Unaired pilot. Outtakes.

Ooh, I just saw the unaired pilot a few days ago, finally! It was pretty...bad. But I haven't seen any more outtakes than have been on the DVDs.

Hec and P-C, you both just made me smile. Thanks.

Glad to be of service. I was truly baffled, like, what, you hadn't watched all the episodes a half dozen times at least? That's how your brains got so damn spicy.

What makes PRIG even worse is that there are people who want to work to make a difference (Exactly the kind of job I'm trying to get) and so they're not only preying on the need for a job, but people's consciences too.

So how do I tell the difference?

You should look into retail, I worked retial for years and really liked it. My favorite job was at Suncoast Motion Picture Company. My brother worked at Barnes and Noble and had a really good experience.

Yeah, I might see what's available.

So... just got a call from the certification lady at my school. I have a hold, cause I owe $650, and they won't release my transcripts.

Now, how the fuck am I supposed to get ajob to PAY YOU the damn money if you won't let me have my fucking grades?

I am really pissed -- can't I have ONE DAY to not have some money freak out? There's no way I can come up with this money -- I just reached a settlement with my credit card co. last night, and have to come up with 2 months rent and $330 for this credit card payment by the end of July.

I left a voice mail with someone there, and hopefully someone will be kind or have the brains to realize that if they want their fucking cash, I have to get a fucking teaching cert.

GRRR.

(I just wanted to be happy and relieved for 24 hours. Instead, I get less than 3.)

{{Cindy}} Sorry it's been such a sucky day.

Erin, yay! and Boo! all at the same time. More yay than boo though.

I'm assuming this is hork in the sense of snatch (yoink!) and not cough up like a loogie, right?

Yes, you assume correctly. According to Urban Dictionary:

v. to steal something, though not usually applicable to shoplifting or grand theft.

Yes, I'm going to be an English teacher. And, I love slang.

So how do I tell the difference?

Remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If a job sounds like a ridiculous amount of money for not very much work, or if an employer is (as you described) falling at your feet for, basically, speaking in complete sentences, that falls into the category of "too good to be true." In cultspeak, the over-complimenting is known as "love bombing," and it's a common recruiting tool.

I was kind of bummed out when I found out about Maryland PIRG, because it does *sound* really good. And I'm sure they do good things. But the door-to-door stuff isn't one of them.

Oh, and also:

What makes PRIG even worse is that there are people who want to work to make a difference (Exactly the kind of job I'm trying to get) and so they're not only preying on the need for a job, but people's consciences too.

This reminds me, Heather, to ask if you've looked at idealist.org. I found my new! job there, and it seems to be a great resource, though I'm not sure how much they'll have for Louisiana.

Back in the dim, distant past, when PIRG was just getting started ... yup, they were pretty much the same, although without the promises of making money. PRIG is a good description of the mindset back then ... and it sounds like they haven't changed that much.

Hm. Maybe I won't even waste my Thursday on them.

I suppose because I was envious because we have nothing like Reel Moms here and the idea of successfully taking Ellie out on my own sounds so appealing and yet really far away.

Lowes needs to bring it to you! They have it in a lot of cities, with plans for more, but I somehow doubt you feel like driving to DC just for a movie, and I think that's what's closest to you.

In theory, I'll make it next week when they are bound to be showing Batman Begins. Barring hell and high water, of course.

Of course, in two months, I've managed to take the baby out for something other than appointments or picking up dad exactly, umm... never.

This is cute yet twisted, which means I love it! [link]

I'm off. Wish me monsters.