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Why even bother?

Wendy @jerzgirl (9384) • United States 4 Mar 23

I got this letter today and thought it was great until I reread the first sentence. Exactly how is $21/YEAR going to help when one month's gas and electric is $479? Then, the $75/quarter utility benefit I'm getting through my...

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82 cents for 450 words

Canellita @Canellita (12029) • United States 4 Aug 09

Someone posted a comment in a disucssion I responded to about a site that pays American writers 82 cents for an article that is 350 - 450 words in length. Now, I'm sitting her thinking why would I want to do that when I can earn...

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I’m always careful when people praise me

pillusch @pillusch (1147) • Mexico 8 Jun 09

Way back, at the beginning of the eighties, I spent a couple of years in Greece. I was young (well, younger, anyways), had no responsibilities, and took life a day at a time. It was great. I took on casual jobs, picked fruits,...

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Its Official, we are now on the dole!!!!

gemini_rose @gemini_rose (16264) 16 Feb 09

My poor hubby, he is trying so hard to keep up a brave front but he had to go and sign on for benefits today and I think it has got him down a bit. Each week the government gives him a pittance while he tries to find work, every...

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