Good and bad

[mis_creation]

On the Yay! side of things: I've paid for everything (cell phone, DoE loan, credit card, ISP) already, so the next paycheck is mostly for fun. Well, fun and paying off the credit card even more, because I sort of went over the limit (and then was even worse because of fines and fees and that's the stupidest thing about banks). But next paycheck is going to be about $300, so I can pay $150 off the card and still have some money to play with.

On the Not!Yay! side of things: Sister still horrible to mom. They tried to go shopping yesterday, and of course it didn't work. Mom was mostly-not-joking about moving out. I really want to drop-kick my sister most of the time, but when she makes my mom cry I want to shoot her someplace painful with my arrows.

I want to tell her to stop being such a self-centered, stuck-up, passive-aggressive, mean, callous bitch, especially to our mother who of all people does not deserve to be treated like this. I want to tell her that it's really no wonder to me that she doesn't have a lot of friends, doesn't have a boyfriend, doesn't have a better job, or anything like that, because she thinks the world revolves around her and that's not particularly conducive to getting anywhere in life.

But of course, then I'd sound like a bitch, she'd get all self-riteous, Daddy would get pissed and have to pop a nitro, and I don't even know what mom would do.

And I think I just found out that my dad's being sued (or at least needs a legal-type mediator), which explains why he's been so pissy lately. Though it does make me think I should buy groceries after I get paid. I can do that.

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I sent in two e-mails w/resumes for jobs that seem to be mostly telecommuting, which would be ideal.

I also picked up an app for B&N, and I'll be turning it in soon, Sunday or Monday maybe. I was talking to one of the employees when I asked for the app and he heavily implied that my library experience will probably help. Which I knew, but is nice to have it confirmed.

Starbucks is also on my list.

Aaand now I have to clean my room and do laundry which I probably should've done a week ago, but there you are... Gonna pop in a DVD and clean.

...watch me go...

Comments

[ayla-britestar.livejournal.com]

Good luck with the job applications!

If it's fast cash you're after, I'd recommend getting a waitressing job. Even though it's not the most exciting job ever, it tends to be fast-paced, requires people skills and once you get used to multi-tasking, you can seriously bank. I made over $100 in cash after working Sunday. Legally, we're all supposed to claim all our tips for the IRS, but nobody does. Most record about 40% of their actual tip money.

Waitressing is definitely not a career job, but it is a good way to get extra money. Not that there's anything wrong with a minimum-wage type job, like Starbucks, but you'll make more an hour at waitressing. Plus, it feels good to walk out of work with physical cash in my pocket. Just a suggestion.

Why would anybody want to sue your dad? He's such a nice guy!

[mis-creation.livejournal.com]

I have considered this many, many, many times. But the fact is, I would be a terrible waitress. I've seen how they're often treated, and I'm not nice enough or patient enough to put up with that with a smile. My memory is terrible, especially short-term. I've tried this before, a few times working at the Mariott I had to go out and take orders and I got things wrong even when I wrote stuff down. I just don't have what it takes to be a good waitress, and they're the ones that make money.

Not sure I can do it at Starbucks, either, of course. It's just a possibility, mostly because they're always hiring and there's lots of them with a steady client base. B&N would be ideal, but that's kind of a prestigious job to get here in town.

I would love to have a job with tips, though. I see the cash my friend the stylist pulls in, and even when she's not happy with them, she usually makes more in tips a day than I do in two shifts at the library. But, whatever...

I think they think he's overcharging. But I kinda found out by snooping, so I can't ask... I'm nosy.

[ayla-britestar.livejournal.com]

Ah, OK. It is hard to remember details. It took me a long time before I could remember what people at my different tables were drinking without having to check my pad of paper. Well, once in a while I still cheat, but this memory ability has happened slowly.

Starbucks would be a cool job, because then you'd know how to make different types of coffee. All I know how to do is use a coffee pot and dump in milk.

I also think B&N would be a cool job. I've wanted to work in a bookstore for years. Not only for the discount, but because I love being surrounded by books. New books, in particular. Not there's anything wrong with the used ones as a library, but something about a glossy paperback or new hardcover. It just reeks of a brand-new adventure waiting to be explored. Am I totally cheesy for thinking of books as an adventure (even the nonfiction ones)?