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The office will close until Monday.

Oh, I see.

Not happy at work today. The idiot company I work for have extended the closing hours for Mon, Tue, Wed from 8pm to 9pm for the Christmas season.

That doesn't bother me, but apparently the labour hour budget for the store has not been extended appropriately to follow, so some employees (including myself) have had their hours cut back. Go figure. Christmas the busiest time of the year, and hours are cut back.

Huh?

Part time is the first pay to suffer.

I wasn't part time. I was full time right from Day 1 back in July.

I applied for another job last night. It's for an Inventory Control Clerk at a company that manufactures/wholesales pressure washers and parts, etc.

I've got nearly 12 years of experience of similar work in my past life. We'll see if I get an interview.

Sorry, reyn. The times they are a tightening. I don't know what options the working man will have as the new year comes in. Let's hope the big shots are able to salvage enough of the economy to make it some better.

Thank you, izzy. Happy Thanksgiving.

Good morning, Edgar. Off to the retail mine again.

You back to work, too?

I go back Monday.

Enjoy the breather.

How's your wife making out?

The wife does pretty well, most of the time. Right now, she spends lots of time anticipating the inevitable.

Oh........ know the slow feeling - sorry hun. And shoulder surgery for Mrs.Edgar .... ack! Hopefully not before Christmas. Hoping she is not in any pain. Healing thoughts for you both...

... and Reyn, to your lady too. Best wishes. Did you hear back about the interview?

Surgery for the 19th of Dec. She is in pain all the time.

oh noooooooo..... goodness... I had no idea she was struggling. How long do they think the recovery will be. Quiet Chrimbo for you guys a?

She will be kept overnight. It will be weeks before she can use the arm, minimally. Several months of rehabilitation will be needed. It's something we can do at home.

I hope it will be as successful as the last op - though I understand how tiring recovery can be. Keep strong. Hoping too that work will see you through the tough times.

Nite Edgar. Wishing you good sleep later. x

Thanks, Izzie. Vivienne's probably going to have a follow-up abdominal draining (post massive hernia operation stuff) in January. She doesn't want to deal with it in December. Her birthday is coming up next week, too.

As far as the resume I sent in for the Inventory Control Clerk job, it's been only a couple of days (haven't heard yet), but I always worry. The problem probably is going to be my age (I'm 57) and the fact that my inventory experience of nearly 12 years is now 15 years ago (1981-1993). So, it really was a shot in the dark, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I'm not sure if you know my history, but I retired at 55 back in April 2006 (worked for same company for 32 years). Decided to work part time a while ago, and went back to full time late last July. This was because my wife and I helped out our oldest daughter in helping her buy an apartment and a used car. So, needing to replace some money in the bank.

As it is now, I'll probably remain working full time until 65, I think. Right now, I'm working in the $5 version of a dollar store. Take it from me, working retail sucks! That's why I'm looking for something better.

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Edgar, I hope your wife's surgery goes well. I can imagine that the recup time will take quite a while, but will be worth it in the end. there's nothing more demoralizing than dealing with pain all the time. It makes one's outlook on life not so good.

When my wife had the big abdominal operation back in Sep 2007, I quit my casual job to look after her. I'm glad I did, because it made things a lot easier for her. Unfortunately, she's still dealing with this fluid build-up thing, which is a pain for her, but manageable.

Anything happening?

My wife had her blood work done. Aside from that, not much. When she had the first surgery, the rehab began almost immediately. The new doc wants her to keep the arm in a sling four weeks before rehab.

Okay, well, let's hope all goes smoothly. Is she able to cope by herself? Are you still off work?