In other news, after over six months of unemployment, I have another job

[derby378]

Granted, it's yet another temp assignment in a mail room at an insurance company - I'm helping out with the transition of some long-term disability contracts - but considering that I've had to go on food stamps for the first time in my life, it feels good to finally be paid money for doing stuff. And the money's not too bad.

Looks like it might be a good holiday season for me after all. My thoughts, however, are still with those who have not yet been able to find work. Best wishes to all of you.

[woolldog]

1. congrats

[angstlessk]

2. Happy Happy Happy...so glad for you n/t

[winter is coming]

3. Congrats. I know it's not your dream job, but it's a paycheck. n/t

[derby378]

4. Thanks, guys!

And yes, it's definitely a paycheck. It'll even be a little larger than my last paycheck, so that should help a little bit.

Maybe I can even start exploring ghost towns again. I've really missed those road trips this past summer.

[Packerowner740]

15. I've always wanted to do that, where do you explore ghost towns.

[derby378]

20. So far, I've stuck with Texas

I'd love to break out and explore in other states. Picher, OK is on my list - provided there's anything left to see. I understand the state government dissolved the town last month.

[Packerowner740]

21. I am out in El Paso, I hear there are some in NM but haven't checked them out yet.

[TDale313]

5. Good news indeed.

Happy to hear it

[MannyGoldstein]

6. Awesome!

Excelsior!

[sarisataka]

7. Good deal

Congrats and Happy Holidays

[reformist2]

8. Someday we will have the right to a guaranteed minimum income, whether you have a job or not.

As the number of jobs dwindle in an ever-more modernized society, it's the real only solution.

[DesertFlower]

9. congratulations.

[TheDebbieDee]

10. Congratulations! I'm sending you a e-beer: A Corona with a lime wedge.....

[derby378]

11. I'll take it!

[sheshe2]

12. Congratulations derby! nt

[onestepforward]

13. Congratulations Derby!

My thoughts too are with others still looking for work or who are struggling with this crappy economy.

[Packerowner740]

14. Congrats

[spanone]

16. man, that's great.

[Left Coast2020]

17. Well I guess I can send a cold one too...though I stopped longgggg ago

Congrats.

[LibDemAlways]

18. Especially good news this time of year....happy for you! :)

[life long demo]

19. Congratulations to you Derby

May it last as long as you would like.

[octoberlib]

22. Congratulations and best wishes to you nt