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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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I have been on unemployment off and on since September of last year. Up until today, I rightly or wrongly believed that I had another 53 weeks of benefits left through extensions. As many do, I depend on that money to pay my bills and put a cheese burger in my belly.
However, today, I found out that due to Congress not passing any further extensions, my unemployment ran out last week. Thankfully, I have some money saved in reserve, but it will not be long until I am touching my credit lines. I fill somewhat fortunate, I have a father and family that will help get me through this difficult time, but I know not everyone is that fortunate. There are millions of Americans that also depend on these benefits to stay afloat and without them will end up homeless and starving.
I am not giving up hope, I still believe another extension will be passed, sooner than later, but it may come to late for some...
http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/Federal_Unemployment_Insurance_Extensions.htm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/comments_blog/2010/06/unemployment-extension.html
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on
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I think we need to stop the foreign aid and help our own. It always seems on the news that the U.S. gives but never receives.
Posted by Sic Wit it 50 (Member # 4119) on
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Welll I guess if thas the case in that happens to me next week I b back standen on that black top salen that coke rock....not gunna b broke my kids gotta eat n have a rrof over they head
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I think we need to stop the foreign aid and help our own. It always seems on the news that the U.S. gives but never receives.
On your point, this is what another person wrote on http://www.congress.org/
"Heartbreaking
Many of us are heartbroken because of the recent denial of extended unemployment. Many of us are waiting scared not knowing whats going to happen. We don't know when we are going to lose our homes, have our power cut off or lose our cars. And its all ridiculous. Its pretty bad when things like this are happening and its not because of mother nature. How can our senators be so heartless?Our lives are in their hands but they refuse to see the real picture of things. Many of us were struggling to begin with and then all of this happens.How do you even begin to tell your children you may be living on the streets?I am a firm believer in helping everyone I possibly can but only when I can. And we have not been in the position to help other countries but have continued to do. And they won't even help our own people!They are so worried about where the money is going to come from to pay for this, well they need to start worrying about how they are going to put people in houses or pay for their food. They need to worry about crime rates going up and more uninsured seeking medical help because of being homeless. This decision they are supposedly struggling over is going to multilply if something is not done now!Its time for someone to let go of their pride to get something done! It's time for us to stand up and say enough is enough! I am tired of worrying! I am tired of someone having this much control over my family!"
Not that it matters, but I wrote to Congressman Lungren. We will see if I get a response...
[ June 30, 2010, 06:07 AM: Message edited by: rgtrahn ]
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Sic Wit it 50:
Welll I guess if thas the case in that happens to me next week I b back standen on that black top salen that coke rock....not gunna b broke my kids gotta eat n have a rrof over they head
Are you currently collecting unemployment? If so, you will be okay if you are in your first 26 weeks, but after that, unless Congress acts, well...you're screwed like me.
As I said, I am rather fortunate. I am not married, I do not have any children and I do not own a house, but unemployment is still a lifeline to keep me afloat while I look for a job. I sense sarcasm in your post, but there are those who are married, have children and a house payment, that if push came to shove would resort to committing crime to survive, I've seen it. Myself, being a unemployed law enforcement officer cannot/ will not resort to that. Thankfully, I saved some money in a rainy day fund, have a credit line and an awesome dad that will help me pull through. Plus, I still think sooner than later Congress will pass another extension. There too many people they are dependent on it. If they lose that it will only make the economy worse...
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on
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A rough statistic I hear on the radio: 86% of people who get off unemployment aren't employed until the final week they are eligable.....
Posted by cees87drop (Member # 4066) on
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
A rough statistic I hear on the radio: 86% of people who get off unemployment aren't employed until the final week they are eligable.....
Cause that's when they actually start looking for a job. Lol.
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on
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In my opinion no one is owed anything. If your on unemployment you have all day to find another job. I think people get too picky and look for something comparable to what they were doing.
You've got to get what you can and continue to look while doing that. After all some money is better than none.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by adower:
In my opinion no one is owed anything. If your on unemployment you have all day to find another job. I think people get too picky and look for something comparable to what they were doing.
You've got to get what you can and continue to look while doing that. After all some money is better than none.
Valid point... However, when you go from making $4,500-5,000 a month ($60,000 a year) unemployment is only a fraction of that (max is $1,850 a month). So, it really doesn't cover all that much if you have bills like a mortgage, cars, boats or other toys. Thankfully, I didn't purchase any of the above and saved a lot of money I earned. However, being unemployed for the past 8 months I have burned through a lot of that. In reality, there is no way I could go back to Home Depot and survive financially. Aaron we both know how that was $12 an hour was good money for an associate there and we were still part time. That would never cover my monthly expenses. I think when I worked there I was making 10k-12k a year on average. Unemployment provides me that in six months. So, point in fact, it actually makes more economic sense to stay on unemployment and look for a job/ career in my field that provide me with future and I have been. I have sent out countless applications, gone to interviews, filled out PH's the whole 9 yards, but for one reason or another it falls through. Competition is steep 1,000 people to 1 spot... it's getting as bad as applying to be a firefighter. I have been continuing to pad my resume with more education and reserve/ volunteer work with my old department, but I am still coming up short and I am not alone.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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I was doing some research this morning and found out I can reapply for a new claim on July 4, 2010 because my 52 week claim is over and I worked on-call work until September 13, 2009. This will provide me with another 26 week of coverage, with no federal extensions. I hope to be back to work anyhow in September as an on-call, but the county/ department has not determined what the budget is actually going to be...
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
A rough statistic I hear on the radio: 86% of people who get off unemployment aren't employed until the final week they are eligable.....
At least those people know when their benefits run out... like I said, rightly or wrongly I thought I still had another 53 weeks of steady income if I so needed it, but I find out yesterday that my benefits ended last week and I'll be honest, I wasn't out beating the pavement looking for an $8.00 an hour job and I was looking for one in my field, but as it turns out now, I may need that...
People forget that people who are on unemployment are on it through no fault of their own... If I could be working I would be. My whole life has been on hold while I try and piece together my next life move. Each day is a journey and it's not a walk in the park or a vacation by any means.
Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on
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Me and my boss were talking politics yesterday and he said unemployment is suppost to extend more ..again
Posted by CHUGGNBREW'Z (Member # 7845) on
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yo rg i thought you told me you where a ****?
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by CHUGGNBREW'Z:
yo rg i thought you told me you where a ****?
I was a deputy up here in Sac until I stopped getting hours and ultimately laid off... I kept my reserve status and volunteer my time to keep my POST good and polish my resume until I get rehired or hired by another agency/ department... Don't get me wrong, I have no hard feeling for my department. This is where I want to be, but the county is a mess...
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Originally posted by rgtrahn:
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Originally posted by CHUGGNBREW'Z:
yo rg i thought you told me you where a ****?
I was a deputy up here in Sac until I stopped getting hours and ultimately laid off... I kept my reserve status and volunteer my time to keep my POST good and polish my resume until I get rehired or hired by another agency/ department... Don't get me wrong, I have no hard feeling for my department. This is where I want to be, but the county is a mess...
Why not get a jawb doing this for now?
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Grass Valley Police were just hiring.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
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Originally posted by rgtrahn:
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Originally posted by CHUGGNBREW'Z:
yo rg i thought you told me you where a ****?
I was a deputy up here in Sac until I stopped getting hours and ultimately laid off... I kept my reserve status and volunteer my time to keep my POST good and polish my resume until I get rehired or hired by another agency/ department... Don't get me wrong, I have no hard feeling for my department. This is where I want to be, but the county is a mess...
Why not get a jawb doing this for now?
Be lucky to make $12 an hour doing armed security. I have few buddies that work for Paladin they love it, but it doesn't pay well. It would be like working at Home Depot again and I already said mentioned that wouldn't pay my monthly expenses... Plus, to be a security guard, you have to go through guard school... they will not accept my POST Certificate.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Grass Valley Police were just hiring.
Applied...
Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on
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So everyone who has been on unemployment for more then 26 weeks has been cut off? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
So everyone who has been on unemployment for more then 26 weeks has been cut off?
Yep... ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
This is the thing that gets me though. There are some people who have been on unemployment for 99 weeks and just running out and others who have been on for 26 and running out... were all in the same boat. Seems to me like there would have been a tier system, so that people could be winged off.
UI Benefits Provided This Recession
UI Claims Maximum Weeks of Benefits Provided Deadline for Starting This UI Claim
Regular UI Claim Up to 26 weeks of benefits Once someone becomes unemployed
1st Tier of Federal Extension Up to 20 weeks of benefits May 23, 2010
2nd Tier of Federal Extension Up to 14 weeks of benefits May 30, 2010
3rd Tier of Federal Extension Up to 13 weeks of benefits May 30, 2010
4th Tier of Federal Extension Up to 6 weeks of benefits May 30, 2010
Separate FED-ED Extension
POTENTIAL TOTAL MAXIMUM BENEFITS Up to 20 weeks of benefits
Up to 99 weeks of benefits June 6, 2010, last payable week is June 12, 2010
Table is messed up on here, but here is the website
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Federal_Unemployment_Insurance_Extensions.htm
bottom line, there are no more extensions, unless congress acts, but they are holding it hostage while millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table and a shelter over their heads...
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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RGTrahn
Not sure how big you are but I know a couple of people have been doing private security and bouncing. Along with the security thing. With this whole Oakland thing about to boil over you can make a good chunk of change doing security. Also if you ever had a idea about a business this may be a good time to pursue entrepreneur-ism.
You gotta get your hustle on, may even consider a change of career and the military.
[ June 30, 2010, 11:53 AM: Message edited by: N8 ]
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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GET MONEY! Securitas, paladin and the other security places are hiring. You can work overnight and keep searching for a real jawb during the day. Since your in law enforcement, selling drugs, selling illegal fireworks, pimpin, hustlin is out of the equation unless your working for the Feds of course.
Posted by GTO (Member # 6717) on
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I like the last two posters enthusiasm...
Cut your expenses in half. Sell off toys that are not needed. Open your mind a bit. We are all struggling. I am making half the money I used to make in 2008. For the same work. Plus I have more competition than ever.
[ June 30, 2010, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: GTO ]
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by N8:
RGTrahn
Not sure how big you are but I know a couple of people have been doing private security and bouncing. Along with the security thing. With this whole Oakland thing about to boil over you can make a good chunk of change doing security. Also if you ever had a idea about a business this may be a good time to pursue entrepreneur-ism.
You gotta get your hustle on, may even consider a change of career and the military. [/QUOTE
I have heard Oakland is laying off 80 officers...
![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
I have thought about trying to get into executive security and even the military is viable option down the road. I have applied to non-sworn positions with in law enforcement such as CSO's, dispatcher..ect. But pretty much all local governments are making cuts.
At this point I can still survive for another six months on my own and I spoke to EDD about 20 minutes ago and I am going to file a new claim on July 5, 2010, and that will buy me another 26 weeks. So, I'll be okay for a year. During this downtime, I have been finishing my degree with EDD's permission. I am still young, only 23 and feel fortunate to be where I am at. There are many others that do not have it as easy as me...
![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by GTO (Member # 6717) on
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sounds positive... good luck man!
Posted by 73 on DUBS (Member # 5677) on
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everybody on unemployment just gotta get off their lazy asses and go find i job stop depending on the government.
i been laid off before but never been on unemployment, jus got out there and found something else i cant go 1 week without knowing that i dont got a check coming its scary now its worse cause i have 2 lil boys. i was raised not to depend on anybody so taking a hand down from the government jus dont feel right. i rather let people who really need it like the unfortunate kids.
Posted by Chris Hanson (Member # 3965) on
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i dont want to be the "dick" in the thread, but if you have no kids, no house payment, or car payment and you're complaining about running out the free money to pay your "luxuries" than i suggest a rough but NECCESSARY change OF LIFESTYLE . this means no cell phone, budgeting food, moving back into your parents house, friends house, etc. saving on gas. I know its hard to go from making 5k a month to 1.5k a month, but hey, you gotta roll with the punches homie. i;m just saying
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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Originally posted by 73 on DUBS:
everybody on unemployment just gotta get off their lazy asses and go find i job stop depending on the government.
i been laid off before but never been on unemployment, jus got out there and found something else i cant go 1 week without knowing that i dont got a check coming its scary now its worse cause i have 2 lil boys. i was raised not to depend on anybody so taking a hand down from the government jus dont feel right. i rather let people who really need it like the unfortunate kids.
That is kind ofunfair to lump everyone together. Man its hard out there for jobs right now. You got people with masters degrees trying to get jobs at Costco. I do not think unemployment is a system that is being exploited at this point. People are really needing it to get by.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
i dont want to be the "dick" in the thread, but if you have no kids, no house payment, or car payment and you're complaining about running out the free money to pay your "luxuries" than i suggest a rough but NECCESSARY change OF LIFESTYLE . this means no cell phone, budgeting food, moving back into your parents house, friends house, etc. saving on gas. I know its hard to go from making 5k a month to 1.5k a month, but hey, you gotta roll with the punches homie. i;m just saying
Makes perfect sense, I'm already living at my dad's house for little rent, I sold the Mustang for a gas/ insurance friendly Prelude, I am stuck in a contract with AT&T and I just started paying out of pocket for health insurance. Actually, the most expensive thing in my life is the girlfriend and even she is understanding. As for toys, I really don't have any other than my xbox and I don't spend too much time on that. I'm not complaining, as I said a couple of times, I feel very fortunate to be in the position I am in. I was just caught very off guard yesterday when I called EDD and they said you have no benefits remaining as of last week... not even this week. It's knowing you have a lifeline one minute and the next it is gone... However, as of this morning, I have straightened it out and I'll have schooling finished up this fall and we will see what 2011 brings; in the mean time I will continue to look for jobs in my profession. My post was more to share my story with others, knowing there are 200,000 other Americans whose benefits are running out every week. Like N8 said, it't not easy out there looking for a job and it's a struggle, but I feel like I have taken the right steps to try and ride this storm out!
[ June 30, 2010, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: rgtrahn ]
Posted by Chris Hanson (Member # 3965) on
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case in point,, people get to damn comfortable with a lifestyle..>
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Eddy-Curry-makes-a-lot-spends-a-lot-and-owes-a-?urn=nba,243600
I'd like to see these people live in a third world country, where people are grateful to people to have clean water.
[ June 30, 2010, 01:08 PM: Message edited by: Chris Hanson ]
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
case in point,, people get to damn comfortable with a lifestyle..>
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Eddy-Curry-makes-a-lot-spends-a-lot-and-owes-a-?urn=nba,243600
I'd like to see these people live in a third world country, where people are grateful to people to have clean water.
Are we comparing apples and oranges
Admittedly, I am not struggling to get a cheeseburger in my belly, ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
but I am far from living like Eddy Curry ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
85% interest? Who does that, where are his agent and lawyer? Crazy...
Posted by Sic Wit it 50 (Member # 4119) on
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Check it out due to the bullshit economy iam laid off for the second time n my life been wurken since I was 12 as a commecial n sport fisherman now for the past 4 years been n a union duing insulation I'm far from lazy n sarcasm ain't me jusss I live life if the government wnna fuck me wellll imma fuck them n wen u go from grossing grossing $1500 a week thas $6000 a month to only $1600 a month kus unemployment welll that not gunna pay my bills n my union kallls me too work once there's availability as of right now n the past year or so its beeen very slow
Posted by 302n/a (Member # 1465) on
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im on my regular ui claim and i have 2 months left keeping close tabs on congress but i think its bs that they cut off everyones unemployment especially the ones who haven't had any extensions yet, now the 99weekers that's understandable.I haven't been sitting on my ass collecting checks i prefer to work and have filled out countless applications and gone for interviews with no luck.Luckily i live at home so i know if nothing passes i have 2 months to stack up on checks because who knows how long it could take to find a job.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by 302n/a:
im on my regular ui claim and i have 2 months left keeping close tabs on congress but i think its bs that they cut off everyones unemployment especially the ones who haven't had any extensions yet, now the 99weekers that's understandable.I haven't been sitting on my ass collecting checks i prefer to work and have filled out countless applications and gone for interviews with no luck.Luckily i live at home so i know if nothing passes i have 2 months to stack up on checks because who knows how long it could take to find a job.
+1
Posted by 302n/a (Member # 1465) on
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Contra Costa Times editorial: Senate must find a way to extend jobless checks
BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
Posted: 06/30/2010 12:00:00 AM PDT
FEDERAL LEGISLATION to extend unemployment benefits, provide aid to help pay for state workers, and enact some tax increases and tax breaks failed to get the 60 votes needed in the Senate to prevent a Republican filibuster.
That is an unfortunate outcome for the 200,000 Americans each week who lose their much-needed benefits. Without the extension, employment checks stop after 26 weeks, far short of the 99-week limit that had been in place.
Even though Democrats reduced the cost of the aid package, Republicans opposed it because it would add new taxes and boost the federal deficit by $30 billion.
While there is a major division in the Senate about more federal spending on state government jobs, there is considerable support for extending jobless benefits beyond 26 weeks as long as unemployment remains so high.
What needs to be done is to disentangle the unemployment benefits from the rest of the legislation. We agree with Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, who said, "Separating the unemployment insurance provisions of the extenders bill and passing it as emergency legislation acknowledges the urgency of helping those who continue to look for work."
Her call for quick action focused on jobless benefits makes sense not only because of the needs of people who cannot find work, but also for the overall economy.
Snowe explained that unemployment checks inject money directly into the economy,
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invariably assisting in economic recovery.
There are more than 1.2 million people out of work for longer than 26 weeks who will remain ineligible for continued weekly unemployment checks until an extension is approved.
Originally, benefits up to 99 weeks were offered as part of the economic stimulus bill. There is still enough unspent stimulus money to fund an unemployment benefit extension without adding to the federal deficit.
If the issue were separated, it appears there would be sufficient Republican support for extending unemployment benefits to overcome a filibuster.
Instead, Democrats are blaming Republicans for being insensitive to the needs of people who can't find jobs, and Republicans are berating Democrats for overspending and using jobless benefits as a ploy to win approval of their pet projects.
That kind of exchange is unproductive. Certainly, everyone in the Senate understands that until the economy begins to recover, there are likely to be large numbers of Americans who are out of work for more than 26 weeks.
Without unemployment benefits, they face financial hardship that can lead to more home foreclosures, less consumer spending and a delay in the nation's economic recovery.
Extending jobless benefits beyond 26 weeks has been common practice during times of high unemployment. It is time to remove the benefit extension from the failed aid measure and pass it quickly as a separate bill.
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Posted by stanger50_vet (Member # 1665) on
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Finally a mature topic on cafords.
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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$12 an hour, thats bullshit. I just did the math and it comes out to 1900 a month, so after taxes its like 1400 or something like that, maybe 1200. Shit! I'd rather sit on my ass and collect them checks. I havent worked hourly for like 9 years and didnt realize how low that pay is. Being in law enforcement, I think you're gonna have a real hard time getting anything so I'd probably start looking at other things. Maybe do construction under the table or something. Sell prepaid legal, sell some Kirby vacuums, do something. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Posted by RODRIGUEZ (Member # 9104) on
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Have you thought about joining the military?
Do you think law enforcemnet positions will open up in the next 4-5 years? If not, you might want to pick a different career...
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Have you thought about joining the military?
Do you think law enforcemnet positions will open up in the next 4-5 years? If not, you might want to pick a different career...
+1 really good choice!
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on
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Originally posted by N8:
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Originally posted by 73 on DUBS:
everybody on unemployment just gotta get off their lazy asses and go find i job stop depending on the government.
i been laid off before but never been on unemployment, jus got out there and found something else i cant go 1 week without knowing that i dont got a check coming its scary now its worse cause i have 2 lil boys. i was raised not to depend on anybody so taking a hand down from the government jus dont feel right. i rather let people who really need it like the unfortunate kids.
That is kind ofunfair to lump everyone together. Man its hard out there for jobs right now. You got people with masters degrees trying to get jobs at Costco. I do not think unemployment is a system that is being exploited at this point. People are really needing it to get by.
+1 and I wouldn't feel bad about taking a unemployment check. We have all paid into unemployment in our taxes for many years.
I also think that if people didnt buy houses to cashout so they could roll around in Escalades and spend like money was going out of style the housing market wouldn't have crashed and the economy wouldn't be like this. I think its pretty safe to say the housing market was supporting the economy since 2005 until the crash. All the additional spending people did gave money to companies to expand, hire and give employees higher wages.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Have you thought about joining the military?
+1 really good choice!
Of course I have thought about the military and the military is a viable option down the road, even as a reserve. However, that is a four- five year commitment and at this point I am still in a wait and see period. As I said, I am eligible to reapply for EDD benefits, another 26 weeks. I am going to finish another semester of school and then see where I am at come January 2011.
I have an inside track to work at the distribution center where my dad works as a truck driver. It would pay a fair and livable amount of money with benefits, but he will not pull strings for me until I finish school after this next semester.
That being said, come September or October, I think there is a good chance I'll be back at my department as an on-call. The department is facing another 75 layoffs as soon as August, on top of 132 full-time and 300 on-call layoffs last year; however, the practice has been to layoff from full-time and make those people into on-calls. Come October, the budget/ layoffs should be clear and the department will need extra help and with any luck I'll be in again. So, I am in a wait and see period. I am not holding my breath, but that would be a best case scenario for me.
If that doesn't work out, I will go to work as a warehouseman come January and keep of my reserve hours with my department. I am staying optimistic, I have a lot to be grateful and I am much more fortunate than some of the others in my position.
[ June 30, 2010, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: rgtrahn ]
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Do you think law enforcemnet positions will open up in the next 4-5 years? If not, you might want to pick a different career...
From everything I hear, leo positions will start to open up 3-5 years from now. Eventually, attrition will take place and there will be a mass hiring again...or so goes the theory. Local governments will be the last to come out the recessions at it takes time to recover money from property taxes and other sources of income. I'll just continue to keep my nose clean, stay out of trouble and build on the experience I have through reserve work. At some point, it will happen again for me!
On a side note, I know I am not the only one feeling this... I was just watching the news, 23 Stockton Police Officers served their last day today and another 30 something could be laid off come August without concessions... Oakland laid off 80 officers and other departments down south are closing up shop entirely and being dissolved. Bottom line, California is screwed.
Posted by Topete (Member # 4803) on
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Originally posted by 73 on DUBS:
everybody on unemployment just gotta get off their lazy asses and go find i job stop depending on the government.
i been laid off before but never been on unemployment, jus got out there and found something else i cant go 1 week without knowing that i dont got a check coming its scary now its worse cause i have 2 lil boys. i was raised not to depend on anybody so taking a hand down from the government jus dont feel right. i rather let people who really need it like the unfortunate kids.
+1
Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on
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think positive set a goal find a job... get a job... be happy build a mustang!!!
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on
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About your unemployment, I would look into it because I have a friend that lost his job more then a year ago and he is still getting unemployment? I would call and see what else you can do??
Good luck and I hope this economy turns around!
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on
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Originally posted by adower:
In my opinion no one is owed anything. If your on unemployment you have all day to find another job. I think people get too picky and look for something comparable to what they were doing.
You've got to get what you can and continue to look while doing that. After all some money is better than none.
Valid point... However, when you go from making $4,500-5,000 a month ($60,000 a year) unemployment is only a fraction of that (max is $1,850 a month). So, it really doesn't cover all that much if you have bills like a mortgage, cars, boats or other toys. Thankfully, I didn't purchase any of the above and saved a lot of money I earned. However, being unemployed for the past 8 months I have burned through a lot of that. In reality, there is no way I could go back to Home Depot and survive financially. Aaron we both know how that was $12 an hour was good money for an associate there and we were still part time. That would never cover my monthly expenses. I think when I worked there I was making 10k-12k a year on average. Unemployment provides me that in six months. So, point in fact, it actually makes more economic sense to stay on unemployment and look for a job/ career in my field that provide me with future and I have been. I have sent out countless applications, gone to interviews, filled out PH's the whole 9 yards, but for one reason or another it falls through. Competition is steep 1,000 people to 1 spot... it's getting as bad as applying to be a firefighter. I have been continuing to pad my resume with more education and reserve/ volunteer work with my old department, but I am still coming up short and I am not alone.
No doubt Ricky. I just hear a ton of people at my job who talk about getting laid off etc and will only go for the same type caliber of job. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to. Especially if you have kids and need to put food on the table.
Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on
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If your not working right now something is very wrong. Even a few retired annuitants are working again because there are not enough on-calls to backfill positions.
Call the DSA.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
If your not working right now something is very wrong. Even a few retired annuitants are working again because there are not enough on-calls to backfill positions.
Call the DSA.
I know believe me, I wish I could be back on. I saw there was a lot of movement to the courthouse. What's more is I see all the overtime being used and it drives me crazy, but I am powerless at this point. I talked to the Capt. and Admin Sgt. at the Branch, both said they would have me back on, but they are waiting for the on-call eligibility list. I think after the dust is settles with the new round of layoffs I'll be back on. I saw you're sitting around 48 on the list... Crazy to think after four-five years of dedicated service mean nothing . I would say I am surprised to hear there are retired annuitants working, but I'm not.. Right now all I can do is volunteer as a reserve deputy and keep my name front and center...
[ July 01, 2010, 03:33 AM: Message edited by: rgtrahn ]
Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on
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I do not mean to sound like a dick, but 1 year of being unemployed? I have had a job since I was 9..Rough times or not. And you are frustrated with the government for not paying for you to be unemployed for another year? Holy shit man..Get a job. I dont care what it is...Sometimes you have to make a lifestyle change until things turn around. I cant believe people are honestly whining about not receiving free money for another year. This is out of control. What kills me is that the ones that do work are paying for these extensions in taxes if they do go through. How is that fair to us? The tax payers..Do we get our money back once you get a job? Unemployment has its purposes. But one would think that after 52 frickin weeks you would find something if you were looking hard enough...
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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If you go to the military, more than likely you'll come back disabled and bam! Disability for life, you'll never have to work again!!!
Posted by 68stanger (Member # 7842) on
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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
If you go to the military, more than likely you'll come back disabled and bam! Disability for life, you'll never have to work again!!!
choose your rate choose your fate. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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This is why people need to learn how to stack their money. If your making close to or over 5000 a month, you should have a nice little nest egg to fall back on during a slow economy. Hope people learn from other peoples mistakes.
I work with a guy who was making 6 racks a month doing construction. He took a job making 1/3 what he was making to help pay the bills. Sometimes you have to suck it up and deal with it. Save your money and don't blow it on crap.
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Originally posted by Slowback67:
This is why people need to learn how to stack their money. If your making close to or over 5000 a month, you should have a nice little nest egg to fall back on during a slow economy. Hope people learn from other peoples mistakes
Save your money and don't blow it on crap.
Thankfully, that is more less what I have done and prepared for. I have paid off any credit card/ loans I had, stacked some money on the side and sold the Mustang for no car payment, better gas mileage and cheaper car insurance and live at home with my dad. The only things I bought when I was working was my Sig, TV and xbox.
For clarification, I have collected just under 8 months of unemployment because I worked off and on after I filed my claim, but then all the work dried up. EDD sent me a letter yesterday to file another claim on July 5th and I will actually be getting an increase... Trust me, no one wants me to be back at work more than me! The goals I have set for myself and my life have been moving at a turtles pace. Furthermore, this is the period in my life since I was 16, where I haven't worked and gone to school.
I do not view unemployment as a handout. It is a lifeline and insurance that we all pay into. It just so happens, that unemployment is at a record high and people need the lifeline now, more than ever. Think about, without unemployment, many people would lose everything they have. It may sound simple to say or think it's their problem and it will not affect you, but what happens when they add to problem by foreclosing on their homes, lose their cars so they can't look for new jobs, lose medical benefits and get hurt, the list goes on and there is a cause and effect. Plus, much of money from unemployment goes back into local economies.
I do not and will not feel bad about collecting unemployment. As I said, if I could be back to work tonight I would be ready in 30 minutes...
[ July 01, 2010, 09:56 PM: Message edited by: rgtrahn ]
Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Another one bites the dust, Maywood PD was disbanded... Just another example of how hard it is out there.
http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/maywood-police-department-disbanded-20100630
http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/maywood-police-department-disbanded-20100630
RIP...
[ July 01, 2010, 10:07 PM: Message edited by: rgtrahn ]
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Anyone who is laid off deserves unenployment anyone who's says you don't is an idiot you pay into unemployment when your working
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Anyone who is laid off deserves unenployment anyone who's says you don't is an idiot you pay into unemployment when your working
Is that who the fuck FICA is? I always see that shit on my check, FICA this FICA that.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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^ it goes to an account at edd every check ! They take it out!
Posted by 302n/a (Member # 1465) on
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thank god it passed finally.
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Anyone who is laid off deserves unenployment anyone who's says you don't is an idiot you pay into unemployment when your working
you dont deserve it for a year
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Anyone who is laid off deserves unenployment anyone who's says you don't is an idiot you pay into unemployment when your working
you dont deserve it for a year
how would you come to that statement? how about paying into it for 10 years and then getting laid off? a year isnt anything. some people wont take 9hr jobs, simply because its pointless and wont pay the bills, my famiy comes first, bills need to be paid, do what you gotta do to make the most money.
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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your telling me you cant get a job that pays more then unemployment. your skills must be limited
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Anyone who is laid off deserves unenployment anyone who's says you don't is an idiot you pay into unemployment when your working
you dont deserve it for a year
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
your telling me you cant get a job that pays more then unemployment. your skills must be limited
lol, your not understanding me. I personally can. yes. BUT im talking about people who are now 52 laid off, from there tech job, and cannot live off 10hr. I do however believe the ones mooching new to be trimmed from our system.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Anyone who is laid off deserves unenployment anyone who's says you don't is an idiot you pay into unemployment when your working
you dont deserve it for a year
For you people who don't seem to know what's taken out of your check when you working you are putting money into an account when you get laid off you get that money back untill it's gone after that there is no more money so if it last a year or more the. You do deserve the money you worked for it dumb ass
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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so your stupid fucking ass is saying milk your unemployment until its dry.
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
so your stupid fucking ass is saying milk your unemployment until its dry.
if you can't find a job that pays what you need to cover your bills, you have every right to use your unemployment because you paid into it with every paycheck.
I've never been in the situation, and personally I'd rather have that money in my bank account rather than EDD's, but it's nice to know if I lose my job I will have a few months to find a similar one.
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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plus you dont even know how unemployment insurance is funded so please cut the shit, acting like you have an understanding of something you obviously dont
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
so your stupid fucking ass is saying milk your unemployment until its dry.
if you can't find a job that pays what you need to cover your bills, you have every right to use your unemployment because you paid into it with every paycheck.
I've never been in the situation, and personally I'd rather have that money in my bank account rather than EDD's, but it's nice to know if I lose my job I will have a few months to find a similar one.
there you go hit it on the nail. 2slow whats your occupation?
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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its paid by your employer you IDIOTS not by you
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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Yea employers pay for it. You pay for disability.
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
its paid by your employer you IDIOTS not by you
its paid by employer, per employee. if im not working, the employer isnt paying as much in. let me ask again. whats your occupation?
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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i work for state government not going into detail
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
i work for state government not going into detail
leaves to many thoughts to give my point. good luck with your career though
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
i work for state government not going into detail
wow i know what your going threw i sure hope it gets better cause that min wage shit is fucked up if they do that
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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I work for a city. Are u union 2slow?
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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Originally posted by 2slow2go:
its paid by your employer you IDIOTS not by you
if EDD wasn't required that money would be in my bank, and not in EDD's every month, it's factored into everyone's wages.
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Wow, living off of our taxpayer dollars at a cush governemnt job talking shit to people that dont have shit because of some shit the government let happen to people. Plenty of irony there.
Posted by 2slow2go (Member # 9159) on
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
I work for a city. Are u union 2slow?
id rather not discuss lol not many friendlys here
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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I'm someones tax dollars at work
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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Wait Yater I was unemployed mote then once and I never expected to be taken care of I made it on my own with the skills I possess.
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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You want a cookie now? Good for you!
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
Wait Yater I was unemployed mote then once and I never expected to be taken care of I made it on my own with the skills I possess.
i call bs on you being able to collect un emp benefits and you denying.
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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I'm sure you have plenty of skillz if you've been hunting for jobs multiple times. These skillz must be invaluable!
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Since we're all bragging about who we work for, i happen to work for.... 
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
Wait Yater I was unemployed mote then once and I never expected to be taken care of I made it on my own with the skills I possess.
i call bs on you being able to collect un emp benefits and you denying.
what i said was i never EXPECTED to be taken care of. i looked for a job as soon as possible. all i am saying is some people on here are acting as if they are entitled to collect this shit for as long as possible.
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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yater your like 30 years old. what are you doing.
Posted by cagedblackgt (Member # 10090) on
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
yater your like 30 years old. what are you doing.
Looks like he is killing time on the internet while he has other people do most of his work for him....just like me lol
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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i hope thats whats going on
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
yater your like 30 years old. what are you doing.
I've got like 17 people im watching on IHSS, in home support services. Just got my new caddy last week!
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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good so i dont want to hear any more crying out of you
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on
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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on
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Update: I filed a new claim on July 5, 2010 and received an increase of $400 a month... I will be good for at least another 26 weeks and maybe more if there is another extension after November, or with any luck I'll have a job. I have a third interview on Aug. 2 with one agency. In the mean time, I made a news clip at the fair... ahah
http://www.fox40.com/videobeta/80f26828-aa74-4779-ae51-61f82c0da003/News/Officials-Cal-Expo-Security-Adequate
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on
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^^^ That is fukkin' funny right there! ^^^
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