Not attacking Jodi, just you!

• If Jacy asks a question, don't respond - She will come back and grip later, lol!
  • grip? lol you mean "gripe"? lol - ?
    • Was probably thinking she needs to "get a grip," too. - nm
  • What does this mean?? - Jodi
    • They are attacking us because I asked a question - sm
      • No, you are not being attacked... - NCMT
      • Red splotches! Need help (fairly soon)! nm - ura drama queen
      • Nope. You really don't get it, do you? sm - MT
      • Not attacking Jodi, just you! - The way I see it...
      • Maybe you should slowly re-read the posts. - Nobody

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It makes me wonder about all of the people who come on here and cry and complain, "Oh, I don't make enough.  Oh, back in the day I made more.  Oh, I'm so undercompensated," poor me, poor me, etc.  Let's face facts.  We all went to an online course of some sort, a little community college, or even "learned on the job", but act as if they should be getting paid as if they had gone to a graduate school.  I'm an MT too.  I'm not trying to belittle our trade, just trying to be realistic.  Then people come on here and say that 0.08 cpl is not good enough and it's time for a raise, as if that is so far below the average.  In answer to your question, look at the job board.  That is the average--0.08 cpl; some even offer 0.07 or less.  Yes, I'm sure that there are those exceptions who make, like, ten times that and will let me know about it, but the average is 0.08. 

I make 0.08 cpl and type at a nice leisurely pace throughout my days.  I average about $2000/month and you know what?  I am more than satisfied with that.  That's right--I said it--I like my job.  I like how much I get paid.  I like being able to save money on gas for commuting, business attire, being able to write off my expenses at the end of the year, being able to watch my daughter grow up, etc., and even have a little left over.  I LIKE BEING AN MT ( who is getting paid 0.08 cpl)!! 

  I'm glad you spirits are lifted Hayseed cuz you always give me a chuckle with your witty posts.

Now go climb those mountains, you goat, you.

Glad to hear you are doing well.  I am sorry to hear you got caught by someone on the board who should have kept their venom to themselves.  You know what they say though, there really is at least one in every crowd.  Haven’t heard from mine since Saturday, but I took great delight in informing him that I had changed my phone number and that he did not need the new one.  Seems he will be getting a dose of reality in the very near future, I checked the bank account earlier and he had already written over $800 in checks, but only put $300 in, so at that rate it won’t be too long before they start bouncing.  Oh well, as long as he’s happy right?  A couple of close friends and I are planning a girls night out for the weekend, we are all in various stages of divorce, but one of them is having a particularly hard time with hers, so we thought it might be good to get out for awhile.  I know you have kids, but is there anyone that could watch them, even for a couple of hours, when you’re ready, so you can get out with friends (or even just by yourself for that matter) and have some time to yourself?  Got to get back to work now, but do check in and let us know how things are going for you, and don’t let the trolls get to you, take them for what they are, hateful and bitter, with nothing better to do with their time but try to make everyone else as unhappy as they are.

All of these posts are SO encouraging.  I would never recognize you as "bawling my eyes out" - you took the plunge and I can virtually see you getting stronger every day!! I am so happy that you found your power.  I just wish you could move closer to your family.  But your MT community "family" is always here for you.

We are so proud of you!!

My ex kept playing games,scheduled the pick-up over 11 times, each time the police had to be here and set up in advance, so they were not happy at all.  Realtor called the judge because the house showing did not do well with a 2 car garage packed with all his junk.

Judge finally "ordered" him to show up on a date SHE chose and if he did not, then his stuff (including his furniture) would be picked up by a local battered womens shelter and the Salvation Army! 

7 months post exist he showed up with some help but the cops who had previously sat around waiting for him also showed up off an on (besides the 2 there to protect me) and did some subtle irritating

Keep reaching for that star Jodi, it will all work out for you.  You've taken the most important step in gaining control of YOUR life again and freedom with security is sweet!

Please don't let that keep you from talking to the people who genuinely care about you and are praying for you and your kids.  Ignore the trolls.  Some people are just mean for no reason.  They are not very happy people and don't want to see anyone do well.  You know there are an awful lot of us who DO care about and wish you only the best.  Please let us know that you are okay at least.  You are still in my thoughts and prayers every day. 

...than you were last week.  I am SO happy to see that.  I am glad that you came here for our support.  I wrote you a nice long e-mail in your original chain and was so worried about you.  I see with each additional posting that you are growing stronger and stronger!!!!  I sure like to think it was all the support we gave you here.  You deserve so much better than what was happening to you.  I am so happy for you!!

"I am woman...hear me ROAR!"  You rock, Jodi!  Please keep us updated, okay.  You know you are in a lot of prayers.  ((((hugs))))

let him call it the projects......when I left mine, my thought was *living in the gutter is better than living with him*....and I saved myself and my daughter (our daughter) and became my own Hero - so KUDOS to you, lady!!!!  My prayers are with you....but sounds like you're doing fine and remaining strong.  What you said about what would be self-destructive to you at this point was right on target, sounds like......  so may I applaud your strengths?!?!?!?!             

Knowing me ex for the 25 year pre-exit, I had cataloged every little thing and put a copy in his stuff.

Sure enough, in court his lawyer tried to say that I had not given him everything, kept a lot of his expensive tools, etc! 

It is he says/she says but just stick to your guns and tell the truth that he did take it all.

ugly posted, you just email me directly and I'll deal with it.  I am intolerant of people being mean on this site.  I can be reached at admin@mtstars.com.

On an episode of Dr. Phil I saw just the other day, he said that children have a hard enough time living outside of a broken home, but should never have to live INSIDE of a broken home.  Wise words, in my opinion.  I, personally, think you did the right thing and as long as you are taking care of your children and have a decent roof over their heads, he really can't do much.  Like you said, if he wants to partake in your children's upbringing then he can come to see them.  Unless you moved closer to your parents or siblings then you should probably sit tight where you are since you have a home church and people there who you can talk to.  Also, there are very caring people who post here regularly, so please don't give up on this site just because of a bad apple. 

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I thought it was the same as the Take Control Diet book Dr. Smith had out, but apparently no ... a totally new book is coming out.

I'm tired of waiting ... dug out an old copy of the Scarsdale Diet ... look out Chastity and Kelly ... I may beat you!  lol

Tonight ... it says Jeff checks into rehab ... good thing ... poor guy.