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Originally I got the job the day after my Summer Semester after my counselor said to try looking for work as a data entry clerk since I type 80+ words per minute. I got the job offer through Snagajob, a site for job hunting. After what I thought was an interview I was sent a check containing thousands of dollars. I was told this was to pay for equipment like computer and accounting software. Basically this morning when I told them the deposited check wasn't available until next August I apologized and offered to buy the software and hardware equipment through credit. They then told me to use Western Union to help transfer the funds to "vendors." Thankfully the two people I was supposed to send the funds to did not receive the money because the bank did not approve the transfer of funds. After a tired walk back home and feeling guilty over wasting the time of what I thought was going to be my only employer in a long while I called the police, they pretty much told me that I was getting scammed and used as a way to embezzle funds through the untraceable Western Union system. I drove to the local police station and told them everything, and showed them just about everything, photos of checks, letters, forwards to online letters, names, phone numbers and chat logs. They then filed it as a police report and told me to contact the bank to notify them, and then they thanked me for letting them know. I drove home, contacted the bank, used the magic words to get past the automated customer service system to get a specialist, and then they too believed the check to be a bad check, so they put a halt to that altogether, I informed them of the police report and they thanked me for telling them this info. The scammers did not get any money transferred from my account and the proper authorities know about it. And now here I am, hours later, mentally exhausted as gently caress, jobless, almost scammed, unable to enjoy things as my deadly chronic depression tends to do in bad situations like this and overall just trying to tell myself that I did the best I could in this scenario. The first job in a year, and it was a scam, done via a job hunting site my mom gave to me in order to help me out. This is XCOM tier bullshit. If this was in a visual novel you'd say this is so unrealistic and over the top misery porn in order to make you feel sad for the anime waifu. Then again that can be said for alot of things in my and other people's lives. Oh boy I sure have a story to tell to my counselor, she's not going to believe the amount of bad things that happen to me. Annointed has a new favorite as of 04:36 on Jul 26, 2017 |
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drat that sucks, but I'd love to hear details (or post them in BFC). Fortunately the remaining phone interview and on-site interview are for very real companies. I also know a guy at the on-site place and talked to him today, where he allayed a lot of my corporate culture concerns about the place. So that's cool.
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Ouch. I have never had someone ask to use Western Union who wasn't trying scam me. See if you can get a job at the police station, you obviously have a passable bullshit detector and maybe there's a desk job where they could use you. Plus you have a funny icebreaker!
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Jul 26, 2017 04:38
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MisterBibs posted:Instead of just pumping myself with pain meds like I've been doing most of my adult life, I'm finally figuring out what my headache triggers are enough that I can "fix" them more conventionally/naturally. Like, 'oh, this is a caffeine withdrawal headache, this is a posture headache, this is a hunger headache', etc. somethingawful.com, where we're just learning to eat before hunger makes us physically ill.
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Jul 26, 2017 19:01
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Annointed posted:This is XCOM tier bullshit. Close, but not until you go to an interview and there's a sectoid right at the front door that immediately blows up your resume and the interviewer.
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Jul 26, 2017 20:01
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The aforementioned phone interview went well enough that they contacted me two hours later to schedule an on-site interview  and it would pay more than the position I'm interviewing for tomorrow.E: Ah piss at first they said they wanted me to interview next week but they actually meant the week after. That complicates it a little. C-Euro has a new favorite as of 19:43 on Jul 27, 2017 |
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Jul 27, 2017 19:40
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The DoD won't enforce Trump's transgender military ban. And the press statement they released saying this is about as "ha ha no gently caress YOU you giant orange dildo in a bad toupee" as federal government employees can get.
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Jul 27, 2017 19:55
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queserasera posted:The DoD won't enforce Trump's transgender military ban. And the press statement they released saying this is about as "ha ha no gently caress YOU you giant orange dildo in a bad toupee" as federal government employees can get. Could you link? I did a brief search and all I could find said the opposite, that they eventually will. Not sure if that site is biased, given the name. MisterBibs has a new favorite as of 20:03 on Jul 27, 2017 |
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Jul 27, 2017 20:00
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Here's a good source: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/27/trump-transgender-military-ban-no-modification-241029
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Jul 27, 2017 22:38
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I restocked on the homemade hot sauce an acquaintance makes and had some tonight and it is so good I have been missing this hot sauce so much without realizing it
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Aug 8, 2017 00:09
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FINALLY had a proper storm roll through my city. Torrential rain, lightning, marble sized hail. Normally we get a storm nearly every day through mid-June to mid-August and this is the first with all those elements this season. I love the hell out of storms, it was so nice to finally sit there and watch one!
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Aug 11, 2017 06:42
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I watched princess mononoke for the first time today and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
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Aug 11, 2017 07:19
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A week ago I had some sort of inexplicable breakout on my face, and I'm as pleased as I can be that it seems to be clearing up with some facial cleansers I've been using beyond simple soap and water like I always do. Like, part of me (a large part, if we're being honest) was really worried that it was the same things I've gotten randomly on my body, that are permanent residents since they arrived. I don't consider myself a vain person, but facing the potential of having my face permanently marked up was beginning to depress me. MisterBibs has a new favorite as of 08:18 on Aug 11, 2017 |
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Aug 11, 2017 08:00
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Helping clean out some of my Mom's stuff today, and we found a couple things that was a gift from my Grandma to her. The stuff we found was a pair of Beanie Babies that Grandma had for years before she died. Said Beanie Babies were Peace Bear and Tabasco. We didn't think much of them aside from being pretty good gifts until I looked up the price for them. Peace Bear is worth thousands, while Tabasco with errors is worth up to $750 from what I can find. That's one hell of a thing to find while cleaning. Nicaden has a new favorite as of 21:45 on Aug 12, 2017 |
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Aug 12, 2017 21:31
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I found a cat. It started rubbing up on me, and it was totally happy being picked up. It was near a huge intersection with a ton of cars. It didn't have a tag on it. I called the nearest shelter and they said they don't accept strays but they can see if it has a microchip. it didn't. They suggested giving it to the anti-cruelty society but that's a kill shelter so that makes me nervous. Currently she's in my bathroom with a nice bed, food, water, some toys,and a litter box.she is absolutely the sweetest cat. She even went into the carrier easily. I'm debating whether to keep it (I haven't sexed it yet, don't want to stress her out more. I'm leaning on keeping her but I'm goi v to take her to the vet and get her checked out.
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Thin Privilege posted:I found a cat. It started rubbing up on me, and it was totally happy being picked up. It was near a huge intersection with a ton of cars. It didn't have a tag on it. I called the nearest shelter and they said they don't accept strays but they can see if it has a microchip. it didn't. They suggested giving it to the anti-cruelty society but that's a kill shelter so that makes me nervous. Currently she's in my bathroom with a nice bed, food, water, some toys,and a litter box.she is absolutely the sweetest cat. She even went into the carrier easily. That's a good thing you did. Hope that vet appointment turns out all right.
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Aug 14, 2017 02:26
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Got an extremist out of my life and ate the best chinese food I've had in a while. About to play my gift of dead rising 2 with a good friend. Stress? What is that?
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Aug 14, 2017 02:44
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I'm $70 richer for a weekend of having played with the sweetest dogs I've ever met and watched tons of cable. Same deal tentative for next weekend, woot!
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Aug 14, 2017 22:49
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I managed to not slightly overcook, as I am prone to do, a steak dinner for me and my partner.
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Aug 15, 2017 02:00
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I have tomorrow off, as does my wife, and it's looking pretty good that we're going to get a date night. Honestly, I'm not worried about the date. I'm just happy we'll have a day together.
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Aug 15, 2017 02:05
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The US Parachute Association has accepted and is processing my D license (highest USPA, "mastery" level license), and I'm leaving tonight for Chicago, where I'll attempt the Illinois state women's formation skydiving record. I had a guest over last night who my foster cat hasn't met yet, and she's extremely shy--I've had her four months and she still sometimes hides from me. She didn't run from him right away (although she kept her eyes on him while I was petting her), and at night she was walking all over the bed without fear. Progress! Edit: my lunch meeting got cancelled! I can have an actual lunch or stay caught up on work!
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Aug 17, 2017 19:45
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Maggie Fletcher posted:The US Parachute Association has accepted and is processing my D license (highest USPA, "mastery" level license), and I'm leaving tonight for Chicago, where I'll attempt the Illinois state women's formation skydiving record. You're so brave! Good luck with the record.
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Aug 17, 2017 19:48
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I started work with a new client and not only was she chill to work with but she has a dog and I got to pat her dog possibly more than is professional 
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Maggie Fletcher posted:The US Parachute Association has accepted and is processing my D license (highest USPA, "mastery" level license), and I'm leaving tonight for Chicago, where I'll attempt the Illinois state women's formation skydiving record. We didn't get the record--weather and timing cut our jumps short--but we got really close! I learned a lot and made a lot of new friends! And even though I joined the record attempt at the last minute and had to throw together some travel plans on the fly, everything went perfectly! I had to take three flights to Chicago with tight connections, and didn't miss even one. The TSA didn't give me a hard time over my rig (if they're unfamiliar with a parachute system it can look a little sketchy even though they are permitted on the plane), and the skydiving gear I checked showed up without issue and in fact was one of the first bags on the carousel. Getting a rental car was super fast and easy and traffic out to the drop zone was almost nothing. I was planning to camp out in my rental car because I didn't have time to get lodgings, but my mentor offered to let me stay in a trailer with her on the DZ, and it ended up having full showers, a bed, running water, and a full kitchen! Much better than the car-camp-and-baby-wipe-shower I'd been planning! The return trip was just as easy--no missed connections and since I had to stay in the airport overnight for an early connection, the airline gave me a cot and a blanket instead of having to sleep in a chair. I'm so shocked five flights, a rental car, four separate airports, checked baggage, and a delicate carry-on situation went off so well.
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Aug 21, 2017 18:38
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Eclipse was cool, plus I was cleaning up my desk and found $20 I forgot I had.
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Aug 22, 2017 04:57
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I was certified today in CPR and first aid and received enough grants that my student loan balance for this semester is lower than it was last semester. I also caught and released a bat, and today is the last day before I get to go and have fun with airplanes for 14 hours for two straight days
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Aug 25, 2017 05:42
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Got my Amazon package, so I have two new books to read, and my first new computer bag in 8ish years. The leather of the bag smells amaaaazing. Also, discovered my blender wasn't actually broken, so smoothies are back on the menu!
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Aug 25, 2017 06:36
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It's finally cool enough to wear my new and absolutely kick-rear end Frye boots--and they look and feel great, right out of the box.
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Aug 26, 2017 01:46
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Shire Cares came through for me; I can get my Vyvanse for free! You have no idea what a relief that is---a whole year of being able to focus and concentrate!
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Aug 30, 2017 22:26
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I got air conditioning to finally work in my car. I can finally drive without feeling like I'll get heatstroke.
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Aug 31, 2017 06:10
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I had a very nice lady email me to tell me she might be willing to rent some land to me and the bus crew! I'm so excited, I hope it works out. I'd love to park in one spot for a while.
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Aug 31, 2017 06:28
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We got the spot! We're going to be parking on a 40-acre hippie farm with a herd of beefalo and a creek with a swimming hole!
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Sep 6, 2017 04:40
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I was walking and came to a crossroads with no cars in sight. Potholes lined the road and steam curled out of the drains as if something scarred and pockmarked was puffing away beneath. Three children sat in old chairs in front of me with an empty couch facing them. I sat down, on one side, in case anyone wanted to or had to sit beside me. The children looked at me. "My son, Tuggy, is dead," I explained. They looked grave but unsurprised. "We are your children," said the first child. He wore a hat that looked like a colander and sat in an aged greenish armchair. "Name us," suggested the second. He was bald and sat in a garish deskchair and I immediately knew where he belonged. I looked around. It was getting dark early. There were still no cars on the road; they would have inconvenienced the children. An old construction site lay to my left. It had been there for years and had been abandoned or at least stalled for a long time, with a deep pit that had never been filled. I picked up my first child and took his helmet off. "You are my bravest son," I said, "and I will name you Jambando. Your place is in the roots of the earth." He nodded in understanding and I rolled him into the pit. I put the helmet on my second child and lifted him high above my head. "You are my most loving son," I said, "and I will name you Hoegbottom. Your place is high above us all." He clasped the hat firmly to his head and solemnly ascended into the sky until he was out of sight. The third was my most beautiful son. I stabbed him in the breast and held him as he bled out without a word. When he soon stilled, I laid him out on the couch. The clouds broke and sunlight began to stream through. I went on my way. My nephew lived in a mineshaft and I would regret it if I did not visit him despite the inconvenience.
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Long story, which really makes it more awesome in my opinion. December I temporarily quit my job to volunteer at a wildlife rescue center off the grid in Belize with the plan of returning to full-time work at the end of March. I could afford it if everything went right with a bit of credit card debt when I returned to work. But things didn't go well. When I was done volunteering after 2 months I got severely sick with pneumonia and couldn't return to work for another month after I had planned. When I did go back to work I was in severe pain and suffering from intense fatigue and had real difficulty working for more than 5 hours a shift when I finally returned at the end of April. I was expecting full time work for the entire month of April and May but I didn't start full-time until June. I relied a lot on my credit card to get me through this. I'm 35 and have never owed on a credit card ever before this year, I was always really careful about my finances my entire life and always made sure I never owed anything ever that would cause me to pay interest. But most of the summer I was $1500-$2000 in debt due to that loss of hours thanks to sickness. I know it's really not that much, but to me it was a really big deal, especially because I had literally lost that amount in working wages in spring due to my illness. Ideally my card would have been paid off in May which was what I had planned. Fast forward to today, and I finally got my credit card paid off. I hated living off credit and it made me miserable. Interest payments are so depressing. But I've finally caught up on life and it just feels so drat good.
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Lunchmeat Larry posted:I was walking and came to a crossroads with no cars in sight. Potholes lined the road and steam curled out of the drains as if something scarred and pockmarked was puffing away beneath. Three children sat in old chairs in front of me with an empty couch facing them. I sat down, on one side, in case anyone wanted to or had to sit beside me. The children looked at me. racist
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Saw IT and even better someone laid for my ticket
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oldpainless posted:Saw IT and even better someone laid for my ticket That's an interesting quid pro quo. 
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my father an i were able to convince our gym providers to let us in the really nice 24 hour fitness by a mall. he was always good at that. gently caress yeah gym again!
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I started working on a present today and after initial apprehension on scope (read: my complete lack of handiness) I'm pumped to be doing this! Beginning of a wood and copper bookcase (or expensive kindling): 
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Sep 10, 2017 18:49
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I'm off today and tomorrow and I bought a lot of European Chocolate.
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soon i won't have to drain myself of stress every night just to be able to sleep.
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