Another Unofficial Chatterbox Thread- Everyone is Welcome!

[AZMickeyfans]

oh wow Shawna! Time to kick some Paradise/ Panera butt
By writing it up as a voluntary leave the company is cheating the system -- and screwing you over. If they don't change it immediately, I would contact a lawyer for denial of unemployment benefits. Document, document, document every email, letter, phone call or other contact.

Hang in there.. I know.. easier said then done.

Look at the bright side..
at least now you will qualify for more student aid

I had to fight with the darn FAFSA application online for the past few days GIANT headache as it claimed I didn't exist per my name/ SSN Fixed that by waiting for a new PIN to process...

and then I tried logging back in to sign with my PIN.. it said there was no application! I was torn between and
Finally got it done today- whew!
Thank goodness that's only a once a year headache.

ahhh yeah, switched the 'what am I going to be when I grow up" from physical therapy to teaching PreK to Grade 3 licensure. Figured I might as well have the same work schedule as hubby, plus I have a boatload of credits in early childhood ed already completed.

Dream job would be early childhood special education.

Yes I know, more school for special ed endorsement.. but no lack of jobs in that area either. Dang I'm going to be one OLD new teacher when I get done!

We are doing the same thing! I'm going into prek -Grade 3 as well! Early childhood education its called here! I'm so excited. Havent thought about an area of study yet. Need to get in there first and see how I do. I'll be an OLD new teacher too! I start in August! I've got 8 classes to take before getting into the program. luckily all of my gen eds are out of the way. WOOHOO! I was going to take 1 class this summer and pay out of pocket but that sort of got screwed up! LOL! Oh well!

Even though I got a letter with a lecture today for some odd reason from my brother overseas I'm in a great mood. I just feel its going to be a good day. Of course the last time I said that....

 

[sameyeyam]

Good Morning Hyenas!!

Cute cake Pix. I'd give it 2 thumbs up.

Shawna, that sucks about the unemployment thing. DH had that happen once and he went and talked with his old boss. Some companies automatically try to fight every unemployment claim, so their future unemployment tax rate remains low. However, sometimes talking to one's ex-boss can get it changed around. Worth a try.

SO...good news is DH has several new job leads/interviews this week.

1. First one is rather weird, a new start up company looking for production workers. Guys with more talent will be promoted to supervisors. Guy called his on cell phone last week and told him he had the job. But called on a cell phone that was cutting out. Said he would call him back on land line on Sunday...NEVER DID! DH is going to give him a call later this week and find out what the heck is going on. So we just don't know what to think on that one.

2. He has an interview this morning with a temp. agency. It's a temp to hire position. Driving semi-truck part of the day, working in warehouse and operating forklift. Said they were having trouble finding someone that has a CDL for truck driving, but still willing to work in warehouse environment. Doesn't pay great, but what the heck. DH says it's better than sitting home.

3. A chemical company looking for a railroad track manager sent him to local college to take skills test. He had already taken the same test for another prospective employer (and did good on it). So they said no need to take it again. So this afternoon he will call them and give them his previous test number so they can look at his results. DH would REALLY like this job. It's located about 20 miles north of where we live. No traffic and very easy 15 minute commute down I-5.

4. A company located 86 miles from our home! They have done a phone interview and two online tests. He will be going for an in-person interview Thursday. It's in White Salmon, WA; down the Columbia River Gorge. We REALLY like an area called Stevenson/North Bonneville and have talked about possibly moving there someday. Stevenson area would put us halfway between my job and his job (30 miles each way). So not a bad commute for either of us. The company provides some sort of electronics for military planes. Sounds like a very good job with very good benefits. We would let continue living at our current home for a year until DD graduates from high school. He could take our travel trailer and rent a monthly space for those days he doesn't want to drive home or has to work long hours. Then next year think about trying to sell the house, buy a new one in the Stevenson area if it looks like a long-term job that he really likes.


The good news is it looks like there are positions available out there. Bad news is everyone is telling him that literally hundreds of people are applying for just one position. The job #1 told him that the first two hours the job was posted over 400 people applied.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Good Morning Everyone!

Shawna- I'm glad you are feeling better today


Alison- Best of luck to your DH. I hope he gets hired soon.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good Morning!

 

[staley7580]

pssssssssssst

I got a secret...

crazy busy with this little secret.. but oh wow oh wow WOW WOW!

If it all works okay.. we are going to have one big happy family moment at my Dad's brithday party this weekend.

What?? You have to tell me!

We are doing the same thing! I'm going into prek -Grade 3 as well! Early childhood education its called here! I'm so excited. Havent thought about an area of study yet. Need to get in there first and see how I do. I'll be an OLD new teacher too! I start in August! I've got 8 classes to take before getting into the program. luckily all of my gen eds are out of the way. WOOHOO! I was going to take 1 class this summer and pay out of pocket but that sort of got screwed up! LOL! Oh well!

Even though I got a letter with a lecture today for some odd reason from my brother overseas I'm in a great mood. I just feel its going to be a good day. Of course the last time I said that....

Cool! You guys rock! I could never be a teacher. I REALLY dont like small children. Doesnt that make you laugh? I have four kids under 8.. I LOVE my kids.. But I dont have a lot of patience. I get crabby when I have to take care of other peoples kids for very long. Probably because I cant beat em.. IM KIDDING!

Sooo... Im feeling... I dont know. Unfulfilled. Not sure what it is all about. Actually.. I think it is a combo of just popping out the babies, my high school reunion, and the fact that we are FLAT BROKE because of dh's work. I want to go to college.. But I want a cool job.. Frelan wants me to look into Border Patrol, since I could actually do that locally. I dont know. I have a strong desire to learn Arabic, and go to Israel. I think I might be watching to much NCIS. I think I am having a midlife crisis. At the ripe old age of 28.

 

[sameyeyam]

What?? You have to tell me!


Cool! You guys rock! I could never be a teacher. I REALLY dont like small children. Doesnt that make you laugh? I have four kids under 8.. I LOVE my kids.. But I dont have a lot of patience. I get crabby when I have to take care of other peoples kids for very long. Probably because I cant beat em.. IM KIDDING!

Sooo... Im feeling... I dont know. Unfulfilled. Not sure what it is all about. Actually.. I think it is a combo of just popping out the babies, my high school reunion, and the fact that we are FLAT BROKE because of dh's work. I want to go to college.. But I want a cool job.. Frelan wants me to look into Border Patrol, since I could actually do that locally. I dont know. I have a strong desire to learn Arabic, and go to Israel. I think I might be watching to much NCIS. I think I am having a midlife crisis. At the ripe old age of 28.

Cheer up punky pie! We are ALL FLAT BROKE!! As a matter of fact our entire nation is FLAT BROKE!! And yet I laugh about it.

I think I've been having a midlife crisis since age 27, so you're in good company. Of course that was also the age that I had my first child. Life just has it's ups and downs doesn't it. Whenever I get to feeling a bit overwhelmed I try to just look at the little pieces and not the whole big picture. That and try to focus on the future. Set some little goals and before you know it, you'll be accomplishing bigger things.

For instance there was a time I thought I could NEVER finish college, work full time and have a child. But I put my mind to it and took 1 class every quarter on my lunch break. Granted it took me 6 more years to graduate, but I did it. You can to...the hardest part is just thinking about it and taking that first step.

So here's my Megan plan:

1. Get online and find website of nearby community college. Peruse the classes, see what might interest you, check out what degrees are offered. This can be done when you are broke! Cost $0.

2. Call the financial aid people and see what is available.

3 Schedule a day that Frelan will be home and go take the test to see what classes you must start with. Make it a goal to do this before September 1st. Cost $0 or perhaps cost of a babysitter for a few hours.

4. Decide when you want to start classes! Set a date and put it on the calendar. Say, the first quarter after the baby's 1st birthday. WRITE IT ON A CALENDAR.

4. The day after twins first birthday, find out next date to sign up for classes and sign up for 1 class. Sign up for 1 class only. It can even be an online class. But sign up.

The rest after that is gravy!

Now the job thing...let's be realistic. Having 4 small children and trying to work full time will be, what shall I call it?? Oh yeah...NUTS! How about finding a local business, even fast food or something where you can work for just a few hours a week. Just enough to get you out of the house, feel good about yourself, be able to communicate with people that don't drink from sippy cups and let you know that you are valued.

 

[sameyeyam]

Oh and Bernice....no fair posting stuff like that! What's up?

 

[sameyeyam]

Is that a green Megan light? Am I actually going to get to talk to Megan in person???

 

[sameyeyam]

 

[sameyeyam]

I'm having a strange craving for Tubby Toast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sameyeyam]

Suppose I should get back to work....ho hum.

 

[sameyeyam]

The long-lasting effects of swine flu that you don't hear about...

 

[tinkermell]

The long-lasting effects of swine flu that you don't hear about...

That is just not right!!!

So Alison, I hope things go well for your DH.

Shawna, I hope today was a better day.

Bernice, what, what, what, what?!?

Megan, Maybe you are having the stuck at home blues! Have Frelan take you guys to the park or something. Oh, and a border patrol agent sounds cool and mysterious!

Pix, the cake looked fantastic!

Hi everyone else!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I'm having a strange craving for Tubby Toast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Alison is off her rocker today!

That scary dog faced man photo and pig hair-do....craves tubby toast......what in the world??

 

[staley7580]

Cheer up punky pie! We are ALL FLAT BROKE!! As a matter of fact our entire nation is FLAT BROKE!! And yet I laugh about it.

I think I've been having a midlife crisis since age 27, so you're in good company. Of course that was also the age that I had my first child. Life just has it's ups and downs doesn't it. Whenever I get to feeling a bit overwhelmed I try to just look at the little pieces and not the whole big picture. That and try to focus on the future. Set some little goals and before you know it, you'll be accomplishing bigger things.

For instance there was a time I thought I could NEVER finish college, work full time and have a child. But I put my mind to it and took 1 class every quarter on my lunch break. Granted it took me 6 more years to graduate, but I did it. You can to...the hardest part is just thinking about it and taking that first step.

So here's my Megan plan:

1. Get online and find website of nearby community college. Peruse the classes, see what might interest you, check out what degrees are offered. This can be done when you are broke! Cost $0.

2. Call the financial aid people and see what is available.

3 Schedule a day that Frelan will be home and go take the test to see what classes you must start with. Make it a goal to do this before September 1st. Cost $0 or perhaps cost of a babysitter for a few hours.

4. Decide when you want to start classes! Set a date and put it on the calendar. Say, the first quarter after the baby's 1st birthday. WRITE IT ON A CALENDAR.

4. The day after twins first birthday, find out next date to sign up for classes and sign up for 1 class. Sign up for 1 class only. It can even be an online class. But sign up.

The rest after that is gravy!

Now the job thing...let's be realistic. Having 4 small children and trying to work full time will be, what shall I call it?? Oh yeah...NUTS! How about finding a local business, even fast food or something where you can work for just a few hours a week. Just enough to get you out of the house, feel good about yourself, be able to communicate with people that don't drink from sippy cups and let you know that you are valued.

Sounds good! I need to do something. I think this sounds good. I have been tossing around the idea of working part time a lot lately.. Even just volunteering at the Y. Alex freaked out when I mentioned getting a job. So did Frelan. At first.. Frelan SAYS he is okay with it.. Until the reality sets in, and I am actually out of the house for any length of time. Ga. He was really upset when I told him that I have accomplished nothing with my life.. He looked at the kids and was like.. I got married and had a gaggle of kids. Its not that hard!

The long-lasting effects of swine flu that you don't hear about...

 

[funnygarcia]

spill what beans? beans? They make you toot you know.

 

[funnygarcia]

oooooooo live hyena people.. this hasn't happened in like ages..

 

[staley7580]

Ill bet I know!

 

[funnygarcia]

I just had a silly thought..

look at this again ----------------->

Am I the only one who thougt of some overly happy chesticles?

I am the only one? okay.. that's cool. I blame it on Alison's Tubby Toast.

 

[funnygarcia]

Ill bet I know!

yeah and ?