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14 years 8 months ago #5660 by Sandi

Resumes was created by Sandi

Does anyone have the current format for resumes?

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14 years 8 months ago #5664 by eklein

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I don't think they've changed in decades. The template that comes in Microsoft Word is pretty good.
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14 years 8 months ago #5665 by server

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I'm sure a search would produce any number of them! If you don't mind me asking, is it you needing a new job?

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14 years 8 months ago #5696 by Sandi

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I don't have Word. I think maybe my son does though.

Yes, it is me. I did a stupid thing and put in 2 weeks notice today, leaving myself without income and health insurance. It's been a long time coming. Now I'm screwed.

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14 years 8 months ago #5698 by eklein

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You have COBRA for 18 months? Or do small companies not do that?

Do you want the same kind of work in a different place? They'll probably scoop you up quick if there is an opening. Don't ditz around with a resume, do it fast and clean, no typos, don't worry about perfection. I'll look it over. Call the companies you want to work for, you're a hot property!
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14 years 8 months ago #5699 by Sandi

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Erica - isn't COBRA expensive? I couldn't afford it. I had fantastic health insurance that paid nearly everything.

I'm not sure I want the same kind of work. The work load and stress are the same everywhere in my field. I will never have the perks I had at this job, and that was very important to me. Time off, especially.

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14 years 8 months ago #5700 by eklein

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COBRA is expensive but you pay for it because if you go a day without insurance, then everything becomes a pre-existing condition (usually). You sell your rings and give up on haircuts, but you pay for COBRA.

I'm glad you'll have a break from work.
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14 years 8 months ago #5703 by

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Sandi listen to Erica - do not go 1 second without medical, you do and everything is considered pre-existing. You think COBRA is expensive just try to pay for all your medication and doctor visits without any insurance! You say you can't afford COBRA, can you afford not to have it?

What about being put on your husband's medical?

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14 years 8 months ago #5706 by server

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oh boy Sandi. I can understand wanting to do something else. I worked in the office of a car dealership for 27 years then decided I wanted some time off. It helped that my husband just got a settlement for a car accident he was in! I took 6 months off, it was the best summer in my life. Anyway....I went back to work as a waitress! LOL what a difference. I like it though, not stuck in an office all day in a little cubicle with no sunlight. I wouldn't go back for anything. I'm not sure about pre-existing conditions and insurance anymore. Aren't they changing laws now as far as that goes? I'm not positive but I think they are. Maybe I'll try to do a little research on that. Anyway....in the long run, one way or another, it's gonna be alright!

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14 years 8 months ago #5712 by lili

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Wow, that's a big step. I hope that you can get on your husband's insurance or because I think it's very valuable to step back and take a little time, especially if you're interested in doing something else. You're clearly very talented and capable, so you just need to decide what you want to do and pursue it. This could be a very positive thing.

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14 years 8 months ago #5716 by

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server wrote:

I'm not sure about pre-existing conditions and insurance anymore. Aren't they changing laws now as far as that goes?

The laws may be changing but won't be going into effect for years so that will not help anyone at this time. And believe me they do go after a pre-existing condition! I know someone who was never without medical - changed jobs and was on COBRA until new kicked in, had the tests done that were required for medical condition and months later it still wasn't paid because insurance said "pre-existing", this person had to prove there was never a nano-second without insurance before the bills were paid, fortunate the proper papers could be found.

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14 years 8 months ago #5719 by tigereyes

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That is not necessarly ture. I know I had no medical coverage for 30 days. While I changed employers. I got a certificate of coverage from United health care stating I had coverage from date to date. Once I got on my new policy I mailed that to blue shield. they accepted--but most group policies cannot attach a pre exsisting condition. Ive working in medical billing and this has been the case many times. You may want to purchse an individual policy. That my be cheaper then cobra. FYI my cobra was close to 500 a month.

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14 years 8 months ago #5720 by

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Blue Cross/Blue Shield was horrible - that's the one that gave my friend all the trouble. My friend was not without medical coverage ever, did find the paperwork that stated coverage from date to date - and BC/BS told my friend it needed that information back for quite a few years. The BC/BS was a group policy through work and it did try to get out of paying for these tests stating pre-existing. I know there are different BC/BS companies, but they tried to get out of paying stating pre-existing.

If you were without medical coverage for 30 days you did not have continuous coverage and things may/can be considered pre-existing and not covered. Why take the chance??

Jennifer rereading your post - are you saying you were on COBRA those 30 days you said you were without medical?

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14 years 8 months ago #5733 by Sandi

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The problem is that my husband only has a private plan through his work. I doubt they will take me because of the pre-existing condition.

I thought that even with a pre-existing condition, you could get back on a group plan at any time? I didn't have any trouble the last time I did.

As far as drugs, I'll have to pay. Doctors appointments, I won't go. I'm telling you guys, I screwed myself.

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14 years 8 months ago #5734 by

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Your husband should check to see if you can be added. I know someone who just got married and was able to add new spouse to her medical.

I'm sure any insurance would take someone with a pre-existing condition. Will they pay for treatment for that pre-existing condition, that's the big question. They may not pay for anything involving it [and you have more than one pre-existing condition] for a certain length of time.

If you are going to pay for drugs but not go to the doctor then you probably want to get all refills allowed before you lose your medical - a lot of doctors won't refill certain prescriptions without an office visit to make sure the patient is doing well on the med or the dose or whatever.

And check if you can be added to husbands - if so you could go on it without a lapse in coverage and then when get job if that is a better plan or cheaper plan then go with it and drop being on hubby's.

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14 years 8 months ago #5736 by Sandi

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I just looked at the COBRA law and the employer must have at least 20 employees. My office has 10. Nix that.

I spoke to my pharmacist yesterday and she said all of my drugs are generic, therefore, cheap. But geez I know my co-pays are a small fortune every month.

As far as doctors - I'm well aware of that. They make me come in often. I plan on having scripts filled prior to...I should have coverage until the end of July. I have some time.

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14 years 7 months ago #6258 by server

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so Sandi....how's it going?

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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14 years 7 months ago #6263 by Sandi

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I put in my 2 weeks notice and four days later, asked for my job back. I panicked and decided I couldn't risk any of it.

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14 years 7 months ago #6271 by CindyL

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And did you get it back?

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14 years 7 months ago #6275 by

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I thought you may have made a rash decision Sandi - glad you are still working. If the reason for putting in your notice was because of something at work have you talked to them about it?

And remember, it's said the quickest way to find a job is while you have a job. If you aren't happy there put your resume out and see what happens.

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14 years 7 months ago #6283 by server

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well, I'm glad you got it back! Obviously your a good employee

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
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14 years 7 months ago #6286 by Bunnie

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It's a scary thing if you don't have a replacement employment. For USA residents, until they get all the guidelines for the new health bill distributed the best approach is to look at the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Google "HIPPA continuing coverage" and you'll get links like this www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_consumer_hipaa.html

For drugs, even if you have insurance coverage, it may worth looking at some of the discount cards, they may be cheaper for some druges. There are several organizations that offer the discount cards like AAA Auto, AARP, and big drugstore chains. Kind of like having using COSTCO or Sam's for purchasing power. You might want to check out more than one, since the list of discounted drugs may vary from one to another. Many of them are free, for instance, CVS has rxsavingsplus.com/en/default.aspx .

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14 years 7 months ago #6288 by Sandi

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Yes, I got the job back. It just gets so overwhelming during the day that I literally spin in circles and can't do it all. Phone call after phone call, way too many e-mails to answer and the paper work is unreal. I just got to the point where I couldn't take another minute of it. Expectations are unrealistic. That part won't change.

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14 years 7 months ago #6289 by server

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your right Sandi, expectations usually are to high and even sadder they don't usually change. It's you who has to adapt to the situation without compromising your own values.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
Blessings,
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14 years 7 months ago #6291 by Sandi

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I've been there for 14 years. I've adapted as much as I can. I get to a point where I'm so overwhelmed that I think "nothing is worth this" and I just want to quit. That job sucks up every last bit of energy that I don't have anyway, and I have nothing left for home.

I have thought about looking for another job, but I'd be giving up a heck of a lot that is important to me too...time off, close drive, salary, bonuses, etc. I can't match it and I know it.

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14 years 7 months ago #6293 by donswife48

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Sandi, it's sad that your job demands so much of you. But it's also good that you have the security in knowing that it also gives you the some of the important things for peace of mind, etc insurance, benefits, wages. Is there anyone else that you can delegate some of your duties to, maybe for a month or so? Best wishes.

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14 years 7 months ago #6297 by Sandi

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We just hired someone part time to take some of my work load. We're training her now, but it's hard to take the time to show her things - it slows me down. I know it will be best in the long run, but I have deadlines that have to be met. I'm hoping it helps, but she can only take the back end of my work, not the preparation and that is the time consuming part.

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