Hubby has a Job!
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
March 19, 2007 9:29am CST
Hubby started work today. He is on a trial basis for two weeks. He works in a greenhouse (which he loves to do) and makes deliveries too.
Now, if only I can find work too, life would be much more affordable. I have only 2 weeks left in my unemployment benefits. I pray something happens soon!
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Well at least one of you is working, and hope everything works out for him so he can stay working. Have you ever thought of taking care of MRDD individuals. I know they pay pretty good and have very flexible hours. Just a thought. Sometimes all they need is help with daily living. Hope you find something soon.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
19 Mar 07
I am applying with a person that has a job opening. The young adult needs help with ADL's and interaction with the community. Hopefully it pans out for me.
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
19 Mar 07
I was going to suggest the same thing. I just started at a home for Austistic/developmentally disabled adults. It is really a great job.
I would recommend it highly.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
23 Mar 07
I called on a job today to work with a young adult with developmental disabilities. They are looking for a male to work with him. Dang.
@yanjiaren (9031)
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19 Mar 07
Congratulations first for your hubby and I am so happy for you!
I pray to God you also find some workand some extra money. We are all struggling together and I hope we all achieve what we have set out to do. I get very excited when my Mylot friends give us some good news and we can share in it.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
19 Mar 07
yep.that's so true. in this world where people always dwell on negative issues, it's nice to hear some good news from people like our friends here. it makes us smile and hope for the best together.
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@rsmith512 (1561)
• United States
20 Mar 07
Many people in general, especially on myLot, tend to look at the negative, sad mood subjects.
It is nice to see that we can be positive!! :DD
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@patootie (3592)
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1 Apr 07
Well done to hubby !!
I do hope he gets on well with it .. hmmm .. this was posted two weeks ago so he should have finished his trial by now .. I'd better keep going with my catching up then I shall find the discussion where you say he keeps the job .. I hope ..
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
1 Apr 07
He is doing well at the job. I hope that he stays with it. He says he enjoys it. Nothing from the management has given us any doubt that he is doing a good job too.
@sweetgirl_k1 (3972)
• United States
19 Mar 07
That's great!! That's really good that he found something that he loves to do too. I hope you can find something pretty soon too. Good luck!!
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
20 Mar 07
That's excellent news...how has he gone the first couple of days? It sounds an idyllic sort of job.
How awful for you both to have been out of work...was it for a long time?
I'm sure things will work out for you soon too EB. Meantime you can spend more time here with us...(YAY!!)lol.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
20 Mar 07
Hubby was out of work since November. I have been out of work since September. I have been sneaking on a bit more now that he is working!
@recycledgoth (9894)
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19 Mar 07
Congratulations to your hubby hun, well done. Here's hoping your land a job soon too.
@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
19 Mar 07
It´s great that your husband found work, not just any activity but one that he enjoys. I´m glad for you both.
Don´t give up hope you will certainly also find a job soon.
You seem to be a determined person.
Good luck, E. Butterfly!
Dana
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
19 Mar 07
I do have an ounce of determination, but I think I need at least a 1 1/2 lb of determination these days. : )
@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
21 Mar 07
That is wonderful news, and that kind of job can be so healthful. I wish that my hubby was doing that again. He did for six months, as contract labor. Made good money, loved the customers, loved the plants. I am sure the right job will open up for you. Prayers, and blessings too.
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@rsmith512 (1561)
• United States
20 Mar 07
That is great! I am glad to hear that things are working out!! :)
If one can find a job that they love, it is the best job in the world for them!
I hope that you will be able to find a job that you enjoy, and that will also make life easier!!
Wishing you the best. :D
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
20 Mar 07
The job he has is seasonal work, but it pays well. We can deal with end of season woes when it happens.
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Mar 07
Congrats to you!!!!!!!! I will keep you in my prayers as always!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Thats great Elusive I just love it when things come together. You will get something just dont give up hope. Im going for an interview this week so I might be go back to work for time again. We really need the money. So I wont be on here but I will stop in to say hi to everyone. You have been a good friend here. Thanks ElusiveButterfly and I praying for you too.Hey Hugs to you.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Terry! Good luck with your interview. I hope all works out for you. You too have been a good friend and I will miss seeing you around. Huggers to you.
@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Time then to sign up at the local Temporary Agency. They could get you working and then I bet you might find work that could be just what you could use. My hubby that had lost his job signed up with three of those agencies and worked those jobs til one could be found that would pay him what more he was work and could call it his own. I wish you much luck in finding that position where you could work til your retirement time.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
19 Mar 07
I have to call the agency and set up an interview with them. My goal is to find work that takes me up to retirement. Thank you Willowlady.
@AskAlly (3625)
• Canada
21 Mar 07
I hope you find a job that you really like. Our economy is just wild here in Alberta Canada. Walmart is self checkout monitored by security cameras. Nobody wants to work there because they can make so much more in the oil patch.
My great aunt and uncle live in a town called Fort McMurray. They have lived there for years. NO one can afford to even rent an apartment alone. So they are luck because they bought and paid for thier home 30 years ago.
Last summer my youngest son and his friend stayed with them and were making $21.00 to work at MacDonalds!!!!!!
This economy will not last for ever. It ebbs and flows, but in the meantime there are not enough people to fill all of the jobs. Crazy huh?
@pebbles_cubbie (3789)
• United States
20 Mar 07
That's great that he got a job especially if he loves working around the greenhouse. I'm sure you will find work soon. I know how you feel. I just got a job today. They hired me on the spot. (so happy) It's for a hostess position working up to server position at a bar and grill. Good luck and Congratulations.
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@cabergren (1181)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I know what you talking about. I got laid off about 8 months ago and my unemployment ran out about 2 months ago. Since it ran out right after Christmas it was a bad time to find work. I am finally starting to find some jobs I could apply for. Good luck in finding a job.
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