I LOVE my new job!!

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:01 pm

Sorry I haven't posted much recently, but I've been pretty busy these past couple of weeks - at my new JOB!!!

After 2 1/2 years of flipflopping between unemployment & lousy minimum wage jobs, the struggle is over.

Wow. I can actually afford to pay my bills AND put money away into a savings. Wow. It's been so long. Pinch me!! It's nice to finally have found a job where I can actually live again.

No more minimum wage jobs. No more scraping by to pay the bills. No more mere "survival". I can actually LIVE. I can experience life.

Now granted, NO job in the world is the perfect job because we all know that the "perfect" job does not exist. But compared to what I've put up in the past, I am very happy here. Plus my boss & coworkers are friendly, and this is a GREAT company to work for.

Holy cow, I have health insurance again!

I feel a tremendous weight has been lifted. My self-esteem has returned, I can actually wake up in the mornings, and I now have a more positive general outlook. The feelings of hopelessness that I have carried with me for far too long have finally melted away. I am secure. No more poverty for me.

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:10 pm

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations, Lorna!!

Welcome back to the land of the living, where self-esteem and positive attitudes abound!!

- SL

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:15 pm

SilverLady(SO) wrote:Woo Hoo!! Congratulations, Lorna!!

Welcome back to the land of the living, where self-esteem and positive attitudes abound!!

- SL

Jeannie · Post by **Jeannie** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:23 pm

That's great news Hun. Keep the jokes coming!Hugs

Love
Jeannie

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:25 pm

Congratulations, Lorna!

Jadeanne

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:35 pm

Thanks, girls!!

Post by **DonnaT** » Sun May 21, 2006 10:37 pm

Been a long road Lorna, congratulations on the new job, and for surviving the trip.

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Mon May 22, 2006 12:34 am

That is such a welcome post to see, Lorna! I'm happy for you! The part about health insurance is a real upper, and it's not easy to come by.

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:46 am

Congratulations Lorna,
I know that you have really struggled but the most impressive thing is you never gave up!!! That is important!
Now as my motto says: "Go forth Woman --- and BE!!!!!
Love you,
Virginia

Carolynn · Post by **Carolynn** » Mon May 22, 2006 10:00 am

Oh Lorna, that is really great new!!!

You have survived the great lay-off, and now have benefits again, as well as a salary!!!

I'm just so very happy for you!

Love, Carolynn

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:52 am

Lorna Sweetheart, I cann't begin to tell you how happy I am for you and me

Now that you are a working person and paying taxes I guess my SS is safe

But I am truly happy for you as now you will have a dollar in your hand bag.

Carol Ann

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:43 pm

Lorna,

I just can't say how thrilled I am for you. It put the biggest smile on my face and made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. You have weathered such a rough storm and held your head high during the toughest of times. I am just so proud of you. I love you sweetie.

Love always,
Elizabeth

Jessie · Post by **Jessie** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:18 pm

Congradulations Lorna, that is wonderful to hear.

Danette · Post by **Danette** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:58 pm

Congrats Lorna

Now it sounds like the only thing you will have to complain about is the Taxman

Hugs,
Danette

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:09 pm

Thanks ladies! Thank you all so much...

Tomorrow is my first payday so after work I will celebrate as only we ladies know how... something I have not had the luxury of doing in a very long time...

SHOPPING!!

$\:D/$