(plus, not eligible for a CA State program that's supposed to allow for an additional 6 weeks of disability -- except that I'm a state university employee and my uni has severe and severely fucked budget restrictions).
The Paid Family Leave or the Pregnancy Disability Act?
I hate to be all mememe when so many buffistas are dealing with far more pressing issues right now, but I am starting to freak out about something. Mainly, getting a job. I don't know how I am going to afford the holidays without one, and if I want something in retail this is the time to be applying. The thing is, I really don't. Last year was very difficult for me physically and I am not sure if I can do it again. The problems with not doing retail are: 1. There is very little money I can make and not frell with my benifits. 2. I am extremely unqualified for anything else. I figured I should ask for some advice from the spicy brains here rather than sitting here worrying about it.
sj, is the holiday money for presents? If that is the case, perhaps a re-evaluation of that might take care of the issue on the other side? Like, perhaps do crazy cookie baking- I know one person who does INSANE holiday cookie stuff- these cookies are so amazing... different kinds, etc... and you could package them relatively inexpensively and give them as gifts?
My personal thing is, I would hate to think of someone I care about suffering to get me a freaking Christmas present. I'm pretty anti-Christmas present. The whole obligation aspect of it, that is.
Take it with a grain of salt, I'm pretty stupid with the Occasion gift giving thing- I am pretty much not a fan, either giving or recieving. This is only one of many reasons of why I suck. For me, food, beverage, and time spent together trumps pretty much any other thing that someone could buy for me, and this is why I have trouble getting stuff for other people who aren't wired freaky like me.
sj, is the holiday money for presents? If that is the case, perhaps a re-evaluation of that might take care of the issue on the other side? Like, perhaps do crazy cookie baking- I know one person who does INSANE holiday cookie stuff- these cookies are so amazing... different kinds, etc... and you could package them relatively inexpensively and give them as gifts?
It's partly presents, partly because I want extra money to pay down debt and add to savings, and partly because I really feel like I need to be doing something right now. Teacup Guy and I made a plan for presents and I am cutting way back by making gift baskets, which I can do cheaply and still make them look pretty. I don't feel I can/want to cut out presents entirely. Giving gifts is important to me, which I know is kind of crazy.
Some sort of clerical or receptionist work might be good. Maybe somewhere with puppies or interesting people or in a field you might like to work in one day.
Some sort of clerical or receptionist work might be good. Maybe somewhere with puppies or interesting people or in a field you might like to work in one day.
I have looked into this, but sadly most of them want too many hours and pay too much per hour for me to take them.
sj - have you tried checking with a temp agency about doing short term clerical assignments?
sj - have you tried checking with a temp agency about doing short term clerical assignments?
That's a good idea. I checked the temp agencies in RI a while back, but only wanted full time people. I haven't checked any temp agencies here yet.
You know, I once got a short part-time gig doing research for an author. That kinda just fell in my lap, but is there anything you do really well that you could offer at a bargain?