It is payday, and the boss sent down our pay stubs early in the morning. When I looked at it, I gasped... my pay was all wrong! I noticed that I got a raise of more than an hour! My pay was huge! So, I told my co-workers of what a huge mistake the pay office did. They looked at my pay stub, and said yes. It was a huge mistake. I am a casual, they are full time. I am not supposed to make more than they do! So, at their advice, I go to the pay office to see what is going on. They tell me that there is a new law. Because I am casual, and because I have a degree from a university, I automatically get placed in the highest pay bracket because I get no benefits. Were my co-workers ever upset when I got back and told them that my pay was correct! It was priceless! They were so upset. One woman even said, under her breath, that it wasn't fair because I don't work as hard as she does! I couldn't believe it. I do double what they do in the run of a day. It is all down on paper is she needs proof. Our boss has us write down how much filing and clinics we do. Every day, if you look, you can see I do double than them. They like to watch me work. I am so happy though! I don't think this smile has left my face all day! Wish I could have been there to see your face when you opened the paycheck. Here in CA., if you're working a per diem position,(casual), you recieve more money in place of benefits.
Dar, take the extra money and do something special. This is a well deserve surprise.
MarisaWhat a great surprise!! I am so happy for you, now do something special for just you. Hugs and good vibes.Congratulations! How wonderful of a surprise. Where I worked the people who did'nt get benifits made alot more than the regular full-time employees did. Good for you!'Bout time something at that job went your way, Dar. Congratulations. I hope it makes life a little easier and the grief a little easier to bear (wish they'd given it to you because they noticed how much effort you make, though).
Thanks guys! The excitement of the day is wearing off. After supper, I noticed that my stomach was starting to be upset. Then I realized why... my doctor's appointment is tomorrow morning! I am scared. I know something is going on, but I am torn. I want to know for sure what is wrong with me, but n the other hand I don't want to hear him say it... or not say it. Then I will be in the same place I am now. Not knowing. Sounds silly doesn't it?
Not only did I have a great day money-wise, but I reached another mile stone at work this afternoon!! I was aproached by a new employee (also a casual, and just hired a month ago) to work her Saturday night this weekend. Being new, and a casual, I am surprised they are letting her get away with getting out of working every scheduled shift she has! She was told she could have it off, if I say I would work her shift! Why me?? She was supposed to be working last weekend, then didn't. They called in another person to replace her (remember the dreaded phone call I got from my boss last weekend?). Now, she was scheduled to work only Saturday to replace Sylvie, but she wants to go to a meeting. I don't know what meeting or why she has to go to this one, but I said no. Can you believe it??? AND I walked away, not feeling the least bit guilty! I didn't even think of it until just now (five hours later)! Usually, I think about saying no for a while after.
Tonight, I took a bubble bath to try to relax after realizing my doctor's appointment was tormorrow. As I sat there, trying to figure a way of getting out of the tub, I remembered her coming to me this afternoon and being very upset I didn't say yes to her. She went to another co-worker and whispered "She said no". I worked every single weekend and nights for five years straight. Finally, I get a temp posting for Monday to Friday. I feel mean, but I am NOT doing another weekend until I have to! Thanks guys for showing me how to get a backbone. I am so happy to know that I am no longer a door mat!
I'm a contractor too and don't get paid for time off. I also get paid more per hour than employees. But that is standard in my industry. It is very unprofessional for the other employees to treat you like that.
Regarding your health. Thyroid problems that only require synthroid are not that bad. My daughter and my boss have that problem. If you thyroid is underactive, it makes you extremely tired and will also cause you to lose weight. So, you might get the benefits of weight loss from this one.
I know every time I go to the doctor and it is not good news, I find it upsetting. But it better to know because then you can treat it and head worse problems off. If they get the inflammation under control then you are going to feel a lot better.
I am sorry you have this illness. In regards to paying for school and medicine. It is possible that your school may have health insurance for students that will cover your medicines. If not, you income will be low and you can qualify for all kinds of patient assistance programs. In some states, they will put you on the state medical program because your medical expenses are so high.
Then, telling your boyfriend up front is better. If they are going to bail, you want to know early before your heart is so invested. That's probably the hardest. But it is also the right thing to do.
Curious, where are you moving from? And, don't worry, making friends happen everywhere in the world, every single day.
Nuclear medicine sounds like an amazing career choice.
Thanks Deana!
Thank you so much for the info you gave me concerning medications and having help if you can't afford to pay it all. I am moving from Canada, so I am not really aware of what social programs you have in the USA. I know a bit about the medicare system there. It is different in ways of what we have, but in other ways it is similar. I didn't know there was anything out there if I happen to have to take medication that I can't afford. Being from out of contry though, I don't know how that will work out. If things continue to go well with my boyfriend ( he and I are on the same page. He asked me last week about how I felt about becoming an American citizen, and out of the blue he started talking about how if he get married, he wan't a Scottish wedding. Kind of threw me there for a split second, but I am playing cool. Don't want to get too excited. He might just be "talking".), I am hoping that where I will work or even where he works, we can get a medical plan going. With a pre-existing condition, I probably won't be covered though. It is all things I worry about, but not too much. I will cross that road when I get to it. I am not covered now anyway for anything to do with arthritis, so I will not be worse off if I move.
The only thing about making friends when I go to school is that I will be with mostly first year students. They are 18, I am 32. It is not that bad....but I have gone back to school once before, in 2001, and I just wasn't fitting in with them. They all knew each other. I wasn't into the "partying thing". Been there, done that. Still, like you said, I can make friends anywhere. My best friend Lisa will be just two hours away from me though, so it will really great to have her closer. I miss her so much. We only get together once or twice a year.
It sounds like you have a lot going for you. I hope your dreams come through with this guy. It sounds really good.
Pre-existing varies from company to company. Some, it is as much as a year. Others it is as little as a month. We talk about saving on out meds by buying them from Canada.
Wow! Coming here to buy medication? Then the price of meds in the US must be higher. I pay full price here now, but I thought the price would be the same no matter where you go. I am learning a whole lot on this site. Still, I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there. I hope my boyfriend and I do work out. I like him a lot, but what happens is what is meant to be. I am not rushing anything. Taking it one day at a time. It is hard though, with him there and I am here. But, that won't be for long. Weather or not we do become even more serious, I still want to get my neclear med degree. That is the main goal right now. He is just a bonus.