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Old 02-28-2010, 07:51 AM
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You can thank that ignoranus Banning for that, he has a hold on the extension bill.

Why in the world one man, who holds so many livelihoods in his hands, would do that is beyond me. He clearly should not hold the position of power he does.
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Old 02-28-2010, 08:22 AM
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Even worse, why do the Senate rules allow this? They call this a democratic republic - yeah sure.
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Old 02-28-2010, 10:14 AM
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Why in the world one man, who holds so many livelihoods in his hands, would do that is beyond me. He clearly should not hold the position of power he does.
Bunning is nuts, literally. It's common knowledge. The real question is why do the people of Kentucky continue to elect him?

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Old 02-28-2010, 02:04 PM
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Bunning is nuts, literally. It's common knowledge. The real question is why do the people of Kentucky continue to elect him?

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I think he's on his way out.

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Old 02-28-2010, 02:49 PM
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Got a letter from the NY department of labor yesterday. It said that I have to go to a jobs thing on Wednesday of this week. I've spent this week doing up a resume that now looks really good, and I sent it to a couple potential employers.

So all taken into account, I'm trying to ascertain my own direction. Since I have to ration what's left of the cash I have in the bank, I can't really go anywhere, although I really think that I need to, as after the last two weeks of being housebound with the exception of filling out papers, worrying about my kids' medical coverage (now taken care of through my ex), and doing some long overdue work on the house, I'm feeling drained. Every day it seems that I get more and more tired, and it's getting harder and harder just to drag myself out of bed on a decent schedule.

I know I just have to be patient until the next opportunity presents itself, but I have to admit, I'm a bit scared for my own future.......
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Old 02-28-2010, 05:49 PM
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Got a letter from the NY department of labor yesterday. It said that I have to go to a jobs thing on Wednesday of this week. I've spent this week doing up a resume that now looks really good, and I sent it to a couple potential employers.

So all taken into account, I'm trying to ascertain my own direction. Since I have to ration what's left of the cash I have in the bank, I can't really go anywhere, although I really think that I need to, as after the last two weeks of being housebound with the exception of filling out papers, worrying about my kids' medical coverage (now taken care of through my ex), and doing some long overdue work on the house, I'm feeling drained. Every day it seems that I get more and more tired, and it's getting harder and harder just to drag myself out of bed on a decent schedule.

I know I just have to be patient until the next opportunity presents itself, but I have to admit, I'm a bit scared for my own future.......
Whatever you do, just be sure you DO drag yourself out of bed every morning and do something. Best way to fight depression is to do some work.

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Old 02-28-2010, 07:04 PM
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Beware of the dreaded "Depression Monster" It is real and no joke. Know your real enemy.
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Old 02-28-2010, 07:59 PM
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The time I spent unemployed I felt the same way. It seemed like looking for work was the hardest work there was. It can get hard to deal with rejection. Have faith that the period will end and it can be a positive change. You know folks here are pulling for you.

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Old 02-28-2010, 08:31 PM
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If you want to talk to someone who has lifetime experience with depression/anxiety, I'm here for ya, PM me. Thankfully, I have yet to be in your employment situation and I can only imagine the pressure your under, but you're not alone. I'm sure you have plenty of people around you who can offer emotional support. Most of the time it helps alot just to have someone nonjudgemental that you can talk too.

Hang in there, Bud. Hard times don't last forever.

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Chas and JJ give good advice Tim, you must not let that monster set your agenda.
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