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Grex > Inferno > #9: When life just cuts you a raw deal (or how to deal with extreme disappointment) | |
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jaklumen
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When life just cuts you a raw deal (or how to deal with extreme disappointment)
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Dec 13 08:56 UTC 2002 |
Life's been tough lately. Two years ago, I escaped university by the
skin of my teeth. Then I went through two menial jobs that didn't pay
the bills, and we dug ourselves into debt. In the winter, we froze.
Last June, I lost my last job, and have been looking ever since.
January we finalize our bankruptcy. I've applied with the Department
of Vocational Rehabilitation and with Social Security (SSI and SSDI) to
make some sort of safety net.
Is there any relief in sight?
Well, I hope so. I just talked with my sister's boss today. I met her
and some of her co-workers from the Pasco Mid-Columbia library at a
Christmas party, and she was impressed with me from our conversations.
She's looking for an information substitute. The job is just 28 hours
a month at $15/hr (about $550/month), but at least I could partially
get off public assistance.
A silver lining to a dark cloud?
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clees
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response 1 of 10:
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Dec 23 10:41 UTC 2002 |
Let's hope so.
$ 550/month isn't much, though. Maybe there is chance to expand it to
40 hrs./week.
Somebody on Grex once told me that my salary was what one gets for
flipping burgers ($1400/month). Does this imply that librarians are
undervalued not matter the place on earth ?
(I am a library assistent)
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jaklumen
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Dec 24 07:57 UTC 2002 |
It's a place to start. If the school board hires me, I'll likely
balance it with days substituting, unless subbing pays more.
There are plenty of important and fulfilling jobs that pay dirt-- I
think a lot of forestry jobs might fit in this category.
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bhelliom
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response 3 of 10:
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Dec 26 20:42 UTC 2002 |
I'm wishing you tons of luck!
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jaklumen
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response 4 of 10:
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Dec 27 08:16 UTC 2002 |
Well, another job lead came in-- I just had a telephone interview today
for a courier job. Okay pay, super benefits, and I know most of their
area already. If I get the job, I'll get a port-a-copier, cart, some
office supplies, and a cell phone =) and maybe a laptop and scanner in
April. but that's if.
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jaklumen
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response 5 of 10:
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Feb 6 07:25 UTC 2003 |
no deal. They took someone with 9 years medical exp.
*sigh* The search goes on.. but I'll be plugged into the Community
Jobs program.
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lumen
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response 6 of 10:
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Aug 4 10:58 UTC 2005 |
and that ended a long time ago :(
Well, I'll see if I can get another job, but waiting on a disability
claim.
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mynxcat
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response 7 of 10:
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Aug 4 19:40 UTC 2005 |
How you doing lumen, it's been a long time
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lumen
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response 8 of 10:
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Aug 5 12:48 UTC 2005 |
Sapna! Didn't know you were still hanging around here.
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mynxcat
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response 9 of 10:
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Aug 15 22:25 UTC 2005 |
I'm still around. Moved to Canada - long story. We should catch up sometime!
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lumen
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response 10 of 10:
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Aug 16 02:16 UTC 2005 |
yes, we should.
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