Survey: LoT Unemployment Rate - Page 5

Betty · 03-05-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

Self-employed on two fronts and thriving.

Oh crap, I just jinxed things, didn't I?

Probably. I nearly jinxed us yesterday by posting we were both employed. Little scare for the husband when the new big boss showed up unnannounced. They were all sure he was there to close the office. Instead they ordered lunch from Togo's and all set down to meet and greet. No big announcement or anything. But for a few hours yesterday I was SO in almost-panic-mode.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-05-2009, 09:12 AM

In case anyone might be interested, the City of Orange is hiring, though they are seasonal jobs.

cirquelover · 03-05-2009, 12:34 PM

Betty, you guys have Togos too?! I remember having to bring them on the plane with me any time I flew to LA, or else my exBIL wouldn't pick me up if I didn't have a sandwich!

Betty · 03-05-2009, 01:42 PM

We do have Togo's. I haven't eaten there in about 15 years though. I used to work in the same shopping center as one... and didn't have time to drive anywhere for lunch so it was one of my 3 choices for lunch including the grocery store. Needless to say, I was pretty burnt out on Togos.

blueerica · 03-05-2009, 03:14 PM

Employed, thankfully.

NirvanaMan · 03-05-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Despite being 3 or 4 paychecks away from disaster at any time

Why do you chose to do that?

JWBear · 03-05-2009, 10:22 PM

Sorry, but for most people, it's not a matter of choice.

scaeagles · 03-06-2009, 04:51 AM

I used to have about 8 months worth of current slaary in the market. That would be about 3.5 months now. I don't think it's a choice for all, though it is true that many people live beyond their means. I also had (have) a home equity line of credit, which provided a huge cushion, but no more....I am not permitted to draw on it (it was a sort of emergency fund for me) anymore.

wolfy999 · 03-12-2009, 05:19 AM

Hubby has the Agency, of course. He also took a contracted salaried position with an upscale Villa distributor in mid February, and last night he got hired for a temporary (4-6 weeks) with the Census Bureau....geez when it rains it really does pour! But at least now we can catch up.

That makes 5 different jobs between the two of us.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-12-2009, 10:36 AM

But that's the way to make it these days, it seems.

View Poll Results: Are you employed or unemployed?
Fully employed	35	64.81%
Parially employed (cut hours or lost lower-paying 2nd job)	5	9.26%
Unemployed or mostly unemployed (lost primary source of income, actively looking for work)	8	14.81%
Not part of job market (Stay-at-home parent, etc.)	6	11.11%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2009, 09:12 AM	#42
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	In case anyone might be interested, the City of Orange is hiring, though they are seasonal jobs. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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03-05-2009, 12:34 PM	#43
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	Betty, you guys have Togos too?! I remember having to bring them on the plane with me any time I flew to LA, or else my exBIL wouldn't pick me up if I didn't have a sandwich!
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03-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#44
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	We do have Togo's. I haven't eaten there in about 15 years though. I used to work in the same shopping center as one... and didn't have time to drive anywhere for lunch so it was one of my 3 choices for lunch including the grocery store. Needless to say, I was pretty burnt out on Togos. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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03-05-2009, 03:14 PM	#45
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Employed, thankfully. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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03-05-2009, 10:22 PM	#47
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Sorry, but for most people, it's not a matter of choice. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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03-06-2009, 04:51 AM	#48
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I used to have about 8 months worth of current slaary in the market. That would be about 3.5 months now. I don't think it's a choice for all, though it is true that many people live beyond their means. I also had (have) a home equity line of credit, which provided a huge cushion, but no more....I am not permitted to draw on it (it was a sort of emergency fund for me) anymore.
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03-12-2009, 05:19 AM	#49
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Hubby has the Agency, of course. He also took a contracted salaried position with an upscale Villa distributor in mid February, and last night he got hired for a temporary (4-6 weeks) with the Census Bureau....geez when it rains it really does pour! But at least now we can catch up. That makes 5 different jobs between the two of us. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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03-12-2009, 10:36 AM	#50
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	But that's the way to make it these days, it seems. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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