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Scared for my education....

Started by Dracconia, July 21, 2009, 11:49:15 PM

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Dracconia

For a multitude of reasons I am not on financial aide anymore, hopefully once I get this loan paid off I will be back on it...but until then I am paying out of pocket. No big deal less classes a semester but still doable. Until tonight. I have been working full time at Wal Mart for 8 months. Well, apparently I have been working full time hours but I am in the system as a part time employee, so I have not been garnering benefits and now my hours are being cut to 26 a week. I am really scared...because of the new automated scheduling system my bosses "hands are tied" so I am going to try and find a new job, but they are scarce...please please pray that something opens up. I am really really really scared I won't be able to pay for my classes....

Drac
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renfairephotog

The work you full time but keep you listed as part time is an old employer trick. Especially when there are benefits involved.
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lordwriothsley

Prayers and good thoughts are being sent your way during time of crisis Drac.

Hugs and love to you as always lass.
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Drac,
You are in my prayer that everything works out okay for you.
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Quote from: renfairephotog on July 22, 2009, 12:05:21 AM
The work you full time but keep you listed as part time is an old employer trick. Especially when there are benefits involved.
I know this is an old trick, I've seen it too, but I still don't see how it's legal.  I know there are ways and ways but it still stinks. 

Lady von Groper

Drac: 

What about work/study at your school?  That's what I had to do when I was in college.  It's not a lot of money, but it could replace those hours lost at Walmart...

Things will work themselves out...

Sending good thoughts your way.
Lady Von Groper
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Dracconia

I paid over half of this semester's tuition!!!!

Praise be to God, now the other half and books....keep praying! Thank you all so much, your prayers really are helping!
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lordwriothsley

Huzzah! That is such wonderful news Drac. You are still in my thoughts and prayers as always.
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