Since last I wrote and you read, here's what happened:
I got a job working for a major bank. It was okay, but I didn't see much of a future in it. The job itself was fairly complicated stuff involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and loan servicing guidelines and violations thereof, etc. Honestly, it was pretty interesting, but difficult. Not a bad gig.
However,...
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I got a job working for a major bank. It was okay, but I didn't see much of a future in it. The job itself was fairly complicated stuff involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and loan servicing guidelines and violations thereof, etc. Honestly, it was pretty interesting, but difficult. Not a bad gig.
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So regarding the account situation, here's what's going on as I understand it.
I got a new credit card a while ago because someone got access to my information. I forgot to update SG with my new credit card info. SG did some things I didn't like (photographer-gate, specifically), and I made a mental note to cancel when it's time to resubscribe. Then I lost...
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I got a new credit card a while ago because someone got access to my information. I forgot to update SG with my new credit card info. SG did some things I didn't like (photographer-gate, specifically), and I made a mental note to cancel when it's time to resubscribe. Then I lost...
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ateh:
So does this make you Zombie Accuser, the Dread Unpaid?
semiretiredpunk:
It's been fun. Good luck with IRL stuff, whatever that may be.
So it's time to renew my SG account. I'm not going to do so. At least, not for a little while.
The combination of my irritation over the photographer thing and the fact that I'm (still) unemployed means I can't really justify spending the money.
Some of my friends here know how to reach me offsite. If you absolutely must reach me, because I'm just...
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The combination of my irritation over the photographer thing and the fact that I'm (still) unemployed means I can't really justify spending the money.
Some of my friends here know how to reach me offsite. If you absolutely must reach me, because I'm just...
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sbmick:
Your musical input on the boards will be missed sir.
Good Luck bro
Good Luck bro
ateh:
Best of luck.
So my employer laid off almost the entire office on Monday, me included. I can support myself on my savings for quite a while if I'm careful, and I do have a little severance coming my way, but ack. Now I have to find a new job. I don't know if you've heard, but there's some concern that the job market is a little underwhelming...
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ateh:
Sorry to hear it. Best of luck finding a job in your career and area. Though, heck, if your employer is giving you the shove off, maybe it's time to think about throwing all the cards up in the air, taking the chance, and relocating to where you really want to be.
ateh:
Haha, nope, you don't have to justify to me - I am just a random stranger on the Internet who thinks you're pretty cool and therefore offers you my own personal brand of suspect advice. 
We just moved from a house (not much equity, but some) to an apartment in a different city. We are still working to sell the house. It's not looking promising. Financially it was a very foolish decision, and I'm sure the worst is yet to come if we can't sell. But money isn't everything. This was our window, and I am so, so glad to have left our previous city behind.
We just moved from a house (not much equity, but some) to an apartment in a different city. We are still working to sell the house. It's not looking promising. Financially it was a very foolish decision, and I'm sure the worst is yet to come if we can't sell. But money isn't everything. This was our window, and I am so, so glad to have left our previous city behind.
It's getting to that point where I actually do feel like an old person. I had to give a friend of mine a talk about men the other night, and used the phrase, "As you get older..."
She's twenty-three. And she didn't even fucking flinch as I said it. She nodded along, as if to say, "I have no objections to the fact that you...
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She's twenty-three. And she didn't even fucking flinch as I said it. She nodded along, as if to say, "I have no objections to the fact that you...
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necia:
Yes, but you may be underestimating the value of stating facts in a humorous and clever manner, I think. Some folks have built whole careers on that.
It's one thing to lay people off because times are tight.
It's another to lie about the reason and suggest that the people in question did not produce quality work.
Don't know how much longer I can support a business that does that.
It's another to lie about the reason and suggest that the people in question did not produce quality work.
Don't know how much longer I can support a business that does that.
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otoki:
I can see that. I keep forgetting that people pay money for this site. I think if I were paying money to be here I would feel conflicted too.
tadkil:
I'm on this site because it is a gated community.
tadkil:
Links busted on the iPad. What is this!
There aren't enough lols in the world:
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motorfirebox:
But... but... no! I'm trying to post less, you bastard! Don't lay this on me!
Also, gosh dang all those landmines.
Also, gosh dang all those landmines.
reid:
Ha, thanks!
Actually pretty heartwarming. Don't let the title trick you.
reid:
Thanks for sharing your story with me.
ateh:
I come her for a dose of morbid isolation / social repulsion, and this is what I get?!
... thanks for posting, it was indeed heartwarming.
... thanks for posting, it was indeed heartwarming.
Straight outta Innsmouth
A crazy evil warlock named Obed Marsh
Life in a cult has made me harsh
But I don't trip cause this Marsh ain't mellow
I just spit sicker rhymes than the King In Yellow
My hideous crew representin' the sea's bottom
So when I say "Hip!" you say "Ftaghn!"
Straight outta Innsmouth
I should've been a rapper.
A crazy evil warlock named Obed Marsh
Life in a cult has made me harsh
But I don't trip cause this Marsh ain't mellow
I just spit sicker rhymes than the King In Yellow
My hideous crew representin' the sea's bottom
So when I say "Hip!" you say "Ftaghn!"
Straight outta Innsmouth
I should've been a rapper.
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porphyria:
That is a particularly funny remark because I am in a waiting room after just being analyzed by a social worker to see if I am emotionally and mentally stable enough to be a prospective egg doner... I should probably not mention my being crazy to her if I want ten grand.
California? Sounds like an adventure waiting to happen. A good one, even.