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Post by angelashly on Feb 8, 2024 15:04:20 GMT -6
I'm laughing at Independent Living. DS's class took surveys a while ago meant to assess their social/emotional skills (I forget what they called them- they actually were referred to as career readiness skills because #capitalism I guess) and they got rated 1-5 in 5 categories. He got a 5 in Supportive Relationships but got a 3 or 3.5 in all the others which included Organization and Emotional Regulation. I Lol'd because #1 Yes and # 2 Duh. He's 11. Seniors have to take Independent Living and/or Personal Finance. She's taking both, thank goodness, because she needs them. It appears as though Personal Finance is going better. Hopefully those skills are retained and she is better with money as a young adult than I was. I loved my independent living classes and I hate that a lot of schools around here don’t require them anymore. If I was independently wealthy I would offer them at rec centers and such
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Post by angelashly on Feb 9, 2024 14:34:17 GMT -6
I got a job!!!!
It’s $1 less an hour than what I was making but it’s with my same team and I’m going to be working at home still and in HR which is where I want to be anyway.
Plus it’s what $80 a month it’s better than the 0 I’m getting
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Post by goldenbird on Feb 9, 2024 14:37:20 GMT -6
I got a job!!!! It’s $1 less an hour than what I was making but it’s with my same team and I’m going to be working at home still and in HR which is where I want to be anyway. Plus it’s what $80 a month it’s better than the 0 I’m getting Congratulations!!!!
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Post by bobyn on Feb 9, 2024 14:37:24 GMT -6
Congrats angelashly!! I bet that's a huge weight off of your shoulders today!
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Post by angelashly on Feb 9, 2024 14:45:55 GMT -6
Congrats angelashly!! I bet that's a huge weight off of your shoulders today! Yes!! The last couple weeks have been rough and I was starting to slip into a not great place.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 9, 2024 14:49:59 GMT -6
So happy for you angelashly!! It’s a tough market out there and you hit it at a really hard time but you worked hard and got yourself out there. I hope it’s a great fit and you can celebrate tonight!
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Post by tater on Feb 9, 2024 14:51:39 GMT -6
I got a job!!!! It’s $1 less an hour than what I was making but it’s with my same team and I’m going to be working at home still and in HR which is where I want to be anyway. Plus it’s what $80 a month it’s better than the 0 I’m getting Congrats!!!! 🎉
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Post by angelashly on Feb 9, 2024 14:55:53 GMT -6
So happy for you angelashly!! It’s a tough market out there and you hit it at a really hard time but you worked hard and got yourself out there. I hope it’s a great fit and you can celebrate tonight! Every time I heard that the job market was great and hundred of thousands of jobs were added I cried a little because not in my fields and if so there were 100 of us competing for one job
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Post by ponyhairs on Feb 9, 2024 14:57:01 GMT -6
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Post by jaygee on Feb 9, 2024 15:11:45 GMT -6
So happy for you angelashly!! It’s a tough market out there and you hit it at a really hard time but you worked hard and got yourself out there. I hope it’s a great fit and you can celebrate tonight! Every time I heard that the job market was great and hundred of thousands of jobs were added I cried a little because not in my fields and if so there were 100 of us competing for one job I know it’s regional and industry specific but where I am, the job market is soooo bad. There have been huge layoffs and those companies not laying off is just staying still and not hiring.
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Post by angelashly on Feb 9, 2024 15:14:48 GMT -6
Every time I heard that the job market was great and hundred of thousands of jobs were added I cried a little because not in my fields and if so there were 100 of us competing for one job I know it’s regional and industry specific but where I am, the job market is soooo bad. There have been huge layoffs and those companies not laying off is just staying still and not hiring. Yes! People I know who are just looking for a change are staying put because nothing is out there
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Post by abs on Feb 9, 2024 15:21:46 GMT -6
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Post by Rusty Red on Feb 9, 2024 15:30:11 GMT -6
People who schedule calls for 4 PM on a Friday are aliens.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Feb 9, 2024 16:00:16 GMT -6
People who schedule calls for 4 PM on a Friday are aliens. I'm on a call with someone that was supposed to end at 4. But she had technical issues for the first 30 minutes. So we are still going.
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Post by AmyG on Feb 9, 2024 16:18:15 GMT -6
angelashly, talk about leaping into February, eh? When do you start work? I hope the pay difference ends up going away with a quick raise once they realize how useful you are in your work. but like you said a bit less $ is better than $0
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Post by elle on Feb 9, 2024 16:21:48 GMT -6
I got a job!!!! It’s $1 less an hour than what I was making but it’s with my same team and I’m going to be working at home still and in HR which is where I want to be anyway. Plus it’s what $80 a month it’s better than the 0 I’m getting Factor in what you're saving not having to commute every day and it may be even closer. Huge congratulations to you!
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Post by abs on Feb 9, 2024 17:22:05 GMT -6
DD is in 7th grade. She has not had to exchange valentines in 2 years. As far as I was concerned that’s the best part of junior high. This year the Algebra teachers decided it would be fun to do that among the Algebra classes. I internally rolled my eyes and DD was so annoyed but they had the exchange today and it’s kind of the cutest thing I’ve seen in a long time. It was nice seeing such sweet notes from friends and even her Algebra teacher wrote something really nice. Plus a note from a secret admirer, lol. I was totally wrong. Maybe junior high needs more of this kind of thing and not less!
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Post by hawkward on Feb 9, 2024 17:25:20 GMT -6
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Post by hawkward on Feb 9, 2024 17:27:38 GMT -6
DS2 just ditched H to run off with a kid he’s never met before.
I’m proud, h is feeling uncool.
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Post by piratecat on Feb 9, 2024 17:59:08 GMT -6
angelashly congratulations, I’m so excited for you!
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Post by piratecat on Feb 9, 2024 18:02:22 GMT -6
We’ll have rice cake soup for New Years lunch tomorrow as usual but I ordered a duck to roast for dinner which I’m excited about.
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Post by AmyG on Feb 9, 2024 18:24:53 GMT -6
We’ll have rice cake soup for New Years lunch tomorrow as usual but I ordered a duck to roast for dinner which I’m excited about. sounds yummy
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Post by sudsy on Feb 9, 2024 18:31:19 GMT -6
Well, it’s official. I sign the adoption papers on Monday. bobyn no need to come claim her. 🤣
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Post by sterling on Feb 9, 2024 19:29:32 GMT -6
Well, it’s official. I sign the adoption papers on Monday. bobyn no need to come claim her. 🤣 This is my shocked face, sudsy. 😂❤️
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Post by sudsy on Feb 9, 2024 19:40:42 GMT -6
Well, it’s official. I sign the adoption papers on Monday. bobyn no need to come claim her. 🤣 This is my shocked face, sudsy. 😂❤️
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Post by sweptaway on Feb 9, 2024 19:45:40 GMT -6
angelashly yesssss I'm so happy for you! Congratulations! When do you start?
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Post by thatgolfb on Feb 9, 2024 21:52:44 GMT -6
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Post by bobyn on Feb 9, 2024 22:44:02 GMT -6
Well, it’s official. I sign the adoption papers on Monday. bobyn no need to come claim her. 🤣
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Post by hawkward on Feb 10, 2024 8:03:08 GMT -6
sudsy the little calico? She’s so cute.
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Post by klw on Feb 10, 2024 18:30:01 GMT -6
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