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He *CAN* work!
Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots...
So I didn't answer to Kim's question cuz I have a lazy son myself...but we had an unexpected blizzard today and snow day. He invited his friend to come over and I commented that I didn't think he could make it over here (We had about 6 inches dumped on us in a couple of hours) So he goes out there --mind you I have tried to get him to shovel and he's so half assed about it I gave up - and he shovels the steps out to the end of the block, the whole side walk, better than I usually does and he does it in a half hour and comes back proud that he beat our old know it all neighbor who was also shoveling. So he actually is capable of working, just has to have the right motivation.... Joelle The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St Augustine Joelle |
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"Joelle" wrote in message ... Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... Idiots? You are too kind. |
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He *CAN* work!
"Joelle" wrote in message ... Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... So I didn't answer to Kim's question cuz I have a lazy son myself...but we had an unexpected blizzard today and snow day. He invited his friend to come over and I commented that I didn't think he could make it over here (We had about 6 inches dumped on us in a couple of hours) So he goes out there --mind you I have tried to get him to shovel and he's so half assed about it I gave up - and he shovels the steps out to the end of the block, the whole side walk, better than I usually does and he does it in a half hour and comes back proud that he beat our old know it all neighbor who was also shoveling. So he actually is capable of working, just has to have the right motivation.... Joelle The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St Augustine Joelle |
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He *CAN* work!
"Joelle" wrote in message ... Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... So I didn't answer to Kim's question cuz I have a lazy son myself...but we had an unexpected blizzard today and snow day. He invited his friend to come over and I commented that I didn't think he could make it over here (We had about 6 inches dumped on us in a couple of hours) So he goes out there --mind you I have tried to get him to shovel and he's so half assed about it I gave up - and he shovels the steps out to the end of the block, the whole side walk, better than I usually does and he does it in a half hour and comes back proud that he beat our old know it all neighbor who was also shoveling. So he actually is capable of working, just has to have the right motivation.... Joelle The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St Augustine Joelle Isn't it amazing how they can get busy for a good cause. I get tired of saying stuff like, "there will be no bookstore if you don't clean up your room". That was not the deal when I grew up. My mother said, "get in there and clean your room". I did it. I was not necessarily scared of her, but just did what I had to do. What has changed so much?????? ARGH Joelle, enjoy the snow :g: I do not miss that white fuffy cold stuff. V |
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"P.Fritz" wrote in message ... "Joelle" wrote in message ... Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... Idiots? You are too kind. well, I would say I can ignore anything with alt. seduction. V |
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He *CAN* work!
"Joelle" wrote in message ... Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... So I didn't answer to Kim's question cuz I have a lazy son myself...but we had an unexpected blizzard today and snow day. He invited his friend to come over and I commented that I didn't think he could make it over here (We had about 6 inches dumped on us in a couple of hours) So he goes out there --mind you I have tried to get him to shovel and he's so half assed about it I gave up - and he shovels the steps out to the end of the block, the whole side walk, better than I usually does and he does it in a half hour and comes back proud that he beat our old know it all neighbor who was also shoveling. So he actually is capable of working, just has to have the right motivation.... Joelle The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St Augustine Joelle HEHEHEHE Joelle... That is my son exactly!! Glad I'm not the only one with one of these capable creatures *grin* |
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P.Fritz wrote in message ... "Joelle" wrote in message ... Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... Idiots? You are too kind. She is being kind. Must be in a good mood, kid working and all! Good for you Joelle. Hope things are going well in the personal part of your life too! T |
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He *CAN* work!
Subject: He *CAN* work!
From: oaway Trying to wrest control of our ng back from the idiots... good Idea, so I'll babble a little to help So he actually is capable of working, just has to have the right motivation.... I have found that each of my kids as well as my step kids, eventually found out that there is not much fun out in the big world without the bucks to spend. Sure there are some that are gonna hold unto the "free spirit" attitude but only for as long as "we" let them. Then there are the kids that come out of the womb motivated from the start to get going, You know the ones that hit the floor running like my oldest . I wonder about the schools, don't they all have programs such as the one Jess found that helps the kids get some valuable work experience I believe it was called a "mentorship" The counselor helped her get into a job position with the local red cross and at the end of the program she received a 200.00 stipened. Her experience in her junior year with this program motivated her to seek out another job after that on her own and she hasn't stopped since ! I know I did something from the time I was 9 years old that made me money. Took me a very long time to keep a job in my younger years though cause I didn't have the stamina to except critisim so I walked out of many a new job as soon as I got my first negative reaction. Yes *WE* can all work! It is just a matter of growing up and I was sure glad when I did , I think I was 28 when I finally found my calling LOL! Been working steady ever since.....I see the capable teens out on our streets not working just hanging out, but then I see the ones working too, they are all different and will blossom in their own time,and in the meantime the gentle pushes and reminders of the need for them to start considering a job part time after school a few hours a day isn't hurting them....After all they want a car and to drive soon right ! I don't know what the driving age is in your state but here it gets us way early (16)! This is one of the tools of motivation I am using with Sara........The financial support of her daughter is a given understanding. One that I see working for her B/F very well not that 16 year olds should be having babies to motivate them to work mind you....... Arghhhhhhhhhhh ! now a question .........please help me, I have this computer thing and I have managed to get this far, but this may sound stupid and O.K. I'll acept that, I clicked on response to post ,got this great set up to do so ,but where and how do I get to spell check from here ???? So the obvious is...please excuse the spelling errors and part could be my typing as well. TIA Bev Joelle |
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