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It’s Court Time, Bitches!

July 15, 2011

Remember 210 days ago when I was lied to owed my last paycheck? Well guess what, today I go fight for it!  All $2,100 worth.  In fact, I could very well be sitting in court as you’re reading this! :) (I’ll try and send out a tweet if I can get away with it, haha…) [...]

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Favorite Place for Job Searching: Craigslist’s “Etc” ;)

July 13, 2011

(No, I am not looking for a new one – but I’ll admit I’m tempted to give some of these a shot and report back on them! Haha…) Last night I was in bed trying to get some reading in, but as usual my A.D.D. kicked up a notch and sent me over to my [...]

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I GOT MY 401(k)!!! ALL $17,000 OWED TO ME!

July 11, 2011

Can you believe that $hit?  18 months later, and countless sleepless nights & battles with my ex-employer, and BAM! I wake up one day and my 401(k) account is $17,000 fuller. How’s that for crazy? :) I’m kinda still in shock.  And also very VERYYYY happy I never filed a complaint with the D.O.A. (Department [...]

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The 6 Month Anniversary of My Termination!

June 15, 2011

I’ve been a full-time blogger for exactly 6 months now!! Wooo!!!  What a ride, man :)  Ups and downs and all kinds of experiences slowing down time for once in my life – I love it!  I’ve felt more alive in these past six months than I have in the past 6 years.  Or even [...]

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5 For Friday: You & Your Career

May 20, 2011

That time of the week again, friends! A new riveting 5 for Friday up in hurrr! ;) I know you’ve been on pins and needles all week long waiting for this, so let’s get right to it. Haha… today it’s all about you and your job secrets. And to keep it as “real” as possible [...]

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Is a Dream Job worth it if you can’t save any money?

May 11, 2011

I got asked a question yesterday that kinda stopped me in my tracks. I knew what the answer was right away, but for whatever reason it really HIT me when specifically asked. Retireby35 asked me if I was accumulating any savings with my new paycheck system? And the answer?  NO. I’m not. Wow. No savings. [...]

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3 Months of Being The Boss and I’m Still Alive!

March 28, 2011

Can you believe that? It’s been OVER 3 months since that fateful day of getting terminated, and I’m still alive! Haha… How insane is that? I can tell you every last detail of that day as if it occurred yesterday, crazy man… But here we are. 1/4 into my “1 year plan” of not applying [...]

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Networking on the Dance Floor

March 18, 2011

What up what up y’allz! Back from that crazy place they call SXSW, and ready to get my blogging back on. Feels like I’ve been away from you for way too long – you better have missed me.  Cuz if not, well, I’d be pretty screwed… this is my full-time gig now ya know ;) [...]

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The J-True Hollywood Story: Owed $20,000 in 401(k)

March 7, 2011

Boy, I’m just divulging everything up in here aren’t I? :) I guess I can’t hold it in anymore.  But unlike last week’s fiasco, THIS news looks to be much more promising!  Even though you’ll probably wonder what the hell is wrong with me for being so patient throughout it all, haha… seriously, this might [...]

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Update on Jackal Ex-Employer

March 1, 2011

We have hired an attorney! Time to put up a fight, baby!!!  It’s now been  2 1/2 months since we got laid off and those ass hats STILL haven’t given us our last paycheck.  Bunch of turd buckets… What kind of people steal 80 hours of work from their colleagues?? Over Christmas? Blech. I just [...]

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