Off Topic Part Quatre

[kizza 1]

no, the doctor said they are most likely separate issues...

I have a follow up appointment with my doctor tomorrow to go over all the test results etc...

Marilyn, you might know this already but cranberry juice is excellent to prevent/clear UTIs.

I hope all goes well tomorrow!

[The_Dude 1,142]

No sarcasm was meant, Rob, but no, we cannot afford any more of a payment than that at this time. My hubby's salary is not where it should be due to wage freezes, and until I have something comparable, it just isn't an option.

That's certainly a difficult situation. You had mentioned in the vent thread before that you abhored renting and were solely focusing on buying a home. So I had a different perception that what the reality is.

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I'm currently living with the in laws. Have been since November.

Probably will until about July, with the way the job market's lookin.

[Krikit 1,163]

Hope all goes well with your father's operation, Flames.

After days of stinging rain and flooding in Southern Ontario, the past few days have been very Spring-like. A bit cooler today, though.

So my parents are having their house renovated and there's a giant skip in the driveway. This morning some guy and his friend came over to ask if they could pull out the scrap metal. I went out for my daily visit to Tim Hortons (someone sent the coffee pot to storage ) and the guy goes "Hey! Aren't you Krikit?" I'm like "Oh. What's your name?" He says "I'm so-and-so and I used to be friends with your cousins." (Who moved to Halifax then Vancouver back in the 70's.) I totally recognized his name from when we were kids but I didn't recognize him at all! He says "You haven't changed a bit!" I hope he didn't notice that I couldn't say the same about him.

[trailmix 77]

Well the 'you haven't changed a bit' part is good

[Marilyn. 340]

so today i asked the hubby if he could just ask the day shift supervisor about what is happening with the day shift position and the hubster said he doesn't want to scare him off.. grrr... it has been 2 weeks since he had his interview and they said they would let him know last week....

I just know a huge weight would be lifted off my shoulders if he got day shift...

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Has anyone ever applied for jobs through craig's list? I've never used the site before, but I was browsing the web and noticed they have job postings. Part of me wonders if it's something to trust... especially since they put up these big warnings when you go on that tells you about all the fraud.

I've been using places like careerbuilder, monster, simplyhired and the local paper, but the more options the better.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Has anyone ever applied for jobs through craig's list? I've never used the site before, but I was browsing the web and noticed they have job postings. Part of me wonders if it's something to trust... especially since they put up these big warnings when you go on that tells you about all the fraud.

I've been using places like careerbuilder, monster, simplyhired and the local paper, but the more options the better.

I've used Craigs List for jobs before. Their job listings are just about like everything else on there, a mixture of legitimate listings and scams. If you are just sending emails of interest to them, I dont' see any harm in it. I would be leery of responses from hotmail, yahoo or gmail address' though. If it is a listing that asks you to send your resume, I would send it, but not list any specific data. You are applying I believe in Colorodo, so I imagine it's not nearly the madhouse that the L.A. one is. When I used it, it was about 60/40 breakdown of legit to scam listings. Most of the scam job listings were like boileroom operations.

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

I just gotta say...

I'm SO ridiculously happy to be here right now! Man...I haven't been this happy / contented in a VERY long time! I just went out and had a cigar on the balcony...enjoyed the Virginia sunshine and 70+ degree weather...looked out over the lovely Holmes Run Parkway and just felt this sense of serenity! I mean, I've still got a lot of stuff to take care of, and there are financial and logistical stresses to deal with...but I'm totally having a zen moment right now. Almost blissful! Just had to share!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I'm happy for you Wyatt, that's great

Thanks for the advice Rob. I think I'll just write some inquiry e-mails out and test the response.

[Marilyn. 340]

I found my current nanny job on craigslist.... you just have to watch out for the scams etc...

[Malrothien 6]

Has anyone ever applied for jobs through craig's list? I've never used the site before, but I was browsing the web and noticed they have job postings. Part of me wonders if it's something to trust... especially since they put up these big warnings when you go on that tells you about all the fraud.

I've been using places like careerbuilder, monster, simplyhired and the local paper, but the more options the better.

I've found the last three jobs on Craiglist.

[J&K 0]

Glad to hear you're so happy Shaun!

I felt the same way when I moved to Berryvilly.

It's so tranquil in so many places around here. Totally different from S. Ontario.

Can't wait until we can have a meetup and discuss different places we like to go to

[Sprailenes 47]

No sarcasm was meant, Rob, but no, we cannot afford any more of a payment than that at this time. My hubby's salary is not where it should be due to wage freezes, and until I have something comparable, it just isn't an option.

Well Dorito bags aren't that expensive...

[darkchilde794 5]

I registered for SimplyHired and they do advertise all the jobs available for whatever youre looking for very well. And I think at this point, you just want to apply everywhere!