Comments on: for the love of god, let me off this crazy ride http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/ a new beginning Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:13:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Deran http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Deran Sat, 09 Dec 2006 04:02:21 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-56 Hrmm...well how bad's the gas? = P Hrmm…well how bad’s the gas? = P

]]> By: dianna http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-55 dianna Sat, 09 Dec 2006 02:03:57 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-55 Hm. you could start a union and strike until the assholes are on thier knees and then they will have to pay you more. I dont know. Maybe that isnt terribly realistic. Maybe you could take the job on the condition they assess that in 3 months, and then keep looking? I had luck with temp agencies in unionized environments... but I dont know what the story with that would be there. I was lucky to get into the temp pool at the university I was going to (there were alot of non students in the pool too...) they paid well, and then the seniority built up. But you remember how bored I was last summer :).... I have never been paid so much to do so little. My bitterness coming through- people are assholes, and they pay people (particularly women) as little as possible. You may have to put up with the shit, but dont let it get to you... Hm. you could start a union and strike until the assholes are on thier knees and then they will have to pay you more. I dont know. Maybe that isnt terribly realistic. Maybe you could take the job on the condition they assess that in 3 months, and then keep looking? I had luck with temp agencies in unionized environments… but I dont know what the story with that would be there. I was lucky to get into the temp pool at the university I was going to (there were alot of non students in the pool too…) they paid well, and then the seniority built up. But you remember how bored I was last summer :)…. I have never been paid so much to do so little. My bitterness coming through- people are assholes, and they pay people (particularly women) as little as possible. You may have to put up with the shit, but dont let it get to you…

]]> By: Ronna http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Ronna Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:28:39 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-54 I'm sorry, that stinks. What makes the Hannah/Ricky shower story funny is not that he was bothered by her going potty in front of her, but that he thought they would get in trouble for being in the bathroom together. Still thinking like a single guy living in his girlfriends grandparents house.... I’m sorry, that stinks.

What makes the Hannah/Ricky shower story funny is not that he was bothered by her going potty in front of her, but that he thought they would get in trouble for being in the bathroom together. Still thinking like a single guy living in his girlfriends grandparents house….

]]> By: sara http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-53 sara Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:07:35 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-53 Oh Jen, I know what you mean about feeling like a complete dumb ass in an interview. The job I have now was so hard to get with all the hoops I had to jump through. Two tests, a polygraph test, a drug test, and an interview with two Lt. and two Sgt. I walked out of that interview feeling like a complete fuck up. Oh well, I got the job. Don't worry, you'll find something. But as far as them lowering the pay, that's pretty nasty. Wouldn't want to work for a place that did that! Keep in touch! :) Oh Jen, I know what you mean about feeling like a complete dumb ass in an interview. The job I have now was so hard to get with all the hoops I had to jump through. Two tests, a polygraph test, a drug test, and an interview with two Lt. and two Sgt. I walked out of that interview feeling like a complete fuck up. Oh well, I got the job. Don’t worry, you’ll find something. But as far as them lowering the pay, that’s pretty nasty. Wouldn’t want to work for a place that did that! Keep in touch! :)

]]> By: Anne-marie http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Anne-marie Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:35:41 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-52 Ah Jen that sucks! Congratulations on getting the job but shame on them for then dropping the wages !!! Totally understand the beer , nachos, dog and McSteamy. I'm currently sipping wine, eating choc and hugging my new pup Amber (Thank Cody for the dig toy advice) so you go girl and have some treats x x You still need a dog sitter ? Give us a shout next time lol He can visit the UK or we'll visit him. Ah Jen that sucks! Congratulations on getting the job but shame on them for then dropping the wages !!! Totally understand the beer , nachos, dog and McSteamy. I’m currently sipping wine, eating choc and hugging my new pup Amber (Thank Cody for the dig toy advice) so you go girl and have some treats x x You still need a dog sitter ? Give us a shout next time lol He can visit the UK or we’ll visit him.

]]> By: MaDukes49 http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-51 MaDukes49 Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:48:07 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-51 Hi Jenni - I really do think $5.00 an hour is illegal. There is no way anyone can live on that amount of money. Anway what I wanted to tell you is that I just steered Nikki to a temp service. She wants a job doing clerical work and is having a hard time finding one. I used to work for Kelly Servies and I absolutely loved it. It was flexible and I got positions with top companies. I was always asked to stay on. I stayed with Kelly Services though because I know I wasnt' planning to stay in Connecticut and it wasn't fair to an employer to take a job there. But there are other services other than Kelly. I am hoping this works out for Nikki. Keep trying Jen - you will succeed. No one deserves to work for $5.00 an hour. Miller Lite huh? I'm a Bud Light person myself. Am emailing you to get on the Christmas Card list. Have an awesome weekend. Deb Hi Jenni – I really do think $5.00 an hour is illegal. There is no way anyone can live on that amount of money.
Anway what I wanted to tell you is that I just steered Nikki to a temp service. She wants a job doing clerical work and is having a hard time finding one. I used to work for Kelly Servies and I absolutely loved it. It was flexible and I got positions with top companies. I was always asked to stay on. I stayed with Kelly Services though because I know I wasnt’ planning to stay in Connecticut and it wasn’t fair to an employer to take a job there. But there are other services other than Kelly. I am hoping this works out for Nikki. Keep trying Jen – you will succeed. No one deserves to work for $5.00 an hour.
Miller Lite huh? I’m a Bud Light person myself. Am emailing you to get on the Christmas Card list. Have an awesome weekend.
Deb

]]> By: Amy http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Amy Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:49:30 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-50 aww...Jenni...that sucks. I can't believe they offered you less money. That's horrible! Definitely don't take less than what you're worth though. Something wil come along soon, and they'll "show you the money". And, I'm glad you told Delilah off too...like you said, who the hell is she to judge anyone? Keep the faith! *hugs* aww…Jenni…that sucks. I can’t believe they offered you less money. That’s horrible! Definitely don’t take less than what you’re worth though. Something wil come along soon, and they’ll “show you the money”. And, I’m glad you told Delilah off too…like you said, who the hell is she to judge anyone?

Keep the faith!
*hugs*

]]> By: Jillster http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Jillster Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:33:57 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-49 $5/hour is not a living wage. Seems like Destiny needs to work harder for you! Will the staffing agency keep you on if you refuse a job offer? (For those who care, Texas adpots the Federal miniumum wage, which is currently $5.15 per hour.) $5/hour is not a living wage. Seems like Destiny needs to work harder for you! Will the staffing agency keep you on if you refuse a job offer?

(For those who care, Texas adpots the Federal miniumum wage, which is currently $5.15 per hour.)

]]> By: Bob http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Bob Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:17:27 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-48 Oh how I feel your pain. I know exactly what your feeling. I found myself in the same predicament. I found that taking a job for less than you are worth actually will take away from searching for the job you want and deserve, not to mention that having a positive attitude usually ends up in the toilet. Keep searching, you've got a positive attiude, something good will end up in your lap. Oh how I feel your pain. I know exactly what your feeling. I found myself in the same predicament. I found that taking a job for less than you are worth actually will take away from searching for the job you want and deserve, not to mention that having a positive attitude usually ends up in the toilet. Keep searching, you’ve got a positive attiude, something good will end up in your lap.

]]> By: Karla http://thejenni.com/2006/12/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Karla Fri, 08 Dec 2006 06:44:00 +0000 http://jen872.wordpress.com/2006/12/07/for-the-love-of-god-let-me-off-this-crazy-ride/#comment-47 Hi Jenni, I cannot beleive they lowered the pay and to $5 an hour. Isn't tht below minomum wage? I live in CA and minomum wage is like $8 an hour or something. You can get a job at McDona;ld's out here and make more than that. I don't think anyone can live off of $5 an hour. The last time I made $5 an hour I was in high school and living at home. That is just pure crazy. And who is this woman wo thinks she can judge you. I am so glad you told her off. She derserved it. I wish you the best of luck in your job search and DO NOT settle for something less than you are worth. Do not sell yourself short. We will find the perfect job. It just may take some time. Good luck sweetie. Karla P.S. I love your blogs. Hi Jenni,

I cannot beleive they lowered the pay and to $5 an hour. Isn’t tht below minomum wage? I live in CA and minomum wage is like $8 an hour or something. You can get a job at McDona;ld’s out here and make more than that. I don’t think anyone can live off of $5 an hour. The last time I made $5 an hour I was in high school and living at home. That is just pure crazy. And who is this woman wo thinks she can judge you. I am so glad you told her off. She derserved it. I wish you the best of luck in your job search and DO NOT settle for something less than you are worth. Do not sell yourself short. We will find the perfect job. It just may take some time. Good luck sweetie.

Karla

P.S. I love your blogs.

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