Almost Car Free AGAIN!!!!
01-31-10, 01:54 PM
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Almost Car Free AGAIN!!!!
Right now I am far from being car free. When my husband lost his job, I took on a delivery job. Things progressed and right now have 3 jobs that all require some sort of vehicle. I have been applying for jobs and trying my hardest to find a job close by. There is one job that I have been trying to get since December. They are still trying to figure out if they can hire me and if some of the higher ups really want me. It is almost February and I am still waiting. If I get this job I can ditch my car, and my three jobs for one very nice job. It comes with nice benefits like free bus pass and actual health and dental insurance. Just hoping I can get some crossed fingers or prayers or whatever it is you do, from the Living Car Free Forum!
01-31-10, 04:04 PM
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We could light up blinkies and have a vigil, I guess. Best of luck getting the job you really want, and congratulations for finding the jobs that are getting you by.
01-31-10, 04:20 PM
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Tieka, I hope things work out for you. It would certainly be nice to be able to reduce your dependence on the car, besides all the other benefits (like health insurance... wow!)
01-31-10, 05:58 PM
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I wish more people were like the OP who look for jobs and careers that will enable them to be car free. I suspect the cost of motoring alone consumes most of the income from one of her jobs.
Over the years, I have done exactly what she did and would never even think of looking for a job that requires a car. In my opinion, looking for a job that can be reached by bus or tain normal. In fact, if it cannot be reached with public transportation, I will not work there. Simple as that.
Over the years, I have done exactly what she did and would never even think of looking for a job that requires a car. In my opinion, looking for a job that can be reached by bus or tain normal. In fact, if it cannot be reached with public transportation, I will not work there. Simple as that.
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I wish more people were like the OP who look for jobs and careers that will enable them to be car free. I suspect the cost of motoring alone consumes most of the income from one of her jobs.
Over the years, I have done exactly what she did and would never even think of looking for a job that requires a car. In my opinion, looking for a job that can be reached by bus or tain normal. In fact, if it cannot be reached with public transportation, I will not work there. Simple as that.
Over the years, I have done exactly what she did and would never even think of looking for a job that requires a car. In my opinion, looking for a job that can be reached by bus or tain normal. In fact, if it cannot be reached with public transportation, I will not work there. Simple as that.
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I wish more people were like the OP who look for jobs and careers that will enable them to be car free. I suspect the cost of motoring alone consumes most of the income from one of her jobs.
Over the years, I have done exactly what she did and would never even think of looking for a job that requires a car. In my opinion, looking for a job that can be reached by bus or tain normal. In fact, if it cannot be reached with public transportation, I will not work there. Simple as that.
Over the years, I have done exactly what she did and would never even think of looking for a job that requires a car. In my opinion, looking for a job that can be reached by bus or tain normal. In fact, if it cannot be reached with public transportation, I will not work there. Simple as that.
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02-05-10, 05:58 PM
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No word on the other job yet, but I will be cutting down on some driving soon. Only about 60 miles less a day, but that should feel like a big raise!
02-05-10, 07:51 PM
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I'm still hoping that you'll get the new job.
It also strikes me as absurd that we live in a "developed" nation where:
It also strikes me as absurd that we live in a "developed" nation where:
- it's difficult for many people to live in a town or city without a private car
- many working people don't have medical insurance.
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02-06-10, 09:58 PM
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02-09-10, 08:12 AM
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I can't believe it is so hard to get health insurance, and then when you do get it, it doesn't cover much.
I am contemplating opening a bike business early just to get health insurance. I wanted to wait to open it later, after we got some money saved and everything, but we both need health insurance now. I guess I will have a little more time since I finally put in my notice for one of my jobs. It is the best feeling to know that I will have a couple more hours a day to myself
I am contemplating opening a bike business early just to get health insurance. I wanted to wait to open it later, after we got some money saved and everything, but we both need health insurance now. I guess I will have a little more time since I finally put in my notice for one of my jobs. It is the best feeling to know that I will have a couple more hours a day to myself
04-12-10, 03:55 PM
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I can't believe it has taken so long, but the job finally came through! I start on Monday! I can't believe the job is so close to my house and after all this time it they still wanted me. Thanks for the good thoughts and comments I received.
04-13-10, 11:55 AM
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Congratulations. That has got to feel good. 
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04-13-10, 04:38 PM
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That's great news. Are you buying the next round?
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04-13-10, 07:18 PM
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I would love to buy a round... you must live in Colorado though.
04-14-10, 09:56 AM
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Congrats on the new nearby job! That's great!!
