I'm FINALLY back!!!! :)

[NoahsMommy]

I cannot tell you all how much I've missed you!!

Things sure have changed!!! My cats are all spread out (a HUGE thank you to all that gave me wonderful advice.) around this area! David (ex-hubby) has Noah and Micah, CiCi has Jonah and my good friend in the cat rescue "business" has my Phoebe and Basie with her...truly spread out. This will be until I can get a new job and move out of my parent's house. I cannot wait!!! I miss them like crazy and while this is the next best thing and only option, its not good for us to be apart like this. Thankfully they're all happy and well cared for and I get to visit whenever I want. Yay!

As you may have noticed, I said I was without a job. I got a wonderful job working at Cedars Sinai in their Bed Reservations dept. I started work on Sept 11 and things were going great! I was on time and actually feeling OK! I hadn't been to an ER sinse July 4th...which is wonderful for me and my crohn's! Unfortunately, I had to go to the ER during work hours one day and my boss didn't like that. She felt it would translate to me being out a lot in the future, so she let me go. It wasn't illegal, I signed a document stating they could let me go at any time for any reason (or no reason at all) during me probationary period of 6 months. And, well, she sure did! I guess things don't always happen as we'd like, and I'm pretty much over it now...I need to move on and get on with my life.

Anyway, just wanted to say "hello" again to everyone. I've missed you all so much and know I hadn't stayed much in contact while I was gone, I was dealing with a lot and well, I'm sorry. (((hugs))) PT is a HUGE part of my life and I really felt the loss. I can't express how HAPPY I am to be back.

Love you!!!

Love, Kelly

[Donnaj4962]

Wooohooo! Welcome back Kelly! Glad to see you posting again. But I am sorry to see why you weren't posting for a while. I hope things get better for you soon and that you and your furbabies can be reunited!

(((hugs))) from Indiana and a big WELCOME BACK!

[Karen]

Oh, welcome, welcome, welcome back! Hope things get turned around for you soon!

[JenBKR]

Welcome back! ((((hugs)))) We missed ya!

[Prairie Purrs]

Although it sounds like you're better off without having to deal with that particular employer, a "probationary" period of employment doesn't mean that an employer can fire an employee for an illegal reason! If that were the case, employers would have all their employees sign agreements to waive their rights under anti-discrimination laws and could go ahead and fire people based on disability, race, religion, gender, age, or whatever. But employers can't do that--any contract giving an employer the "right" to violate the anti-discrimination laws would be illegal and unenforceable.

(Disclaimer--not intended as legal advice, just a general observation. )

[catnapper]

Hi Kelly! I've missed you! So sorry to hear you lost your job to your illness again. Is there a way that you could qualify for Social Security benefits? It would definately help things if you got some income from SS benefits.

I am so glad to hear you sound upbeat and happy. Thats step #1 to making things work out!

[Rachel]

Oh, Kelly, I am so sorry about the job. It is just sad that of all places a hospital can't make some accommodations for a person with health problems. Given half a chance, I'm sure you would have proved yourself to be one of their most valuable employees. I'm glad you said you have put it behind you though. The less you stew about injustices, the better. Please keep us up on what's going on.

[NoahsMommy]

Thanks so much, guys!

CatsinDenver....that's a really, really good point. I may have to think about a few things. Thank you for bringing that up.

Catnapper...I'm eligible for Unemployment and may be for Disability as well, but it isn't enough to live on, at least not out here. If I'm on Disability, I'm unable to work more than part-time. Me being able to work (once I find a good job) really helps me emotionally, that I'm able to support myself. I've actually been feeling better, becides the pain issue. Thank you for the thought.

Rachel...You're right, I really would have been a loyal and GOOD employee! I had been there for 10 working days when I was fired, but on the 5th working day, I was actually doing the job I was hired for and doing it well. There was another new person that had been there for approx. 6 weeks and she JUST started doing the job about a week or so prior. This is why I was so confused as to why she made that decision, I was doing the job well and got along with everyone I spoke with. Oh well, like you said, I really cannot dwell on it, it doesn't do much good.

Thanks again for the warm welcome everyone. I missed you so greatly and am soooo happy to be back.

Love, Me

[chocolatepuppy]

Welcome back Kelly, you were missed! I hope things turn around for you and your kittys are back with you soon.

[jenluckenbach]

Welcome home!! Does this mean you will have better internet access?

So sorry about your job/home situation. Hopefully a GOOD change will come soon.

[luvofallhorses]

Welcome back, Kelly! I sure have missed you! (((HUGS))) I sure hope you can get a new job and have your own place where you can have all of your kitties.

[moosmom]

Welcome back Kelly!!! I'm so glad you're back!

That sucks that you lost your job after only 5 days, but I've got one up on you. I lost my last full-time temp job after only 3 days!!! Hey, it just wasn't meant to be and it's their loss.

I was going to suggest looking into Social Security Disability. Crohn's Disease is no laughing matter, and if it affects your ability to work a full-time job, like my depression, ADD and PTSD does me, then you SHOULD look into it. I am. I've worked since I was 15 years old and I'm just not cut out for it anymore. My mind isn't as sharp as it once was and I'm not as strong as I used to be. Please think about looking into it.

You've been in my thoughts daily, girl. I pray that you and your puddies will be reunited real soon.

Love ya!!

Donna

[Catty1]

KELLEEEEEE! Hi there!

I hope you find a nice job soon, one you can handle. I am sure you and you furkids will be reunited soon!

I know you said disability and stuff doesn't give you much to live on...but do they have access to affordable housing in an OK area?

HUGS!

[zoey]

Hi! Welcome back! I saw your post on Phred's thread, but i hadn't seen you around before, that i remember. anyways, i still feel sort of new. glad to make your aquaintance!!

[shais_mom]

welcome back sweetie!

Yup Kelly and her parents went and got her computer from storage and installed internet at her parents' house.