The Vent Part Quatre

[ashenflowers 5]

well i know the last time i dealt with a placement agency, mind you this was in Canada still, they basically took money off your pay, or your employer did as they had to pay the placement agency for getting you hired. This lasted for a specific period of time. Not sure if that is how it works down here.

I'm sure it is here too. He's not getting paid as much right now as he would be by being hired on by the company. Still doesn't explain why they're doing the hiring process this way though. It seems extremely unfair.

Again, I'm seriously upset by this. I thought them telling him over and over that he's doing such a great job, and telling him to make sure he applies for his job, was basically strong hints that he was going to get hired on. That's certainly the impression he was left with, from what I could tell. I know he didn't know that they were interviewing other people and accepting outside resumes. Now it really doesn't seem to be the case that he's an obvious choice.

I'm thinking we'll end up moving back to Canada if he ends up losing this job. We just can NOT deal with both of us being unemployed again. Over 5 months right off the bat when I arrived here was more than enough. We're STILL playing catch up as it is. I know we'll end up both unemployed in Canada too, but I just don't want to deal with this place anymore. I also know I'm hypothetically planning for something that might not happen, but I'm just really angry. I've had enough.

[Kimbear 53]

(((((Ashen)))))

You have gone through so much hardship before this process and after, and look at you, your still around talking to people, giving advice, and just being you. Kudos to you honey. Whatever choice you make in the end i'm sure it will be the right one for both of you. I can honestly say, i would have given up months ago if i were in your shoes. Stay strong Ashen, things just *have* to start looking up for you soon.

[Sprailenes 47]

Ashen, I'm going to be honest...

Stay calm for the time being. No one else has yet been hired, so what if they're taking outside resumes... if your husband is right for the job I am sure he'll be hired. Tell your husband to TALK to them! He can ask them about it can he not? Just stay calm until you know what is going on for sure, I am sure your being upset is also added pressure for him.

[OBX 51]

Anyways that was for rob and OBX... I think I'll call Sam up guys and we're going to be RICH! FILTHY RICH!

I want a cut of the profits.

[Sprailenes 47]

Hey man its your turkeys you'll get 60 percent!

[OBX 51]

Hey man its your turkeys you'll get 60 percent!

They are going to be your turkeys if they show up tomorrow! I will pack them into my car myself and ship them south, they are nasty looking creatures. Should I take the Parkway or the Turnpike?

[Sprailenes 47]

Turnpike... exit 4!

[ashenflowers 5]

Thanks Kimbear *hugs* I appreciate that. Honestly.

And thanks Sprail. I suggested that he talk to some people on Monday (everyone important to talk to about it happened to be out of the office this afternoon... UGH... what a way to spend the weekend). I'm just also upset that no one told him he was actually going for a job interview. He didn't prepare, was caught off guard, and didn't interview as well as he could have had he known, so he's not feeling very confident about it. sigh. Seriously, I can't believe this #######. I also had some frustrating personal news this morning that I won't get into cause it's just whiny. .. but yeah.

OH, and then on the way home from getting my husband at work I watched a squirrel get hit by a car (not us, the guy behind us). So... that was great.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thanks Kimbear *hugs* I appreciate that. Honestly.

And thanks Sprail. I suggested that he talk to some people on Monday (everyone important to talk to about it happened to be out of the office this afternoon... UGH... what a way to spend the weekend). I'm just also upset that no one told him he was actually going for a job interview. He didn't prepare, was caught off guard, and didn't interview as well as he could have had he known, so he's not feeling very confident about it. sigh. Seriously, I can't believe this #######. I also had some frustrating personal news this morning that I won't get into cause it's just whiny. .. but yeah.

OH, and then on the way home from getting my husband at work I watched a squirrel get hit by a car (not us, the guy behind us). So... that was great.

On a positive note---ur a lot luckier than that squirrel!! Hope it all works out for the best!

[ashenflowers 5]

On a positive note---ur a lot luckier than that squirrel!! Hope it all works out for the best!

[Sprailenes 47]

I'm sure it will. You've paid your dues in the bad luck department! You'll be fine!

[lgg 2]

You're hilarious these days, Flames!!

Chin up Ashen, it all works out at some point -- your run of bad luck has got to end soon. We all have rough patches -- hope it picks up for you guys.

On a positive note---ur a lot luckier than that squirrel!! Hope it all works out for the best!

[Tick Tock 3]

TickTock-Sorry to hear about your dryer....

Lol..I would lend you mine if you lived closer.....

Hope you get that fixed so that you can get your dryer working again soon....

Another solution would be to find a local laundrymat..And see if you can get your clothes dried there too....It might cost few quarters or so...But it will be nice and worth it to have dry and clean clothes...

Hope you hear from Passport Canada soon too...How long have you been waiting for them? If they take too long, then by all means, contact them to see what the problem is....

Lol about your cow situation too....And glad that you got a chuckle out of it and that they finally got rounded up back to their farm....Glad too, that they had a nice time munching on your tall field grass...Now wonder why they wanted to come over....

Ant

Ah, completely missed this reply! Sorry!

Haha, if your dryer was too new, we probably wouldn't be able to run it on account of old wiring, no outlet is truly grounded with today's standards - but thanks for the sweet thought! I think I've found the replacement piece online; now it's just a matter of seeing if I can find it locally and then get someone to take apart the dryer to replace it.

We've got a laundromat a little down the way, but I can't drive and it would not be a safe or easy walk going down a highway's shoulder with a huge basket of clothes. :S Right now, I've been putting the clothes on hangers and leaving it all across the shower rod. Our outside laundry line broke in the winter when several heavy pine branches broke on account of a huge snowfall.

I've been waiting for the passport for just over a week. I by no means expect to receive the passport already since processing time averages 2 weeks and then there's mailing on top of that. Since it's now Saturday and they haven't called me to say my photo was unusable, I am thinking they managed to work out a solution. Fingers crossed!

I wouldn't mind having someone bring cows or even goats over to graze, so long as they didn't go too far down the hill and end up on our driveway or at the house. I haven't seen those cows at least for 1 summer now so I am wondering if they were sold. They were, at the very least, something neat to observe from a distance.

I think we should just stop accepting "help" from people - someone added refrigerant to our old Jeep to get the air conditioner working again. Though they were a mechanic for years and years, I have the feeling that they were not supposed to put in R134A because I'm doubting the Jeep (1989) was converted to use that type of coolant. I'm just waiting for the thing to break so we can paddle further up this s-creek.

[antda 13]

TickTock-Lol..I guess it got lost amongst the 'turkey talk'....Nevertheless, glad you were able to find the reply...

Lol..Our washer/dryer is about 3 years old...We purchased it brand new when we moved into our old house, and then we moved it to our current new house..."We're taking the washer/dryer with us...No way are they getting that!", I said when we moved..So we took it with us in the UHaul....(along with the rest of our stuff)...And it still works today..lol...

And we had the most hilarious time moving....There we were..Me driving the minivan..2 weeks after giving birth and still recovering form that, and the newborn baby screaming in the backseat...And my husband and BIL driving the UHaul...In the middle of the night, down the country dirt roads...It was crazy..But we got it all done, nevertheless...Thank goodness...

Ok..Moving story aside....Hope you get your dryer fixed....and you do find the replacement part and get that into the dryer

As for the laundry now...Is there someone you can ask for a ride from? Or is there a community transportation system (bus, taxi, etc.) that you can get a ride from too? You can take a little bit at a time...So at least you can get some clothes dried that way...Meanwhile, I guess the hagers and shower rod will have to do. Too bad that the laundry line broke...Maybe you should get that replaced too? Yeah...Totally understandable about the snowfalls...They can break a lot of things...Thank goodness it was only the line that broke, and not anything more than that..

Hope you get your passport soon too...Two weeks is not unreasonable to expect such in the mail, as likewise, that's how long it took to get mine (applying in-person in Canada and having it shipped to the USA). If it takes any longer than a few weeks....Then yes, do give them a call. By the way, did you apply in-person or by mail, as that makes a difference too. The photo specs and guarrantor specs can cause problems too...So hopefully this doesn't cause problems for you either...

Lol...I don't mind cows and goats and other farm animals too...I just don't like them at 4am in the morning making loud sounds running wild across the yard....Seriously..We thought they were going to run into our house...Crazy.....

I agree, farm animals are best off left at a distance to observe instead of close-up.......

Too bad you don't see those cows/goats that you saw before...Who knows, maybe there will be new animals in your area someday...Until then..Enjoy the peaceful countryside (cool too, that you live in a country/rural area) and the nice view out your window..

As for accepting "help"...Lol....I know they mean well...But...As the old sayings go..

"If you want something done right, do it yourself" and "If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it"........

Good luck in getting your jeep fixed too...

Ant

Ah, completely missed this reply! Sorry!

Haha, if your dryer was too new, we probably wouldn't be able to run it on account of old wiring, no outlet is truly grounded with today's standards - but thanks for the sweet thought! I think I've found the replacement piece online; now it's just a matter of seeing if I can find it locally and then get someone to take apart the dryer to replace it.

We've got a laundromat a little down the way, but I can't drive and it would not be a safe or easy walk going down a highway's shoulder with a huge basket of clothes. :S Right now, I've been putting the clothes on hangers and leaving it all across the shower rod. Our outside laundry line broke in the winter when several heavy pine branches broke on account of a huge snowfall.

I've been waiting for the passport for just over a week. I by no means expect to receive the passport already since processing time averages 2 weeks and then there's mailing on top of that. Since it's now Saturday and they haven't called me to say my photo was unusable, I am thinking they managed to work out a solution. Fingers crossed!

I wouldn't mind having someone bring cows or even goats over to graze, so long as they didn't go too far down the hill and end up on our driveway or at the house. I haven't seen those cows at least for 1 summer now so I am wondering if they were sold. They were, at the very least, something neat to observe from a distance.

I think we should just stop accepting "help" from people - someone added refrigerant to our old Jeep to get the air conditioner working again. Though they were a mechanic for years and years, I have the feeling that they were not supposed to put in R134A because I'm doubting the Jeep (1989) was converted to use that type of coolant. I'm just waiting for the thing to break so we can paddle further up this s-creek.

[antda 13]

Not exactly a vent but it's more of a follow-up.....

We got the house windows tinted..

What a relief to the heat and humidity we've had in the house!

Ok...Now the vent part...

Yet another tornado/severe storm warning for our area.......

It's raining non-stop!.....Hope we don't get flooded.....

Ant