***Yippee!!!!! I Got A Part Time Job and I'm SO Happy!***

United States
December 26, 2008 5:33pm CST
I know it doesn't sound like much, but something is better than nothing, right?! I'm really, really happy right now! My daughter just called me and said that the company she works for will allow me to work with her, even though we're family! Yippee! This is the best news I've had in two weeks. I know that doesn't sound long but it was like a million years to me. I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to find anything at all. I'm just all smiles right now and I know all my friends out there on myLot are smiling too. Thank you for all your support. Bless you all!
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23 responses
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
27 Dec 08
I am happy to hear things are looking up for you, that's great! A part-time job indeed is better than not job at all, and working with your daughter might be something very injoyable. You get to spend more time with her while you are at work also. I am not sure if anyone can combine that, but if you want it enough and make good agreements I am sure you will be able to make it work . Just don't take the work home and visa versa .
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
27 Dec 08
That sounds wonderfull , seems like your new year will be one with a fresh new start! I wish you all the best with it, be sure to let us know how you are doing. Enjoy .
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Yes cyberfluf, this is a fresh new start for me. You couldn't imagine what I went through last year with my other job. This is like a dream come true, even if it is part-time. I will keep everyone updated, lol! Thank You again!
• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank you cyberfluf for your support, and Thanks for responding. It's going to be much fun working with my daughter as she is a great Manager and will teach me everything I need to know. Plus, we get along great and have alot of fun together. I can't wait, plus I'll be making some much needed money right now. Thanks again and Happy New Year!
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@maroseqf (3657)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
Congratulations! That is great news! Having to work with your daughter in the same company sounds exciting. May I know what the nature of your job is to have allowed you two to work there?
• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You very much! Yes, it is great news for me and I'm quite happy starting the New Year off this way. My daughter is just a sweetheart and we both get along wonderfully so I see no problems at all. The nature of the job is in the Healthcare field. They sell outfits and supplies. Thanks for responding and Have a Very Happy New Year!
• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi again maroseqf, I will just be selling the items that they have for sale. Kind of like a Sales Associate. The Assistant Manager might be leaving so eventually I would like to take her place if they feel I'm qualified. That would be great! I'm going to try as hard as I can to learn everything. Take care!
@maroseqf (3657)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
So, you are like a sales agent there?
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@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
27 Dec 08
Hey, this is great! In this economy, you kind of have to take what you can get, so it's nice that you got something and didn't have to wait forever.
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• United States
27 Dec 08
You got it cutepenguin! I will take what I got and run with it, lol! I still need one more part-time and I'll be all set. Right now this is a miracle to me. Went through waiting a long time a couple years ago when I was laid off...it was horrible. Thanks again for responding and Happy New Year!
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Dec 08
Congratulations!! I am happy for you. I guess good things really do come to those who wait, huh? And be sure to take the enthusiasm you have shown in this to the new job. I am glad for you!
• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You celticeagle for your support! I hear you about all the enthusiasm, haha. That did make me chuckle a little bit. I know what you're talking about and I will try my best to keep that always hidden in my pocket and remember what you said in this response. You have a wonderful New Year! Take care.
@fairydew (180)
• United States
28 Dec 08
Yes, something is always better than nothing. Congratulations on your new job. I hope it goes well for you.
• United States
28 Dec 08
Thank You fairydew. I'm sure it will be fun working with my daughter. We always have a good time together. Thanks for responding and Happy New Year!
27 Dec 08
Grats !! Its great that you got a job, especially when the credit crunch is going on and such .. but its an even greater bonus to work alongside a family member :)
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You very much for responding! Yes, I do feel it was a blessing for me this time, completely. I was laid off a couple of years ago for about six months. It was horrible and that's all I could think about these last two weeks. I'm very happy this came through for me. There's a very long story that goes with this job I obtained but I figured people wouldn't want to read that much. Anyway, Thank you again for your support. Have a wonderful New Year! I know I will, lol!
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
27 Dec 08
I am very happy for you. Part time can be better. You can make more in full time, but you also pay higher taxes, so maybe you are not loosing much with part time. Friend of mine counted that with 40 hours a week she is making only $50 more than with 24 hours, because all money are going to be taxed... Hope new job is working for you very well, HUGS
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi pola! Thank you very much. I know what you're saying about part time but the problem is I need another part time job also to make ends meet. So, in the long run, the taxes would be the same anyway. I'm hoping eventually to get Full time but will certainly take this just so I'm working and have a job. That makes me real happy! Thanks again and you take care. Happy New Year!
@AmbiePam (93920)
• United States
27 Dec 08
That is a very big deal. I get really excited when I hear about people who have been waiting to find jobs, and then they get one. Plus you'll be near your daughter! Thanks for sharing your good news. My mom is looking for a job right now. She has to get one with good benefits because my dad doesn't get health insurance through his work, and boy does my mom need good health insurance. So far no luck, but my dad is making ends meet for them.
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi AmbiePam! Thank You for your kind words. I do feel it's a big deal, especially for me. I've been down this road before when I was laid off a couple years ago, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It was horrible and I couldn't find work at all. I'm very happy right now. I know what you mean about benefits, etc. I have none, no Health Insurance at all but I can't get into the bigger companies because of my age and education. I tried really hard too. One of the problems I had too is alot of companies pay minimum wage, hire you in at full time, you pay for your benefits. I can't afford that in the least. All my check would be gone. Kinda like caught between a rock and a hard spot. Don't know what else to do, but anyway Thank You! Happy New Year!
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@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
life is really hard these days and so its a very big blessing if we can find some good job for ourselves whether its a part time or full time job. i'm glad you found a part time job and its a bonus since you'll get to work with your daughter, she can help you familiarize to the workplace. Good luck on your new found job and hope you do well. keep up the good work! :) keep posting.
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You very much. You said it all djmarion, it is a Blessing for me right now. Yes, it is a bonus to be working with my daughter, she's a sweetie and we get along just great. We'll both be learning as she's only been there a couple weeks herself, so we'll learn together. Thank You for your support and Happy New Year!
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
27 Dec 08
congrats I hope you like the job and the environment and stay there for long in times like this a lot of people can't find a job and when they do they jobs don't last or they become depressed with increasing work pressure I hope a bright 2009 for you and family
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi LittleMel, and Thank you very much. I do realize how jobs are so scarce right now and that's why I'm just so happy that I was able to obtain one. This company has been around for a long, long time and they deal with the Healthcare industry, so I feel pretty good about that. I wish you and your family a bright and Happy New Year also! Thanks again and take care.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Congratulations Kashmeresmycat....what a great way to begin a New Year with knowing you have a job...And it doesn't matter how long the duration is being out of work...whether one day or one month or longer...it's never fun being out of work, so it's great you got a job so relatively soon....way to go
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi Pye, Thank you so much! Yes, I'm quite happy right now and what a relief to have even a little income coming in. I was really sweating this one out since I have no real savings anymore. That all went when I was laid off a couple years ago. It was horrible. Happy New Year to you!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Congratualtions!!!!! I am so very excited for you! What a wonderful way to start out the new year!
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You Jill....I'm pretty excited too. Just had to share, lol! Yes, it's a great way for me to start out the New Year and I hope it follows suit all the way through until next year. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
@piasabird (1737)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Congrats! Who knows maybe this part time will turn into something full time.
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You piasabird! Wouldn't that be ideal? But, I'm happy just to be working right now and don't want to wish for too much, then I'll jinx myself, haha. You know, kinda like when you say your cars running really good, then all of a sudden the next thing you know, it doesn't start for you. I'm thankful for what I have right now. Thanks so much for responding to this discussion. Happy New Year!
@tabachi (263)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
GREAT!!!!!that's good news...im very very happy for you...so what if it is only part time job?it still is a job and you get to earn precious cash....many are getting laid off around the world...any job could be a welcome job....that's really nice for you and your family.....best wishes to you..
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank you very much tabaci, I really appreciate it. Yes, it is precious cash to me right now as I am the only one paying the bills and rent. It's very hard and I'm lucky to find this, especially after the Holidays. Let's hope for a very Happy New Year for everyone this time in 2009!
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
27 Dec 08
That's so GREAT! I know how it is to look for a job and not having a lot of options open for you...
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi Elicbxn! Yes, I'm really happy, can you tell?, lol! Alot of people would probably look at this as "big deal" but to me it is. The economy is so bad and there are NO options for me. Especially at my age, I actually just lucked out for once. You have a really great New Year! I hope it's better for everyone this time around!...take care.
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• Philippines
26 Dec 08
Hello there Kashmeresmycat! With everything happening around us including all these recession around the world, you are blessed to have landed on a job. Yes, it may be a part-time job but I believe that is better than none. It's nice that you get to work in the same company that your daughter works for. Good luck to you and I hope that you will enjoy your new job! Happy New Year!
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• United States
26 Dec 08
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I do feel blessed right now, this very moment. It will be much fun working with my daughter, we get along great, plus, she's the Manager. I'd better behave or she'll fire me, lol! Naw, just kidding. She's a hard worker as I am. We'll get along fine. Happy New Year to you also! Thanks for responding!
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
congratulations on your new part time job. i also remember the time i was waiting to have a job too and it is a horrible feeling, that's why i understand you. well, i dont know what your predicament is but i can feel that youre so happy with your new job. I hope you have a great time working and hope that you will have fulfillment. happy new year!
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You very much. I'm just plain old happy to be working again, even though it's only part-time. At least it's an income coming in. Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for your response, very much appreciated!
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Congratulations ! I am so happy for you..
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank you very much katrhina, I appreciate your response to this discussion. I am really excited. Happy New Year!
• China
27 Dec 08
hello..congratelations. best wishes for your new job , it sounds magic to work with your daughter ...good luck.
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Thank You very much! It will be fun working with my daughter, and I'm smart enough to know not to take advantage of such a situation. It will work out fine and yes, I think there is magic in the air right now. Thanks for responding!
• United States
27 Dec 08
i feel happy for you...give it all your best so you won't get fired..lol..wish you good luck
• United States
27 Dec 08
I'll give it my best!...Thanks!