February 09 - VSC

[Roman&Marina 0]

Hi Roman! You doing ok today??

Furniture shopping got me down. I am not buying cheap ####### which will fall apart in a year. I am buying good Italian furniture and I do not have to tell you how expesive it is. I AM SHOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited July 9, 2009 by Roman&Marina

[lizandpat 0]

Hi Roman! You doing ok today??

Furniture shopping got me down. I am not buying cheap ####### which will fall apart in a year. I am buying good Italian furniture and I do not have to tell you how expesive it is. I AM SHOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow..I bet it is!! I got new...old..furniture this year too...lol! My parents bought new leather furniture and I got their old set. It's probably 39-40 years old but it's still in almost perfect shape! Just don't care much for the color but that's just because it's so dark.

[JeremySusan 0]

I work in social services and people trafficing is so much bigger than most people realize.

nora I work in social Services also, how difficult is it to get a job in this area in the States??? would appreciate any advice. I have my BA Degree from Ireland would that be beneficial to me in the States?

Oh how cool! There are tons of social service jobs in USA and it's been my experience that if you have worked outside of the USA, as you have, they like that even better! Is your school US accredited? If not, it totally depends where you apply. If you are applying for a state or federal job they might have you get your transcripts converted into the US equivalent. (don't worry, they will tell you where you need to send your transcripts to get this done) If you are applying to a grass routes organization or non-profit organization, it might not matter. It just depends how they are funded and what their funders requirements are. For example, I work for a non-profit organization, but my position is state funded so I had to meet all the requirements for a state employee which besides my degree and experience included a local and an FBI screening, a drug test, and a credit check.

Have you already done a search in the area that you'll be living for SS organizations? When I was returning from Peace Corps I researched every organization in South FL (which was where I wanted to live) and sent them each my resume and a cover letter that also told a little about myself via e-mail. I was still living in Belize at the time so I told them when I would be returning and that I was available for a phone or webcam interview . No one hired me until I was back in USA, but through this I made alot of great contacts, and even one that connected me to the job I am in now.

Another good resource is Careerbuilder.com . You could see what is in your area and although it's too early to apply you could at least get some ideas. When you do start applying, apply for jobs that you might not think that you totally qualify for. You might be surprised. The trick with Careerbuilder is to apply for as many jobs as possible because less than half of them will respond to you.

Good luck and feel free to PM me if there is anything I can help you with!

thank you so much for all the info. I am going to look into jobs when I move over. Jeremy has made a few calls etc, he knows people who work in the same area also. Everyone just says tell her to contact us when she moves over. I am hopeful I will get something but I will look into seeing if my degree US accredited. I will definitly PM you, thanks again. I'm praying for you girl

[JeremySusan 0]

just checked my email and it says that i am approved!!! :dance:

wow today is the happiest day of my life

wat is the next step guys?

Many congratulations AG83.

One down, come on VSC pump out a few more today, we have people waiting here

hope the next few days are good ones for the people still waiting

[lee b 2]

Good morning everyone!!!!!!!!

Congrats AG. Now lets get everyone else theirs NOA2's.

Little update from yesterdays excitement. It was not nearly as sordid as I originally was told. It was not a human trafficing ring. Although there were some illegals not forced prostitution. Basically there were three girls working and a man who was their boss. It was a massage parlor that offered a "happy ending." Sorry I tried to soften that as best I could. The officer filled me in after he gave me back my dictionary.

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Good morning everyone!!!!!!!!

Congrats AG. Now lets get everyone else theirs NOA2's.

Little update from yesterdays excitement. It was not nearly as sordid as I originally was told. It was not a human trafficing ring. Although there were some illegals not forced prostitution. Basically there were three girls working and a man who was their boss. It was a massage parlor that offered a "happy ending." Sorry I tried to soften that as best I could. The officer filled me in after he gave me back my dictionary.

That is better I guess...

I just love HAPPY ENDINGS!

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Maire... COME OUT AND PLAY! You have my undivided attention again

[lee b 2]

Better that they were willing participants than slaves brought here for that reason. Either way I can't believe it was one office over from me.

[Maire 1]

Good Morning .....

[lee b 2]

Good morning Maire.

[Maire 1]

Good morning Maire.

Morning....did i just scared everyone away?

[lee b 2]

Good morning Maire.

Morning....did i just scared everyone away?

I think so.....

[D_n_M 0]

Morning all...

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Good morning Maire.

Morning....did i just scared everyone away?

I asked you to come out and play... but you ignored me!

Morning all...

Mornin' Derek

[JeremySusan 0]

Good morning Maire.

Morning....did i just scared everyone away?

Morning Maire,

I was busy looking at furniture. didnt see you message. hope u are doing good

Morning all...

Morning also, hope you have a good day

I am doing someone online shopping; hence the good mood