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Post by Natooke on Mar 14, 2003 5:36:19 GMT -5
After nearly 9 years of being a stay at home mom … I just wanted to say I’ve found a steady part-time job in my little town. All because of word of mouth! When my husband was coming out of the TV shop he bumped into a lady who owns our “local eating hole” … they got to talking.  I’ll be going in next week to see how things are run. Let me tell you I’m a happy camper  I’ve always wanted to do something part-time after our kids are full time students.  This job also has more working opportunities as they also do catering for weddings etc. The benefits … money, grown ups, exposed too more Swedish & still can be home for our kids. Natooke doing the  dance. |
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Post by Carolyn on Mar 14, 2003 10:30:43 GMT -5
All right, girlfriend!!! Another happy American working in Sweden!!!
And another thing, how do you get those happy dance critters?
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Post by Pam on Mar 14, 2003 12:42:33 GMT -5
Congratulations, Natooke!  |
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Post by Natooke on Mar 14, 2003 13:23:54 GMT -5
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Post by Natasha on Mar 14, 2003 14:53:29 GMT -5
Congrats Natooke!!!   (I found the smilie website ) |
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Post by Sabeine on Mar 14, 2003 17:06:25 GMT -5
Yeah Natooke!
No wonder you are doing the happy dance, you and your family must be really thrilled.
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Post by Natooke on Mar 15, 2003 2:07:35 GMT -5
You know this restaurant is a new place, which I’m sure you’ve all seen some fairly funky establishments here that haven’t seen a paintbrush since the 50’s.  The job doesn’t start until April, but I’ll be going in for some training. I know there are people out there who seem to think that this kind of work is beneath them …  then I’ve had people whom don’t understand why I didn’t work all those years. I know you all here understand that every family’s needs, dynamics & situations are not alike. My husband’s job alone takes him outside of the boarders of Sweden a fair bit (he’s in the Baltic working now) with not having an extended family we (Peter and I) have done a fantastic job in most everything we’ve set out to do … ya there have been bumps in the road, but we are made of real tuff stuff …. You know we still have major factors why I’m not working full time too. We haven’t talked to the kids as of yet about this job. We still need to iron out Dagis hours and some Fritis hours. The only one person this may affect is our son. His learning (& some physical disabilities) makes it hard for him to get most of the simplest things done e.g. homework.  If anyone here has ever known or worked with special needs children … you’ll understand that Parents need to be Proactive in their child’s education and home life. I’m sure he’ll adjust it’s only a part-time job…. However our Ellen is another story … even though she’s is strong willed she still has her needs. OK now I’ve really gotten off topic ;D  |
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Post by Sabeine on Mar 15, 2003 6:10:40 GMT -5
Why would anyone think that this job is beneath them? It sounds like it could be really fun, and a great place to earn some money.
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Post by Debbie on Mar 16, 2003 2:06:24 GMT -5
and anyone who thinks the job is beneath them...sc*** them!
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Post by Carolyn on Mar 16, 2003 13:17:54 GMT -5
My mother always said, "You're not too good to do any job, as long as it's not illegal or immoral." I've worked on a loading dock, as a farm laborer bringing in hay (and I have hay fever), as kitchen help and cleaning people's houses, despite also having had 3 businesses of my own in the last 35 years.
Anders said there was an article today in our local paper, Nerikes Allehanda, that said that current statistics show that 35% of immigrants have a full-time job three years after arriving in Sweden.
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Post by Brandy on Mar 16, 2003 14:42:38 GMT -5
Hi again, I just sent you a message and hadn't gotten to this board yet. Congratulations!!! I know what you mean about wanting to stay home with your kids and work too. I really am psyched I found this job, too. I hope I didn't sound down about it. I accepted this part time job that became full time with in days. I thought it would be OK to do for just a few months, so I took it. Big regrets now about accepting the full time position. With all my other responsibilities, I find my youngest in dagis for 50 hrs a week! This is just because of the time it takes to pick up the other two (they are right next to where I work, and the youngest is right near home). When I do get home, it's my husband doing the cooking and food shopping, and right after dinner - I'm in bed! The sun is shining longer hours now. It's giving me tons of energy. I'm psyched about being able to finish our renovations (the extra income is paying) and I'm psyched I have first hand knowledge of the school system and its students, so I can give my children what they need to succeed in this system. It is very nice to work and have something else in your life. Just don't get sucked into, I can squeeze in more than I planned - all because you are enjoying it so much! Enjoy your old life still, too! Congratulations! |
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Post by Sandy on Mar 22, 2003 3:07:31 GMT -5
current statistics show that 35% of immigrants have a full-time job three years after arriving in Sweden. Well, I missed that by a mere 30 days. I was made permanent full-time [glow=red,2,300]FINALLY[/glow] on March 18th (retroactive back to March 1st) in the job that I have been doing on and off for almost the whole 38 months I have been here. It feels great to have a steady income, again. [glow=purple,2,300]YAH!![/glow] |
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Post by Pam on Mar 22, 2003 5:53:58 GMT -5
I've been here three years, had a full time job since last fall but am still considered a temp and not hired permanently. If I ever get to heave that sigh of relief I'll let you guys know. If we need money I don't think any legal job is beneath us, even if it's not one we particularly enjoy. I have an uncle who is around 60 years old still sitting on his ass, trying to sue anyone he can get a stab at and waiting for the right management position.  He's spent most of his life living off my poor grandma. She's in a nursing home now and has Alzheimer's on top of many other health problems and he still calls her long distance to whine if other family members won't give him money. This stresses her really badly and she doesn't even know why. Now THAT is shameful. |
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Post by Carolyn on Mar 22, 2003 11:28:47 GMT -5
Well, as soon as I get back home, I'm signing back up with the vikariepoolen (temporary pool) and hope to get myself a nice job as an ekonomibitrade (kitchen slave). I really don't mind clearing tables, peeling potatoes, flipping pancakes, etc. Somebody wants to pay me 70 SEK an hour to do it, I'll be there with bells on!
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This job also has more working opportunities as they also do catering for weddings etc. 
The job doesn’t start until April, but I’ll be going in for some training. I know there are people out there who seem to think that this kind of work is beneath them … 
then I’ve had people whom don’t understand why I didn’t work all those years. 
If anyone here has ever known or worked with special needs children … you’ll understand that Parents need to be Proactive in their child’s education and home life. I’m sure he’ll adjust it’s only a part-time job…. However our Ellen is another story … even though she’s is strong willed she still has her needs. 
