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Got the job almost three months ago... WHOA, this thing needs an update!
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 1:11 PM
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The job search continues. Keep praying for me, peoples.
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 7:09 AM
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Feeling pretty blue, you guys. :( Please pray for me.
Sun Jun 10, 2012, 10:14 PM
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If anyone actually reads the Shoutbox, I haven't fallen off the edge of the earth. Trying to get myself to sit and post to the Journal. :work:
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 3:56 PM
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Sitting pretty in Hong Kong's YWCA Anne Black House, in case anyone's reading this thing. Wi-fi was a bear to start.
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 4:34 AM
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As they sing around here... "Deck the harrs with boughs of horry, fa ra ra ra ra -- ra ra ra ra!" :D :holly:
Sat Dec 24, 2011, 4:41 AM
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Finally got my Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing on. :hungry: And there was much rejoicing.:w00t:
Sat Nov 26, 2011, 11:12 PM
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ATTACK WATTTTTCCCHHHHHHH!!!! :dummy:
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Just reported Mop2012 to ATTACKWATCH! Thought you'd like to know.
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Hassled by local cops 'cuz I didn't have my passport (boss getting work visa for it). Wouldn't bug me as much if Rule of Law mattered here.
Thu Aug 11, 2011, 6:57 AM
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  • Listening to: St. Jude Hospital PSA audio
  • Reading: PJ Media
  • Watching: "What You Need" -- The Twilight Zone
  • Playing: Plants Vs. Zombies (iPhone)
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Got to get my rant on today.  But it won't get political just yet.  No , no.  First off, I'll show you guys this month's...

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:bulletgreen: Mothers (especially mine)
:bulletgreen: Petra -- Not of This World
:bulletgreen: Left Behind: the Kids -- the book series
:bulletgreen: Bill Cosby -- Fat Albert
:bulletgreen: Blowing raspberries
:bulletgreen: All Time 10s
:bulletgreen: Ned Sparks
:bulletyellow: Left Behind: the Kids -- the live-action audio
:bulletyellow: Green bell peppers
:bulletyellow: Goat cheese
:bulletyellow: Babies and infants
:bulletyellow: Axis Powers Hetalia
:bulletyellow: 3-D printed guns
:bulletred: Jumping jacks
:bulletred: Washing dishes
:bulletred: Supermarket tabloids
:bulletred: This previously unseasonably cold weather
:bulletred: Slow drains
:bulletred: Ant infestations
:bulletred: Trying to fix stupid
:bulletblack: Punishing honest success
:bulletblack: "YOLO"
:bulletblack: I.R.S. political targeting
:bulletblack: Kermit Gosnell
:bulletblack: The Chicago way

Okay, now my rant... but I'm not breaking out the American flag and angry shouting profile just yet.  First, sadly, this has to go with my workplace.

I work part-time.  The state law says that part timers can't get more than 32 hours per week.  The supermarket's policy (which I didn't know until Tuesday or so) is, part timers only get thirty.  Two weeks ago, I had Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday off.  But then, one of the lower managers called (the one who writes the work schedules) and needed me to come in to cover for someone who called in sick.  Being a good trooper, I shrugged off the sudden interruption, and headed in.  I needed the hours anyway.  But later on, I saw that my hours was skating dangerously close to the limit.  The schedule manager reassured me  that as long as the average for the month was less than 30 per week, everything would be fine.  I took her at her word, and got to work.

Last week, another Wednesday.  I got called in.  Again.  Another no-show.  Being Mr. Reliable-Dependable, I grabbed my uniform shirt and slacks, showed up again, and got to work ringing up groceries.  I was concerned that this was the second week, but figured, it's okay.  If it were a problem, management wouldn't have called me in.  They'd take care of it, that's why they're paid the big bucks.  (Well, bigger bucks than me.)

Last Saturday, I showed up, and raked in a total of 31 hours, 30 minutes.  I was questioning this, thinking that I was going to need to be cut short and NOT be called in later this month.  The person in charge of the office heard that... got nervous, and advised me to tell the store's top manager for them.

That was a red flag.

I walked in, and spoke with Ms. Top, and told her what was up.  Her response was... controlled.  She asked me if I was aware of the limits.  I said, yes, but I figured management would've covered the bases, or they woudn't have called for me in the first place.

She said I was partly wrong, and should have begged off.  But... "going forward," we were to keep a tighter eye on the total of hours for the week.

Word was, she would've gone nuclear if she had discovered this without my saying anything and getting ready to take the hit.

Later on, I saw she had sent out a memo which all part-timers had to sign, saying that they'd keep an eye on their hours.

She'd said the big reason for this was that it was to keep the company from exploiting part timers, who had to get by with less insurance/benefits/tax things and all that a full timer would be required by law.  I tend to believe it's more for the company's bottom line than for the employees, but I'm not ready to make that statement in court just yet.

And NOW, that sets up the...



:flagus: JIMMYDIMPLES dA JOURNAL POLITICAL RANT. :flagus:

What sort of sick world do we live in where we get penalized for working and earning as much as you like?

"Hey, don't work more than 30 hours, or we'll get in trouble with the company or the law."

"You'd better not earn more than $249,999 this year, or you'll pay taxes out the ying-yang."

"I'll lose my benefits if I actually work anywhere."

"Join your work crew? Ha! I can make for times as much on this street corner with my 'Will Work For Food' sign!"

And the idea that the I.R.S. can and will blitz you for having "Tea Party" or "Patriot" in your charity's name when you apply for tax exempt status... and target people for audits because they're trying to make an honest buck, not stay on the dole...

It's a sick, sad shame that April 15th's come and gone, because I'd have had two words if the current scandal had broken out then:  TAX REVOLT.

I'm not hard to find. :threaten: Audit THIS.

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*JimmyDimples
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I'm an overweight, over-educated, under-mature hick in North Carolina's Greater Metropolitan Mayberry Area, back from teaching English in Guangzhou, China. I'd introduced the ABCs, the 123s, and the rights and wrongs to Cantonese kindergarteners, and am now seeking full time employment closer to home.

Current Residence: Surry County, NC
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Personal Quote: "If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans."
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你能说中文?
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*nightshade-keyblade Jan 19, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks for the recent :+fav:!
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*DavidCMatthews Oct 20, 2012  Professional General Artist
Oh crud, I missed your birthday! :doh: Happy belated...
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