Morning David...Morning.......
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Evening Army!
I wanna go here and just lay down under one of those falls and just snooze until my skin turns blue.
And that's what it boils down to. What can you live with. I think the vast majority of people would help someone truly in need. Particularly when there is a baby's life in the mix. I've always felt the biggest responsibility of society is to protect and care for the vulnerable. Who is more vulnerable among us than a child? This is why I find those who would harm a child to be the worst form of life.
Good morning Army!
The gift card is a good idea. I encountered street bums every day during my undergrad days. School was downtown Chicago and the train station was a mile away. Instead of giving the beggars money I would walk them in a diner and give the money to the waitress and let him order a meal.@ Bronze Thats a good thing you did today, er um yesterday now. I'm a little less skeptical as I get older when it comes to helping people. I used to give out cash but started carrying around gift cards to avoid the possibility it might get used for drugs or alcohol.
Also I personally would have called the police and had them come to the parking lot where you were to MAKE her file a report. This way, theres a record of what transpired, especially with that baby in her care. Anyway you're blessed for having a heart, stay unjaded
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I thought of calling the police but thought it best just to get her out of town quickly. Texas and North Carolina are far apart. If she gets back to Texas and stays away that will solve the problem. At least as long as she stays out.
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One day I'll officially add it up, but I spent around a college education (~$40K) paying for child care/afterschool care for my son over ten years.
And thank goodness for my Mom...she was truly the only way I made it as a working single Mom with a young child. 
And oh the guilt...guilt for thinking my son is doing without, or doesn't have what other kids have, or missing an involved Dad in his life, or spending summers in daycare, etc. And the sleep deprivation! 
Late nights. The worry.Man! This conversation is making me realize we are lucky to be happy and healthy, and have the basics in life, and lots of love.
*HUG*
RJ, you are such an inspiration to those who know you. You ROCK honey! Honestly, freaking ROCK.One day I'll officially add it up, but I spent around a college education (~$40K) paying for child care/afterschool care for my son over ten years.
Man! This conversation is making me realize we are lucky to be happy and healthy, and have the basics in life, and lots of love.
*HUG*
You deserve a big {HUG} and all the happiness in the world.EDIT: Morning Army, I feel I need to make an amendment to this post by saying I believe all the gals here are outstanding ladies. Y'all ROCK! Don't know what we would do without you.
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You know, (just sayin), this is one reason why women don't make as much as men in the work force.
Just sayin.
Except that if women made as much as men do, even us single moms could afford quality daycare and wouldn't have to miss work when the kids are sick. Many places that do offer flexible hours find that everyone is more productive regardless of gender.
Depends on the situation. When I was still married, my income potential well exceeded my ex's. He even had some days where he thought it would be a good idea for him to be the kids' primary caregiver. Then his pride would kick in. There are some cultural perceptions that are hard to overcome. Fact is, I did go on to consistently make 3x his annual salary AND was the kids' primary caregiver. And before you think I might be a hater or hardcore feminist (no way) - I also consistently asked the court to reduce his support payments. I could afford it, and he couldn't. I also paid all of their uncovered medical bills, even though he was required to pay about half of it.
Just sayin.
Oh I know, it's a pita. It is a very real concern of most employers though, love it or hate it. If I had a company, I would provide on site day care as part of their package.Except that if women made as much as men do, even us single moms could afford quality daycare and wouldn't have to miss work when the kids are sick. Many places that do offer flexible hours find that everyone is more productive regardless of gender.
Depends on the situation. When I was still married, my income potential well exceeded my ex's. He even had some days where he thought it would be a good idea for him to be the kids' primary caregiver. Then his pride would kick in. There are some cultural perceptions that are hard to overcome. Fact is, I did go on to consistently make 3x his annual salary. And before you think I might be a hater or hardcore feminist (no way) - I also consistently asked the court to reduce his support payments. I could afford it, and he couldn't. I also paid all of their uncovered medical bills, even though he was required to pay about half of it.
Just sayin.
I certainly hope none of you people thought I was in agreement with that line of thought, but it is a real concern of man bosses.
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Lol no worries I had a whole post there but deleted it. Didn't wanna offend anyone or make waves. Its just something I feel strongly aboutOops! Well I just dove right in there!
Totally understandable to have strong feelings, especially since it affects your life so much. Don't give up hope though. Instead of thinking over and over that it can't happen, try to stay open to possibilities you haven't even thought of yet! Life can surprise you. I'm living proof of that, and I'm not the only one.
If we aren't expecting good things, we might miss them when they come.
If you had a company, you might end up surprised at how many of your male employees would benefit from the on site daycare. These days it seems to be affecting all parents. Not just the womenfolk.
If you had a company, you might end up surprised at how many of your male employees would benefit from the on site daycare. These days it seems to be affecting all parents. Not just the womenfolk.
Oh I know! I was telling RJ it's a pita. Drop em off, pick em up, go home. When my kids were young we'd have to keep the babysitter even when I wasn't working in the winter, may to keep from losing her.
With that said, I still wouldnt pay a woman more than a man because they're just too unstable and emotional. [emoji57]
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Yup I just finished telling hubby over dinner I need to make my own workTotally understandable to have strong feelings, especially since it affects your life so much. Don't give up hope though. Instead of thinking over and over that it can't happen, try to stay open to possibilities you haven't even thought of yet! Life can surprise you. I'm living proof of that, and I'm not the only one.
If we aren't expecting good things, we might miss them when they come.
just need to figure out what exactly that is that works for me.Evening....... I'm beat...But it's been a Fresh Grindz Wednesday so it could have been worst......
Whats a fresh grindz? lol
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Yup I just finished telling hubby over dinner I need to make my own work
Here's 107 at home business ideas [emoji4]
I searched around for a bit and tried to weed out the junk online.
http://homebizzguide.com/ideas/huge-ideas-list/
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