tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post1352780270075043817..comments2023-11-02T08:47:57.041-06:00Comments on Chillin' With Jill: Spouting Off...SorryJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343040992394808973noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-40169207210611249932011-09-09T20:17:05.013-06:002011-09-09T20:17:05.013-06:00I know a lot about what you are talking about - an...I know a lot about what you are talking about - and it is exhausting to be the parent and caretaker and worrier of one. Hugs. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-26973741764678122772011-09-08T18:40:49.345-06:002011-09-08T18:40:49.345-06:00Hopefully some changes will be made because of you...Hopefully some changes will be made because of your investigation, Jill! Good for you!Diannahttp://www.thesedaysofmine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-75953699701753652872011-09-08T13:30:10.872-06:002011-09-08T13:30:10.872-06:00you basically did some good old fashioned reportin...you basically did some good old fashioned reporting and caught someone not being completely accurate. good for you. that sort of initiative earns you the credibility to be an outspoken advocate. it sounds like you don't want to be 'that mom' but that mom is the mom that gets changes made. that mom gets respected, maybe not liked. <br />the unpaid internships is volunteering. the labor rights so many grandparents fought for have been torched. why pay someone when you don't have to? laws don't matter. the enforcement of laws matter.Ed Pilollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139531369534586168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-50260366842945983832011-09-08T11:25:11.330-06:002011-09-08T11:25:11.330-06:00That's the SAME complaint my Sister had when h...That's the SAME complaint my Sister had when her Son (my nephew, Bryan) was in school!!<br />WHY work somewhere you REALLY don't LIKE working???<br />What a shame!<br />hughugsDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-81527228745948500982011-09-08T08:52:50.567-06:002011-09-08T08:52:50.567-06:00Sheesh, how interesting is that? I wonder if you t...Sheesh, how interesting is that? I wonder if you told that person's superior, what would happen? I mean Becky deserves every possibility out there that she wants. This makes me mad. <br /><br />Thank god for you, however. You found this out. <br /><br />My cousin has downs syndrome and while yes, she has limitations, she can do anything. She is amazing. She volutnteers in a library and gives seminars and so many other things. She is actually living a better life than I am, and I am not sorry. I am proud of her!Furry Bottomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126096393524594755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-46318988168275639712011-09-08T08:08:16.745-06:002011-09-08T08:08:16.745-06:00My heart goes out to Becky. I would have been dis...My heart goes out to Becky. I would have been disappointed too and am so happy you are an active mother in her needs, and others. You are an awesome mother. Thank God there are merchants out there that DO want to do their part to make a better community/learning experience for the students. Applause to you once again and best of times for Becky and your son. They are wonderful.<br />BlessYourHeartsDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-58542829997912756302011-09-08T06:41:42.076-06:002011-09-08T06:41:42.076-06:00Yes, Jill, I agree, it's awfully disappointing...Yes, Jill, I agree, it's awfully disappointing for Becky to not be paid. Something is definitely wrong there. I understand completely why your hackles are raised on her behalf. I feel so sorry that this has happened.<br /><br />Also, apart from anything else, you've found that there are willing merchants who would gladly employ trainees on an ongoing basis. For these merchants to be disregarded like this is a real 'smack in the face' to their good community spirit. <br />It highlights the complete lack of interest on the part of the organisers of the programme. You've also effectively proven that their excuse that "It's due to the economy" is not true.<br /><br />I do hope this situation can be sorted out.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849036690807834080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-79185360194918274332011-09-08T06:03:13.763-06:002011-09-08T06:03:13.763-06:00First off, fuzzy orange cats are my favorite cats ...First off, fuzzy orange cats are my favorite cats in the whole world. Just so ya know.<br /><br />Secondly, that just blows. How frustrating for the kids. I had a lot of kids in job training programs like that when I did probation, and they always paid, albeit not a whole lot, they always paid something!Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-83343795180680679792011-09-08T06:02:08.741-06:002011-09-08T06:02:08.741-06:00Perhaps you have the connections to bypass the sch...Perhaps you have the connections to bypass the school and start your own work program for kids like your daughter who want to earn some extra money? Just a thought. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-65891955040903168502011-09-08T05:47:09.489-06:002011-09-08T05:47:09.489-06:00PS Your kitty is quite handsome. Is he a Maine Coo...PS Your kitty is quite handsome. Is he a Maine Coon?<br />Hugs MadiMy Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-69926692334514162782011-09-08T05:42:31.946-06:002011-09-08T05:42:31.946-06:00One of my favorite cafes here participates in that...One of my favorite cafes here participates in that OJT program.<br />All of the participants are such good workers, take pride in everything they do and one young lady in particular could be a good well ambassador. She has such a pretty smile, very friendly and always has a nice word for everyone. I do hope things will improve.<br />Hugs Madi and MomMy Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-74575817002242116902011-09-08T05:21:59.752-06:002011-09-08T05:21:59.752-06:00The economy, huh? So I guess businesses are askin...The economy, huh? So I guess businesses are asking other employees to donate their time as well..no paycheck?<br />UGH.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783813516976594115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-79704307387390654852011-09-08T05:14:53.332-06:002011-09-08T05:14:53.332-06:00Lots of good ideas above! Hope you will be able to...Lots of good ideas above! Hope you will be able to get thru to the school!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620260922753253073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-23550017085174496702011-09-08T02:36:02.277-06:002011-09-08T02:36:02.277-06:00I was getting annoyed for you when I was reading t...I was getting annoyed for you when I was reading this. Children SHOULD be rewarded for working, if they don't what kind of sign is that giving them. <br />Go to that school and give them what for - I totally agree with you.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143140451200120833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-35335937856567706292011-09-07T20:57:20.172-06:002011-09-07T20:57:20.172-06:00taking on the world....the world better watch out!...taking on the world....the world better watch out!!<br /><br />you are such an awesome mom, becky is so lucky to have you!! xoDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-68935444107705547592011-09-07T20:05:19.877-06:002011-09-07T20:05:19.877-06:00A lot of good ideas above ... hope you can work so...A lot of good ideas above ... hope you can work something out for her! Such a good mom, you are!Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-75780078085521993922011-09-07T19:56:07.397-06:002011-09-07T19:56:07.397-06:00"My child and many others like her ARE VALUAB..."My child and many others like her ARE VALUABLE and can be CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS if we work together to make it happen."<br /><br />You are 100% correct! I'm sorry that Becky feels this way and has been hurt by this. It upsets me just reading it. I hope that something can be done so Becky can get the pay that she deserves.<br /><br />(Hugs)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-90432876224000621222011-09-07T19:36:30.231-06:002011-09-07T19:36:30.231-06:00I agree with you. My brother-in-law helped pack th...I agree with you. My brother-in-law helped pack the little plastic packets with knives and forks and salt and pepper packets for take-out food. He was so proud of his pay check. Good luck!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-24762745254320215372011-09-07T19:16:53.143-06:002011-09-07T19:16:53.143-06:00That's just not right! I hope you can get thin...That's just not right! I hope you can get things worked out with the school. EVERYONE has something to offer.Sonya @ Under the Desert Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16594560246003629766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-44931930820705403382011-09-07T19:13:06.207-06:002011-09-07T19:13:06.207-06:00You are so right in every one has value And obviou...You are so right in every one has value And obviously the merchants that hired special students in the past thinks so too! This work program is so important,I hope you can find out who has dropped the ball and get them straightened out!Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795916460978775241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-52283381251740766422011-09-07T18:38:59.439-06:002011-09-07T18:38:59.439-06:00Have you considered going to the next school board...Have you considered going to the next school board meeting? Or town hall meeting and bring the subject up? The kids need that work experience, sure, but they also need to learn the money end of it and they can't learn that without getting paid.<br /><br />Okay, I am burning a bit, myself...Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-13595473459706104252011-09-07T18:11:23.490-06:002011-09-07T18:11:23.490-06:00i know you're going to re-approach the school ...i know you're going to re-approach the school administration to try to rectify this through them. and if that doesn't get resolved, is there a way you can circumvent the school and go directly to said merchant?TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-64480059388417734422011-09-07T17:32:05.955-06:002011-09-07T17:32:05.955-06:00Don't apologize! You are being a good mother a...Don't apologize! You are being a good mother and looking out for your child. Good for you! And I agree with you 100%!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019980832742495532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-26801386257523795602011-09-07T17:29:43.321-06:002011-09-07T17:29:43.321-06:00Oh Jill I feel so bad for Becky. I suspect you are...Oh Jill I feel so bad for Becky. I suspect you are correct that someone dropped the ball somewhere along the way or is being lazy in their job, just doing as little as possible while collecting THEIR paycheck!! Probably didn't even bother to contact these merchants who have been involved in the program in the past, and who would be willing to hire these students. How aggravating! On the other hand IF there IS some reason that the students are not paid this year it would be worth an investigation to get the answer from the school as a comfort to Becky. I know when I was in High School we had the opportunity to be bused to a Career Center for certain career classes. I was interested in the Business Class there but was told they didn't have room for me. My cousin from another city was attending this class and told the instructors about my dilema. The Career Center called my school and told them to sign me on. So I did actually get to go only because my cousin put in a complaint. After graduation, the Career Center ended up hiring me as the lobby receptionist and secretary to two guidance counselors. Hope things work out for Becky. Hugs to all,Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771274057090968119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-43735557671661408632011-09-07T17:23:06.194-06:002011-09-07T17:23:06.194-06:00Everyone has value. You are a good Mother.Everyone has value. You are a good Mother.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.com