Hello everyone,
Not sure how to start today's post.
I have been out of work for near a week now, but knowing I will return to work on the 10th of December. Only to become temporarily unemployed again on or around the 23rd of December.
I am feeling somewhat stir crazy. Wanting to do SOMETHING. So...I made some pumpkin rolls. The peppermint / gingersnap turned out really tasty.
I received something in the mail from the 'unemployment' agency. My claim was denied. Apparently, they didn't receive a copy of my DD-214 ( My certificate of "release or discharge" from active duty ) even though I faxed a copy of this form two days after.
I fought through calling the 'automated' fricking system they have and got pretty frustrated. I would almost prefer talking to someone that doesn't quite comprehend English.
What did I do? I re-filed my claim and actually got to a screen in which I could voice my opinion. I calmly typed " how many times do I need to submit a copy of my DD-214" and asked them plaintively, please have a human call me if there are any questions.
I feel for anyone....especially my fellow Veterans' who have had to deal with unemployment. Please leave a comment....as this will help me address the issue when I become President in 2016.
Have a great day, and fantastic weekend!
Trevor M Dodge
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Unemployment...or as I see it....un-enjoyment.
Hello all,
It's been a busy couple weeks. Shared an awesome Thanksgiving meal with family and friends at our home for the first time since we bought the house in 2010.
Just before the holiday, I discovered I had a talent...other than calling out bad politicians , driving truck and forklifts. I went online to a site to see how to prepare one of my favorite desserts....and have now made near a dozen of the tasty buggers, and created a few different ingredients to make them better. Maybe not better, but better suited to different folks. I made varieties that were lemon , orange and cranberry, peppermint and rum raisin flavored. That's the good news. Here's a photo of some finished pumpkin rolls of various flavors.
Now for the downer news. I am unemployed. For a week anyway. When I return to work on the 10th of December, I will be on day shift. Due to necessity, I did file a claim with unemployment to re-coup at least some of the lost weeks wages. I will report on how that goes on a later date. Have a great week everyone, as will I.
Trevor M Dodge
It's been a busy couple weeks. Shared an awesome Thanksgiving meal with family and friends at our home for the first time since we bought the house in 2010.
Just before the holiday, I discovered I had a talent...other than calling out bad politicians , driving truck and forklifts. I went online to a site to see how to prepare one of my favorite desserts....and have now made near a dozen of the tasty buggers, and created a few different ingredients to make them better. Maybe not better, but better suited to different folks. I made varieties that were lemon , orange and cranberry, peppermint and rum raisin flavored. That's the good news. Here's a photo of some finished pumpkin rolls of various flavors.
Now for the downer news. I am unemployed. For a week anyway. When I return to work on the 10th of December, I will be on day shift. Due to necessity, I did file a claim with unemployment to re-coup at least some of the lost weeks wages. I will report on how that goes on a later date. Have a great week everyone, as will I.
Trevor M Dodge
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