For almost a year now, I have been working just part-time, with my
income less than my expenses. I drew unemployment payments for
several months, but this eventually ran out and I had to survive on
money from a home-equity loan. I have finally found a new full-time
position, in my chosen profession (I have worked as a computer
programmer since 1986). It pays considerably more than I was making
before I had to go part-time, and has full medical benefits. I will
start working at the new job on February 7th.
<visual image: Snoopy doing a Happy Dance>

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Margaret Fine - 23 Jan 2005 02:59 GMT
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That is fantastic news! Congratulations!!!!

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O J - 23 Jan 2005 03:28 GMT
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> I have finally found a new full-time
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Congrats, John! Hope you find it fulfilling and remunerative.
Regards and Purrs,
O J
Seanette Blaylock - 23 Jan 2005 03:32 GMT
John F. Eldredge <john@jfeldredge.com> had some very interesting
things to say about good job news:
>For almost a year now, I have been working just part-time, with my
>income less than my expenses. I drew unemployment payments for
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>start working at the new job on February 7th.
><visual image: Snoopy doing a Happy Dance>
Congratulations!

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Karen Chuplis - 23 Jan 2005 04:06 GMT
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Wow that's FANTASIC John!!!!!!! YIPEE!!!!
jmcquown - 23 Jan 2005 04:34 GMT
> For almost a year now, I have been working just part-time, with my
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YAY John! Let's hope this is the beginning of happy new job news for the
rest of us who are/were in the same boat!
Jill
Tanada - 23 Jan 2005 05:06 GMT
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WOO HOO WTG John!!! Congrats on getting your permanent job. Purrs and
tuna thoughts going with you to the new job so that you not only get to
keep the job, but that it leads to you being able to do exactly what you
want to do.
Pam S.
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Purrs for happiness and success in your new job. MLB
Christine Burel - 23 Jan 2005 05:40 GMT
YAY, John! HaPpY DaNcInG for you!
Christine
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Marina - 23 Jan 2005 05:44 GMT
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We're joining in the dance. Wonderful news, John.

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Krista - 23 Jan 2005 08:06 GMT
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WooHoo! Congratulations!
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Krista
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congrats on the job - hoping and sending purrs that you enjoy the work
and it works out

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Lorraine - 23 Jan 2005 10:30 GMT
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> I have finally found a new full-time
>position, in my chosen profession (I have worked as a computer
>programmer since 1986). It pays considerably more than I was making
>before I had to go part-time, and has full medical benefits. I will
>start working at the new job on February 7th.
Congratulations, John! That is good news.
Krista - 23 Jan 2005 10:35 GMT
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John, this is great news, good for you, enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Charleen and the cats
Victor Martinez - 23 Jan 2005 14:01 GMT
> programmer since 1986). It pays considerably more than I was making
> before I had to go part-time, and has full medical benefits. I will
> start working at the new job on February 7th.
AWESOME!!!!! Congratulations John!

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JBHajos - 23 Jan 2005 14:32 GMT
> I have finally found a new full-time
>position, in my chosen profession (I have worked as a computer
>programmer since 1986). It pays considerably more than I was making
>before I had to go part-time, and has full medical benefits. I will
>start working at the new job on February 7th.
Terrific!!! So glad to hear the good news. Here's hoping it will
be the ideal job for you and will last a long, long time! Congrats!
Jeanne
Annie Wxill - 23 Jan 2005 15:34 GMT
... I will
> start working at the new job on February 7th.
> John F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com
Congratulations.
Annie, also happy dancing for you
Ann - 23 Jan 2005 16:23 GMT
Wonderful news.
Ann
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Elise - 23 Jan 2005 17:34 GMT
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Congratulations! Hope it works out well for you :)

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polonca12000 - 23 Jan 2005 17:56 GMT
That's wonderful, John! I'm so happy for you.
Best wishes,

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Cheryl - 23 Jan 2005 18:21 GMT
> For almost a year now, I have been working just part-time, with
> my income less than my expenses. I drew unemployment payments
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> medical benefits. I will start working at the new job on
> February 7th.
Congratulations John. Great news!

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Dick C - 23 Jan 2005 19:19 GMT
John F. Eldredge wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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> start working at the new job on February 7th.
Congratulations. Perhaps the economy is finally starting to improve.

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SUQKRT - 23 Jan 2005 19:51 GMT
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Thats really great! I know jobs in that area are still difficult to get.
Suz
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Lucy's Mom - 23 Jan 2005 22:30 GMT
That's great news, John!! Congrats!!
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Great news, John. Hope the position is everything you hoped for.
Unemployment purrs continuing for others still in need.
Sam
Jean Hobbs - 24 Jan 2005 05:18 GMT
Aw thats such good news John Jean.P.
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Exocat - 24 Jan 2005 07:49 GMT
Many congratulations. Purrs for a successful induction etc. & here's
hoping you never need the medical cover!
Gordon & the TT
> I have finally found a new full-time
> position, in my chosen profession (I have worked as a computer
> programmer since 1986). It pays considerably more than I was making
> before I had to go part-time, and has full medical benefits. I will
> start working at the new job on February 7th.
Adrian - 24 Jan 2005 17:15 GMT
> For almost a year now, I have been working just part-time, with my
> income less than my expenses. I drew unemployment payments for
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Congratulations! I'm happy for you. My Snoopy isn't doing a "Happy
Dance" at the moment, she's just been treated with Frontline?, which she
hates.

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Monique Y. Mudama - 25 Jan 2005 19:57 GMT
On 2005-01-23, John F Eldredge penned:
> For almost a year now, I have been working just part-time, with my income
> less than my expenses. I drew unemployment payments for several months, but
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Belated congrats. That's wonderful!
Maybe the software industry is starting to come around ...

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Susan M - 25 Jan 2005 23:14 GMT
Awesome John - congratulations!!!!
Susan M
otis and chester
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