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It has been 8 weeks now... This post is only viewable by FriendFinder-x members. Join FriendFinder-x now! You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein |
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Here in czechland, they take the month of August off....in France and Italy too....no one is available if you need business done...I factor this and the month of December too into my life now...save for those months as I work from home and if I dont work, there is no income.... I have developed the art of the hobby...painting, writing, traveling...once you get over the guilt of doing nothing...its fabulous...it allows for long periods of setting goals, cleaning out the closets, walking, and taking naps As I age, it just seems natural to slow down and relax...wish I had this head space in my 40's.... I do envy (with reason) your European lifestyle, and wish that this country had not been founded by puritans! ha. School has started again, and I am working, but it's all concentrated into to two days/evenings a week. At first I was delighted, and now I see the foolishness of that scheme. It's so tiring! So, I am stopping my rants and complaints here, and turning to you, thanking you for your sweet words of reason. The contrast to my racing mind should be enough to remember to 'get over the guilt'. Cheers! sweet lady. Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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Hope you find something soon, Lola! As for me - vacation? what summer vacation? I took one Friday off and it rained - lol. Like others have said though, I'm happy to have a job. I do resent my self-imposed sacrifice when I see my boss heading off for 9 days in Tuscany... I decided to see "Going the Distance" because of the Buffalo connection (director is Nanette Burstein, Buffalo auteur). Fun to watch the Apple commercial guy, Justin Long and Drew Barrymore, who are a couple in real life act out a couple in movie life. Gotta tell you, the phone sex scene was picked up from my real life! ha. Enjoy our rainy Labor Day! Weather channel says it's raining there and will be here, too, soon! You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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Hope you find something soon, Lola! As for me - vacation? what summer vacation? I took one Friday off and it rained - lol. Like others have said though, I'm happy to have a job. I do resent my self-imposed sacrifice when I see my boss heading off for 9 days in Tuscany...   
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I am keeping busy...busier than I would like to be, in fact.  Hope you had time for a quick vacation this summer. Weather must be great there, too? You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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I am keeping busy...busier than I would like to be, in fact. AKA The Clit Whisperer. 
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I've had more than a few stints of un-planned retirement, Lola. The biggest reason I'll be working (if able) till I'm 66 is the roughly 5 years when I was under or un-employed. And in once sense it was a great deal; my kids were in that early-late teen spread; being able to say "Hey, let's go to the lake for the week" without worry about schedules was priceless. Now on the other hand, IF I were suddenly to be under-employed yet again, I'd be nervous as all get out! Roughly two years ago, I got fired, out of the blue, one Tuesday afternoon, in Montreal at 4:40PM. (ask me if I remember the details) What the F? I spent the drive home networking my big butt off, and by Wednesday mid-day, was told by a corporate biggie, "NO, that was a mistake, you are NOT fired, come see me." and here I am in Tex-Mex as a result. The reality of corporate Amerika (or the corporate world I suspect) is that any one of us is expendible on two weeks notice. Less if they want to be nasty about it. You need to look at how you would do if you never worked again, beyond the three class gigs. IF it is financially feasible, (and that is a HUGE IF, I suspect) then set-up yourself so it can work and then when you find something else, you'll be on Easy Street. Of course if it is not feasible, Oh Crap. We'll talk then. Hugs to you Chas < who says "you're not paranoid about being fired, if you've been fired a few times" I think we all suspect other people are smarter and luckier than we are, and I've certainly thought that about you, and the work you do. It's easy for me to fantasize that your life is some how better and more interesting than mine. It probably is, to some extent. I do love the way you respond to my tales of uncertainty and at times, woe. You lift me up, and make me think, and yes, knowing your perfect-seeming life has a few tiny cracks, gives me hope, some how. Thank you, one more time, for being the generous soul you are, and for being my virtual friend! Cheers! Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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My job consumes my life. This site and the gym are about the only respites I get from working, where I'm either contacting clients or at home on my laptop. But I guess I shouldn't complain. Who knows how safe my job or anybody's job is? Vacation. What a wonderful concept. As soon as I hit the lottery I'll be taking a long one. Ha, I never even buy a ticket but some days, driving past the sign that states the latest lottery total, I get tempted. I figure the odds are so stacked against my winning, I will never get a vacation that way. But when the sign says 150 million, I think about all my friends who could use the extra dough, and I consider doing it. Yes, my two jobs have been consuming my life for the last 13 years. I needed a break and really can't afford it. Now that it's here, I am not very good about maximizing the use of the time, either. Kind of a shame. Always open to good suggestions. Thanks, Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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I'm doing about the saame as you with-out the pool, there is one but I just never go. I rather walk the beach which I haven't done much this year. The only thing I'm sure of it that the sweet corn is great this year and when the leaves are in full color I hope to take a day trip some where. Had some sweet corn for supper, and it tasted really good! Cheers Free, Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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I'm about to retire from my career and have to start a new one. 24 years. At least I'll be getting a $2.2k monthly pension for the rest of my life because of that time on the job. What will I do next? Prolly go to school and try and learn a new trade that doesn't involve long hours, endless training and the possibility to fighting for my life in a far away sandy country. I'm thinking of computer programming or medical imagery, but who knows. I might start making money day trading, which I have dabbled in and not made a cent since 2006.  I've re-invented myself a few times so far, but never had a 24 year run in any one of new careers. Served the US in uniform, but they never asked me to go to a sandy country, and just wanted to thank you for your service, if I didn't misunderstand your meaning there. Stay away from jobs that require qualifying on the range, eh? Be careful on that day trading thingy. I've heard bad stories about that stuff. Might as well go to the casino instead... ty for the reading... Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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- Vacation seems to be a subjective term, especially when the flow of work runs constant river through life. Thus, while people return to the 'mundane' existence of desk drone, I'll be taking a much needed, but small excursion when I run my half marathon Labor Day weekend. Am I complaining? Not at all! The current positions I'm in employment-wise, while not first choice for monetary intake, provide me with a viable backing to live life at least for now, comfortably. I'll continue to pursue other interest once I'm able to drop line toward something I truly love...until then, I'm off to enjoy what's left of the summer! M~ This country seems to be light-years behind the rest of the first world when it comes to vacationing. You might have a better idea about that than I do, but I've read lots of stats about other countries to know that we don't do well in the balance thing with work and play. I do sure hope that you get that better job, one that you truly love sooner than later. I can honestly say that mine was pretty good. And teaching is a cool thing, too. Cheers M Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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Love the teaching gigs, been doing them for a dozen years, and they've always allowed me the extra income to do fun stuff. Like buying books, ha. Yeah, love the Italian "just do nothing" thing that Elizabeth Gilbert writes about in Eat Pray Love. And I have not had a length of time in this lifetime to do nothing like this ever, before. It's way cool and terrifying, all at once. I'd love to write a book, and probably all the posts I've written on this site, are like little brave boats I float out to see if I can really do that. I am not focused enough right now to have more than a collection of small stories, thoughts, and memories. And I often wonder how those little boats can transform into a book. Thanks for the suggestion on the cell phone question! I needed that. As usual, it is so nice to see you here again! I receive your warm words as a lovely, sisterly hug, and am grateful that you come back to share your experience with me. Lola You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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Thank you, and I do appreciate your offer. Yes, it is a tough economy, and the fact that you enjoy your work seems good, but you do deserve a vacation. Having an unscheduled vacation from work has been so weird. I feel alternatively guilty and eager to get back to work and at the very same time glad to have all this time to think. And to swim. My 2nd favorite exercise. Ha. I've been in the top 4 and top 3 candidates for other similar jobs over the last 30 days, only to get the "we've filled the position" emails a short time after the excitement of being considered. Reminds me of this place. Ha. I do know that burning out is our way of saying yes to overwhelming responsible jobs that we value, but sometimes, in the middle of the night, we hate. We all need that trip to Europe to learn how to 'do nothing, beautifully' that Elizabeth Gilbert talks about in Eat Pray Love. A warm commiserating feeling sent your way tonight. Lola wishes she could talk to you about it. Get a few ideas, share a few ideas. You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad. Gertrude Stein
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I've had more than a few stints of un-planned retirement, Lola. The biggest reason I'll be working (if able) till I'm 66 is the roughly 5 years when I was under or un-employed. And in once sense it was a great deal; my kids were in that early-late teen spread; being able to say "Hey, let's go to the lake for the week" without worry about schedules was priceless. Now on the other hand, IF I were suddenly to be under-employed yet again, I'd be nervous as all get out! Roughly two years ago, I got fired, out of the blue, one Tuesday afternoon, in Montreal at 4:40PM. (ask me if I remember the details) What the F? I spent the drive home networking my big butt off, and by Wednesday mid-day, was told by a corporate biggie, "NO, that was a mistake, you are NOT fired, come see me." and here I am in Tex-Mex as a result. The reality of corporate Amerika (or the corporate world I suspect) is that any one of us is expendible on two weeks notice. Less if they want to be nasty about it. You need to look at how you would do if you never worked again, beyond the three class gigs. IF it is financially feasible, (and that is a HUGE IF, I suspect) then set-up yourself so it can work and then when you find something else, you'll be on Easy Street. Of course if it is not feasible, Oh Crap. We'll talk then. Hugs to you Chas < who says "you're not paranoid about being fired, if you've been fired a few times"
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8/30/2010 11:56 am |
My job consumes my life. This site and the gym are about the only respites I get from working, where I'm either contacting clients or at home on my laptop. But I guess I shouldn't complain. Who knows how safe my job or anybody's job is? Vacation. What a wonderful concept. As soon as I hit the lottery I'll be taking a long one.
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I'm doing about the saame as you with-out the pool, there is one but I just never go. I rather walk the beach which I haven't done much this year. The only thing I'm sure of it that the sweet corn is great this year and when the leaves are in full color I hope to take a day trip some where.
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8/30/2010 9:18 am |
I'm about to retire from my career and have to start a new one. 24 years. At least I'll be getting a $2.2k monthly pension for the rest of my life because of that time on the job. What will I do next? Prolly go to school and try and learn a new trade that doesn't involve long hours, endless training and the possibility to fighting for my life in a far away sandy country. I'm thinking of computer programming or medical imagery, but who knows. I might start making money day trading, which I have dabbled in and not made a cent since 2006.    
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- Vacation seems to be a subjective term, especially when the flow of work runs constant river through life. Thus, while people return to the 'mundane' existence of desk drone, I'll be taking a much needed, but small excursion when I run my half marathon Labor Day weekend. Am I complaining? Not at all! The current positions I'm in employment-wise, while not first choice for monetary intake, provide me with a viable backing to live life at least for now, comfortably. I'll continue to pursue other interest once I'm able to drop line toward something I truly love...until then, I'm off to enjoy what's left of the summer! M~ I belong, collared, chained, and contained, in kennel and held in position by the waiting grace of a Mistress with the scarlet lipstick.  **Any inquiries, comments outside my confines are to be made with my Mistress prior to contact; less you wish me to be punished, though Mistress won’t take kindly to that either…  M~ - "My Mistress’s Bad Habit, and Naughty Pet" Not sorry, but I'm no longer the more of it you want every time you have a taste...that lick belongs to Mistress now. 
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