QueenZone discussion #667028

<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: How about if all us QZ-ers chip in and buy you a ticket? Or the rent or something?

Mr.Jingles wrote: I feel very sorry to hear about you situation Arlene. I don't know where you're living right now, but maybe there are low job opportunities where you live. Do you think that maybe you'll get a better chance somewhere else. I know it's always a risk to leave everything behind and moving somewhere else, but sometimes the effort pays off.

Mr.Jingles wrote: Arlene, it seems like what's stopping from getting better opportunities is your credit score. Have you ever tried talking to a social worker about this?

PieterMC wrote: I didn't think a fast food restaurant would require a credit check. Afterall they hire teenagers, who obviously would not have good credit.

Erin wrote: Sounds like a catch 22. You can't improve your credit score without a job, and you can't get a job without a decent credit score. Don't quite get that. I've never had a credit check run on me for a job...seems weird...:-S

John S Stuart wrote: Sorry to hear about your mess Arlene. (You could always post your picture and find a rich QZ husband! lol!!!) Is that really true? You can NOT get a job in the US with a bad credit rating? Here in the UK, a credit rating has nothing whatsoever to do with a person's employability (nor should it!). Infact, I think most employers would ideally be looking for a poor credit rating, as it would tie you to your job longer. I really hope things work out.

carboengine wrote: Dear Arlene, I am so sorry to hear of your dire situation. I have always enjoyed your Queenzone posts. I have fallen through the cracks many times in my life, and I find looking for a job to be one of the most depressing things ever. Food shelves are helpful if there are any around you, and their qualifications usually are minimal - not the usual social service stuff. Sometimes all you need is proof that you live in their city/county, but I don't know what goes on in your State. You mentioned you are Jewish, but Jewish charities can't help you. Can you go and see Rabbi(s) at any of the synagogues in your area, whether you are a member there or not, and plead, plead, plead for a family or a group to sponsor you for a year? So many people are willing to open their hearts to complete strangers - look at the Katrina response (at least the great non-governnmental response, that is.) Does your county have a mental health division? With your stress I would think you would qualify for a mental health social worker even if you didn't qualify for their formal social services. A mental health social worker should at least know of resources. I didn't know employers looked at credit ratings as a background check. That is absolutely shitty! ... and frightening! I am curious - what are your degrees in, and what city do you live in? I am very worried about you. Love, carboengine

<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: Fucking George Bush is all I can say. Dear Lord... :(

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: And when you hear me piss off about my religion, this is another reason. When I was a CHILD, my MOM used to go to Jewish Family Services and the Associated Jewish Charities and they offered NOTHING, no food, no counseling, no emergency food funds, clothing ZIP... ..and it is WORSE now. One of my friends who I told you is also in financial trouble and living with family, her husband has CANCER, and Jewish Family Services would not help her either, and they will NOT help me. They usually only help Jewish immigrants from other nations settling in the USA, and YES they help them find a job, help them get a home or apartment WITHOUT CREDIT, but they won't help ME, who is a Jew who is FOURTH generation USA citizen who has paid taxes my entire life and worked my entire life since I was 14 years old!

<font color="lime">KillerQueen840 wrote: My cousin volunteered and joined Americorps. She got free meals. Free shelter. It's like the Peace Corps. I think they pay you like five bucks an hour or something so it's not total volunteering, in a way. I think you should check into it. You could be living off of real meals for free, have shelter, travel ALL over the US (my cousin even got to help out with Katrina), and make new friends. Try signing up, not only it will support you, but you will be doing community work and helping others. They do a buncha things from teaching little kids to planting to building houses, disaster relief, and so much more. I hope you find a way.

Guy wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: And when you hear me piss off about my religion, this is another reason. When I was a CHILD, my MOM used to go to Jewish Family Services and the Associated Jewish Charities and they offered NOTHING, no food, no counseling, no emergency food funds, clothing ZIP... ..and it is WORSE now. One of my friends who I told you is also in financial trouble and living with family, her husband has CANCER, and Jewish Family Services would not help her either, and they will NOT help me. They usually only help Jewish immigrants from other nations settling in the USA, and YES they help them find a job, help them get a home or apartment WITHOUT CREDIT, but they won't help ME, who is a Jew who is FOURTH generation USA citizen who has paid taxes my entire life and worked my entire life since I was 14 years old!

I find that very strange. Obvisouly I believe you, but you have no idea how different the situation here in Israel is. People donate to synagogues on a regular basis, and this money is transferred to charities which help people like you - whether they have children or not. The behaviour you described sounds to me like arrogance. I also don't think they check your credit when you apply for a job over here. I had no idea the situation from that aspect was that bad in the US.

PieterMC wrote: 1-800-942-2677

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

<font color="lime">KillerQueen840 wrote: My cousin volunteered and joined Americorps. She got free meals. Free shelter. It's like the Peace Corps. I think they pay you like five bucks an hour or something so it's not total volunteering, in a way. I think you should check into it. You could be living off of real meals for free, have shelter, travel ALL over the US (my cousin even got to help out with Katrina), and make new friends. Try signing up, not only it will support you, but you will be doing community work and helping others. They do a buncha things from teaching little kids to planting to building houses, disaster relief, and so much more. I hope you find a way.

I have no idea if they would take someone as old as me. A college friend of mine joined the Peace Corps but that was in 1985, when we were both about 24 years old. Plus, I would still need funds to put my belongings in storage and I have no idea what I would do about my car..keep it? let it be reposessed? But, I am open to calling Americorps. Do you have a TOLL free phone number for them?

<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: Fucking George Bush is all I can say. Dear Lord... :(

goodco wrote: Do the above comments make me out to be evil, or just reasonable?

Inu-Liger<h6>-The Blu-Ray Fanatic- wrote: Arlene, I feel really bad for you, as a person. I would try to help out and get you back on your feet. So what I'm willing to offer to help you do is, while I DON'T have money myself to give away just yet, I will add a special e-mail address to my PayPal account so that fellow Queenzoners with PayPal will be able to send donations to that e-mail, which then at the end of a certain time/period, I will transfer the donations as is to my bank account, take it out and put it into a (Postal) Money Order (I will pay for the fees out of my paycheque and/or pension money), and send it out your way by registered mail. Would that sound OK to you? Let me know, and I'll get on it tomorrow morning. ED: And don't worry, I won't ask for any favours in return.

Guy wrote:

Inu-Liger<h6>-The Blu-Ray Fanatic- wrote: Arlene, I feel really bad for you, as a person. I would try to help out and get you back on your feet. So what I'm willing to offer to help you do is, while I DON'T have money myself to give away just yet, I will add a special e-mail address to my PayPal account so that fellow Queenzoners with PayPal will be able to send donations to that e-mail, which then at the end of a certain time/period, I will transfer the donations as is to my bank account, take it out and put it into a (Postal) Money Order (I will pay for the fees out of my paycheque and/or pension money), and send it out your way by registered mail. Would that sound OK to you? Let me know, and I'll get on it tomorrow morning. ED: And don't worry, I won't ask for any favours in return.

Perhaps I missed something, but why can't she do that by herself? Why does she need you to open a PayPal account for her? If I'm not mistaken, it's possible to transfer money from a PayPal account to an American bank account.

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote: Arlene, I'm sorry to hear... I have a suggestion that probably won't make you rich, but MAYBE could help a bit... You're a GREAT Queen journalist, and the only decent unofficial news site we've got is Queenzone... So why don't you make your own site, but dedicated only to news? You could make more complete news reports about Queen and put some sponsored links, just like the QZ ones. So you could post your link here so that everybody could see your work and click on the links. Youll be earned for each click. Some people have static IPs, so maybe google will count 1 of their clicks per day, but some people (the same who can fool Rapidshare) could click a bit more often then once a day. Maybe at first it would give you only a few dollars, but maybe after a few weeks, as your site grows, it may give you at least enough to buy all the essential stuff to live and pay your rentals. That would be a hard work, but it's a good alternative while you don't get a job. I bet Barbara and Richard would put a link for your site on Queenzone, as you've helped Queenzone A LOT with your news reports. :-) I hope I was useful...

goodco wrote: I'm not entirely unsympathetic, but, ya know,... if half of one's day weren't wasted posting on qzone and blogs and myspace or reading magazines over the past nine months, one might have been out and about putting in as many applications at HR offices for as many hours as they could. Also, some people hold two jobs to survive, or did so at one time to make ends meet. It ain't fun, but it's a living. Do the above comments make me out to be evil, or just reasonable?

Erin wrote: I'd take Melissa up on her offer if I were you, Arlene. Desperate times call for desperate measures. You may need to just pull up stakes and try and a new location, especially if you have no real ties to your area.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: NONE OF YOU or ANYONE ELSE is noticing or clicking on the ads...............

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Again... I support my opinion this is a seeking of attention...

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Just forget it. I was hoping for some moral support and open to helpful suggestions that was all.

Erin wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: NONE OF YOU or ANYONE ELSE is noticing or clicking on the ads...............

Even if all the people on QZ clicked the ads on your site all day, I can't imagine it would amount to much money for you. You seem like you are pissed cause we haven't been clickin' away..:-S

Erin wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Just forget it. I was hoping for some moral support and open to helpful suggestions that was all.

I think quite a few people on this thread have offered moral support.

PieterMC wrote: Melissa has offered several times to help you but, as far as I can see, you have not responded to her.

PieterMC wrote: Calm down. I missed it.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: HELLO!!!!! ............Where do you think I was since 8:00 am this morning...on 3 job interviews filling out applications!!!!!!!!! All 3 had credit checks on the apps too....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...Also to Lisser, I don't know how much you know about the USA Employment Privacy Acts, but to protect (or that was the law's original intent) both employee Applicants....and EMPLOYERS from being SUED by applicants...they cannot discuss ANY financial/credit, or ANY personal information with you, about me, or with any person inquiring/calling about any apllicant. Nowadays, many firms do NOT give letters of recommendation any longer either for fear of lawsuits by former employees. Legally all they can discuss, and then, only with another potential employer, landlord, mortgage co., etc. is a past, present, future, or applicant/potential employee's date of hire, and length of employment, and in CERTAIN cases such as if an employee is applying for a car or home loan, theie employer can verify salary. That is IT...PERIOD. There is also a medical Privacy Act that became effective about 2 years ago that is just as strict. Not just a doctor, but say a medical biller or insurance company, can NOT discuss a person's medical history/condition with ANYONE other than the patient. It's illegal!!!! to do otherwise. As for Credit History...even credit card companies themselves are so afraid of lawsuits that they can only say, if they turn you down, that it is because of quote ''certain information reported to us from any of the 3 members of the credit bureau''. They can't be any more specific for fear of lawsuits. .........So nice offer, Lisser, but what you want to do is against the law, due to privacy and confidentiality acts. You mean well, but those acts were enacted to pevent things like idenitity theft or stalkers from gaining access to people's personal finances, medical history, employment history and business. Only licensed and bonded Human Resource Dept's of employers can check a credit report and credit worthiness that WITH written consent from the job applicant. Period.

Lisser wrote: I'd like to help you get back on your feet. I'll be happy to make some phone calls to any job you are interested in on your behalf. I will be able to get around whatever credit checks they might require. In the area Haystacks and I live in, there are 1000s of jobs available and none require credit checks. I help my families get jobs all the time. I also help with budget counseling, housing issues, food assistance, etc. I'd love to help if you'll let me.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

goodco wrote: I'm not entirely unsympathetic, but, ya know,... if half of one's day weren't wasted posting on qzone and blogs and myspace or reading magazines over the past nine months, one might have been out and about putting in as many applications at HR offices for as many hours as they could. Also, some people hold two jobs to survive, or did so at one time to make ends meet. It ain't fun, but it's a living. Do the above comments make me out to be evil, or just reasonable?

HELLO!!!!! ............Where do you think I was since 8:00 am this morning...on 3 job interviews filling out applications!!!!!!!!! All 3 had credit checks on the apps too....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...Also to Lisser, I don't know how much you know about the USA Employment Privacy Acts, but to protect (or that was the law's original intent) both employee Applicants....and EMPLOYERS from being SUED by applicants...they cannot discuss ANY financial/credit, or ANY personal information with you, about me, or with any person inquiring/calling about any apllicant.

Lisser wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

goodco wrote: I'm not entirely unsympathetic, but, ya know,... if half of one's day weren't wasted posting on qzone and blogs and myspace or reading magazines over the past nine months, one might have been out and about putting in as many applications at HR offices for as many hours as they could. Also, some people hold two jobs to survive, or did so at one time to make ends meet. It ain't fun, but it's a living. Do the above comments make me out to be evil, or just reasonable?

HELLO!!!!!
............Where do you think I was since 8:00 am this morning...on 3 job interviews filling out applications!!!!!!!!! All 3 had credit checks on the apps too....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...Also to Lisser, I don't know how much you know about the USA Employment Privacy Acts, but to protect (or that was the law's original intent) both employee Applicants....and EMPLOYERS from being SUED by applicants...they cannot discuss ANY financial/credit, or ANY personal information with you, about me, or with any person inquiring/calling about any apllicant.
Arlene, I do not want anyone to discuss any personal or financial information about you to me. I simply want to advocate for you, on your behalf to any jobs that you are interested in. I do this for a living and I'd love to be able to help you. You've lost me on the lawsuit part. I've read the sentence over and over and I can't seem to make any sense of it. Maybe you could clarify a bit more for me.
Nowadays, many firms do NOT give letters of recommendation any longer either for fear of lawsuits by former employees. Legally all they can discuss, and then, only with another potential employer, landlord, mortgage co., etc. is a past, present, future, or applicant/potential employee's date of hire, and length of employment, and in CERTAIN cases such as if an employee is applying for a car or home loan, theie employer can verify salary.
Arlene, I only have experience in education and in nursing home social work, well and I waited tables althrough college, but in both of these fields personal and employment letters of recommendation are still requested and weighed heavily in the hiring process.
That is IT...PERIOD.
There is also a medical Privacy Act that became effective about 2 years ago that is just as strict. Not just a doctor, but say a medical biller or insurance company, can NOT discuss a person's medical history/condition with ANYONE other than the patient. It's illegal!!!! to do otherwise.
Arlene, I am versed on the privacy act. If I made phone calls on your behalf inquiring for jobs, I would not be asking for any information relating to your specific health or financial status. I would simply act as an advocate for you and ask if they require credit checks to be employed and if so, could they please fax me a copy of their company policy stating the
reason(s) behind this.
As for Credit History...even credit card companies themselves are so afraid of lawsuits that they can only say, if they turn you down, that it is because of quote ''certain information reported to us from any of the 3 members of the credit bureau''. They can't be any more specific for fear of lawsuits.
Arlene, this is not true. If you are turned down for any line of credit, you are sent a letter stating that you have been denied and they will list about three reasons why you have not met their criteria for credit at this time. You are also entitled to a free credit report within 60 days of that denial. They can't be specific because a computer decides whether or not you are approved. Home loans are an exception and almost always go to an underwriter anyway. Credit card companies do not have to fear lawsuits. Credit is a luxury, not a right.
So nice offer, Lisser, but what you want to do is against the law, due to privacy and confidentialit

Erin wrote: Not to mention the area that Arlene lives in can't be cheap if it's close to Washington.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Lisser wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

goodco wrote: I'm not entirely unsympathetic, but, ya know,... if half of one's day weren't wasted posting on qzone and blogs and myspace or reading magazines over the past nine months, one might have been out and about putting in as many applications at HR offices for as many hours as they could. Also, some people hold two jobs to survive, or did so at one time to make ends meet. It ain't fun, but it's a living. Do the above comments make me out to be evil, or just reasonable?

HELLO!!!!!
............Where do you think I was since 8:00 am this morning...on 3 job interviews filling out applications!!!!!!!!! All 3 had credit checks on the apps too....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...Also to Lisser, I don't know how much you know about the USA Employment Privacy Acts, but to protect (or that was the law's original intent) both employee Applicants....and EMPLOYERS from being SUED by applicants...they cannot discuss ANY financial/credit, or ANY personal information with you, about me, or with any person inquiring/calling about any apllicant.
Arlene, I do not want anyone to discuss any personal or financial information about you to me. I simply want to advocate for you, on your behalf to any jobs that you are interested in. I do this for a living and I'd love to be able to help you. You've lost me on the lawsuit part. I've read the sentence over and over and I can't seem to make any sense of it. Maybe you could clarify a bit more for me.
Nowadays, many firms do NOT give letters of recommendation any longer either for fear of lawsuits by former employees. Legally all they can discuss, and then, only with another potential employer, landlord, mortgage co., etc. is a past, present, future, or applicant/potential employee's date of hire, and length of employment, and in CERTAIN cases such as if an employee is applying for a car or home loan, theie employer can verify salary.
Arlene, I only have experience in education and in nursing home social work, well and I waited tables althrough college, but in both of these fields personal and employment letters of recommendation are still requested and weighed heavily in the hiring process.
That is IT...PERIOD.
There is also a medical Privacy Act that became effective about 2 years ago that is just as strict. Not just a doctor, but say a medical biller or insurance company, can NOT discuss a person's medical history/condition with ANYONE other than the patient. It's illegal!!!! to do otherwise.
Arlene, I am versed on the privacy act. If I made phone calls on your behalf inquiring for jobs, I would not be asking for any information relating to your specific health or financial status. I would simply act as an advocate for you and ask if they require credit checks to be employed and if so, could they please fax me a copy of their company policy stating the
reason(s) behind this.
As for Credit History...even credit card companies themselves are so afraid of lawsuits that they can only say, if they turn you down, that it is because of quote ''certain information reported to us from any of the 3 members of the credit bureau''. They can't be any more specific for fear of lawsuits.
Arlene, this is not true. If you are turned down for any line of credit, you are sent a letter stating that you have been denied and they will list about three reasons why you have not met their criteria for credit at this time. You are also entitled to a free credit report within 60 days of that denial. They can't be specific because a computer decides whether or not you are approved. Home loans are an exception and almost always go to an underwriter anyway. Credit card companies do not have to fear lawsuits. Credit is a luxury, not a right.
So nice offer, Lisser, but what you want to do

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: I pay $500 for one room and I thought that was alot until I heard how bad New York is.

Erin wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: I pay $500 for one room and I thought that was alot until I heard how bad New York is.

For the sake of comparision, Pieter and I lived in a 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath apartment for $550 a month for 3 years.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Erin wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: I pay $500 for one room and I thought that was alot until I heard how bad New York is.

For the sake of comparision, Pieter and I lived in a 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath apartment for $550 a month for 3 years.

......Erin...what state do you live in again? and whay year were you only paying $550 for a 2 bedroom 1 and half bath apartment?

PieterMC wrote: I was stuck in a bad job for a couple of years and it took me 11 1/2 years to find a job to get out of there. I could write an entire book about that job. I found that monster.com and websites like that are a complete waste of time. I got no responses to my resume.

PieterMC wrote: I was stuck in a bad job for a couple of years and it took me 11 1/2 years to find a job to get out of there.

PieterMC wrote: Ahhh shit. Well it felt like 11 1/2 years. Was actually just 1 1/2 but hey he bought pizza and wings for us to eat at lunch sometimes!!!

Erin wrote: Yeah, that really makes up for 5 bounced paychecks..;-D Dem wangs sure is gud!

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Lisser Wrote: ''Arlene, I in no way want to break any laws and I would not be breaking any laws if I acted as an advocate for you. All I'm asking you to allow me to do is give me a list of jobs you are interested in. Make your resume, let me look over it, send it in after we are both satisfied that the resume is optimal for you to get the job. Call the place of employment and find out if credit score will be an issue for you to work there, and then send in your resume. If you are not comfortable with me looking over your resume, I understand. But you must understand that when you turn in a resume, that is all you are giving the potential employer to go by. If there are grammatical, spelling, and puncuation errors, forget it. The more eyes you have proofreading it, the better chance to catch errors.'' ....Lisser, just so you know, I am NOT having problems getting great job interviews. Corporate type decent jobs all love my resume and call me and set up interviews. But when I go ON the interviews, before they start the interview...they MAKE me complete and sign the authorization for the CREDIT CHECK. As for working class jobs like cook, maid, dish washer, etc. they do NOT want resumes at all. They ask that I come in person or I see Help wanted signs on stores and I apply In Person, and all they want is an application, they usually interview me on the spot....but....the application always has a part wher I have to Sign off on an authorization for a CREDIT CHECK..and that kills it every time. So my resumes (and you notice I use PLURAL), I KNOW to have several different resumes which even then I tailor online in my emails to be focused to EACH individual job along with Individual Cover Letters, are fine and I am GETTING and I am going on TONS of interviews, along with applying in person for working class jobs and completing job applications. That's not a problem, the CREDIT CHECKS are. So far, the only jobs that most don't require a credit check are telemarketing jobs, which I AM doing, but they are always temporary, part time, and don't pay more than $8 an hour. I have been working at one since 10/24/2005 and that ends on 12/6/2005 as the compnay closes for the entire month of December as it is a home improvement company and they don't make any money or do business during the bad weather and holiday season. This morning I went on 3 telemarketing interviews and I have one tomorrow morning at 10:30, and the 3 I went on this morning will get back to me but there was NO Credit Check required.

PieterMC wrote:

Erin wrote: Yeah, that really makes up for 5 bounced paychecks..;-D Dem wangs sure is gud!

I think you will find it was more like 8, and yes them wangs were gud indeed.

Lisser wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Lisser Wrote: ''Arlene, I in no way want to break any laws and I would not be breaking any laws if I acted as an advocate for you. All I'm asking you to allow me to do is give me a list of jobs you are interested in. Make your resume, let me look over it, send it in after we are both satisfied that the resume is optimal for you to get the job. Call the place of employment and find out if credit score will be an issue for you to work there, and then send in your resume. If you are not comfortable with me looking over your resume, I understand. But you must understand that when you turn in a resume, that is all you are giving the potential employer to go by. If there are grammatical, spelling, and puncuation errors, forget it. The more eyes you have proofreading it, the better chance to catch errors.'' ....Lisser, just so you know, I am NOT having problems getting great job interviews. Corporate type decent jobs all love my resume and call me and set up interviews. But when I go ON the interviews, before they start the interview...they MAKE me complete and sign the authorization for the CREDIT CHECK. As for working class jobs like cook, maid, dish washer, etc. they do NOT want resumes at all. They ask that I come in person or I see Help wanted signs on stores and I apply In Person, and all they want is an application, they usually interview me on the spot....but....the application always has a part wher I have to Sign off on an authorization for a CREDIT CHECK..and that kills it every time. So my resumes (and you notice I use PLURAL), I KNOW to have several different resumes which even then I tailor online in my emails to be focused to EACH individual job along with Individual Cover Letters, are fine and I am GETTING and I am going on TONS of interviews, along with applying in person for working class jobs and completing job applications. That's not a problem, the CREDIT CHECKS are. So far, the only jobs that most don't require a credit check are telemarketing jobs, which I AM doing, but they are always temporary, part time, and don't pay more than $8 an hour. I have been working at one since 10/24/2005 and that ends on 12/6/2005 as the compnay closes for the entire month of December as it is a home improvement company and they don't make any money or do business during the bad weather and holiday season. This morning I went on 3 telemarketing interviews and I have one tomorrow morning at 10:30, and the 3 I went on this morning will get back to me but there was NO Credit Check required.

This is great news then!!! Hopefully you'll get one or two of these telemarketing jobs then! I'd try to double up on jobs for a bit until you can get some savings built up. Who knows...maybe if you bust your butt from now until spring, you can join us at a Queen+PR show!!!! I might also look in to alternative types of housing for the future. $500/month is an awful lot for a room. I live ten minutes south of Cincinnati in a very nice area and you could rent a room here for $200/month. You could get a two bedroom apartment for close to $600/month. There are jobs-a-plenty here and cost of living is very reasonable, crime is very low in the city I live in as well. Relocate here! You would be very close to Haystacks!!! ;)

PieterMC wrote: My problem was that I got paid on and off and what I got was better than no paycheck. I did gain a good deal of experience though, which has come in very handy.

Lisser wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Lisser Wrote: ''Arlene, I in no way want to break any laws and I would not be breaking any laws if I acted as an advocate for you. All I'm asking you to allow me to do is give me a list of jobs you are interested in. Make your resume, let me look over it, send it in after we are both satisfied that the resume is optimal for you to get the job. Call the place of employment and find out if credit score will be an issue for you to work there, and then send in your resume. If you are not comfortable with me looking over your resume, I understand. But you must understand that when you turn in a resume, that is all you are giving the potential employer to go by. If there are grammatical, spelling, and puncuation errors, forget it. The more eyes you have proofreading it, the better chance to catch errors.'' ....Lisser, just so you know, I am NOT having problems getting great job interviews. Corporate type decent jobs all love my resume and call me and set up interviews. But when I go ON the interviews, before they start the interview...they MAKE me complete and sign the authorization for the CREDIT CHECK. As for working class jobs like cook, maid, dish washer, etc. they do NOT want resumes at all. They ask that I come in person or I see Help wanted signs on stores and I apply In Person, and all they want is an application, they usually interview me on the spot....but....the application always has a part wher I have to Sign off on an authorization for a CREDIT CHECK..and that kills it every time. So my resumes (and you notice I use PLURAL), I KNOW to have several different resumes which even then I tailor online in my emails to be focused to EACH individual job along with Individual Cover Letters, are fine and I am GETTING and I am going on TONS of interviews, along with applying in person for working class jobs and completing job applications. That's not a problem, the CREDIT CHECKS are. So far, the only jobs that most don't require a credit check are telemarketing jobs, which I AM doing, but they are always temporary, part time, and don't pay more than $8 an hour. I have been working at one since 10/24/2005 and that ends on 12/6/2005 as the compnay closes for the entire month of December as it is a home improvement company and they don't make any money or do business during the bad weather and holiday season. This morning I went on 3 telemarketing interviews and I have one tomorrow morning at 10:30, and the 3 I went on this morning will get back to me but there was NO Credit Check required.

This is great news then!!! Hopefully you'll get one or two of these telemarketing jobs then! I'd try to double up on jobs for a bit until you can get some savings built up. Who knows...maybe if you bust your butt from now until spring, you can join us at a Queen+PR show!!!! I might also look in to alternative types of housing for the future. $500/month is an awful lot for a room. I live ten minutes south of Cincinnati in a very nice area and you could rent a room here for $200/month. You could get a two bedroom apartment for close to $600/month. There are jobs-a-plenty here and cost of living is very reasonable, crime is very low in the city I live in as well. Relocate here! You would be very close to Haystacks!!! ;)

Lisser wrote: You will need to build up some money for moving expenses, that is for sure. Let's take one thing at a time. I am hoping that you get one or two of these telemarketing jobs. Maybe you can work 1st and 2nd shift until you can get a cushion. Then, if you plan on staying in the area you are in, try and find alternative housing/less expensive/safe/access to a kitchen/laundry, etc. If you have exhausted all hopes of finding a better living situation in your area, then set your goals on relocating to a better area job-wise, safety-wise, etc. Haystacks is so right about where we live. We really are lucky. I've lived here almost my whole life. My parents moved us here when I was two from Huntington West Virginia. My dad retired from the railroad. You wouldn't even have to have a job secured before you got here. You'd have a job before the day was up in this area and a very nice apartment for what you are paying right now. Again, one thing at a time. Let's get this telemarketing job!! I'm very excited for you now!

Fairy wrote: Dear Arlene, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. I really had no idea... I know you're a very determined person and somehow you'll get out of this awful situation! By any chance, are you fluent in a foreign language? There are many free-lance translators who mostly get their work on the internet. I'm sure you don't have to undergo credit checks, as I've done internet translations myself. And certainly there are also other types of online jobs I can't think of right now, which don't imply translating. Running credit checks to hire someone sounds so strange to me... A big hug and the best of luck to you Fairy

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:
As for internet jobs, the decent paying ones are ones where you have to know how to be VERY software/techy knowledgable and can PROGRAM and DESIGN website aplications, which I have no training in.
You're right, and I'm sure you've already looked into them. But wile you find something steady I would keep searching. I did a quick search just by typing "internet jobs" and lots of databases came up. Certainly 90% of them will be shit, but you never know.
and yes, it's crazy to see how powerful the Hispanic community is becoming in the US. Soon English-speakers will become a minority! LOL
Fairy

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote:

<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: I agree with Mari. I would say: instead of complaining and posting these huge bu-hu-hu's (nothing to do with any person affiliated to the name bu, etc, by the way xD), you should act in consequence, get a life and save all of us from the trouble of trying to convince u this is not the right way... well...

Sonia, you can get bashed here... Behave ;). BTW... Poor Bubu... everything is related to him *giggles*

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote:

<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: I agree with Mari. I would say: instead of complaining and posting these huge bu-hu-hu's (nothing to do with any person affiliated to the name bu, etc, by the way xD), you should act in consequence, get a life and save all of us from the trouble of trying to convince u this is not the right way... well...

Sonia, you can get bashed here... Behave ;). BTW... Poor Bubu... everything is related to him *giggles*

carboengine wrote: Thank you for taking a chance on letting us see such a private area of your life and for making us aware of what is going on in the USA concerning empty food shelves, credit checks by employers, etc.

your_mama wrote: I'm sorry to hear.. :( Though I am 12 and dont really have a mind in finances, I send you good wishes and I hope you find a good job and are able to pay your bills and get out of your slum. I'll pray for u though!

iron eagle wrote: Lisser is very good--but not as great as me!

iron eagle wrote: for immediate assistance-- esp. for those with no to lower income... dial 211-- this will hook you up with your local united way-- ask for resouces for help with the rent-- utilities and food-- get st paul de vincents-comes to mind utility wise-- its the basic--- present a bill with a past due notice on it-- and it gets paid if you qualify-- water electricity and gas-- phone-cable-not covered-- food wise--- if qualified you get vouchers, pre-bagged food stuffs--certificates to certain grocery stores-- get a hot plate or a single burner from salvation army store or something similar-- job wise-- go to the employment commission-- talk to one of the couselors-to discuss options-- they might be able to pull some strings--- credit check wise-- it happens alot more then people think it does--- obviously anything involving money, financial issues etc having a bankruptcy or bad credit will exclude someone from jobs like that--- medical wise--they looking for conditions that may cause lots of claims-- liver disease, heart attacks, gastro bypass, history of strokes as examples not every job will be lost because of bad credit or a bankruptcy --if that was the case millions would be out of work check the malls for christmas work-- yea its temp. but it may get you through december use a free resume service to be sure your resume has key words in it--many companies use a screener to 'read' the many resume's key words can make the difference... though my area here are numerous examples and resources-- there are similar ones in your area link link Lisser is very good--but not as great as me! not that my job would require me to have any knowledge of anything above... *twiddles thumbs*

Lisser wrote: I farted.

PieterMC wrote:

Lisser wrote: I farted.

I heard that down here....

PieterMC wrote: They just evacuated the building where I work.

teleman wrote: Arlene, stop wasting your time on monster.com and similar sites. The number of qualified respondents is huge. Try cold calling and setting up interviews with the appropriate people. Avoid speaking to personnel departments. They aren't there to hire you. Find out who manages the department you are interested in and talk to them. If there is an opening, or one coming up, and you impress a manager enough you have a better shot at them taking a chance. Bad credit can be dealt with. At least it isn't a criminal record hindering you.

iron eagle wrote: for immediate assistance-- esp. for those with no to lower income... dial 211-- this will hook you up with your local united way-- ask for resouces for help with the rent-- utilities and food-- get st paul de vincents-comes to mind utility wise-- its the basic--- present a bill with a past due notice on it-- and it gets paid if you qualify-- water electricity and gas-- phone-cable-not covered-- food wise--- if qualified you get vouchers, pre-bagged food stuffs--certificates to certain grocery stores-- get a hot plate or a single burner from salvation army store or something similar-- job wise-- go to the employment commission-- talk to one of the couselors-to discuss options-- they might be able to pull some strings--- credit check wise-- it happens alot more then people think it does--- obviously anything involving money, financial issues etc having a bankruptcy or bad credit will exclude someone from jobs like that--- medical wise--they looking for conditions that may cause lots of claims-- liver disease, heart attacks, gastro bypass, history of strokes as examples not every job will be lost because of bad credit or a bankruptcy --if that was the case millions would be out of work check the malls for christmas work-- yea its temp. but it may get you through december use a free resume service to be sure your resume has key words in it--many companies use a screener to 'read' the many resume's key words can make the difference... though my area here are numerous examples and resources-- there are similar ones in your area link link Lisser is very good--but not as great as me! not that my job would require me to have any knowledge of anything above... *twiddles thumbs*

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote: *bringing back stuff from pages 2 and 3* I'll click on a google ad on your blog everytime I connect, Arlene. Maybe that won't be a lot of money, but in December and January I'll be online EVERYDAY, and I often have to disconnect/reconnect (leeching Rapidshare, computer crashing, trying to escape from Hans' constant bans in the QZ chatroom...), so I thikn it may help at least a bit. :-)

PieterMC wrote: As Brian would say "Make the call" :-)

PieterMC wrote: As Brian would say "Make the call" :-)

PieterMC wrote:

iron eagle wrote: for immediate assistance-- esp. for those with no to lower income... dial 211-- this will hook you up with your local united way-- ask for resouces for help with the rent-- utilities and food-- get st paul de vincents-comes to mind utility wise-- its the basic--- present a bill with a past due notice on it-- and it gets paid if you qualify-- water electricity and gas-- phone-cable-not covered-- food wise--- if qualified you get vouchers, pre-bagged food stuffs--certificates to certain grocery stores-- get a hot plate or a single burner from salvation army store or something similar-- job wise-- go to the employment commission-- talk to one of the couselors-to discuss options-- they might be able to pull some strings--- credit check wise-- it happens alot more then people think it does--- obviously anything involving money, financial issues etc having a bankruptcy or bad credit will exclude someone from jobs like that--- medical wise--they looking for conditions that may cause lots of claims-- liver disease, heart attacks, gastro bypass, history of strokes as examples not every job will be lost because of bad credit or a bankruptcy --if that was the case millions would be out of work check the malls for christmas work-- yea its temp. but it may get you through december use a free resume service to be sure your resume has key words in it--many companies use a screener to 'read' the many resume's key words can make the difference... though my area here are numerous examples and resources-- there are similar ones in your area link link Lisser is very good--but not as great as me! not that my job would require me to have any knowledge of anything above... *twiddles thumbs*

It's gone all quiet around here.....

PieterMC wrote: Arlene, every suggestion that people make you shoot down in flames, why is that? Incase you missed the number it's 211. Call the number that Paul suggested and stop shooting everybody down.

Barry © wrote: If she was in England I'd get her somewhere to stay. She's not attention seeking.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Mr.Jingles wrote: Arlene, it seems like what's stopping from getting better opportunities is your credit score. Have you ever tried talking to a social worker about this?

YES!!!!!! and Consumer Credit Counseling. I only JUST filed Bankruptcy, which due to the crappy changes in the law that our idiot President Bush made go into effect 10/17/2005, It stays on your credit report for 10 years...will NOT come off.. ....it is ILLEGAL, when you see those so called agencies that claim that they can ''improve'' your score or get you a home mortgage (through illegal flipping which gets YOU in trouble and you still don't get your home or they sell you a home that is illegal to buy because it's dangerous and didn't pass hoem inspection due to structural damage, lead paint..that's what flipping is). Even things like BABYSITTING ask for Credit Checks now. Unreal. Plus remember like I said I just filed 2 actually 3 weeks ago. I just went to my meeting with the BK Trustee Court Nov 10, and even THEN...I have to wait to see if it clears, and if that happens, it does not clear until approx. the end of February 2006.

Barry © wrote: Hasn't anyone in the US got a spare room for her until she gets back on her feet, just a thought as she seems really desperate. I would send US dollars but I just blew my money on all my xmas presents. If she can somehow hold out until January I will post US dollars then.

***Marial-B*** wrote: Like I said before, a seeking of attention. She doesn't want the real help from us.... so...

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote:

Lisser wrote:

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote: *bringing back stuff from pages 2 and 3* I'll click on a google ad on your blog everytime I connect, Arlene. Maybe that won't be a lot of money, but in December and January I'll be online EVERYDAY, and I often have to disconnect/reconnect (leeching Rapidshare, computer crashing, trying to escape from Hans' constant bans in the QZ chatroom...), so I thikn it may help at least a bit. :-)

LOL Hans bans you in the chat? What are you doing? There are virtually no rules in the chatroom except for no spamming, racial remarks, things along that line. You'd have to be behaving pretty badly to get banned. You now have the #QFC room. You can start your own Queen chat!! OHhhhhhh!!! Ahhhhh!!!

I'm not doing anything wrong. He bans me all the time because he doesn't like me and he thinks it's funny kickbanning me, mainly when I get mad at him for that... >:-(

S@turn wrote:

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote:

Lisser wrote:

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote: *bringing back stuff from pages 2 and 3* I'll click on a google ad on your blog everytime I connect, Arlene. Maybe that won't be a lot of money, but in December and January I'll be online EVERYDAY, and I often have to disconnect/reconnect (leeching Rapidshare, computer crashing, trying to escape from Hans' constant bans in the QZ chatroom...), so I thikn it may help at least a bit. :-)

LOL Hans bans you in the chat? What are you doing? There are virtually no rules in the chatroom except for no spamming, racial remarks, things along that line. You'd have to be behaving pretty badly to get banned. You now have the #QFC room. You can start your own Queen chat!! OHhhhhhh!!! Ahhhhh!!!

I'm not doing anything wrong. He bans me all the time because he doesn't like me and he thinks it's funny kickbanning me, mainly when I get mad at him for that... >:-(

KQ is just a nasty boy, and we talked it out, what he forgets to tell for the record Not that anyone cares, no one miisses him, especially not if he goes to the queenfanclubchatroom :P Thanks for the good laugh :) surprising to read that in this topic, nevermind, everyone has to learn where and how to post, I have NOTHING to say about this topic further

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: it's NOT just cash handling jobs, it's ALL jobs.

flash00. wrote:

Barry © wrote: If she was in England I'd get her somewhere to stay. She's not attention seeking.

*bump* good stuff barry! i agree arlene should try and get over here to england,

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: I want with all my heart andd soul to move to the U.K.

flash00. wrote: i really feel for you arlene, i hate to see someone down on there luck, and i know it must of took a lot for you to share your problems with your friends on qz, RE; UK, is a great country to live in, with no credit checks for jobs, and free health care. so you wont go hungry here, and yea i know it takes cash to relocate, it is a big move/life changing experience, i really hope things go great at the interview arlene, chin up darling

carboengine wrote: Arlene, I get post-traumatic flashblacks reading about your situation. At least you haven't had to be jerked around by the Worker's Compensation (WC) system in the US, although each state has its own crazy rules. Of course, any medical information about your injury is made available to your employer and the WC review boards; but they can also get all of your medical records from everywhere. How do they do that if you don't tell them? Remember those forms at each doctor's office where it asks what other doctors have you seen and where was that. A really tenacious employer will follow all of that through, even though it has nothing to do with your injury. And when WC is denied by an employer, you cannot collect unemployment compensation until the WC status is determined (which involves appeals, etc.) And if you have private disability insurance, if your employer doesn't respond to the insurance company's request for information, even though you have paid your premiums for years, you can't get that either. And then there is Social Security Disability (SSD). The majority of people who apply for that are turned down on the first attempt. Then comes the appeals process. If you do qualify for SSD (after numerous appeals), your checks would be based on your earnings. The START date for your disability is determined by the SSD administration, not necessarily what your doctor says your date of disability was. From that date there is a six-month period where you get no money, but then the monthly checks start. And get this, a person on SSD does not qualify for Medicare for TWO YEARS from the assigned disability date. This is so insane it drives me crazy to even write about it. You would think that a person with a disability as recognized by the SSD system would qualify for Medicare soonest, well, it just ain't so. Apparently the government thinks everyone must have savings or a spouse that has some kind of health insurance, or whatever. Of course, if your employer terminates your employment, you can always continue your health insurance for 18 months by paying the FULL PREMIUM YOURSELF (this is the Federal COBRA law), which most people don't even know how much that is if they have part of the premium taken out of their paycheck such as 20% (and the employer pays for 80%.) Just at the time when you are terminated and/or disabled, you have to somehow magically pay for all of your health insurance. Arlene, all of the above does not apply to you, so why have I even mentioned it? Because I know what you are going through in my own way (years ago.) Fortunately, I am not in that situation now. People, safety nets are just not there if you are a single woman in the USA. Unless you have been there, you cannot imagine the panic and the stress.

Barry © wrote: Don't they have fiddle jobs over there?

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Barry © wrote: Don't they have fiddle jobs over there?

Barry, what's a fiddle job?

Barry © wrote: Don't they have fiddle jobs over there?

flash00. wrote: fiddle jobs are very common here, unless you get caught

EvilTwin wrote: I think over here its called an "under the table job"

flash00. wrote:

EvilTwin wrote: I think over here its called an "under the table job"

ooo thats sounds so filthy, sounds like my kind of job LOL :)))

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

flash00. wrote: fiddle jobs are very common here, unless you get caught

If what you mean is ''discussing'' with an employer if they will pay a person what in the USA is called ''under the table'' instead of filling out any legal employment paperwork which goes to the State employment and tax office, and to the Federal Gov't IRS, (yes, I have tried that with no luck, even applying at places where I see them employ illegal aliens like hispanics for dishwashing and cook jobs with NO luck) I also have tried odd jobs where you don't need to fill out any paperwork like babysitting, but I got STIFFED on 2 babysitting jobs I did). I answered 2 ads in the newspaper for babysitting, did my job, and the people did NOT pay me at the end of the day.

Erin wrote:

flash00. wrote:

EvilTwin wrote: I think over here its called an "under the table job"

ooo thats sounds so filthy, sounds like my kind of job LOL :)))

I was gonna post that, ET, but I KNEW it would get that response..*lol*

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

flash00. wrote: fiddle jobs are very common here, unless you get caught

If what you mean is ''discussing'' with an employer if they will pay a person what in the USA is called ''under the table'' instead of filling out any legal employment paperwork which goes to the State employment and tax office, and to the Federal Gov't IRS, (yes, I have tried that with no luck, even applying at places where I see them employ illegal aliens like hispanics for dishwashing and cook jobs with NO luck) I also have tried odd jobs where you don't need to fill out any paperwork like babysitting, but I got STIFFED on 2 babysitting jobs I did). I answered 2 ads in the newspaper for babysitting, did my job, and the people did NOT pay me at the end of the day.

carboengine wrote: Here is a joke to make you laugh (hopefully): With all of the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey," died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in... And then the trouble started. link

EvilTwin wrote: I should by now that 97.7 of the zoners have their minds IN THE GUTTER!

Bohardy wrote: link link link link link For help, call: (410) 685-0525 in the greater Baltimore dialing area (800) 492-0618 outside Baltimore, within Maryland (toll-free) (410) 685-2159 TTY for hearing impaired (8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. weekdays) All other hours, dial 711, Maryland Relay.

flash00. wrote:

carboengine wrote: Here is a joke to make you laugh (hopefully): With all of the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey," died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in... And then the trouble started. link

LOL good stuff

carboengine wrote: For free food, are there any Soylent Green distribution centers near you? Soylent Green is .............! (secret, secret, secret)

carboengine wrote: Arlene, I have sent the following message to the Governor of Maryland, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. via his website "contact us" form. I hope it helps! Dear Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.: I am a resident of the beautiful state of Minnesota, but I have an email friend, Arlene R. Weiss, who lives in Maryland - Reisterstown. I "know" Arlene from the Queenzone.com website bulletin board. This is a website devoted to the U.K. Queen rock band of years ago. (We will We will rock you!) Arlene has been a prolific contributor to this website. Just recently she posted a message in the Personal area of the board about her financial difficulties and her frustrating search for a job in your state. Arlene was downsized from her job quite some time ago and has worked at sporadic temporary jobs to keep afloat. She had to max out her credit cards for food and the basic necessities of life. Things went from worse to more worse, and she filed bankruptcy. Theoretically, bankruptcy is supposed to give an individual a "fresh start," or so the tv ads say. However, this is not true in the state of Maryland. All of the potential employers she has gone to require a credit check on their application blanks. The Catch-22 is: if you don't give them permission to do a credit check, then the interview is over; if they do a credit check and find you have filed bankruptcy, they don't want to and will not hire you (even if the job does not entail handling money or credit cards.) Arlene is single, 44, and lives in a room that does not have cooking facilities. She has a temporary telemarketing job, but that is only until December 6. Apparently, her present employer promises commissions, but does not come through on them. She has only $13 left. She has no relatives or friends to help her out. She has contacted every resource imaginable for help, food, whatever - WITHOUT ANY HELPFUL RESULTS WHATSOEVER. Would you please, please, PLEASE have someone contact her, or send me a name and phone number of someone in the great state of Maryland WHO CAN GIVE HER SOME URGENTLY NEEDED HELP! To read about what she is going through, connect please with link. Then click Talk Forum Personal and then urgent message (by Arlene R. Weiss). Sorry, I can't remember the subject line's name, but it has a lot of entries from people who are concerned about her. If you read her own websites, you will see that Arlene has two degrees and is remarkably articulate and resourceful. Your personal attention to her situation might give you some insight into what is happening to people in your state who are falling through the cracks. Arlene has not paid her rent for several months, and is looking at living in her car this winter. There are also car payments that need to be paid. For now, I think she needs someone or someones who will personally sponsor her until she gets on her feet - just like Katrina survivors have been offered by total strangers. I am sorry I do not have a phone number or address for her, but after someone in your office reads her situation on Queenzone.com, will you please let me know who she can contact that can give her real and immediate help! Thank you so much for taking care of my friend, Arlene. I am extremly worried about Arlene. Sincerely,

iron eagle wrote: what seems a bit confusing to me(and apologies in advance) when certain individuals post information to try and help there are 101 reasons why it wont work, or cant be done...shot down immediately when certain others post the very same information--it suddenly is so sweet and nice of them to do and it will be checked out just why is that? i spent a long time on the phone calling numberous agencys, food banks and your local united way... another poster spent time on the phone also trying to help... all of it shot down by you when posted in this thread... all of it... nevermind we do this for a living....you would think we would know the in's and out's--what is possible and not--who is reputable and who is not-what is legal and what is not- everyone in the state of Maryland--every food bank-every social worker-united way representative-every perspective job interviewer mentioned can't all be lying to me or her... so you dont have a kitchen-- go to the salvation army store-- or second hand store and buy a lone burner to plug in-- there about $2-5 range in stores like that--plug it in..... you can now cook food-- hmm go hungry ... or be creative enough to figure out how to accept and take advantage of the help that can be offered.... hmmm let me think about it......hmmm what would i do..... believe it or not there are people on the planet that are even more worse off then you and they would find a way to make it work and be grateful for what they could get and not shoot it down i could say more-- but instead will continue to work and help my clients here.... good luck

iron eagle wrote: what seems a bit confusing to me(and apologies in advance) when certain individuals post information to try and help there are 101 reasons why it wont work, or cant be done...shot down immediately when certain others post the very same information--it suddenly is so sweet and nice of them to do and it will be checked out just why is that? i spent a long time on the phone calling numberous agencys, food banks and your local united way... another poster spent time on the phone also trying to help... all of it shot down by you when posted in this thread... all of it... nevermind we do this for a living....you would think we would know the in's and out's--what is possible and not--who is reputable and who is not-what is legal and what is not- everyone in the state of Maryland--every food bank-every social worker-united way representative-every perspective job interviewer mentioned can't all be lying to me or her... so you dont have a kitchen-- go to the salvation army store-- or second hand store and buy a lone burner to plug in-- there about $2-5 range in stores like that--plug it in..... you can now cook food-- hmm go hungry ... or be creative enough to figure out how to accept and take advantage of the help that can be offered.... hmmm let me think about it......hmmm what would i do..... believe it or not there are people on the planet that are even more worse off then you and they would find a way to make it work and be grateful for what they could get and not shoot it down i could say more-- but instead will continue to work and help my clients here.... good luck

Kikyo wrote: Damn Arline quit screeming at everyone on Queen zone and go find your self a job. man this is so stupid......

bitesthedust<br><h6>The QZ gentleman... wrote: I hope things work out for you Arlene, really I do... But I don't understand why you are broadcasting your troubles here? Surely time spent doing that would be wiser spent exploring new leads to progress? I'm not familar with how the U.S. employment system works so I can't comment there... Anyway as I say I hope you can get yourself on a proper footing again and start afresh.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

bitesthedust<br><h6>The QZ gentleman... wrote: I hope things work out for you Arlene, really I do... But I don't understand why you are broadcasting your troubles here? Surely time spent doing that would be wiser spent exploring new leads to progress? I'm not familar with how the U.S. employment system works so I can't comment there... Anyway as I say I hope you can get yourself on a proper footing again and start afresh.

Again, no one READS my posts. I was on the phone from 7:30 am to 11:30 am this morning calling every resource I could. Then I emailed 3 resumes to job ads before I got on Queenzone.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Don't you ever read the business pages of the National newspapers about the crisis all across the USA, with unemployment at an all time high,

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

bitesthedust<br><h6>The QZ gentleman... wrote: I hope things work out for you Arlene, really I do... But I don't understand why you are broadcasting your troubles here? Surely time spent doing that would be wiser spent exploring new leads to progress? I'm not familar with how the U.S. employment system works so I can't comment there... Anyway as I say I hope you can get yourself on a proper footing again and start afresh.

Again, no one READS my posts. I was on the phone from 7:30 am to 11:30 am this morning calling every resource I could. Then I emailed 3 resumes to job ads before I got on Queenzone.

<font color=lime>KillerKing840 wrote: Why are there so many people here insulting Arlene? For fuck's sake, if Arlene annoys you, just click on the "X" on the corner of the screen? Is it so difficult for you people to be polite and only write when you DO have something nice or helpful to say?

TheOpposition. wrote: Very well put, iron eagle.

carboengine wrote: Arlene, I have sent the following message to your Governor today, Saturday, and will continue to send daily messages forever, if necessary.
Dear Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.:
I have written to you recently about the distress Arlene Weiss is experiencing as a resident in Maryland. She is an inch away from being homeless. It is so true, that single women without children who are in precarious financial difficulties do not qualify for help from your State. I sincerely hope you have read my previous emails to you, and that you can find someone (not necessarily a State agency but a private citizen) to give her a much needed helping hand.
Thank you for your kind attention to Arlene Weiss.
Sincerely,
.......
_________________________________
The Governor's link is link in case anyone else wants to email him. My original email to him is on page 11 of this post.
Arlene, I am curious. What is the population of your city? I never heard of it before. How do the responses on this website make you feel? What does your landlord say about your back rent being due?
Miscellaneous thoughts by me:
In many parts of the USA, things are great for people and for others they are not. America is the good, the bad, and the ugly - all rolled into one. Most people do not want to hear about poverty. New Orleans is a prime example. Geez, I heard on the news that financial institutions gave several months grace to their Katrina clients, and they did not have to make their house payments. Now, that grace period is over, and even if their homes are a total pile of rubbish, their house payments are due for the rest of the years of their loan. I can certainly understand the "banks" policy, but how in the world would you deal with that when you don't even have ANYTHING?! I find that frightening!
One thing I know for sure is that I will NEVER vote for any politician that claims he/she can do anything about the non-access to health care in this country. They say 45 million people do not have health insurance. 45 MILLION! That is not news. We have known that for a looooooong time, but how scary must that be when you have a sick kid?
One of my favorite feminists years ago was Mary Daly, a professor at Boston College. She created all kinds of new words and meanings to describe women's lives and others' perceptions of women's lives. One word was "universalization," if I recall correctly. It works like this: You can dismiss a woman's plight by comparing it to all of the other problems in the world. Examples:
So what if a woman is raped. Thousands of women were raped multiple times in the .... war.
So what if a woman has no food to eat. There are millions of children starving to death every day.
So what if a woman is beaten in her home. There are tens of thousands of people who don't even have homes.
So what if a woman's car was totalled in a five-car pile-up on the freeway and she doesn't have any money to get another and she doesn't know how she will get to work or get her child to daycare. What is she complaining about - after all. some people lost their lives in that accident!
It is so easy for others to dismiss one person's difficulties, but if it is happening to you, it is REAL, and it doesn't just go away on its own. I well remember one efficiency apartment I lived in where I always kept the lights on all night so the cockroaches wouldn't come out in full force. I remember one apartment where I lived, and the landlord was an alcoholic and never fixed a thing, and the furnace in the building never worked right. I used to sleep on the floor in the kitchen by the open oven door in the winter to keep warm. I can remember in one place where I lived the police coming to my door saying they had a call from someone who knew me, to whom I had told I was suicidal. I can remember one apartment when I c

iron eagle wrote: Liss darlin save yourself from getting shot down do the math-- tuesday it will be something else.,.,.

Lisser wrote: Arlene, you should have put your delinquent rent payments and car payments in your bankruptcy. You could reaffirm your car payment and have it lowered based on what you now owe on it and what it is now worth. The bank would rather do that then have to repossess the car...unless of course you owe a lot less than it's worth and then the bank can sell it and still make money. Do you have equity in your car? You could also reaffirm with your landlord and have a written agreement to pay "x" amount per month from "x" date on. That "x" amount still could be $500/month from the time your bankruptcy is discharged, but it at least relieves you of what you are behind on and keeps your wages from being garnished, same goes for your car. This would protect you from wage garnishment or eviction.

carboengine wrote: FYI, I sent my daily email to your Governor. Keep the faith - in yourself!

carboengine wrote: According to the web, Reisterstown looks as though it has a population of about 22,000 people - not very big. You mentioned you use the public library for connecting to the internet. Is that the only library in town - the Baltimore County Public Library at 21 Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown, Maryland, 21136. If so, I imagine the librarians must know you well and would hand over to you any mail you might get there in care of its address, such as holiday (Jewish) greeting cards any Queenzoners might like to send you. Am I correct?

Barry © wrote: Arlene, edit your post and just give out a email addy.

Barry © wrote: Put something in your sig with your email addy, you can always block the trolls.

Barry © wrote: Right here goes.. I have a Freddie mercury solo collection 10 CD set and the DVDS, I will take 50 dollars? if they send this to Arlene. As soon as she receives the money I'll post it first class to anywhere in the world. I am not Prezmo you will get it from me. It has the original outer box too.

Barry © wrote: Shit I haven't got that at the moment.

Bohardy wrote: Arlene - you won't give out your (quite frankly completely anonymous) email address, yet everyone here knows your real name, which town and state you live in, how old you are, what car you drive and what libraries you go to and at what times and on what days?... I think you've got things the wrong way round as regards your privacy/security concerns.

EvilTwin wrote: Arlene, If I copied and pasted what you put up before, then I have your right address right?

EvilTwin wrote: I don't know. I'll go the store and get a money order after school and put it right in the mail. I hope it gets to her fast. Hang in there Arlene.

Bohardy wrote: Arlene - you won't give out your (quite frankly completely anonymous) email address, yet everyone here knows your real name, which town and state you live in, how old you are, what car you drive and what libraries you go to and at what times and on what days?... I think you've got things the wrong way round as regards your privacy/security concerns.

EvilTwin wrote: I will now leave this thread and never come back to it because I just can't deal with it anymore. Sorry, Arlene.

Barry © wrote: Right here goes.. I have a Freddie mercury solo collection 10 CD set and the DVDS, I will take 50 dollars? if they send this to Arlene. As soon as she receives the money I'll post it first class to anywhere in the world. I am not Prezmo you will get it from me. It has the original outer box too.

EvilTwin wrote:

carboengine wrote: [/ Ummmm, Michigan

Oops, I better look at a U.S. map a little bit closer.

Barry © wrote: Right here goes.. I have a Freddie mercury solo collection 10 CD set and the DVDS, I will take 50 dollars? if they send this to Arlene. As soon as she receives the money I'll post it first class to anywhere in the world. I am not Prezmo you will get it from me. It has the original outer box too.

Erin wrote: Maybe I am naive, but I have never kept my email a secret..

Arlene R. Weiss wrote: Thanks for the kind words all,... ..but I am VERY concerned and sorry that you all asked for my email address and home address, ..when you then decided not to help and I gave out my personal information... ..which I told you I had misgivings and concerns about doing. I DO appreciate the kind words but please do NOT ask for my home address, email if you had no intentions of using it with good intent. As I said Richard and Barb told me NOT to give it out and they were as I see correct. ...Barry please do NOT give out my address/phone/email. Thank you.

its_a_hard_life. wrote: So really all this was one big lie to get there hands on our money??

Barry © wrote: This thread should be removed imo.

Togg wrote: Bloody hell Arlene, step away from the computer, enough already, go do something useful.

EvilTwin wrote: *makes eeeek face* child....ouch!

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Barry © wrote: This thread should be removed imo.

I agree.

Messenger Of Leah wrote: When I saw her post about wanting money, I laughed.

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Thank God I didn't fall for this story... I told you everyone she was seeking attention, and this whole thing with ET just shows that. Arlene, I had respect once at you, but after that Lisa Goodrich thing I just thought you weren't the person you seem to be. You lost now ANY lack of respect I had for you.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Thank God I didn't fall for this story... I told you everyone she was seeking attention, and this whole thing with ET just shows that. Arlene, I had respect once at you, but after that Lisa Goodrich thing I just thought you weren't the person you seem to be. You lost now ANY lack of respect I had for you.

Marial-B said quote: ''You lost now ANY lack of respect I had for you.'' You are quoting, ME from that Lisa thread when I said that to you. This is another reason I should never have opened up on here. You all starting this and at least a half dozen rumors aout me, such as that thread that you all started about that Lisa person I am not, that I asked or begged Richard to submit news to QZ (hen I did not and he offered/asked me), and more. What the hell was I thinking opening up to a bunch of total strangers on the Internet? What I found was when I opened up, you found a way to manipulate me...then turned and twisted it around instead. I just don't understand how I can read topics on here where other people open up about everything from marital problems to suicide and no one jumps on them and says ''you're just seeking attention'' or turns it around on them....ever. The people on QZ are supportive and that's that.

EvilTwin wrote: Oh my god! Would somebody please peel my skin off, so I'll feel better.

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Messenger Of Leah wrote: When I saw her post about wanting money, I laughed.

When did I EVER ask anyone on here for money? I was off the board all of Tuesday night, and when I logged on Wednesday morning, I saw a ton of posts from several people inquiring about Offering to help me. I guess I misjudged ever accepting, which was all I did, and then with hesitation as again I said in my posts I didn't want to give out my personal information. Again I also misjudged because I see people on here every day open up about all kinds of personal problems, and I just did the same thing thinking that having some sholders to lean on and just listen..that's all..just listen..would help me get through it, just as many other QZ members do with their problems. I misjudged. I see people speak of suicide, divorce, money problems, job problems, romance problems, health problems, whatever. They're not winding anyone up or asking for help. They're looking for a supportive ear and heart. That's all.

Fairy wrote: Well guys I don't think Arlene ever asked for money. Someone offered it and of course she couldn't refuse it, considering the situation she's in. Anyway, Arlene I agree with many other QZers that keeping posting on QZ about this will not help you. It was good to open up so you could get our support, but now I don't think it can do any more good to you. Those who don't believe you will make fun of you. Those who believe you can sympathize but can't do more if all of our suggestions didn't seem to work. Do let us know how it goes though...The best of luck to you! Fairy

EvilTwin wrote: When you were rattling off all your degrees, you forgot to mention that you have a masters in B.S.

PieterMC wrote: It appears Arelene has vanished.

Fenderek<br><h6>Not a REAL fan</h6> wrote:

PieterMC wrote: It appears Arelene has vanished.

Maybe she...ehm... went to look for a job?

EvilTwin wrote: No she isn't... She blogged yesterday at 2:59 p.m. from a library that's closed on Sundays! It also has employment opportunities available. link :P

EvilTwin wrote: No she isn't... She blogged yesterday at 2:59 p.m. from a library that's closed on Sundays! It also has employment opportunities available. link :P

EvilTwin wrote:

Lisser wrote: Are you on holiday break from school already EvilTwin?

Nope, we get out Friday, but the teacher's stopped caring about what we do 2 weeks ago. They just want to get out. Soooo we watch movies, play games, do dittos, you know, get a good education. Why?

PieterMC wrote: I don't get any days off until the 23rd. No fair.....

Lisser wrote:

PieterMC wrote: I don't get any days off until the 23rd. No fair.....

That's because you get paid the big bucks...oh it's also because you're a WEENY!!!

Lisser wrote:

EvilTwin wrote:

Lisser wrote: Are you on holiday break from school already EvilTwin?

Nope, we get out Friday, but the teacher's stopped caring about what we do 2 weeks ago. They just want to get out. Soooo we watch movies, play games, do dittos, you know, get a good education. Why?

Because I was going to have to quit my job in this district and move to your district if you were already off for holiday break. I've got this whole week and Monday and Tuesday of next then two weeks of FREEDOM!!!!

Alex Solan wrote: Is this the pirate thread?

Ravenetta wrote: i as well. i dont think someone would go to that desparate of a mesure to gain attention. i know shes scared and feels hopless, my mom was the same way for a while shes doing much better. i think arlene will be ok.

flash00. wrote: i hope she's ok, and i agree with you fairy (first time flash agree's with a chick) lol arlene did hide her problem for a long time, and never spoke of her private affairs, now an attention seeker seeks attention all of the time, i personaly believe she got desperate, just my opinion, hey hows my fairy :)))) still playing football? lol crazy women ;) LOL

Ravenetta wrote:

Fairy wrote:

Ravenetta wrote: i as well. i dont think someone would go to that desparate of a mesure to gain attention. i know shes scared and feels hopless, my mom was the same way for a while shes doing much better. i think arlene will be ok.

I'm happy things turned out fine for your Mom, Ravenetta. :-) We may be wrong about Arlene...I just keep hoping she was sincere or it would be really sad to see how deeply a person's pride can sink...

thank you thats very kind. yes as for arlene i still continue to wish the best, as i would with anyone in that situation. i believe her. i dont think she would do this for attention. who really would? if they did they would have lame stories from the start and not just turn down every suggestion.

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: Wait, did she lie about something like that? What an inconsiderate bitch. There are people who are truly poor and she makes a fucking joke about it.

Togg wrote: Please god no... Look she is a jounalist sitting at home writing, making up stories, need I say more!

PieterMC wrote: Perhaps if Arlene would respond to any of this then it could end, but I doubt she will.

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: So, can we all quit picking on Arlene now?

Zeni wrote: Unfortunately, as long as Arlene chooses to lay blame on others, such as her constant referal to a Hate Pack, then this thread will pop up. I agree ignoring her is the best option from now on, but she's still on a crusade it appears.

Togg wrote:

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: So, can we all quit picking on Arlene now?

You must be joking... she should be hounded till she drops for the disgusting way she behaved. I hope she learns her lesson and shuts up from now on, but I think it's more likely the sky will turn green.

Zeni wrote: Same thing happened to us once. Eventually, we found a small breeder in the middle of nowhere who had a litter. Got the bestest dog ever that time. When I had my litters, I was fortunate to find good homes through word of mouth.

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote:

Togg wrote:

&lt;marquee&gt;Queen Of Wrestling&lt;/marquee&gt; wrote: So, can we all quit picking on Arlene now?

You must be joking... she should be hounded till she drops for the disgusting way she behaved. I hope she learns her lesson and shuts up from now on, but I think it's more likely the sky will turn green.

lesson from what?

<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote:

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote:

Togg wrote:

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: So, can we all quit picking on Arlene now?

You must be joking... she should be hounded till she drops for the disgusting way she behaved. I hope she learns her lesson and shuts up from now on, but I think it's more likely the sky will turn green.

lesson from what?

READ the thread! Seriously, you'll change your mind no doubt!

Lisser wrote:

Zeni wrote: Same thing happened to us once. Eventually, we found a small breeder in the middle of nowhere who had a litter. Got the bestest dog ever that time. When I had my litters, I was fortunate to find good homes through word of mouth.

Will you be having anymore litters?

Zeni wrote: I have a stud ready to go, but I spayed both of my bitches.

Zeni wrote:

Lisser wrote:

Zeni wrote: Same thing happened to us once. Eventually, we found a small breeder in the middle of nowhere who had a litter. Got the bestest dog ever that time. When I had my litters, I was fortunate to find good homes through word of mouth.

Will you be having anymore litters?

Not anytime soon. I have a stud ready to go, but I spayed both of my bitches. (God, that was fun to type) I loved breeding, but it's not the easiest on the dogs (obviously). I was fortunate to have two healthy litters and find good homes for 8 puppies. I will suggest that if you do go the dog-breeder route, it's just like kids: good homes make good puppies.

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: I dont think I will know what financial hardship is REALLY like because I have enough sports and academic scholarships to pay through at least 4 years of college

jcrawford79 wrote:

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: I dont think I will know what financial hardship is REALLY like because I have enough sports and academic scholarships to pay through at least 4 years of college

That's the most naive thing I've ever heard. You, my friend, are in for a shocker. I attended and graduated from medical school with a full ride and have STILL had my share of financial hardships.

Lisser wrote:

Zeni wrote:

Lisser wrote:

Zeni wrote: Same thing happened to us once. Eventually, we found a small breeder in the middle of nowhere who had a litter. Got the bestest dog ever that time. When I had my litters, I was fortunate to find good homes through word of mouth.

Will you be having anymore litters?

Not anytime soon. I have a stud ready to go, but I spayed both of my bitches. (God, that was fun to type) I loved breeding, but it's not the easiest on the dogs (obviously). I was fortunate to have two healthy litters and find good homes for 8 puppies. I will suggest that if you do go the dog-breeder route, it's just like kids: good homes make good puppies.

It was just as fun to read....trust me!!! I'd love to see any pics you have of your dogs, puppies too. Thanks!!

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote:

jcrawford79 wrote:

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: I dont think I will know what financial hardship is REALLY like because I have enough sports and academic scholarships to pay through at least 4 years of college

That's the most naive thing I've ever heard. You, my friend, are in for a shocker. I attended and graduated from medical school with a full ride and have STILL had my share of financial hardships.

My uncle, well great uncle is the President Of Wisconsin Optometry. He owns his own practice with his son. They've already hired me for opticianary training. But what did you earn scholarships for?

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote: lol, optimism. Well, if I can run 30 miles, place 10th at CC state, go from shit wrestler to varsity and keep A- average, that cant get too much harder ;)

Zeni wrote:

Lisser wrote: I'd love to see any pics you have of your dogs, puppies too. Thanks!!

Check your email, Lisser

iron eagle wrote: the only stud in my house is me damnit! *LOL* as far as bitches... hmm that would be .... nah i cant say that erin and pieter would call him and say--guess what paul called you on the zone....then i'd get my ass kicked *LMAO*

jcrawford79 wrote: In the UMKC med program,

Zeni wrote: Once you get them, you can show Erin what she's missing with a mean ol German Shepard.

Zeni wrote:

jcrawford79 wrote: In the UMKC med program,

Are you from that area?

jcrawford79 wrote:

Zeni wrote:

jcrawford79 wrote: In the UMKC med program,

Are you from that area?

Yes I am.

Erin wrote: Mean? Puuuhleeease.. My baby would never have hurt a fly..:-) Poor thing..she's 13 1/2 now and can barely walk due to arthritis in her spine. She's survived cancer and two F.H.O. surgeries, but this is something we can't do anything about.

Zeni wrote:

jcrawford79 wrote:

Zeni wrote:

jcrawford79 wrote: In the UMKC med program,

Are you from that area?

Yes I am.

Grew up north of the river myself.

Alex Solan wrote: Oh, only fives pages to reach the #30. The Pirate Thread... memories... :'(

Lester Poopham wrote:

Alex Solan wrote: Oh, only fives pages to reach the #30. The Pirate Thread... memories... :'(

The Pirate Thread was about something far more interesting, though the discussion about dogs is pretty bitching (every pun intended).

Lester Poopham wrote: I am 22 years old. My parents divorced when I was seven, and I was forced to live with my grandparents as my mom spent four years trying to scrape together enough to purchase a new home for my sister and me. She very nearly worked herself to death, but it paid off in the end, and what she achieved is commendable. Then, she lost it all because she could afford to pay the mortgage anymore, thanks to a dry spell in her career (she's a freelance book designer, and the company fell on hard times). Cue moving back to my grandparents' house. Nowadays, things are fine, but I've been to hell and back. I know what it's like. As a 22 year old, I know better than to ask even my own friends for financial assistance, let alone people from the Internet. Even if I had hit rock bottom as Arlene apparently has (or had), I would think twice about taking money like that. The guilt would be overwhelming. I really don't think that Arlene has a chance in hell in being accepted back here. She may think she slipped in under the radar, but she's not that hard to miss. Then again, I'm not representing the voice of the majority; you would have to ask others. Personally, I think Arlene should not be forgiven, and even a public apology would just be useless at this point. She waited far too long to offer any kind of explanation, which is in bad form after what she started here. If you can "convince" her to explain herself, then I guess it's up to the majority to decide. Though I'm sure everyone's sick to death of her by this point and would rather get on with our lives, and the preferrable option would be for Arlene and Queenzone to part ways. Whether you think she's nice or not doesn't mean she's still not a liar.

Localboy80 wrote: I would really love to know what is going on in Alrene's head right now, because she must be reading our comments. The thing is, I suppose she feels she has done nothing wrong and that, I am afraid, is very sad and pathetic indeed!

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: I love doggies myself... I should post a pic of Twister... Should I???

Lisser wrote:

Localboy80 wrote: I would really love to know what is going on in Alrene's head right now, because she must be reading our comments. The thing is, I suppose she feels she has done nothing wrong and that, I am afraid, is very sad and pathetic indeed!

If you want to know my professional opinion..I think the attention she gets is what matters the most to her. Whether or not it's negative or positive doesn't matter, this is what she craves. She probably doesn't even realize it. Anyone on here could say whatever they want to about her, good or bad and she would enjoy it all the same. I'm going to hypothesize that she isn't enjoying that other people, myself included, are having conversations off topic from her....ahem. Now back to the bitches and studs...........

<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: I think we should all be the mature people here and leave this topic to die. Arlene was a dumb twat who tricked us all. Shame on her for doing so, shame on us for believing her. But honestly, I don't believe it's worth this ammount of commotion. She's quite clearly not in order mentally, and we are. So again, let US be the mature people here.

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: He's searching for a gf... if y'all know about someone please help me xD

<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote:

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: He's searching for a gf... if y'all know about someone please help me xD

I am afraid I can't help you. Unless he's gay and he prefers other species...

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: He's searching for a gf... if y'all know about someone please help me xD

<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: I think we should all be the mature people here Arlene was a dumb twat let US be the mature people here.

Zeni wrote:

<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: I think we should all be the mature people here and leave this topic to die. Arlene was a dumb twat who tricked us all. Shame on her for doing so, shame on us for believing her. But honestly, I don't believe it's worth this ammount of commotion. She's quite clearly not in order mentally, and we are. So again, let US be the mature people here.

Good Lord.

greaserkat wrote: Has anyone noticed that Arlene changed her screen name?

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote:

&lt;font color=blk&gt;Sasha&lt;font color=red&gt;38 wrote: Okay, you can let it die now. I am a part of this thread and I wanted to be post 500. buh bye

*Sits and waits for 600 to roll around*

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: what do you mean? it should be black and red. And I didn't even do that, a friend did it for me because i cant do it myself. If I ask you very very nicely, will you please turn off the marquee?

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote:

<marquee>Queen Of Wrestling</marquee> wrote:

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: what do you mean? it should be black and red. And I didn't even do that, a friend did it for me because i cant do it myself. If I ask you very very nicely, will you please turn off the marquee?

uhhh...probably not I just wondered if it was to be like Andy

As a matter of fact it is to be exactly like Andy. No idea how you picked up on that. Please?

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: [RANDOM COMMENT ON] I Think Arlene, I mean, doremi went nuts, she erased all her blog... [/RANDOM COMMENT OFF]

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Tom for President!!!!! I don't know what Lisa's mind is into now...

Fairy wrote: Thank you, Fenderek. Well one good thing can come out of this shit anyway...Like you say we learn new things every day! Let's make good use of it. What I don't want though is for this story to turn me into a cynical person. This will never happen... Love Fairy

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: I still think after her reaction to it... that she really is Lisa. It's my personal opinion... I dunno what you all think about it...

Fenderek wrote:

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Tom for President!!!!! I don't know what Lisa's mind is into now...

You do think Lisa G. and Arlene R.W. are the same person?

Lisser wrote: Keep on being the caring person you are Fairy. This goes for everyone that wanted to help in this situation. Don't let the actions of one person keep you from wanting to lend a hand to others. Some people really do need you. :)

Togg wrote: I do know that Lisa also changed here name at the end, if you look back at the topics you can see, I forget what it is now, but search for Lisa Goodrich and you come up empty, however someone posted a link to the old thread a few weeks ago and I noticed the name had changed. Not bothered if it's the same person, they were/are both misguided and delusional individuals that live in there own worlds But I have to say when Maria first called here Lisa I did wonder!

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: Imagine how I feel Fairy. I expect I'm solely responsible for this whole mess. : (

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: I Think Arlene, I mean, doremi went nuts, she erased all her blog...

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: Why is Serry's picture in your profile???????????????????????????????????????????

<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote:

Rip Van Winkle wrote:

<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: Why is Serry's picture in your profile???????????????????????????????????????????

A QZ bug put it there, and I never bothered (and I keep forgetting to put my picture back in my profile). Maybe I will fix it tonight as I am not at my home computer. As for your shock at my arlene comments, I suppose should have said it better. Arlene was suspected of lying for a long time. However, you finding proof that Arlene was not at her job was a monumental step toward exposing arlene as a scam artist.

close your brackets goddamit!! I HATE when people don't close the brackets..:P

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote:

Shay wrote:

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: I Think Arlene, I mean, doremi went nuts, she erased all her blog...

Maybe she's finally getting around to editing them...lol Since I proofread for a living, I must say that if she is an actual journalist, she needs to pick up a grammar or writing book the next time she goes to the library because her..... .....writing style is in..... .....need of SOME.... .....SERIOUS help! <end sarcasm> :-P

Muahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

xD ROTFLMAO

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: I'm hungry... and It's cold out there... What should I do besides order a pizza???

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: No but if you could help me I can fully appreciate your effort in giving me a solution xD

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: I'm hungry... and It's cold out there... What should I do besides order a pizza???

jcrawford79 wrote: Edit: How the hell did my post end up all the way up here?!

Lester Poopham wrote:

jcrawford79 wrote: Edit: How the hell did my post end up all the way up here?!

You broke the internet!

<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Indeed. BTW... I already ate How did I find a solution??? Sent my sister to buy me something xD

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote: 31 pages would be great...

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote: 31 pages would be great...

31 pages would be awesome.

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote: 31 pages would be great...

31 pages would be awesome.

31 pages is not beyond me...

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote: 31 pages would be great...

31 pages would be awesome.

31 pages is not beyond me...

Oh no it isn't

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote: 31 pages would be great...

31 pages would be awesome.

31 pages is not beyond me...

Oh no it isn't

I can do it...

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

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<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote:

<font color=gold>§mï<font color=1>ttÿ™ wrote: 31 pages would be great...

31 pages would be awesome.

31 pages is not beyond me...

Oh no it isn't

I can do it...

I know I can...

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<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Smitty calm down or you'll get banned. 31 pages... I want the 32 page too :P

White Queen the second wrote: What is with you and vegetables?

Play The Game wrote: I miss this thread.

The Fairy King wrote:

Play The Game wrote: I miss this thread.

Why the fuck did you resurrect this thread? -.-'