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Subject: How has everyone been? Author: Dana [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:29:49 07/05/01 Thu My son went to the pool for the afternoon, so I commandeered his computer, and decided to check in on BT. I had to start a new topic because I haven't read DP in ages and have no clue about the Mitch palaver. *G* How was everyone's holiday? Has anyone had any exciting turn of events in their lives in the past few weeks? Moving hell is winding down, and while there is still lots left to do, it's now at a manageable level. I'm enjoying most of it, but I have a tendency to want to do too much in a day. The study is still a work in progress. I did manage to get all the painted wallpaper off, but a lot of the undercoat of paint peeled off on the outside wall. I sanded the walls, but still wasn't happy with the outside wall. I ended up giving it a skim coat of plaster. The chair rail was an *interesting* color combination: lavender on top, pumpkin orange in the middle, and deep purple on the bottom. *SHUDDER* The baseboards and door frames were pumpkin orange and neon yellow. Two coats of primer later, I think I'm now ready to start painting. I think that pumpkin orange paint should *NOT* exist. Life is good, and I hope you are all well and happy. I've missed being able to catch up on the latest here. It's now your duty to catch me up on the latest happenings.*G* ~Dana [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Great to see you! Author: Kimmy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:21:12 07/05/01 Thu I have missed you! Glad all is going well with the move. I hate orange paint too! LOL Well, I got a new job. Start it on the 9th. I am now a new brain surgeon. LOL I wish! No, I'm a custodian again, that is a world shaking job too! I am happy to have a job, just not real thrilled with the pay. I am going to vent a little bit here, so bare with me..... My custodian job is in a school. Middle School to be exact. You don't have to have a high school diploma to get this job. Fine, no problem, but you do have pass a KBI and FBI check. Which I think is wonderful. If you work around or with children you should not be on the most wanted list. What pisses me off is....why not require a high school diploma? They should, then they wouldn't be so guilt free on paying you dirt! Isn't a clean enviroment for your children important? Isn't working your ass off worth something? Yeah, I know it isn't brain surgery we are talking about, but to me, who will again and have in the past gone into this job field, it is very important. I take pride in my work, always have...but to have to beg for more money out of someone really ticks me off. Oh, the up side, I get 12 paid sick days, 3 floating holidays to be taken at my choice, single policy insurance with a 10 buck copay and after I have been there a year, a week paid vacation. Yeah, I'm depressed, pissed and in tears. Is it my hormones? My life in general or just the ravings of a nutcase? I want to be happy with my life..... Sorry Dana, that may have been more than you were looking for, but this has been really bothering me since I won the job.

[> [> Subject: Re: Frustration Author: Dana [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:17:35 07/05/01 Thu I can understand why you feel frustrated. We all want to feel appreciated for the jobs that we do, and that appreciation is usually in the form of salary. I got to be friends with the custodian at my son's elementary school. I saw what his job entailed...custodian, teacher, mediator, handyman, etc. The kids adored him, and often would go to him for advice, cheering up, or just to talk. I had a lot of respect for what he did, and the pride he took in his work. I'm sure that you'll put that extra effort into your job too, which is why it feels so frustrating to be offered less compensation than the job really deserves. I agree with Dawn that you should keep looking for other opportunities while working this job. It may be fine for the interim, but you need to enjoy what you do, and feel appreciated for the effort. If this job can't provide that, keep looking for another job that will. It's always easier to find a job when you already have one. I hope things get better for you, hon. You've had a rough couple of months and are due for some good things to start happening. If I have any say in the matter, I'll make them start happening right away. ~Dana

[> [> [> Subject: yes and ...... Author: Kimmy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:04:39 07/05/01 Thu just needed to hear some kind and uplifting words from my friends. Thank you, you mean alot to me too! I just need to clean up after the pity party I threw myself and count my blessings. I know things will work out and I will keep looking for other things too. Just having a blue day and not wanting to be brave and needed a shoulder to cry on. Thanks for being here for me Dana, knew I could come here and you guys would understand.