Allyson, all I can say is be wary. A friend of our paid something like $5K to a place that promised him career counseling and placement. He never did find a new job. He totally got taken in--and he's a pretty smart guy.
It's a real burden being right so often.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Natter 56: ...we need the writers.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Cashmere - Jan 09, 2008 7:37:32 pm PST #2112 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Cass - Jan 09, 2008 7:38:20 pm PST #2113 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
It's true. There is only the Other Way.And get pregnant????
No actual Ways were ... anythinged ... in this post.
megan walker - Jan 09, 2008 7:45:19 pm PST #2114 of 10001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Watching Twin Peaks is making me want donuts. I really shouldn't walk over to DD tonight...
I just started watching my super-duper deluxe boxed set last night. My first question after it was over was about where to get donuts. Sadly, my housemate's only info on the subject involved Krispy Kreme.
Allyson - Jan 09, 2008 7:45:43 pm PST #2115 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
That's just the thing. They all sort of look like snakeoil salesmen, or cheap recruiters.
I'm stuck.
dcp - Jan 09, 2008 8:03:04 pm PST #2116 of 10001
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Allyson, have you tried What Color is Your Parachute?
Allyson - Jan 09, 2008 8:19:29 pm PST #2117 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I think ita left a copy of that at my place that I keep forgetting to return.
I remember flipping through it and feeling confused and angry...like in a math test sort of way. Definitely need to actually read it, though.
All my experience is as an admin to Extremely Difficult People. I just don't want to do that anymore. It's hurting me. I mean, it's definitely a weird skill set to have. I've been my boss' secretary for seven years, and prior to me, he'd chew up a secretary in less than a year.
Which is weird since I have no patience, tact, and often lose my shit.
I always read about execs looking for a "polished professional" which to me reads, "looks good in expensive suit and doesn't bite fingernails."
I AM SO SCREWED. But I'm FUNNY.
Cass - Jan 09, 2008 8:21:21 pm PST #2118 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
All my experience is as an admin to Extremely Difficult People.Juggles. Cats.
DavidS - Jan 09, 2008 8:21:52 pm PST #2119 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Allyson you have tremendous organizational skills.
I think the WGA should hire you to straighten their shit out.
Allyson - Jan 09, 2008 8:33:14 pm PST #2120 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Ima go to bed and think on it.
Allyson - Jan 09, 2008 8:39:02 pm PST #2121 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
oooh. Forget to post that I babysat my niece today, who's a bit congested and therefore inconsolable. And I kept thinking, "sister, you should meet Gracie, she's got tubes and stuff and is WAY MORE CHEERY, SO BUCK UP, BUCKAROO."
Seriously, having spent so much time with Grace and Noah has totally jaded me. I can just scoop her up in one hand and bouncywalk her for hours on end. I'm all, "look, no wires! no scary alarms! PIECE OF CAKE!"
And yet, inconsolable. Good thing she's cute, I tells ya. Or out on the sidewalk for the coyotes for her.