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Job hunting is going to be a serious pain in the ass for us.
We cannot afford to have me NOT work, but we can't afford daycare until I'm working, and with waitlists and the fact that I almost always wind up in contract positions because there aren't enough "real" jobs out there? OY!
Betsy, I'm sorry. I hope they find your friend safe and sound.
I am, unfortunately, catless due to the extreme fees my apartment complex puts on owning pets ($250 non-refundable deposit + $20/month). Stupid apartment rules.
Our old apartment had a $300 pet FEE (non refundable) a $300 pet DEPOSIT (refundable if no major damage to the carpet) and $15 a month additional rent PER PET. Our only official pet at that point was Mac the dog.
I strongly encourage anyone who is pregnant or even TRYING to become so to check out day care centers ASAP. In some areas (i.e. mine), you have to get on waiting lists for the best centers BEFORE the child is CONCEIVED to get a spot. Eve is on the wait list for the on-campus facility, and is about 25th down right now, after having been on the wait list for 14 months.
Betsy, good thoughts for your friend. I hope they find him soon, safe and sound.
Our old apartment had a $300 pet FEE (non refundable) a $300 pet DEPOSIT (refundable if no major damage to the carpet) and $15 a month additional rent PER PET. Our only official pet at that point was Mac the dog.
And I thought my apartment rules were bad.
Skipping over a bunch of posts to be a little annoying. Please indulge me. The guy I am seeing is so very sweet. He brought me a teacup last night for a second date because he noticed that I collected them when he was in my apartment for our first date. It is a gorgeous teacup and such a super sweet gesture.
The member services person I'm talking to right now at BCBS has decided that it's appropriate to call me "Val." It's making me more and more annoyed each time he does it.
I strongly encourage anyone who is pregnant or even TRYING to become so to check out day care centers ASAP. In some areas (i.e. mine), you have to get on waiting lists for the best centers BEFORE the child is CONCEIVED to get a spot. Eve is on the wait list for the on-campus facility, and is about 25th down right now, after having been on the wait list for 14 months.
Sadly, that really only works if you have a steady job. I mean, I guess we could wait list and then pass it up if I haven't found anything, but...
{{{Betsy}}} I hope your friend is found safe soon. Much ~ma to everyone concerned.
{{{Nora}}} Feel better.
The member services person I'm talking to right now at BCBS has decided that it's appropriate to call me "Val." It's making me more and more annoyed each time he does it.
Kill him. It will make you feel better.
The member services person I'm talking to right now at BCBS has decided that it's appropriate to call me "Val." It's making me more and more annoyed each time he does it.
I know the feeling. Whenever I introduce myself to someone I always use my full name becuase that's what I like to be called. Shortening it without asking is a definate faux pas. I correct them immediately. If, after they say my name wrong multiple times, I ignore them until they get it right.