they
show are really quite interesting. 
I fit into that older category but I will get others to do
things that I perhaps don’t have the time to do, don’t want to do, am not interested in doing- you see when I hire others on it gives me the opportunity to do things I love doing such as spoiling my furkids, rescuing animals, reading, movies, traveling and having lunch out with my friends. I can do things if I had to, as in cooking, sewing on a button, but I just do not care about taking the time away from other interests in my life. When I can afford to have others do the mundane things that need doing and I can afford it that is what I do. If the time came when I was down and out, well might fix myself a pot of stew or something.
This, I think, falls under the fraud category
There are people who use an illness or even a fake one to gather money like this. Some are prosecuted. Who are you to judge? Don’t know there but I would judge and say pretty lousy person, jerko, underhanded, dishonest and a few more I know cannot post on this board.
I am 2 down and 2 to go in the grad party category ...
We did the trophies and pictures. I think it would be cool to do a digital picture frame on a big screen if that would be possible -- like a video history of the grad's life.
Keep as much food inside as possible, if you are planning an outside party. Keep the adult drinks separate from the kid drinks.
We had video games in the basement for our son and a DJ for our daughter -- their preferences. It is important to include them in the plans. It is their party.
Include lawn games (water balloon toss, darts) if you have a yard. Have little games (playing cards with the grad's picture, colored dice to match the school's color) at each table to keep people entertained. They can also double as favors. A life sized cutout of the grad for pictures would be cool and corny at the same time.
I wanted to do a casino theme, but ran out of time and money. These parties can get expensive. Do a Google search for grad parties to get more ideas.
2 jobs
Would this put you over 40 hours/week? If so, they might have a problem with paying the overtime.
should be most jobs were, not was!
NM
There are no jobs where I am sm
I had thought of working part-time in a mall to get the discount, do some Christmas shopping, get out to see people, only a few days here and there. Our newspaper used to have at least 3-4 full pages, 7-8 on the week-end, down to 1 column on weekdays, 2 on weekends. Most are heavy lifting jobs for men and/or must speak Spanish, especially if medical. So I buy extra at every sale, extra everything, use coupons, got 30% off from Kohl's and loaded up, softened every warm clothing buy for the kids with a toy on sale. They only wanted toys in the past but this year it will be warm PJ's or a nice dress with a toy inside. The only thing is I am getting depressed from clutter, too much "stuff" all over but have to remind myself some have nothing. We do not go out to eat except perhaps soup in a sour bread bowl on special just every other week or at a Panera Bread just to say we "went out," bought video movies for a dollar at church bazaars (all Disney) for grandkids, using our VCR which will be obsolete soon but can still watch movies on old TV's. Cutting back in general, baking bread, baking cookies, really clipping and saving everything I can get my hands on. Walmart does not accept internet coupons, so check the newspaper. I do read labels on food from Walmart as some is from China. Joined a wholesale club but found it more expensive than most stores, so we can get our money back, refund in 3 months so they tell us. I really wish I had been more frugal when I made decent money at MT, I can now see I was wasteful and shame on me! I should know better, have been through recessions before. They do turn around and the only good thing is they give us a swift kick in the rear! Feel sorry for those who can barely make it, work is hard to come by in New England and a lot are losing their jobs, even teachers with over 20 years. No one knows when the next shoe will fall, even malls are failing. I am leaving all tags on gifts this year, usually cut them off, but with so many people returning things for the money, they said it's going to be a zoo they think, and even though I get gift receipts, I want them to see where it came from so the store won't give them grief. Target is the worst for returns. So that's my story here in cold, sleeting today, NE.
jobs
Pruning pyracanthas....
Giving out food samples of granola bars in the grocery store.....
One day each...I quit.
I have not not too many jobs but - sm
Worst --- Administrative Assistant to the stingiest man---He pounded out 150% out of you if he could, paid only about half of what you were worth, were not allowed OT but he would try to make you work at least 30 mins every day, no was not salaried, were lucky to get Christmas day (thanksgiving, etc). We would get out about 15 minutes early on Christmas Eve (i.e. 4:45) and the office was DEAD-- no parties allow either. Place had horrible morale. He was Jewish and observed all the Jewish holidays but the rest of us could jump in a lake basically. He could squeeze a dime out of a penny. He would pretend he was a travel agent to get cheap rooms, did a lot of international travel--company paid vacations somewhat. He was a very hard worker, but liked his luxuries and I had to scurry about making sure all sort of stuff was done personal and business, even had to show his condo that he was renting out; he got so mad at me when I tipped the refrigerator delivery guys $10; and another time I made him pay to fix my carpet in my car as he had me pick up bleach for work (caps not on good apparently) and it spilled all over my car. After that he made his wife buy all the work cleaning supplies. The job taught me a lot but did not like the conviving and constant lying so he could get something for free or at a huge discount. We did not have a time clock so he would make me or my mom write down what time people came in the door in the morning....we had to be there 15 minutes before everyone else at 7:45. He died last year from pancreatitis, almost a year to the day my mom died which I though ironic. When my mom quit (she worked there too in the front office) 5 months after I did-- I moved and married-- he told her she could not afford to quit--it was funny. My dad saved more than enough for them and they were quite comfy financially, and their house was paid off. She probably banked $250,000 to $300,000 working for him as they did not need that money (20 years of salary saved) to live on.
THEN I went onto the BEST--also Administrative Assistant for a competitor in another state. He paid me more, I had about half the work load, set my own hours (7 - 2:30), got paid for lunch of 30 mins, just a nice man who did not cheat people, had an impecable reputation. Even gave a Christmas bonus and a week off at Christmas, though not paid--Christmas was of course--, but still was nice. He was sorry to see me go, but moved again, said his office never ran so smoothly.
men with jobs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c14qe7wMKZA
Jobs
Because the unemployed white collar workers wouldn't be caught dead taking a menial job such as receptionist at a doctor's office. Actually they can't take those jobs because their unemployment check is higher than what a doctor's office pays.
Do not worry about those jobs....
Doing VR and dictator said had positive occult stools ----VR put down positive alcohol school. Lets drink up folks!!!
Trade jobs with him for a day
You may find that your job really is rather cushy! 
They have jobs & pay for all their own stuff. Just have to do away
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Here, those jobs are HARD to get
The elementary aide jobs in this county pay @$12.00/hour (your location may vary),lots of paid holidays, great hours, vacation time, sick days, insurance, and retirement.
I worked as an aide in an elementary school in the past when I was in a master's degree program but left the program (and the area) when I had a financial downturn.
To give you an idea of what it may entail, in my school I had duties such as hall duty (keeping the noise to a dull roar and horseplay to a minimum in the morning before classes begin and after school), cafeteria duty (making sure the right classes go to the right tables and fetching forgotten forks, napkins, and condiments), bus duty (helping children get on the right buses), as well as things such as testing for reading level placement and working with one group of students in a subject while the teacher works with another group.
Some of the aide jobs are more clerical in nature, some are in the library, some are to help the special education kids. Once you get in, you can usually find your niche and gravitate towards it.
It is never routine! I, too, am a burned out MT now and would love to get one of those jobs again, but it is very difficult to obtain one here.
Court Jobs
Here where I live Court jobs pay excellent, plus there are all sorts of benefits, pensions, and a lot of time off. They're very had to come by, though. Some of them are civil service, and some is definitely who you know. I was a paralegal for a long time before I became an MT and I always wished I was able to get in the Court system.
I'm applying for other jobs now.
I go in for NICU secretary interview later this week. I just can't take it one more day. It has been many years of being bored out of my mind. I need to SEE people again too. Wish me luck!
State jobs.......
Problem is with state jobs the application process lasts for a good period of time, so he needs to review the cut off date for applications. It could possibly be another couple of weeks before the cut off. But, state jobs are horribly slow in replying to the applicants. I would give it this week, check the cut off date for applicants, and then call them and inquire if the position has been filled. At least he will know then.
Dirty Jobs
I am soooo glad in knowing I am not the only one who thinks he is cute! He just seems like he would be so much fun to be around and really enjoys life. I have no problem when my son changes the channel to what that. He just doesn't know I secretly like the host!!! 
Dirty Jobs
Same here, my husband and son don't know I like him either. I'm afraid that would ruin it for them and they would never want to watch it. I love the Mike. He is hilarious and I agree with the other posters - the goeduck episode was the best ever! I can watch it over and over and LMAO every time. I giggle just thinking about it.
Haven't had that many jobs....but
The most boring job I had was as a receptioninst in a small doctor's office. There was nothing to do beyond greeting patients, answering the phone and scheduling. I made busy work for myself, but even that didn't take too long to finish, so I got paid to read. Sometimes read 2 books a week.
I have to say the most interesting job has been since I started as an MT. There are days it is the worst job EVER, but I have always been intersted in the medical field and I usually learn something new every day.
MMM, Dirty Jobs - what's that guy's name? sm
He's hot. :D
I agree about odd jobs
My grandmother recently hired to different men to do odd jobs for her that she found advertised in the newspaper. I am not trying to tell you how to live your life, but in one of the ads the man stated that he was a Christian and that is why he got the job.
Offshore jobs
You know, sounds like a job like that would be right up my alley - my kids are grown and I love to cook. I'm looking for something with variety and want to relocate. Any tips on how to get jobs like that (I live in California). I'd pack up and leave here in a heartbeat...too danged expensive to live here...
I have worked so many jobs and so long
have lot more than the average bear to collect so I figure that (this is if I hold out health wise until then of course or even live for that part)that the 2 full incomes together will be icing on my cake. I want to make a decent salary now and cannot stand to think about them taking some of my money away (it is bad enough for the tax folks).
Have worked since age 13, most jobs ever was 4 at 1 time
I posted asking about taking social security early, not retiring because it is just not what I want to do. It is not that I cannot afford but like you, just want to continue on. I will reach total retirement age in 2009 but then I want my money from work, the money from social security and then I have a retirement from a hospital where I was vested of over $500 a month- I hope to be able to get all that. It would double the amount I bring in per month now because, get this, I finally got down to part-time (32 hours per week), only 1 job but totally addicted. It is so easy now, being at home, doing the same work I have done for 17 years, easy, easy!
I have taken many drug tests for many jobs...
and never felt like a criminal. It is just the way things are. I would far rather have drug users weeded out of medical positions,welfare and unemployment than to not take the test. I don't know why anyone who does not use drugs would feel humiliated by taking a test. Just my opinion.
Although hard with our jobs, exercise helps. At least 45
sleepy
I've looked for jobs on CraigsList!
Nice site. My sister lives there, LOL.
Good for you. I could have worked 2 jobs, but I chose to
spend my time with my kids so they would know they had a mother, not just an I'll never ask anybody for help, never at home, money-making machine.
Anyone else ever seem to get GI problems when stressed out with these jobs. My abdominal area
actually feels sore or irritated.
Oy! Remember this..school counselors have these jobs because typically sm
they cannot hack it in the real world in their field. They try to intimidate parents when they can. I had one try to to tell me my daughter was dyslexic in the 4th grade. No, she was not. She just read at an 8th grade level then and the "baby books" (my daughter's words) bored her to death so she really did not read them.
Then at another point, she tried to tell me that she had a problem with math. Yes, she did. It was not her strong point but she was making B's so good. She started insisting on extra tutoring etc. I said fine. BUT hired my own tutor (as we live in the same town as a college that one of the majors is teaching). Boy, she really did not like that needless to say!
Counselors.. We can live without them and we don't have to put up with them. Just put he/she in her place.
TV crush -- Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs is So Hot!!!
Oh man, he is so funny and manly and smart. That show is so loaded with sexual innuendo. Can't get enough. Think he is a fine specimen of man... yummy yummy.
Edit jobs state send for path with pt on table, get
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Our kids got their own credit/debit cards when they hit 18 and got jobs. Their success or lack of
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Deserving of decent jobs at decent wages, even
when their industry has been taken over by greedy corporations and MTSOs sending the work overseas to line their pockets at the expense of their employees and patient safety. That's some bad karma, baby...
When it happened before
about 5 years ago it was about 3 months after the birth of my first child. I have an 18 month old and she was born via C section. I had a pap smear about a month after my 18 month old was born and it was okay. Just the one in April has come back abnormal.
Oh boy! I'm really sorry that happened. SM
I don't blame you or your son for not inviting him to wedding. But perhaps, just perhaps, you should have. I have a feeling ex-hubby probably realized he made a huge mistake long ago and is sorry for it. He is probably now taking that anger out on you. If he continues, (gulp), try talking calmly to him and tell him you understand how he feels. If he has shown any atonement, see if your son would meet with him, briefly.
It takes a lot to show forgiveness. Be the better person.
That happened to me too.
I gave a HS gal money for her grad, never heard a thanks. Then I gave her $ when her baby was born a few weeks later. I thought well she doesn't write thank you notes apparently, but the next time I saw her at a picnic, she didn't even say thanks. I still think thanks are necessary when someone gives you a gift.
What ever happened with that?
NM
Happened to my mom . . .
she was a little devastated at the news when she read about pulmonary fibrosis, but turns out she didn't have it at all.
This happened to me before, too, SM
This happened to me once. I was taking a walk this time of year (late October) when a TON of blackbirds flew up. They landed on all the trees, telephone poles, etc. all around me. It was really creepy.
Even though you're having a warm day, they probably are getting ready to fly south.
Hey! Maybe something happened
to my husband when he went through Roswell, NM on a trip for work!! He didn't see any UFOs or aliens but plenty of ads. He sure has selective memory on many occasions!
That happened to me
I had the same thing happen to me a few days after my surgery. Woke up to find blood on my sheets and then stood up and it just burst. I had a seroma in the area of the incision that had collected with blood and turned out to have an infection. I was on antibiotics for almost 4 months. It was very slow to heal, but this also happened to my nephew, and in speaking with the doctor this sometimes happens. It either drains spontaneously, as mine did, or they have to take the patient back to surgery to drain it and pack it, and they also have to be on antibiotics for an indefinite period of time. I am now one year out from the surgery and you can seen on the MRI where this occurred, and the bone graft is not healing as well in that area than it did in the other areas, but I am fine now. You SIL will be fine with time too, just have to closely watch this for evidence of an infection. As I said, it took me 4 months before it totally healed.
Happened to me sm
It has been many, many years since I was in elementary school and I still remember the mean things the teachers did and said to me. I really feel for you. Good luck!
what happened
I don't know why info was left out of OP. Many things don't make sense the way it printed. Anyway, I hope you get the basics.
This is exactly what happened with me
I did it for about 6 months or so. It was very time consuming scanning everything in, punching in the prices and quantities sometimes if it didn't have it in the system. It just wasn't worth it, and then I had the same software problems. Same answer.. keep trying. Same threatening letter. I also finally sent it back with great relief.
What happened with this...
I just slept more than 12 hours! What's up with that? My little boy was home sick yesterday and I took my afternoon nap when hubby came home and I just got up now! (3 a.m.). What's the deal? Anybody else ever do that? Missed 2 hours of my afternoon shift, though I can make the 2 hours up. Still, really that is kind of ridiculous... anybody else ever have this happen? When I woke up I did not know if it was day or night LOL.
Happened to me too
You know, I now do not have to wear any glasses to read at all or to type at the computer! I am in my 40s as well and I wondered why I had headaches while transcribing. I took my glasses off and I felt much better. Only time I wear my glasses is when I drive or if I need to see really far. Isn't that great! Finally something good about getting to be "mature." LOL. PS: Still can't find my glasses every morning though. My husband or son usually find them for me. Sad, but true.
I am so, so sorry that this happened to you. I really am. sm
I have a very best friend who says kind things about my husband and I don't know what I'd do if she were do to that to me or if my husband were to do that with me. Was that the demise of your marriage? Did you stay? Leave? Did she apologize??
OMG That happened to me too before! sm
I was feeling really bad, depressed, tired, defeated, you name it.
I normally don't even open/eat fortune cookies, but my daughter was trying to make me feel better, so she insisted that I open/read one. 'It will be a good fortune. It will make you feel better. Come on, please open one..' So I did and it was EMPTY!!!
We both laughed hysterically but it was still kind of depressing.... I said, 'See? I HAVE no fortune!!'
Guess you can look at it both ways, no fortune or everything you need ;-)
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