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That's how I get my jobs too Sue, but don't think Glad wants another Caregiving job!!! All the rest of these awesome folks want a regular job..... !!!! Good to see you here... lots of hugs.
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I'm self-employed in San Diego, I was very lucky to have a good pay caregiver's job... seem to me I always had someone offered me the job with my term. Since 1999 I became S-E, I got job by word of mouth!!!
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Glad, if I were you I'd have my Self sales pitch well though out, and written with straight forward bullet points, ready and well versed, just ready for that next response to your resume, they will be impressed!
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GLAD, AHH, YOUR NOT A BUM, you did the very best in your situation, and I am Impressed! Like LADEE1 said, flood your Resume out there to every place near where you think you might like to live and keep on top of it! If you should happen to get a call back, you sell yourself, I would think that some HR person who has ever been near a situation like you've been in will certainly be interested in you, because it shows a huge amount of integrity, compassion, passion and commitment, which are great qualities in an employee! You can do this! Good luck and try not to get discouraged!
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Glad, try not to be bummed.... I am sure they are going to be more impressed that you got that degree WHILE you were caregiving.... and don't assume anything....no matter where you get an opportunity for a interview, you sell yourself..... I know there are many jobs like you can do in Austin... send them your resume..... send as many as you can !!!!! Austin is really laid back, and there are many little bedroom communities to live in, away from the city....you can be discouraged and still send your resume.... keep us updated....
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My BA is in geography and environmental studies. My Masters is Public Administration with an environmental policy, management and law concentration.
Don't get too impressed yet, not until I find a job! Just really bummed today! I may end up being a bum.
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Glad, Wow, your Masters Degree? That is Fantastic! Good for You, that is really something to be proud of. Good Luck with your Job Hunt, you should be a shoe in for a great job, in whatever position you seek! What is your degree in, if you don't mind my asking?
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Thanks, Send and Ladee, today I am just feeling so terribly discouraged! Anybody know any developers of senior living complexes? Maybe they would not discredit me for four years caregiving.:(

I really want to get far from the maddening crowd. Austin has some positions I am well qualified for if they could just get past my last four years and realize what a difficult job it was! And I completed my Master's degree through it.
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LADEE1, GALVESTON OH GALVESTON! Sounds Fantastic, and you So deserve this break! So have a Blast and leave your Worries behind and really enjoy yourself! Thank you so much for all the Veronica updates, we all sure appreciate it and appreciate you for being the go between person! Please give her my love when you get a moment to do so but absolutely have a fantastic time on your well deserved weekend away!
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don't know about AZ Glad, but know the employment rate is high in Texas.... if you need some names of smaller towns around, let me know.... and the cost of living is decent..... so you could make less money and still be ok.... am sending you a PM..... love ya...
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Glad, willing to relocate, that makes you even more valuable to employers! Godd hunting! Have you ever heard of Headhunters? Back inthe day they were the place to go to for jobs.
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Ladee, will check out Austin! This morning I have submitted two resumes one in Peoria, AZ, the other in Yuma, AZ. Have one to do yet for Bisbee, AZ. I wonder if Yuma and Bisbee have trouble getting qualified people in those places.
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Yay! There is finally some good things happening for my friends here on AC Forum!! So happy for you all! So pleased that everyone gets to read about those even small changes. Think we (that is my husband and I), will revisit the animal shelter again just to give them cookies. Not bringing any dogs home!
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Ladee, and others! I don't often say what's happening, mostly because you all are telling my same story for me. At a restaurant, I did help two people go into the bathroom before me. Then, the seat was different than at home, where it closes by itself automatically, slowly, then you push the seat down if you are in a hurry.
Without thinking, I pushed the seat down quickly, and slam! Could have broken it!
Why am I telling you this? Because it is a sign of cognitive decline, if one doesn't get out more, you won't remember how to use a public toilet!
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Have passed on all prayers and well wishes to Ms. V..... will let ya'll know when I hear something new...

Told the folks today I would gone this weekend... didn't ask, told....No problems.... they were glad I was getting to get away for two days.... but the ocean is not my thing.... after living on the coast most of my life, well, our beaches are not pretty like in Fla.... but there are tons of shops all over that island..... so you know I will be coming home with something..... lol...

Glad, have you ever thought about moving to Austin, Tx.... the job market there is unbelievable.....I don't like Houston, that 's why I didn't suggest it... Austin is beautiful, so much to do, awesome people... and you would be close to me..... think of the 'girls night outs' we could have.... something for you to think about and we have winter, sort of.... we are sitll wearing shorts and capri's at Christmas......

The best news.... J walked to the breakfast table this morning !!!! Her choice, which made it even more of an accomplishment... should have seen H's face... he got tears in his eyes....first time in over 6 months that she has walked to the table..... tears of joy.... she even got a little emotional herself...... so maybe, by God's Grace she is on the uphill climb with positive results.......

Dr's appt today for her, so off early.... need to get my stuff ready for my weekend away...... have not had any time away in almost 10 years.... wonder if I will know how to act in social situations and not be up and helping elders eat and go to the bathroom if I am in a restaurant ..... !!!!!

Love and hugs to you all.... find one thing to be grateful for today....
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Falcon, no need for recipes yet, thank you though. Just wanted to know how you are getting along. Wow, is your mom well enough to leave her in the wallpaper store alone? This is new, in so many ways, but could be harder on you. At least you're getting out more, and that could be a good thing. If you get some time, share what the new diagnosis has become, as long as the social worker didn't give it. What are your mom's colors for wallpapers, are they the same as yours?
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Ladee, thanks for the update on Veronica. Hmmm.. I guess I didn't think further down . Like her intestines may not accept any kind of food. I forgot that these things are all connected. Stomach tube twice... Yep, she's one very strong woman!

I was wondering about the PT coming to visit J even when she wasn't progressing. I think with my dad, the home PT came for a set number of times that is required by Medicare. When dad refused to do his exercises and to even Try To Walk with the therapist, at the end of the term, they discontinued. It's good that you mentioned this to H because I'm sure he would prefer her walking than him constantly at her beck-and-call. If she can be as independent as possible, the easier it is for everyone.

Great, you're going away for the weekend! One thing good about leaving your client - is that you Know that H can put his wife to bed. If she can walk - like you just mentioned, then he can definitely handle it by himself - with wife helping him. You all enjoy yourself. Remember to turn on your weather APP and keep track of the weather. Don't want to be caught with your shorts down. Or was that 'your pants down'..... Have fun!!! And I hope you find some great rocks, too.
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Send Mums just come out of hospital after 4 weeks. She appeared to no longer have dementia - OK OK I know that's just not possible....just telling it how it is. Well as a result she has wanted to go here there and everywhere visiting old friends family etc. As for the move the owner of the apartment we wanted pulled out while I was on holiday - got the phone call the day before we came home! So I have been uber busy finding a new flat. Mum has taken a ridiculously high level of interest (ah perhaps the dementia has not gone then) and we have been to every wallpaper and paint shop within a 5 mile radius looking through books until I wanted to scream.

So I am so sorry I haven't been on but what with having to redo everything for the solicitors etc it has been a tad manic this side of the pond xxxxx

What do you need to know recipe wise hun I will do my best
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Falcon, I see that you are still here, don't see as much from you, guessing you are still busy with moving! Noticed a poached egg recipe and was so grateful, but was afraid to ask because you have enough to do without me messing up your good rice pudding recipes.
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Coulditbeme, your little doggy should get together with Hope and Stacey's doggys. You could have a "You And Your Little Dog Too" party. Remember that saying from The Wizard of Oz? How have you been?
Have you seen Hope's donkey is back?
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Ladee, wonderful, to Galveston! Look for help wanted signs for me! Maybe warmer climate would be better.

And thank you for passing on wonderful news about Veronica! I think of her often.
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Thank you Ladee, for posting that update concerning V E R O N I C A.
My husband and I are still praying for your husband and you V.
So pleased that you are getting a room soon. Every improvement is such a milestone, you might be able to post here soon, no pressure, just get well!
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Ladee, going to the beach! A dream come true! You so very much deserve your break.
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Book, are you going to get some sleep? Starting to worry here, thinking you will catch up. Do you have vitamins like B-12, omega 3 oils, and other B vitamins?
Reminds me of the search for just one more hour of sleep way back when my son was born. Now, I get tired but that sleepy sleepiness even when enough sleep does not happen. Go look in the mirror, pull down your lower eyelids, are they pale? This is the old doc's test for anemia. If you cannot eat liver, go to doctor for a B-12 injection & iron. You've been so tired, for so long, maybe it is not just Dad's schedule? Let me know how you tested.
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Hope! You are a jack*ss! Could not resist, your avatar is back!!!
Had to get rid of the sad cow's eye, it was just a quick joke anyway.
Really like that , is it laughing at us?
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Ladee...that is great! and yay for you! so happy to hear you are going to get to get away...say hello to the ocean for me!!! and enjoy, enjoy!!!
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*if I don't let them*... maybe I should read my post again before hitting Post....
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I will Falcon... I let her know who all has sent her well wishes and love here on AC....... her husband says she is really liking hearing from us.... I sent you a PM....

Today, I did something I have been thinking about for awhile now... J will not cooperate about walking or doing any exercise.... the PT has gone out of his way to give her a few more weeks of therapy..... so today, after asking her if she wanted to walk some... and of course her answer was, not right now.... I waited until I could H alone, and told him she is never going to walk again, and if she does not start to comply with doing things when the PT isn't here, he is going to drop her... just something for you to think about... and went on about my business..... about 20 minutes later, he walked in the living room and said, 'Come on J, you are going to walk....".... she was pouty, but she did it... and then he suggested she walk every time she had to go to the bathroom and to set down for lunch... ect... so no more rides in the wheel chair today... and she was in a better mood, felt better physically, mentally more alert.... hmmm, amazing...
Will tell them tomorrow I am going out of town this weekend, getting to go meet a friend in Galveston, and guess they will have to figure out who is going to put her to bed those nights.... can't be taken advantage of if I don't them... right? Right! I sooo need a weekend away, like all of you.... will walk the beach and say prayers for all my caregiving friends.....and have you in my heart..... hugs, love, angels, and chocolate....
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Send her my love ladee if you have the time would you please? I know that's cheeky but I don't have her email xxxx
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