I got paid and was thanked for my work!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
February 6, 2017 10:20am CST
I don't work - I've been retired from working for 16 years. But I still get paid once a month - and not just from Social Security!
I have been writing for a friend's blog for about two years. One article a week and I get paid an amount we agreed to. It's not a lot of money, but it's not a lot of work either. Actually, she did give me a raise a while ago.
But what I like best is there is always a note with the PayPal notice saying something like, "I appreciate you" or "Good job, thanks". It is nice to know that what I do is appreciated and important.
My last job in the real working world was a great job with a horrible boss. He wasn't big on compliments but he was big on negativity. I could have stood on my head and spit wooden nickles and he would have said, "Can't you spit quarters instead?"
Seriously, I am so glad I get to pick and choose what I do with my life and my time!
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@celticeagle (159609)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Feb 17
That is great. Yes, retirement can be grand. I used to write articles for a group online but quit last year. They just expected too much. I am glad just to do Mylot and a few others here and there. Nice to pick and choose.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@celticeagle When I was a featured travel writer at AC/Yahoo I did that too but that was for more money!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Writing for the blog gives me a place to really describe some of the places we've visited. And I can put lots of photos!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
6 Feb 17
Many of us have worked for those negative types. Not having to deal with those people is a good thing!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill Many of us know the feeling!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@PatZAnthony I do chuckle when I see his photo - he dyes his hair and his 'stash' black...he was grey when I worked for him LOL!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
I only stuck it out for 10 years because of the money and benefits. He is on FB and every time I see his ugly mug I want to throw up.
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Feb 17
It's great to be in a position where you can pick and choose like that. A little note of appreciation always lifts spirits - but I remember my last boss never did that. After many years of hearing his negativity, I just got used to it . . . the co-workers and I could joke about it. But I felt sorry for his wife who also worked with the company and with him . . . she had to live with this 24/7.
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill I think my boss' wife would have been what people would call "sweet", but it seemed life with him made her bitter. He had a nasty tongue and she had to defend herself constantly - but I think a bit of him rubbed off on her.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@much2say This couple had been married abut 20 years at that point and I think she knew how poorly she treated me and his 7 managers. So I do believe she was a nice person and tried even harder to be nice to make up for him.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
That poor lady. My former boss had a very nice wife, very soft spoken and a gentle lady - so different from him and his gruff ways.
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@LeaPea2417 (36522)
• Toccoa, Georgia
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill That is good that it keeps your brain active.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@LeaPea241 More people should try it LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
It keeps my brain and fingers busy!
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Feb 17
I wouldn't mind guest blogging, sounds like a fun little bit of extra income!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Actually, she has been so busy getting ready for a mission trip and I'm the only writer!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@Jessicalynnt I had no desire for a blog so writing for hers is a good thing.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill I never could stick with my own blog, but I do well on here, and keeping up with crowdtap and stuff
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
I deserve a gold metal for working for him 10 years.
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill You seriously do. I had one such boss for a year and i was ready to quit my job 
@marguicha (215960)
• Chile
6 Feb 17
I love it when they pay you for doing something you love.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
I agree, and it's a travel blog so I have lots of good stuff to add to that!
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@marguicha (215960)
• Chile
6 Feb 17
The best thing is to have a job you like and recieve your pay, mo matter how small.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Yes, and it goes into the bank and is saved so it is available if I need or want it.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Feb 17
I am happy for you, my friend. 
Work would be enjoyable if you have a kind and considerate boss. Even if the pay isn't much, you would want to be working with her or him for a long time. And that's what I am feeling with the company I am employed with.
Work would be enjoyable if you have a kind and considerate boss. Even if the pay isn't much, you would want to be working with her or him for a long time. And that's what I am feeling with the company I am employed with. 1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Thanks...it's good to work with nice, honest people.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Feb 17
It is always a good feeling to feel appreciated. =)
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@Marilynda1225 (79996)
• United States
6 Feb 17
I'm fortunate to have had a great boss when I was working. It's always nice to receive a compliment for work well done
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
In my 35 plus years of working I had three different 10 year jobs - all other bosses were good, this one was the exception to the rule!
@sivakishore86 (210)
• Visakhapatnam, India
6 Feb 17
You deserve it. Hardwork never fails. And I feel happy for getting something for your hardwork. All the best for getting more by more articles.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Thank you very much. It is fun and I never run out of ideas.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
It is until a water line breaks LOL!!!
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
7 Feb 17
Having liberty to chose is a big thing
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
8 Feb 17
It feels great to be appreciated. I had a boss like your real world boss. She was a big ole itch!
@lokisdad (4226)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Lack of employee appreciation is another big reason many people have opted to become self employed only taking on work that they enjoy doing. Working for oneself isn't always great in the sense of study cash flow unless what you do is in high demand or pays well to begin with other wise you have to be pretty popular well liked to ensure you have income coming in weekly.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Working like that only works for some I would imagine.i would not be where I am now if I didn't have that job...I went thru hell to live t he good life now.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Working like that only works for some I would imagine.i would not be where I am now if I didn't have that job...I went thru hell to live t he good life now.
@just4him (307405)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Feb 17
That's the best part of retirement, choosing what you want to do with it.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Feb 17
So true and when I'm tired of it I'll tell her!
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@JudyEv (326247)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 17
That's good that you are doing this. I'm sure you enjoy the activity and as you say, it's nice that it is appreciated.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Feb 17
I do enjoy it - it makes lets me enjoy our vacations and dinners out all over again!
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