Just for curiousity...

Post #39,694 by hnick 5/23/02 3:39:55 PM Reply	Just for curiousity... didn't you guys do the usual richer & poorer, sickness & health routine? If so, which of you doesn't believe it now?
Post #39,803 by orion 5/24/02 10:43:46 AM Reply	Doesn't work in reality We both believe it, but why should we both go homeless or in the poor house? I've been sick so many times that it is hard for anyone to cope with, now I'll be poorer and it is even harder to cope with. I am not sure what to do if I cannot find a job in three months. Being sick and poor sucks. *I am free now, to choose my own destiny.*
Post #39,891 by hnick 5/25/02 8:54:39 AM Reply	Actually, it does The love and support of your mate is really a good and powerful thing to center on when it seems like your life is about to drop in the pot. It is very real. It can't be taken away either. You do have the option of throwing it away, and that is invariably to the detriment of all concerned. As CRC has observed, 3 can live about as cheaply as 2 and living in a cheap apt with your loved ones is a lot finer than living alone anywhere else. Goes for them as well, ya know? Being sick and poor does suck. There are worse hardships, trust me on this one, live long enough and you will gather first hand experience. And this too will pass... It looks like you are developing that whiney tone again.. that will stop you like a brick wall. It is apparent to potential employers and that kind of attitude will cause them to shred you resume right after the interview. Lose the tone and focus... It's about the 'tude dude... get with it.
Post #39,894 by Another Scott 5/25/02 9:56:30 AM Reply	Something to do in the meantime... [link\|http://stlcin.missouri.org/citypers/jobdetail.cfm?PosID=40\|School crossing guard] - $230 every 2 weeks for < 4 hours a day. It would get you outside, in a low stress environment, and give you a little income while you continue to look for a full-time position. For a full time position, look at the following: The MO Department of Corrections is looking for people, including people in IT - [link\|http://www.corrections.state.mo.us/division/hservice/hrm.htm\|here]. The MO Department of Agriculture is looking for someone to do weight inspection - [link\|http://www.mda.state.mo.us/edit/m3.htm\|here]. $969.50 semimonthly. There are many "merit" positions in IT listed [link\|http://www.oa.state.mo.us/pers/joa8009.shtml\|here] - the MO Office of Administration. You might want to consider working on a BS degree. [link\|http://stlcin.missouri.org/citypers/jobdetail.cfm?PosID=228\|Programmer/Analyst I] - $42k - $63.5k. A BS is required. Look into what it would take to get a BS degree. You should be able to get some credit for your associates degree, etc. I was able to find these things in about half an hour of Googling. I'm sure you can do better. "80% of life is just showing up." - Woody Allen. Hang in there. Cheers, Scott.

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