From 0 to screwed in... how long?

[nineite]

We got to go out and see Post Grad. One of our friends had free movie tickets. It's kind of a chick flick, but free is hard to argue with. It's a very well timed movie as far as the state of the world. End of movie spoiler in the next line, skip it if you plan to watch the movie

Comments

[mousee_n_mandy]

Though I haven't seen it myself, I have to agree with your conclusions about that movie. From your description I agree that she wouldn't give up the job in this economy. In fact, it's probably harder for a woman to get a job than for a man, which means it's that much more important that she keep it. Also, as the standard household is a two-income household these days, which means that he's gotta go out and find yet another job.

I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the job you were hoping for. A recent tip I had was to send thank-you letters after getting an interview, which is a huge boost for your hiring potential apparently. Try it out - apparently it worked 100% of the time with the HR people at St. Luke's hospital in KC. IF you can get an interview.

That REALLY sucks about your electric bill yo. I can relate to that as I had something very similar happen to me back in the day, but my bill was $600. My solution? Move out of town and forget about the bill for 4 years making a cancerous hole in my credit. And they said I was crazy. CRAZY LIKE A FOX I SAY! But your solution of tightening your belt and getting through it is probably better, in the long run.

Anyway, the moral of the post is good luck, keep truckin', and bite your lip. We'll all get through this shit somehow.

[raventhistle]

"Move out of town and forget about the bill for 4 years"

I can't remember how many years it is, and it may take a different number for different states, but they do eventually have to "forget" about old bills. At least, for some things. It's not a _good_ solution...in fact, I'd say it's downright neutral evil at the least, but, well...you'd pay it if you -had- the money, right? Mostly..

[mousee_n_mandy]

Yup. What she said.

[mousee_n_mandy]

Though the "effect" will not be as severe, over time.

[raventhistle]

Maybe I'm thinking of once it goes to a collection agency. I could be very wrong, however, but I thought they could only claim it for between 5-7 years.