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This is the only way I'll ever get on first ... by doing it before I go to bed. Just checking my payroll deposit, ordering my prescriptions (although one was out of refills ... I have a refill order on me, so it means waiting a bit today); thought I'd check in and see if I could beat everyone to the punch.
Bad news day at work today -- the sheet went up downstairs about the buyouts in the ad production department (who's getting the offers, what the offers are). The bad news is the people getting offers are awfully young; one woman is in her 30s (she had a baby seven years ago, I think, not long after I got here), so some of these people are much younger than me. One of the graphic artists and I were talking about these ... if they start offering buyouts to others around the office, what would we do? I can't afford to take one of these; I really can't afford to look for a new job (and newspapers aren't hiring, I'd have to sell my condo, and houses aren't selling out here ... the condo next door finally sold after nearly a year on the market); and who's hiring people in their 50s? Newspapers are trying to buy out people in their 50s to hire younger people they don't have to pay as much. I'm really scared about this. I can't afford a buyout, can't afford to retire, don't know what I would do. My graphic artist coworker tried to cheer me up by saying, "But you're good, you'll get a job." Yeah, but, I'm also older than her (by just a few years, but still. ... )
Phew! Diva just pooped! Need to sign off and get out of this room! Those of you with cats will understand ... the litter box is right by my computer and boy, does it reek in here!
Have a good day. I'll check in later. Chat nicely. Love ya all.
Bad news day at work today -- the sheet went up downstairs about the buyouts in the ad production department (who's getting the offers, what the offers are). The bad news is the people getting offers are awfully young; one woman is in her 30s (she had a baby seven years ago, I think, not long after I got here), so some of these people are much younger than me. One of the graphic artists and I were talking about these ... if they start offering buyouts to others around the office, what would we do? I can't afford to take one of these; I really can't afford to look for a new job (and newspapers aren't hiring, I'd have to sell my condo, and houses aren't selling out here ... the condo next door finally sold after nearly a year on the market); and who's hiring people in their 50s? Newspapers are trying to buy out people in their 50s to hire younger people they don't have to pay as much. I'm really scared about this. I can't afford a buyout, can't afford to retire, don't know what I would do. My graphic artist coworker tried to cheer me up by saying, "But you're good, you'll get a job." Yeah, but, I'm also older than her (by just a few years, but still. ... )
Phew! Diva just pooped! Need to sign off and get out of this room! Those of you with cats will understand ... the litter box is right by my computer and boy, does it reek in here!
Have a good day. I'll check in later. Chat nicely. Love ya all.
Geez Louise!!!! You've got my teeth chattering with fear for your job situation & then I'm immediately in laughter over your cat box!!!! I suspect you're an excellent writer (just kidding, I KNOW you're an excellent journalist). I hope your job will be o.k.
Both Tues & Wed, my DH & I went kayaking at the Marina. I have a very good friend coming to town soon & we plan to go kayaking together & so I must get in shape (don't want to embarrass myself). We paddled around the island in our little harbor both days, and it is a 2 mile trip, so not bad for a beginner. I have to stop DH for doing all the heavy paddling - in fact I made him stop paddling on the home trek, so I paddled us both back for the last half. Don't want to say too much, but my visitor is someone you know.... I'll be posting pictures soon.
I'm loving not working & don't think I'll ever get a job again. I checked further into what happens when my Cobra expires & I have one more year before Medicare - turns out I can get insurance privately thru Kaiser even if they want to turn me down (because I have high blood pressure, because I've seen the Dr. more than 2 times in the last year, etc). With a provision in HIPPA, they will have to accept me as a high risk. It will cost more, but only for 11 months till I get Medicare.
In the meantime, my former employer changed Medical insurance June 1st (& I go with them on Cobra). Turns out the new policy has an exclusion for wls. I went for my one year exam & now the ins won't pay. So..... I took my lab order to my PCP & had a complete physical. He'll order the lab work for me & send results to me & to the wls. What a joke insurance is - when you really need it, is it there for you? I'll be fine, but I sure don't have a good opinion of insurance companies!!!
Enough complaining - here's a WOW moment to share:
Yesterday, my dh was laying on his side on the sofa & I remembered how when we were first married (like 44 years ago), we used to both lay together on the sofa & thought how long it had been (I don't have to tell you why we stopping sharing the sofa, do I?).... So, I joined him & guess what - we both fit !!! OH HAPPY DAY!!!!
Have a great day everyone!
Both Tues & Wed, my DH & I went kayaking at the Marina. I have a very good friend coming to town soon & we plan to go kayaking together & so I must get in shape (don't want to embarrass myself). We paddled around the island in our little harbor both days, and it is a 2 mile trip, so not bad for a beginner. I have to stop DH for doing all the heavy paddling - in fact I made him stop paddling on the home trek, so I paddled us both back for the last half. Don't want to say too much, but my visitor is someone you know.... I'll be posting pictures soon.
I'm loving not working & don't think I'll ever get a job again. I checked further into what happens when my Cobra expires & I have one more year before Medicare - turns out I can get insurance privately thru Kaiser even if they want to turn me down (because I have high blood pressure, because I've seen the Dr. more than 2 times in the last year, etc). With a provision in HIPPA, they will have to accept me as a high risk. It will cost more, but only for 11 months till I get Medicare.
In the meantime, my former employer changed Medical insurance June 1st (& I go with them on Cobra). Turns out the new policy has an exclusion for wls. I went for my one year exam & now the ins won't pay. So..... I took my lab order to my PCP & had a complete physical. He'll order the lab work for me & send results to me & to the wls. What a joke insurance is - when you really need it, is it there for you? I'll be fine, but I sure don't have a good opinion of insurance companies!!!
Enough complaining - here's a WOW moment to share:
Yesterday, my dh was laying on his side on the sofa & I remembered how when we were first married (like 44 years ago), we used to both lay together on the sofa & thought how long it had been (I don't have to tell you why we stopping sharing the sofa, do I?).... So, I joined him & guess what - we both fit !!! OH HAPPY DAY!!!!
Have a great day everyone!
What a nice Wow moment!
Here's mine for today: I have slipped below 170 again for the first time since April (after the cruise ... funny, isn't it, that I lost weight during the cruise, but I was walking so much and that exercise worked off all the food ... plus, I wasn't grazing, I was just eating three meals a day). My secret? I put away the peanuts from next to my recliner; I cut out the dark chocolate nuggets with almonds (I still have them occasionally ... just not having 4-6 a day like I was, now it's 2 at most if at all); I'm trying to cycle a half hour a day plus doing some stretching and weights; and I'm not grazing. I'm trying to follow the nutritionist's advice post-op: 3 meals and a snack. I'd gotten away from that. I'd added more snacks.
You and my friends in Wisconsin would get along with the kayaking, Jan, but they do theirs on the river. They even take their kids along ... they race, too; Cody, the 11-year-old, is getting to be a very good racer for his age.
Here's mine for today: I have slipped below 170 again for the first time since April (after the cruise ... funny, isn't it, that I lost weight during the cruise, but I was walking so much and that exercise worked off all the food ... plus, I wasn't grazing, I was just eating three meals a day). My secret? I put away the peanuts from next to my recliner; I cut out the dark chocolate nuggets with almonds (I still have them occasionally ... just not having 4-6 a day like I was, now it's 2 at most if at all); I'm trying to cycle a half hour a day plus doing some stretching and weights; and I'm not grazing. I'm trying to follow the nutritionist's advice post-op: 3 meals and a snack. I'd gotten away from that. I'd added more snacks.
You and my friends in Wisconsin would get along with the kayaking, Jan, but they do theirs on the river. They even take their kids along ... they race, too; Cody, the 11-year-old, is getting to be a very good racer for his age.
Good morning ~
Eileen, it is nice to wake up in the morning and see the thread already started. I can understand about the litter box.
Ours seem to wait in line when Tom is changing the boxes. I hear him yelling "damned cats - wait for me to fill them FIRST".
This morning I have a play date with Matthew and Melanie. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I plan to try out the new jogging stroller. Matthew rides, Melanie walks with me. Our not so little boy hates to walk and his sister hates to ride.
Such different personalities and every other way too. Melanie is intense, Matthew laid back. Melanie is dark complected with a mane of long dark curls. Matthew has alabastor skin and light blond hair. Quite a contrast.
They have one trait in common - they both think I am their personal property.
My lap has become the arena for a shoving match and words of "MY Namma", "No, MY Namma".
Whoa - this lap is big enough to hold both grand's but they don't want to share. I am trying to teach them GROUP HUG. They are doing it ... with a grudge.
Kisses
Annette
Eileen, it is nice to wake up in the morning and see the thread already started. I can understand about the litter box.
Ours seem to wait in line when Tom is changing the boxes. I hear him yelling "damned cats - wait for me to fill them FIRST". This morning I have a play date with Matthew and Melanie. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I plan to try out the new jogging stroller. Matthew rides, Melanie walks with me. Our not so little boy hates to walk and his sister hates to ride.
Such different personalities and every other way too. Melanie is intense, Matthew laid back. Melanie is dark complected with a mane of long dark curls. Matthew has alabastor skin and light blond hair. Quite a contrast.
They have one trait in common - they both think I am their personal property.
My lap has become the arena for a shoving match and words of "MY Namma", "No, MY Namma". Whoa - this lap is big enough to hold both grand's but they don't want to share. I am trying to teach them GROUP HUG. They are doing it ... with a grudge.
Kisses
Annette
Annette 
Yes, Diva, likes to christen the litter box right after I've changed it. And she also likes to be in the room when I'm working so she can use the box in the computer room (the other two boxes are in the half-bath, or as I call it, the cats' bathroom ... the spare bedroom/computer room is also known as the cats' room). Diva is very social and loves to be around me, because she knows I'll feed her/pay attention to her/give her coffee, etc.
Eileen so sorry to hear about the buy outs and your worries, I know that has to be hard....Have you ever sold some of your writings to magazines or other papers. you known like free lancing? I know that even that is scary . Is a sad state this world has come to in this day and age isnt it? No loyality to workers at all.
will keep you in my prayers that things will work out for you.
what about writing for tv. news. different i would imagine
stay focused and alert to new openings in new things. take care.
will keep you in my prayers that things will work out for you.
what about writing for tv. news. different i would imagine
stay focused and alert to new openings in new things. take care.
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it is so great to see you start the thread!!!
and wow- i am bummed by your down news...and i can certainly relate to all of your concerns-immediate and long term....and you have the skills and the resume which i don't so guess where i am in the totem pole of life--this type of thing-jobs and finances and etc-has been a major part of my recent MIA stuff.....i just keep thinking hang on to what i've got cuz it's something... and you need to focus on the immediate right now and pray....i know- easy for me to say...but you cannot let this put you into a spin...promise????
about insurance,jan...oh gosh--when michael lost his ins thru his work in february that took me out! and i could NOT afford the cobra- it was 600+ a month and i was not working- his soc sec was paying house payment only!(well just about) sooooo then when i checked around many big companies won't insure me til 5 yrs out from my wls-which will be next march! our finances are starting to get straightened out a bit again so i am hoping to get myself insured somehow some way...just to get labs done even would be nice!!! yes- ins is a rip off but if you don't have it.......and we make too much with his soc sec and workers comp and my measley income to get medicaid for me!
still lots to stew about in my mind- sort thru thoughts and emotions and so much of it i must decide for myself-and so i am trying not to be influenced by opinions of others --trying to use some of the good sense i thought i had...and finding faults and trying to own them-ouch!
well- nothing new- today i am hopefully picking up a george foreman grill thru freecycling after work
then if there is a message from floyd we will head to sandusky to meet up with he and his brenda-hope so!
need to get dressed and out the door!
sending hugs and prayers
and wow- i am bummed by your down news...and i can certainly relate to all of your concerns-immediate and long term....and you have the skills and the resume which i don't so guess where i am in the totem pole of life--this type of thing-jobs and finances and etc-has been a major part of my recent MIA stuff.....i just keep thinking hang on to what i've got cuz it's something... and you need to focus on the immediate right now and pray....i know- easy for me to say...but you cannot let this put you into a spin...promise????
about insurance,jan...oh gosh--when michael lost his ins thru his work in february that took me out! and i could NOT afford the cobra- it was 600+ a month and i was not working- his soc sec was paying house payment only!(well just about) sooooo then when i checked around many big companies won't insure me til 5 yrs out from my wls-which will be next march! our finances are starting to get straightened out a bit again so i am hoping to get myself insured somehow some way...just to get labs done even would be nice!!! yes- ins is a rip off but if you don't have it.......and we make too much with his soc sec and workers comp and my measley income to get medicaid for me!
still lots to stew about in my mind- sort thru thoughts and emotions and so much of it i must decide for myself-and so i am trying not to be influenced by opinions of others --trying to use some of the good sense i thought i had...and finding faults and trying to own them-ouch!
well- nothing new- today i am hopefully picking up a george foreman grill thru freecycling after work
then if there is a message from floyd we will head to sandusky to meet up with he and his brenda-hope so!
need to get dressed and out the door!
sending hugs and prayers
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Hi Eileen and Everyone,
I'm sorry to hear there is extra stress in your work situation Eileen. I hope they figure out they need you in your job and I'm quite sure you are very good at what you do. I will keep very good thoughts because you don't need additional stress for sure.
I'm very busy at work today with auditors and a coworker who decided not to come to work today. The other employee could not come to work today and we would hardly notice..... Oh well, it's all good. I'm going in early to see what I can get done.
Take care and have a good Thursday,
Hugs,
Kathi
I'm sorry to hear there is extra stress in your work situation Eileen. I hope they figure out they need you in your job and I'm quite sure you are very good at what you do. I will keep very good thoughts because you don't need additional stress for sure.
I'm very busy at work today with auditors and a coworker who decided not to come to work today. The other employee could not come to work today and we would hardly notice..... Oh well, it's all good. I'm going in early to see what I can get done.
Take care and have a good Thursday,
Hugs,
Kathi
Good morning Eileen and group!
Eileen, that sucks big time about your job and possible buy out. I know since I live paycheck to paycheck, I would be out the door if I lost my job in no time flat. car, house lose it all. UGH!
Jan, I envy you not working! it sounds wonderful, your kayaking experience sounds awesome too. So peaceful and serene. the quiet lap of water against the oars, the stillness of the water, yet with the quiet sounds.......ahhhh heavenly! I want to come for a visit to you too!
Brenda, I hope things are going better for you now and the pain easing up. durn men!
Margo, gosh girl, your life is full of drama isn't it? Hope it settles down for you soon.
Annette, kitty stories abound in you along with Melanie and Matthew! What will you do when Tom retires? My mother was under the opinion that when my father retired he would drive her crazy, so in turn she allowed him to drive her crazy, I think it is all a matter of choice. I choose to enjoy his time at home or I choose to let him drive me nuts.......of course I know too much togetherness is not always a good thing either, I;m sure you both have different interests to keep yourselves amused and things you like to do together.
I have a 10 am appointment with the trainer PPI uses to eval my fosters, then a 6pm PPI meeting to go to. In between I think I will be cleaning house. It surely needs it and the kicker is that my brother is coming Saturday (whose house is ALWAYS clean and neat). I am inheriting his old wide screen TV (HUGE beast) and a queen sized water bed frame. I may put that in my bedroom with my new mattress in it and move the bedroom set I just refinished into the spare bedroom and put the old mattress on it for my weekly guest. Matt my son is getting the queen sized mattress they used in the frame for his water bed frame that hasn't seen the light of day for a number of years and a dresser. So nice his wife likes to buy new furniture so often~ we benifit!
I'm seriously thinking of taking the rest of the week off to do nothing except what has to be done just to get a feeling like I had a vaca!
I did see the sleep specialist yesterday and will be getting a 1 night sleep study soon. I'm glad., I've been tired all my life and am ready to feel more awake! I can take a nap with in an hour of getting up. we'll see what happens.
Guess I have written a book here, sorry everyone! I'll close now and stop the boring drivel! Have a great Thursday all!
Eileen, that sucks big time about your job and possible buy out. I know since I live paycheck to paycheck, I would be out the door if I lost my job in no time flat. car, house lose it all. UGH!
Jan, I envy you not working! it sounds wonderful, your kayaking experience sounds awesome too. So peaceful and serene. the quiet lap of water against the oars, the stillness of the water, yet with the quiet sounds.......ahhhh heavenly! I want to come for a visit to you too!
Brenda, I hope things are going better for you now and the pain easing up. durn men!
Margo, gosh girl, your life is full of drama isn't it? Hope it settles down for you soon.
Annette, kitty stories abound in you along with Melanie and Matthew! What will you do when Tom retires? My mother was under the opinion that when my father retired he would drive her crazy, so in turn she allowed him to drive her crazy, I think it is all a matter of choice. I choose to enjoy his time at home or I choose to let him drive me nuts.......of course I know too much togetherness is not always a good thing either, I;m sure you both have different interests to keep yourselves amused and things you like to do together.
I have a 10 am appointment with the trainer PPI uses to eval my fosters, then a 6pm PPI meeting to go to. In between I think I will be cleaning house. It surely needs it and the kicker is that my brother is coming Saturday (whose house is ALWAYS clean and neat). I am inheriting his old wide screen TV (HUGE beast) and a queen sized water bed frame. I may put that in my bedroom with my new mattress in it and move the bedroom set I just refinished into the spare bedroom and put the old mattress on it for my weekly guest. Matt my son is getting the queen sized mattress they used in the frame for his water bed frame that hasn't seen the light of day for a number of years and a dresser. So nice his wife likes to buy new furniture so often~ we benifit!
I'm seriously thinking of taking the rest of the week off to do nothing except what has to be done just to get a feeling like I had a vaca!
I did see the sleep specialist yesterday and will be getting a 1 night sleep study soon. I'm glad., I've been tired all my life and am ready to feel more awake! I can take a nap with in an hour of getting up. we'll see what happens.
Guess I have written a book here, sorry everyone! I'll close now and stop the boring drivel! Have a great Thursday all!
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