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going to school and UC
Here we go again!
I swear unemployment has more loops, boops and bops than anything in this world.
Last month we (the unemployed) received a letter. It encourage us to goto school. I had received a call from a UCworker. In this phone call, I mention attending school in the new year.
*dropping the needle on the record*
UC works says I have to flag your account for school in 2010. Huh? Why? School can enable you to seek a job. Huh? How? You would not seek a job while in school. *insert roll the eyes* Are you serious? School is no longer 8am to 8pm. School is24/7. You can go online, on the weekend or @10pm at nite. Florida is a 24/7 type of place. If u can find employment, you can balance school and a job.
What do I say always write? So who did I write? Yep! i wrote the director over Fla-AWI. She did not return a letter to me. One of her assistants called and left me a voicemail, she was so clueless. I shook my head to the message. Next write the dept of labor and ask Why are we being flag for attending school. IF we are submitting job searches with our claims for unemployment, we are looking for job.
It feels good to have an actual job with real money. Again we are not sitting fat off of $275.00 a week. When I tell folks about our uc benefits. They are like really. How do you survive on that? You dont! I replied. Those of us receiving UC benefits for them.
But,we do not wish to treated ignorantly. More Folks are unemployed in Fla.
Hopefully, we can survive this mess.
Add comment November 8, 2009
Write!!!
Dear Floridian Unemployed Brothers and Sisters!
Each day, We struggle with finding a job or supporting ourselves. We have collectors on our heels,not receiving unemployment checks in a timely manner, shidd wrestling with unemployment office , hiding our cars from the Repo man ( I was in one neighborhood,yesterday.. Repo mens was no joke.. so many of them) and trying to stay sane in this Florida economy! No one really wants to be on unemployment. But, we need the help.
There is another bill on table to extend unemployment 13 weeks.
Write your House Representative and Congress person about your plight.. Those of us without Health insurance, We really need to write!
Let Crist and your Fla. representative know, Florida needs to rethink its place in the world. Tourism is great. But, When folks up north and abroad dont have $$ to visit. We dont have jobs. It’s a domnino effect!
Please write!
Add comment September 23, 2009
Chores!!
I really hate doing chores. It comes to a point that the things build and build.
Add comment September 3, 2009
Having a party
Friendgirl associate was having a housewarming party. I was invited to the party. So, I asked the question.. This is not some Amway or Primamerica shit.. No it’s not.. The hostess tells my friendgirl to bring a housewarming gift, some friendgirl’s b/c they’ll be men,ample opportunities to network and bottle of Grey goose. The hostess calls back and ask for a platter. This party is supposed to catered and have a dj.
In my head, I’m thinking this is a stand alone house. How in the hell you gonna demand a gift and likker (brand name too boot!)? Shouldn’t the caterer have platters?
The party starts 8pm. We show up at 930pm. the caterer is JA. We are having courses,Hor’s, main and dessert. The place is a townhouse. It’s hotter than a mofo. I asked politely is the air on. Hostess said yes.I stayed outside more than inside too hot. Folks are holding up the wall and talking in their groups. No dancing..
The caterer has the oven on, pressure cooker, and stove tops on in the small kitchen. The dj is bumping the music like it’s a club.The place is too small for the music to be so loud.Soundproofing was great for the front and back. But the side connecting walls….
Towards 12am, I’m like oh hell naw.. I want to go. I asked the caterer for a plate. The caterer sd the hostess did not want folks to have plates b/c it’s 2 or 3 pl did not eat.. I sd ok.. The caterer made me a plate anyway. She made some great carribean food
As I was leaving, the hostess had a look on her face. The neighbor had checked her on the music and folks being in the front of the place. The hostess did not take the neighbor serious. I left. The neighbor called the popo.. Popo came and shut the place down. When you move from the hood to nice place.. They dont play. The hostess got a citations from the popo and possible fine from the homeowners association. Damn..
Come to find out, the hostess (homeowner) is 21. No wonder we were listening to Gucci man and boolshit.
This is why I dont like Condo/Deed restriction boolshit.. If I pay this money for this shit, I dont want no restrictions. I do not want folks on either side of me. I want 1 acre all around. Yes, the hostess should have been respectful. Especially because she is new to condo.
I saw a difference in generational partying. We 70’s kids like to play games, drink and dance. Folks of gen x’ers are holding up the wall and texting on their phones. Shidd or talking on their phones. How in the world you at a partying or sitting at a table with someone .. your texting?.. Socialization skills are so lost.
Add comment August 30, 2009
Ha Ha! Work search sheet
Get your list together of jobs that you have applied for …
Yes, they have added it to the list of questions. Geesh! They could have done this all along. Folks losing their minds because the check did not come in the mail. They could have sent emails or letter to UC claimants asking for work search list. Make sure that you apply for 2 jobs a week. If you have trouble remembering who you sent your resume to .. set your sent setting up on your email system.
During the week ending did you look for work as instructed by this agency and will you list your contacts later in this certification process as tangible evidence? Please note: the first two weeks you claim for Extended Benefits do not require you to list your work search contacts
If you work for a temp company, your assignment ends. The next day email and call that temp company to save you some tears. You have to notified them that you are still available. This is how some people lose their benefits. You need to have documentation that you have called them. Trust me! When you call the temp agencies, you should document who you talk to, time , and job offer or no job offer. If you turn down a job or temp job, God Bless. You better have an absolute reason such as another job. Sick is not a good reason. Remember, you have to be employable.
UC is not entitlement. Ya’ll know we getting fat off of these checks. We are going Asia and Honolulu on $275.00. *insert roll of the eyes*
UC checks, I would not bet on them. The slightest thing could flag your account. I would not write a check till the money is actually in the bank. At 1st, the check would come the next day. Shoot, it’s coming 2 days later. Nah! I would not bet on it.
I think, When this is over. I’m writing a nice letter to department of labor and Florida AWI-UC. This is the craziest thing that I’ve ever experience in UC benefits. Prayfully I’ll never be on UC again. But you know what they say about never.
Lastly, Please be nice to those UC workers. They dont make much money. They do not make the rules. Even those with jobs are struggling too.
Add comment August 24, 2009
using
free clinics such as Medical or Dental.. *sighing* This recession really needs to mend quickly. We have folks using free clinics for their ills. They dont get it!!! This is not private doctor or dentist. You have to wait on line! If you get in, you get in! If you dont you dont.. come back tomorrow and wait on line again. I had to goto the dental clinic last week.
Whew! I showed up @ 6am. The dental clinic had to take patients from the following day. it opens at 7:30am. This particular dental clinic only takes 7 patients a day. Well, I was 1st. But I let some lady go in front of me. This ”OctoMom” looking chick protested my line position. I said a couple of choice words.
OctoMom mumbled. I gave her my signature look and went back to studying..
(I’ve been saying my prayer.. if my tongue cant be civil let it be silent)
But, She shut up!
*singing* A math book saved your life!!! to the tune of A DJ save my life!
OctoMom is bothering the receptionist and other dental clinic staff. They annoyed by her and other potential patients who dont get it. I overheard the receptionist tell her that she could goto a private dentist. OctoMom looked at her like.. Are you talking to me!
“SAT DOWN!!”" Wait to be call this is not the normal Paid Private Dental office .. There are no initial appointments. They are trying their best. This is the clinic.
*smh*
Well, OctoMom left the dental clinic.
I was last patient to be seen by the dds. She was lively lady. (insert saracasm). I have to go back for another appt.
Folks are entering the world of poor and dont seem to understand .. You do wait.. There is no entitlement. Your status dont mean shit! We all are in pain and suffering. Your suffering is no bigger than mine! Be polite and patient.. Things will work out.
When those like OctoMom types are face with the world of clinics.. They are shocked by the system. They protest that They should go first! Because They are ’so and so’ .. use to be ’so and so’..
Add comment July 7, 2009
Men
Ladies,
Have you ever met a guy? Things are cool. You start to really like him. THEN!!!
The representative of him leaves the space. The ‘real’ him shows up to meet you one day. You are like damn! This feels familiar. DAMN!! You are like my ex. So you start pulling back! Because you see the drama coming .. DAMN!!
I wonder if I can enter the convent at this age.. I’m chaste! *cough*
Add comment July 2, 2009
July 2009
*singing* My name is Prince.. I am funky..
Ok, I dont know why that song popped in my head? But, I had to type it.
July 1, 2008, I was laid off. Here it is July 2009. It’s been a yr. What has changed? Financially challenged?Yes? Still Smart and Beautiful? Yes oh and Hell Yes? (Fatter too!!) lol
I work a part time job. I’m in the process of going to LPN school. I let God drive.. I’m just riding “shot gun” with him. I’m thankful! I’ve had some tears, screams and laughs in this yr.
Things have really changed in this economy. I’m really curious. What will be the outcome of this “mass destruction” called the recession.
But I keep striving for the top! *singing* While your moma say .. give it all you got.. aint no half stepping!!!
Add comment July 2, 2009
Do you have a job yet?
This question was asked of me,recently.
No mofoker! I dont have a job yet. I got a piece of job.
I’m about to snatch bald for asking the damn question.
*insert roll eyes*
Damn, I know that I’m not the only one without a job. Dont ask me shish about my job status!
Also, I’m tired of hearing .. I know how it feels.. Sometimes, I just want smack the shish out of folks.
I’m grateful that I’m substaining thus far. But no more stupid questions.
Add comment June 6, 2009
adult
Well being an adult sucks!, somedays. I’ve sd it once.. I’ll say again..
Where have I been?
*clicking my Salvation Army red ruby slippers*
I remember that I was volunteering in Winter 08. I told this lady about my laid off status. She said well you need to be prepare to lose an apartment, lose a car or lose… (fill in blank).. I raised my eyebrow and said “hmm”
I lost my internet access at home. lol
I’m holding onto the other things tho’.
Currently, I am working as a part time temp collector. I’m not hard core as some. I’m in no position to “ack” a fool with anyone. I know, I have my own issues with my bills. I let the customer x,y,x and go thru the script. Yea or nay, they can the bill with me. As of yet, no one has cussed me out. Maybe, they have hung up on me. But it’s no big deal to me!
Currently, I’m trying to find another part time or full time job. Funny, how they are plenty of part time jobs. These companies want to pay low pay and expect full time part time.
Add comment June 6, 2009
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