That's a reference to me getting an interview for a job as a receptionist for a 'large online retailer' (I mean it has to be Amazon) in Seattle, I mentioned it to my mom and her response was "That's good but are you sure you'd want to work for Amazon? They don't pay very well and they don't treat their employees well at all!"
I wanted to refute that with I think they actually pay pretty decently if you're not working in their warehouses but there's no arguing with her about anything. I'd just get accused of calling her stupid or something.
I mean, ethically, I *do* have a problem with working for Amazon. But also... I like to have money.
That's a reference to me getting an interview for a job as a receptionist for a 'large online retailer' (I mean it has to be Amazon) in Seattle, I mentioned it to my mom and her response was "That's good but are you sure you'd want to work for Amazon? They don't pay very well and they don't treat their employees well at all!"
I wanted to refute that with I think they actually pay pretty decently if you're not working in their warehouses but there's no arguing with her about anything. I'd just get accused of calling her stupid or something.
I mean, ethically, I *do* have a problem with working for Amazon. But also... I like to have money.
Seattle did see a guy jump from a building, but lady friend working there likes it...
That's a reference to me getting an interview for a job as a receptionist for a 'large online retailer' (I mean it has to be Amazon) in Seattle, I mentioned it to my mom and her response was "That's good but are you sure you'd want to work for Amazon? They don't pay very well and they don't treat their employees well at all!"
I wanted to refute that with I think they actually pay pretty decently if you're not working in their warehouses but there's no arguing with her about anything. I'd just get accused of calling her stupid or something.
I mean, ethically, I *do* have a problem with working for Amazon. But also... I like to have money.
They pay their skilled workers well.
They tend to churn and burn though.
not a doctor, not a lawyer, examples I use may not be fully researched so don't take out of context plz, don't @ me
good on you for helping, but i find it pretty admirable for someone to at least try to do the job first, realize they need help, and then actually ask for it. those are all separate, valuable skills.
Putting myself out there is completely antithetical to basically my entire way of being
Talking on the phone is something I'm so bad at that when my mom would give me money for a taxi, I'd walk four miles and return the money to her rather than call for a taxi
Talking or writing about my accomplishments is something I was brought up never to do; I feel like it's partly a cultural thing (Brits are regularly gasp at how confident and loud U.S. people are) and partly my family being especially like that (i.e. didn't attend graduations, didn't display any trophies/certificates, told never to talk about ourselves to others)
One reason I've been loving accounting is it's mostly just you, in a corner, working on a computer and not having to talk to anyone
And this entire week has been filled with phone interviews and writing ridiculous cover letters and putting myself out there on LinkedIn and trying to talk myself up and it's honestly so exhausting
Anyway, today I'm going to vamp up my LinkedIn, and work on that certification, and uuuugh
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Putting myself out there is completely antithetical to basically my entire way of being
Talking on the phone is something I'm so bad at that when my mom would give me money for a taxi, I'd walk four miles and return the money to her rather than call for a taxi
Talking or writing about my accomplishments is something I was brought up never to do; I feel like it's partly a cultural thing (Brits are regularly gasp at how confident and loud U.S. people are) and partly my family being especially like that (i.e. didn't attend graduations, didn't display any trophies/certificates, told never to talk about ourselves to others)
One reason I've been loving accounting is it's mostly just you, in a corner, working on a computer and not having to talk to anyone
And this entire week has been filled with phone interviews and writing ridiculous cover letters and putting myself out there on LinkedIn and trying to talk myself up and it's honestly so exhausting
Anyway, today I'm going to vamp up my LinkedIn, and work on that certification, and uuuugh
Being unemployed and looking for work is physically and mentally exhausting, especially for someone introverted like yourself, or lacking in social skills like me. After a while you need a holiday from not working, it's ridiculous!
I wish this OOD/BVR thing would hurry up and get me involved in some kind of training or school. I'm going stir crazy with no goals to really focus on and my bills and debts are really wearing on my mental health and this is taking forever.
I doubt even when it's over and I find a job it'll be any better. Woopie, a few hundred extra a month (since for every two dollars you make they cut your social security by a dollar making it largely pointless)
I've been waiting for a month for movement on a government job I applied for, finally getting word this week and looks like things will be going faster now!
@Oghulk and others in the same boat, I can't imagine doing this for months/years, the uncertainty of a job application after even a month is stressful. I was just giving up and writing some new cover letters when the next round came through.
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@Janson I can see if we have any open bookkeeper positions in the area?
StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
I got called by the place that messaged me on indeed about a fraud analyst position that I said I am interested in. Called me while I was driving. Said she would call back in an hour. Coming up on two hours and no call. This is lame.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
I've been waiting for a month for movement on a government job I applied for, finally getting word this week and looks like things will be going faster now!
@Oghulk and others in the same boat, I can't imagine doing this for months/years, the uncertainty of a job application after even a month is stressful. I was just giving up and writing some new cover letters when the next round came through.
Coming up on two years for me.
Hence why I applied to got admitted and and accepted an offer to go to graduate school in the fall.
Putting myself out there is completely antithetical to basically my entire way of being
Talking on the phone is something I'm so bad at that when my mom would give me money for a taxi, I'd walk four miles and return the money to her rather than call for a taxi
Talking or writing about my accomplishments is something I was brought up never to do; I feel like it's partly a cultural thing (Brits are regularly gasp at how confident and loud U.S. people are) and partly my family being especially like that (i.e. didn't attend graduations, didn't display any trophies/certificates, told never to talk about ourselves to others)
One reason I've been loving accounting is it's mostly just you, in a corner, working on a computer and not having to talk to anyone
And this entire week has been filled with phone interviews and writing ridiculous cover letters and putting myself out there on LinkedIn and trying to talk myself up and it's honestly so exhausting
Anyway, today I'm going to vamp up my LinkedIn, and work on that certification, and uuuugh
It really sucks as a whole process! But you are doing well and cracking on with it, which is great. Don't let people you live with get you down, we all have the utmost faith in both of you! In the meantime it's totally okay to feel like it's a shit experience to be job hunting, because, well it absolutely is.
I wish this OOD/BVR thing would hurry up and get me involved in some kind of training or school. I'm going stir crazy with no goals to really focus on and my bills and debts are really wearing on my mental health and this is taking forever.
I doubt even when it's over and I find a job it'll be any better. Woopie, a few hundred extra a month (since for every two dollars you make they cut your social security by a dollar making it largely pointless)
A few hundred extra goes a long way, plus you'll be supporting yourself more and hopefully learning skills?
I’m pretty sure I’m still at my dead end job for ten years because the thought of looking for a new job and all the social interactions it entails gives me nightmares.
I’m pretty sure I’m still at my dead end job for ten years because the thought of looking for a new job and all the social interactions it entails gives me nightmares.
I've certainly stayed at places due to this. It also applies to relationships.
On the plus side, remaining at a job for a number of years can look great on a resume!
Honestly, once I have a job, I might start looking at online education - I'd probably have to start from the bottom and get a second BA, but overall it could be worth it, I feel.
I wish this OOD/BVR thing would hurry up and get me involved in some kind of training or school. I'm going stir crazy with no goals to really focus on and my bills and debts are really wearing on my mental health and this is taking forever.
I doubt even when it's over and I find a job it'll be any better. Woopie, a few hundred extra a month (since for every two dollars you make they cut your social security by a dollar making it largely pointless)
A few hundred extra goes a long way, plus you'll be supporting yourself more and hopefully learning skills?
I'm already basically able to support myself. the only difference is I'll be spending like 15 to 20 hours a week doing something I hate for effectivley half the pay of someone not on disability.
Emotionally crashing and resolving not to spend enough money at an Italian bakery that my sugar levels could power Las vegas
Be strong!
... and if you can't, eat delicious.
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Finally got a call back. Had to do a call center assessment and get 90%. Got 86% and the person I talked to called me a few minutes after finishing and sent me another assessment to take and told me with questions I got wrong. Finished the second assessment, have not gotten a call or email. Sent an email. Just waiting now.
Turns out if i get the job I'll be working through a temp agency on a 1 year contract for bank America as a fraud analyst. $20 an hour 12pm to 8:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Training will be 8:30am to 4:30pm for 4 or 6 weeks. Only thing that sucks about the job is the distance and hours. Basically have to drive 20+ miles, I'll only hit traffic during training. Definitely not happy about clocking out at 8:30pm.
Also wont start till June 4th if I get the job.
I'm gonna miss two personal loan payments unless I can get a bunch of dog walks going which I highly doubt.
Edit: passed the assessment. Now to wait and see if I get an interview for the 18th of April.
Stragint on
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I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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You know that feeling when you get to be in the room where it happens? I've had that feeling for the past two days, because I've been working a conference for Georgetown University alumni featuring many of the school's current and former Notable Persons, including the ones who influence national policy (or rather may one day influence it again, in a non-Trump era of governance).
I gave more than a few of them a note that essentially (but politely!) told them to do better and to stop sucking out loud regarding the policy focus of the Beltway Elite.
Finally got a call back. Had to do a call center assessment and get 90%. Got 86% and the person I talked to called me a few minutes after finishing and sent me another assessment to take and told me with questions I got wrong. Finished the second assessment, have not gotten a call or email. Sent an email. Just waiting now.
Turns out if i get the job I'll be working through a temp agency on a 1 year contract for bank America as a fraud analyst. $20 an hour 12pm to 8:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Training will be 8:30am to 4:30pm for 4 or 6 weeks. Only thing that sucks about the job is the distance and hours. Basically have to drive 20+ miles, I'll only hit traffic during training. Definitely not happy about clocking out at 8:30pm.
Also wont start till June 4th if I get the job.
I'm gonna miss two personal loan payments unless I can get a bunch of dog walks going which I highly doubt.
Edit: passed the assessment. Now to wait and see if I get an interview for the 18th of April.
Give them a call and they might extend out, or at least let them know your situation and it will help keep them from potentially hitting your credit with a missed payment.
Finally got a call back. Had to do a call center assessment and get 90%. Got 86% and the person I talked to called me a few minutes after finishing and sent me another assessment to take and told me with questions I got wrong. Finished the second assessment, have not gotten a call or email. Sent an email. Just waiting now.
Turns out if i get the job I'll be working through a temp agency on a 1 year contract for bank America as a fraud analyst. $20 an hour 12pm to 8:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Training will be 8:30am to 4:30pm for 4 or 6 weeks. Only thing that sucks about the job is the distance and hours. Basically have to drive 20+ miles, I'll only hit traffic during training. Definitely not happy about clocking out at 8:30pm.
Also wont start till June 4th if I get the job.
I'm gonna miss two personal loan payments unless I can get a bunch of dog walks going which I highly doubt.
Edit: passed the assessment. Now to wait and see if I get an interview for the 18th of April.
Give them a call and they might extend out, or at least let them know your situation and it will help keep them from potentially hitting your credit with a missed payment.
Eh, I'm not too worried about it. It will only be one hit to my credit and more than likely it will work like discover does for credit cards and loans. No deferments or extensions but programs that basically only lower apr and still need me to make a full min payment.
I guess it doesn't hurt to find out but they did deny me the use of my payment protection to defer payments up to 6 months. Not sure why I'm still paying for payment protection.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
@bowen that really sucks - I hope you recover quickly.
I have a (online, but I've met her in person) friend who's a CPA, experienced auditor, business owner and mom to three kids, who's looking into real estate management and pursuing a masters in HR, who often makes my head spin (THREE. KIDS. And she has thyroid issues like me so I can't even begin to imagine her fatigue levels) ANYWAY she's the most awesome person and gave me a ton of great advice tonight and suggestions for what I can do to improve my qualifications.
Anyway, I love her and she's given me some goals to work towards!
Also, I'm halfway through the Quickbooks certification and it may just be a silly thing and not have any job-hunting-related uses, but it's still acting as a really useful refresher on accounting practices!
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I wish this OOD/BVR thing would hurry up and get me involved in some kind of training or school. I'm going stir crazy with no goals to really focus on and my bills and debts are really wearing on my mental health and this is taking forever.
I doubt even when it's over and I find a job it'll be any better. Woopie, a few hundred extra a month (since for every two dollars you make they cut your social security by a dollar making it largely pointless)
A few hundred extra goes a long way, plus you'll be supporting yourself more and hopefully learning skills?
I'm already basically able to support myself. the only difference is I'll be spending like 15 to 20 hours a week doing something I hate for effectivley half the pay of someone not on disability.
And gaining experience and skills and maybe training that could lead to better paid jobs that you don't hate in future.
Unless you love being unemployed so much that more money isn't worth it, then you do you.
I organized a happy hour with coworkers for this past Thursday.
At one point the bartender said to me “as someone who personally served you eight beers, I have to say, you’re doing really well.” That was within an hour and a half. I had a wristband so I drank for free.
Well both good and bad
I was turned down yet again as support in favor of yet another person {thanks}
But I got back my old schedule and free from the stress of being in charge. I know they will not quit in 2 days like the last one but I give them 3 to 5 months before they crack and I back in the ring of hell again
Lets fuck this chicken and apply with a secy map this weekend
Lessee, they map out locations they already have, look at vectors, choose new locations
Vectors would be median spending income, age groups for their product, closest competition. But do they want to be toe to toe with rivals or out of sight?
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Got bugger all sleep last night. Went to bed at like 8pm but woke up at 10 and then couldn't get back to sleep. The dog wasn't in my house when I got up this morning, I guess instead of putting her away like normal some of the vols decided to let her sleep in their room. So in hindsight I think I had anxiety which kept me awake because my subconscious knew the dog wasn't here. That dog is a pain in the arse even when she's not around.
However despite no sleep this morning was a good drive. One of those drives that leaves you feeling sated. Now I'm going to eat some eggs and pass out.
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I wanted to refute that with I think they actually pay pretty decently if you're not working in their warehouses but there's no arguing with her about anything. I'd just get accused of calling her stupid or something.
I mean, ethically, I *do* have a problem with working for Amazon. But also... I like to have money.
Seattle did see a guy jump from a building, but lady friend working there likes it...
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16534
The thing I offered yesterday and you turned me down? Sorry clown, my pumpkins need watering.
They pay their skilled workers well.
They tend to churn and burn though.
Putting myself out there is completely antithetical to basically my entire way of being
Talking on the phone is something I'm so bad at that when my mom would give me money for a taxi, I'd walk four miles and return the money to her rather than call for a taxi
Talking or writing about my accomplishments is something I was brought up never to do; I feel like it's partly a cultural thing (Brits are regularly gasp at how confident and loud U.S. people are) and partly my family being especially like that (i.e. didn't attend graduations, didn't display any trophies/certificates, told never to talk about ourselves to others)
One reason I've been loving accounting is it's mostly just you, in a corner, working on a computer and not having to talk to anyone
And this entire week has been filled with phone interviews and writing ridiculous cover letters and putting myself out there on LinkedIn and trying to talk myself up and it's honestly so exhausting
Anyway, today I'm going to vamp up my LinkedIn, and work on that certification, and uuuugh
Being unemployed and looking for work is physically and mentally exhausting, especially for someone introverted like yourself, or lacking in social skills like me. After a while you need a holiday from not working, it's ridiculous!
I doubt even when it's over and I find a job it'll be any better. Woopie, a few hundred extra a month (since for every two dollars you make they cut your social security by a dollar making it largely pointless)
@Oghulk and others in the same boat, I can't imagine doing this for months/years, the uncertainty of a job application after even a month is stressful. I was just giving up and writing some new cover letters when the next round came through.
Mali version of John Carter would be awesome!
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16534
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Coming up on two years for me.
Hence why I applied to got admitted and and accepted an offer to go to graduate school in the fall.
Maybe in two more years it'll be done :rotate:
I get a discount on the Quickbooks exam if I join the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers, which also offers licensing and CPE...
It really sucks as a whole process! But you are doing well and cracking on with it, which is great. Don't let people you live with get you down, we all have the utmost faith in both of you! In the meantime it's totally okay to feel like it's a shit experience to be job hunting, because, well it absolutely is.
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16534
A few hundred extra goes a long way, plus you'll be supporting yourself more and hopefully learning skills?
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... I can probably get away with wearing the same three tank tops for a month. And if I can't, who the fuck is going to call me out.
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Dear Satan.....
I've certainly stayed at places due to this. It also applies to relationships.
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Honestly, once I have a job, I might start looking at online education - I'd probably have to start from the bottom and get a second BA, but overall it could be worth it, I feel.
I'm already basically able to support myself. the only difference is I'll be spending like 15 to 20 hours a week doing something I hate for effectivley half the pay of someone not on disability.
Be strong!
... and if you can't, eat delicious.
Turns out if i get the job I'll be working through a temp agency on a 1 year contract for bank America as a fraud analyst. $20 an hour 12pm to 8:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Training will be 8:30am to 4:30pm for 4 or 6 weeks. Only thing that sucks about the job is the distance and hours. Basically have to drive 20+ miles, I'll only hit traffic during training. Definitely not happy about clocking out at 8:30pm.
Also wont start till June 4th if I get the job.
I'm gonna miss two personal loan payments unless I can get a bunch of dog walks going which I highly doubt.
Edit: passed the assessment. Now to wait and see if I get an interview for the 18th of April.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
I gave more than a few of them a note that essentially (but politely!) told them to do better and to stop sucking out loud regarding the policy focus of the Beltway Elite.
I've decided I'm going to mitigate packing tedium by drinking while I do it.
That sounds terrible for my liver.
Give them a call and they might extend out, or at least let them know your situation and it will help keep them from potentially hitting your credit with a missed payment.
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(the room where it happens)
Turns out I have pneumonia, so the chance of that is slim.
Also plz someone kill me.
Eh, I'm not too worried about it. It will only be one hit to my credit and more than likely it will work like discover does for credit cards and loans. No deferments or extensions but programs that basically only lower apr and still need me to make a full min payment.
I guess it doesn't hurt to find out but they did deny me the use of my payment protection to defer payments up to 6 months. Not sure why I'm still paying for payment protection.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
I have a (online, but I've met her in person) friend who's a CPA, experienced auditor, business owner and mom to three kids, who's looking into real estate management and pursuing a masters in HR, who often makes my head spin (THREE. KIDS. And she has thyroid issues like me so I can't even begin to imagine her fatigue levels) ANYWAY she's the most awesome person and gave me a ton of great advice tonight and suggestions for what I can do to improve my qualifications.
Anyway, I love her and she's given me some goals to work towards!
Also, I'm halfway through the Quickbooks certification and it may just be a silly thing and not have any job-hunting-related uses, but it's still acting as a really useful refresher on accounting practices!
And gaining experience and skills and maybe training that could lead to better paid jobs that you don't hate in future.
Unless you love being unemployed so much that more money isn't worth it, then you do you.
At one point the bartender said to me “as someone who personally served you eight beers, I have to say, you’re doing really well.” That was within an hour and a half. I had a wristband so I drank for free.
Not sure how I feel about that.
I was turned down yet again as support in favor of yet another person {thanks}
But I got back my old schedule and free from the stress of being in charge. I know they will not quit in 2 days like the last one but I give them 3 to 5 months before they crack and I back in the ring of hell again
Lets fuck this chicken and apply with a secy map this weekend
Lessee, they map out locations they already have, look at vectors, choose new locations
Vectors would be median spending income, age groups for their product, closest competition. But do they want to be toe to toe with rivals or out of sight?
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16534
However despite no sleep this morning was a good drive. One of those drives that leaves you feeling sated. Now I'm going to eat some eggs and pass out.