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others, Special Moments March 8th, 2009
Ok, this is serious stuff. Its been bottled with a cork stuck on the top, thrown into the sea for about a month now. Yet the current brought it back to shore, right back to my doorstep.
We will be having a very difficult time for the next 4 months. *fingers crossed* This is already looking at the positive side. One of Allan’s deal burst this week (read details here).
This deal was suppose to be completed in late February, meaning money in the pocket. But now its gone and the next commission is in June, that is IF THIS JUNE-CASE do NOT BURST TOO!. Yes, this ‘June’ case is ALSO on the Bubble. *Arrrghhhh*
I don’t know how to describe how CRITICAL my situation is now, all I can say is: I’m willing to do ANYTHING at least for the NEXT 4 MONTHS, except to sell my butt, which probably doesn’t worth much anyway.
ANYTHING! Even if it means to leave my kids and stay in a office for 12hours.
DO YOU HAVE any news on company needing part-timers or project basis workers for assignments?
I AM DESPERATE, like ants on the frying plate. I am so fidgety right now because I might not be able to pay for my boys’ school fees from May onwards. Yes, its that serious. I’m not joking. I’m not even in the mood to joke now.
Every day I have people coming to me with their problems, I’m giving advices and ‘counseling’ session, if I was a professional counselor and charging with every email or sms, Whoo-hoo, I’ll be rich!
Or with the number of readers (not commenters) I have now and each DONATING $1 to me. MY-o-my! It would be enough to pay for my electrical bills!
I HATE IT! I’m so ‘up-to-the-wall’ that I am even doing reviews which only pay $0.69 for 150 words! How pathetic am I? No, I’m not pathetic, I’m standing at the edge of the cliff with a pair of ice-skating boots! That’s how UNSTABLE I am now!
Seriously! DO YOU KNOW OF ANY JOB I CAN JUMP INTO NOW???
DO YOU?! *begging*
March 8th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
OH…Angeline. I wish I could help. I will keep you in my prayers. Could you babysit someone else’s kids with your kids? Sending positive thoughts your way!
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March 8th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
you can try to ask from employment agencies for job vacanies. maybe they can help. I have a friend doing partime from 8-12pm on weekdays only. She got the job from an agency.
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March 8th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Your situation sounds really bad.
with economy going down, its really tough getting job..have you tried to seek help from the MP or MDYS? I heard they will help to ease the $ problem for financially burden family.
You have my email address right, mind dropping me your mailing address?
March 8th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
sound really bad
trying out job agency may be a good idea..but i guess no harm asking around here.
not sure what you are looking for but would u consider babysitting? giving tuition?
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March 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
4malmal,
yes. those options are already IN MY LIST.
I’m using every ways and means to get the word across.
On my side, I’m also searching on my own through agencies and everything.
The ‘difficult’ part is its temporary…so turning back to what I’m most experienced in : GIVING TUTION, its rather difficult cos’ the parents would prefer to have a tutor who can stay for long. I understand, but I’m not giving up…
March 8th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Blessed Mom,
yes, that is IN MY LIST of options too.
you can email me at angeline@allaboutyourchild.com
March 8th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
JCK,
yes dear.
That’s my FAVOURITE OPTION.
But till now, hmmmm…. ‘people’ thinks I’m too young!
You know, they think that experience should come with age and LOTS OF WHITE HAIR TOO. *eyes rolled*
March 8th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
oh dear~~ hang in there! do you want to approach MOE and ask to be a teacher assistant? my friend who is a primary sch teacher has a teacher assistant to help teachers but the pay is really not fantastic… i heard it’s $5 an hour.
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March 9th, 2009 at 6:02 am
hey angeline,
mind if i ask, how much are your kids’school fees?
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March 9th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Oh my. I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time and I wish I could help. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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March 9th, 2009 at 8:33 am
4malmal,
Keatkeat’s $102
Binbin’s $86
Total $188 monthly.
We have no problem paying next month (April).
Its the months thereafter, I’m not too sure.
We deposited $100 last month into Binbin’s Baby Bonus Account, if the government’s dollar-to-dollar contribution comes in on time, i.e. May, then we will survive May, if not…. *fingers crossed*
March 9th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Angie,
ok, this is something that didn’t cross my mind.
I never knew about ‘teacher assistant’
Ok, Thank you.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
http://www.wearnes.com/Career_TS(OCS).shtml
Hi angeline, I chanced upon attached vacancy. 6 months contract position. Try it. Perhaps it is really meant for you.
Leave a message on my blog whether or not it works out yeah?.. What is your background? perhaps I could help look out for you further.
Will pray for you. God bless
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March 9th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Angeline,
i just asked ard the contract staff in my sch. most of them go through this company called “Seacare Manpower Pte Ltd”. maybe you can google for the company website and see what they hv to offer. the salary for contract staff (eg, part time librarian etc) is from $5.50-$7/hr. Use your knowledge of the PC etc to negotiate for higher salary.
GOOD LUCK!
March 9th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
u are in my prayers. I wish u will get soon..u are rt? temp makes a diff.. hey giving tutions and teacher assistant sounds good choice n available…why Don’t u try?
March 9th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I am sorry to hear that. I am work at home mother and I know how desperate to find money from home. All the opps at the moment is TOOO cheap :((
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March 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I have just circulated your brief CV on a no name basis. Hope to hear positive news from my network. Fingers crossed!
March 9th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
contentedmom,
Thank you girl, Thank you… *hugs*
March 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Angie dear,
Thank you!
I searched it the moment I saw your comment.
Guess what?!
They said this:
“Dear Job Seeker
We are sorry, there are currently no Job Vacancies or Job Openings available in”
oh well, I’m on their list of contacts already anyway, so fingers crossed for good news.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Oh dear… it sounds terribly bad. I have nothing to add to the suggestions above… only thing I can do is to help ask around my circle of friends… will let u know if there are lobangs..
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March 9th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Angeline,
Hope that sometime turns out for you soon. I know it is not easy to get PT/short term jobs at the moment. Will be praying for you.
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March 9th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Hi Angeline,
Thanks for dropping by my gal’s blog… btw, I hope I can help to let u help sell off the extra coach bags that my hubby got for me from his last trip to US over the internet… the price he paid so much cheaper that the price at boutique.. i will send u an email to see how we can work on it. Dun worry, we sure can find a way.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Hi Angeline
I’m sorry to hear that…. I hope by now you have got a temp job and sorry that I am of no help at all. But I will ask around to see if anyone need a temp staff. Meantime, you take care ya…
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March 9th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I babysit to help earn extra cash, do you know anyone you can do that for?
March 10th, 2009 at 1:08 am
hey..i think you can try being a stall assistant if you dont mind. i think can just ask ard at hawker centres, they seem to be looking for helpers :)
March 10th, 2009 at 7:27 am
i dont know of anything mate. the 0.69 posts are disgraceful arnt they. sometimes i consider taking the lower price ones too to just make money :)
hope you find something soon mate x
March 10th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Wan,
I used to be a hawker myself.
So that’s not a problem.
Ok, I’ll try looking in that direction too.
Thank you…..*hugs*
March 10th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Tammy,
yes dear.
That’s my FAVOURITE OPTION.
But till now, hmmmm…. ‘people’ think I’m too young!
You know, they think that experience should come with age and LOTS OF WHITE HAIR TOO. *eyes rolled*
Arrgghhh…even after I told them that I used to be a Child Care Teacher and I was the nanny for my sis when I was only 7years old, they still don’t feel secure….*sigh*
March 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Hey gal, so sorry to hear about that. Hmm…do you have any CPT cert or dip in early childhood learning ? You can always go back to teaching since you have the experience. I will try to ask for you.
May GOD bless you and family.
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March 10th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Cendrine,
No dear I don’t have.
In fact (as written in ‘My Story’)
it was hmmm…’illegal’ that’s why I didn’t or rather couldn’t mention the centre’s name.
The supervisor was my church friend (then)
she needed help badly and she saw the potential in me, that’s how I could stay on for so long.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
and i have seen quite a few posters pasted at stores in shopping malls looking for sale assistants. I think you fit 100% if not more.
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March 10th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
send in your resume to apply for teacher assistant in sec school near you. No need experience. Only require a pass in English.
cendrines last blog post..Bon voyage, Elmer Gor Gor
March 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Hi Angeline,
I may not help you find a job but I will include you in my prayers… praying you will find either a part time or full time job to help solve your kid’s tuition fees.
Stay strong and be patient.
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March 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Hello Angeline,
Have you consider selling items that you don’t need at Ebay? You may be able to churn out some cash (I do that).
Secondly, I have received this sms from a tuition agency, you may wana give it a try:
Re: Urgently req adjunct/flexi-adjunct/relief teachers for govnt sch near your area. Interested pls revert ASAP – ARRITER TUITION 64549808 / 98267876
I had taught in Pri sch (from another educational company, not the above mentioned agency) conducting special short courses like creative writing / maths and science camp, short hours (usu 1.5hr per lesson), whole course lasts for about 2-3 months, should suit your timing. Pay quite well too. Though I have never tried ARRITER, you may wana check it out?
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March 11th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Nic,
yes, ever since I ended my 7 years of retail business, I’ve been clearing them through forums and ebay…
there are still sooooooo many things that I haven’t posted yet.
seller id: 1568rich
ebay.com.sg
Fantastic! Will call them first thing in the morning tomorrow!!!
Thank you, thank you!!!!
March 11th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Hi Angeline, I’m sorry that I din get to come over here to read this post from you. Things are not too well over my end too & I recently got a part time job. Will be starting work officially this coming Thurs. Let us talk over a mail. I can ask for you :):)
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March 12th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Wishing you all the luck and best. Hoping things will turn in your favour.
erin
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March 13th, 2009 at 2:35 am
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry! I am reading this everywhere. So many people are being hit so hard. Ebay works if you’re very careful– make sure you don’t underestimate your shipping and protect yourself from fraudulent payments. I wish I had other help for you!!
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March 16th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Hey, girl. How are things now? Have you found apart time job?
Sorry for not coming by earlier as I was at the hospital having a baby.
Keeping you in my prayers.
March 16th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Moomykin,
Thank you girl.
don’t worry about it…
I haven’t found a part-time job yet
but we are still ok this month….
anyhow, all updates on this issue are in my personal blog now
March 20th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Oh I am so sorry that you are going through this! Here is the US there are so many in your same boat. And if too many of my husbands clients dropped off we would be in the same as well. Good luck!
March 25th, 2009 at 2:08 am
if you are good at handicraft, there is a ton of opportunity out there! All the best and I hope it works out soon! Take care!
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March 25th, 2009 at 2:30 am
giddy tigress,
I’ve been busy posting my retail stuff on ebay.com.sg, you can see my list of stuff here
so far did get some sales. I have been updating that on my personal blog.
Have been listing lots of displays and other stuff.
This week, my schedule is to list my handmade jewelleries….
*fingers crossed*
Wish me luck, won’t ya?
April 12th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Angeline, I did know of your hard times – if you see I was the first commenter. :)
I am always sending you wonderful thoughts and prayers, and thank you for supporting me so beautifully.
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April 12th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Thank you JCK,
Thank you…
‘cos many can read and forget afterwards…
but you remembered…
thank you… *hugs*