Oh, and missing out on Dev this week because the people selling clinic tickets only accept credit cards.

That sucks! Have you considered using a visa prepaid card? Not sure if they accept those, but in the States it's the only way to circumvent using a credit card- you load the prepaid card either by cash or check, and then you use the card as a regular Visa online or in person

They don't have prepaid cards here (they used to, and I even had one, but the organization supplying them went bankrupt). They do have cards that are linked directly to one's savings or checking account using Visa or MasterCard, however I do not have one of those.
I tend to stay away from credit cards as I don't trust them or myself; I also used to work in debt collection for credit cards, which cemented my mistrust further.

I found out today that I'm being targeted to get fired/ forced to quit my job. Both of my shift managers are fighting for me, but it's looking grim over all. I put my heart and soul into this place and now I'm wanted out. Unfortunate, but on the good side I met two of the most amazing people ever, so there's that at least.

What the hell? If you're doing good work then they shouldn't be trying to get rid of you. Any way of challenging the assholes responsible with legal action?

It's not final yet, right now it's the feeling I get from it.

That sucks Stubear, I hope it works out for you. Its a lousy feeling knowing that your livelihood is at risk.

Losing a job sucks, I lost mine two weeks ago. I had a strange job situation though for a couple of years. It was working out well enough but I always kind of knew I was on borrowed time. There were times when I was really unhappy and knew I had to find something else, but bills gotta be paid so I stuck it out. The biggest mistake I made was not preparing enough ahead of time knowing that this day was most likely coming.

I guess this could go in both the awesome and un-awesome threads because now I'm forced to do something about it instead of just thinking about it. Its scary, especially in today's economy, but its probably for the best that I move on to something else.

Minor problem but I've spent my first 2 days of maternity leave with a stinking cold. Dammit, I was going to spend this time partying!

That disappointing moment when you remember the cunty, rude hipster on your Facebook 8 years older than you was one of your college tutors.

Heartache and waiting on a hope that something will happen. Afraid that it might not. Scared and hurt. That was my day today.

Hope things turn out okay. It's hard to be in those situations, especially when positivity is difficult to find.

Thank you. Today was better, because I spent it entirely in the company of friends and family so I wasn't left alone to boil my own thoughts into madness. It helps being around positivity from others when I can't produce it for myself. I have a mountain of hope right now and I'm clinging to it for all it's worth.

My grandfather passed away. We found out via text message (or rather my sister who had her birthday today did from one of our cousins) as we were all getting ready to go out to dinner. His leaving was peaceful but unexpected, as all reports stated he was still going strong.
Only my mother is attending the funeral as I and my sisters have commitments we aren't able to easily drop. Finance also plays a part.
While I'm grateful I got to see my grandfather in April this year, I found it hard to believe he would pass this soon.
Still in shock and disbelief.

So sorry for your loss!

[swervedriver]

My condolences, sorry to hear that

So sorry to hear this. I hope you and your family are alright. I know it's hard but that he went peacefully is a great blessing. If you need anything at all we're all here for you mate.

[Victimlas]

So sorry to hear about your grandfather