Encouraged and calm

[heather_80]

   So, I did some calculations today, and it seems that my budget could handle me getting this phone survey job. I asked dad to look over the numbers, and he couldn't find anything wrong with them. It's a low-salary job, and I don't expect my financial situation to improve dramatically, but at least it doesn't look like it would get any worse. Last

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[russ_esmeralda]

Sounds like some crazy survey... I would have no idea how to answer some of these questions.
Do you mind asking what are you practicing? Or try to practice? I didn't really get it from the context.

P.S. I've always admired the proficiency of Finnish people in foreign languages and especially in English! Have you went to college for English? Or, I suppose, not?

[heather_80]

Thanks for adding me! I don't know how to answer all the questions either, but it's fun to try... I practice playing the keyboard. Hopefully I can afford a real piano some day, but I have a small flat, and it wouldn't fit in here...
I think many Finns are proficient in English simply because our own language is such a small one, and our culture is very much oriented towards the U.S. Most series and movies shown on TV are American, so kids learn English simply by watching them. I studied English at school, but I think my relative fluency in it is mostly a result of reading lots of books in English, and spending a lot of time online. Movies and series too, of course...

[hellocupcakes]

Like you, I can't imagine how that company is still in business when they're violating labor laws. I hope that you get the job! When do you find out?

With 932: what would you like to buy?

You're definitely not alone at sucking at math and science for sure! As for the previous question, here we call it having a bad sense of direction. I have that for sure. ;-)

Today I was reading a post in a community and someone mentioned that they are in pain every single day and that reminded me of your answer for 948. I don't know about you, but sometimes when I get in a bad mood/sad about whatever health issues I deal with, and then I remind myself that there are people out there who have it worse. It's not always a comfort, but it definitely gives me pause.

[heather_80]

Thanks, I hope to find out maybe the week after next week, I'm not sure how long they take to decide. Seeing as it's not a position of great power or responsibility, I think they're pretty much interviewing to see that the candidates aren't junkies, crazy, or anything like that.
I'd like to buy books, a guitar, throw pillows, new clothes and stuff like that. Nothing absolutely essential, just nice things:).
Yep, bad sense of direction is what I mean. I do have a bad sense of all kinds of spatial things, as well. I find it hard to guess lengths, weights, distances and stuff like that.
I know people who are in almost constant pain, and they somehow manage to be optimistic and productive. They confirm my belief that people can be awesome:).

[thekaleidyscope]

It really irks me when companies get away with paying peanuts to their employees. I used to work for a grocery store that paid about $10 per hour, which is $5 below minimum wage here. The boss always threatened to let go anyone who spoke up about the wage or working conditions, but most people ended up walking out after a month or so. Luckily they're out of business now.

Best of luck with this survey job, it doesn't sound too shabby at all!

[heather_80]

Slave labour never really goes out of style, does it? Thanks for your good wishes, I'm keeping my fingers crossed:).