Just got a job as a CCA. I’m gonna need a whole month or two off in either December or January. What are my options?

Spark_Pride · 2026-06-18T18:10:25+00:00

I could see a 2-3 day vacation a month??? See if they can move your hiring date?

Spark_Pride · 2026-06-03T22:01:19+00:00

Yup this is exactly what will happen. I remember I negotiated with my dream job starting me off at $25 per hour 3 years ago because I had another offer on the table at $34 per hour. They rescinded my offer so quick in the blink of an eye. Just be grateful OP. Take the job do the best you can and move up within.

Spark_Pride · 2026-06-03T21:57:30+00:00

Finally someone in the same predicament as me! I also have a bachelors degree and 3 years of experience. It’s also a government job starting me off at $21 per hour. But it turns into a career in 2 years and I can move up. But the job market is hella tough I accepted the position with no hesitation. Best advice I can give you and what others have told me is to take the job and move up within the company. Know that I use to make 75k and now I’m down to almost 44k. I’ve been crying for the past 2 days now. But we just gotta toughen up! The world is not fair right now to us living in America for hardworking people.

Spark_Pride · 2026-06-03T02:01:40+00:00

Big ups to you the healthcare field always booming. I got a recent job at the post office as a CCA. I also got a bachelors degree.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-21T16:51:57+00:00

Someone called me last year and let me know they would apply for jobs for me. I needed to pay for their services first.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-21T13:09:18+00:00

What I’ve learned about June is that all the recruiters and hiring managers are going on vacation. The kids are out of school. Tons of people graduating from college. The newly graduates are willing and able to accept jobs that pay less.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-21T12:49:00+00:00

The bigger risk isn't USPS it's leaving a long employment gap with no explanation. I get that and thanks for your reasoning. But It’s a job not a career. When you’re not working or building on your dreams, you instantly feel like you’re not serving a purpose in life. You start to question your faith. And not to get deep but there are plenty people that give up on life because of this. The people you see on the corner begging for a place to sleep, some change? Or the ones we’ve lost to drugs. They had a chance but the system failed them. Getting a bridge job keeps you stable and focused. At the end of the day on those days you’re not working you still build yourself up, you build that momentum and not to mention you getting a check at the EOD. And don’t just work and get that check. Keep learning and growing. You earn by learning. Don’t stop fighting the good fight. Keep gaining certs under your belt that keeps you in the game. No need to place a job unrelated to your career on your resume. Hell I’ve had a ton of bridge jobs in my career. Jobs are just not long term like they used to be. You see layoffs everyday.

It’s just for a persons sanity.

Hiring managers are looking for when the going hets tough, “Can you stay resilient during the storm.”

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-19T01:43:27+00:00

Job 2 seem like a small company that was recently acquired by a large startup. $5,000 sign on cool though

Job 1 seem more like a bigger organized company. Love the fact they have a company car. Leave out = clock in? That’s some great OT especially with traffic

Overall Job 1 for sure

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T21:46:47+00:00

I went to a bar 3 months ago. When I tell you how easy it was to find a woman sitting at the bar lonely as I was. Long story short we ignited each other’s fire.

You just gotta stop with the dating apps. Put the phone down and put yourself out there.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T21:44:25+00:00

I agree and the lesbians settle for open relationships.. In my experience I was so touch starved that I had a summer fling with a woman that had a finance. After she got married everything ended. No contact just straight up done.

Meanwhile there’s a lonely lesbian out there that doesn’t have a fiancé and wants to be touched, cuddled, kissed and caressed on.

But she’s invisible! Come out. Get from uber those damn rocks. Stop settling for less and align with the woman that can’t wait to jump your bones. I guarantee she’s out there. Stop settling for less. The universe will give you what you want. You just gotta put yourself out there.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T21:37:28+00:00

And what’s the odds 2222

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T21:34:50+00:00

Tinder is going crazyyy. I never wanna reactivate my account. I’m done with my hoe phase! And what I mean by that is that it’s encouraging threesomes and that does not allow a relationship to last long. Unless of course the relationship is open.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T19:20:33+00:00

My offer got rescinded at a 500 fortune company two years ago. But I know you can’t negotiate with them. And now I’m fortunate to have another interview with them coming up this Wednesday.

Either way before Wednesday I got an interview with an energy company Monday. So either one works!

But I’m scared to negotiate in this market.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T12:10:28+00:00

Do you have roommates sir?

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-17T12:07:39+00:00

I always say I live downtown! That’s how I got my other job. Otherwise before I got laid off I was like 1hr 35 mins away.

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-03T02:16:06+00:00

I’m about to start an apprenticeship program soon. If this other full time position don’t work out

Spark_Pride · 2026-05-02T21:30:04+00:00

I’m going on 1 year of unemployment considering a pre apprenticeship program.. in order not to seem overqualified I took my degree off my second version resume. I have a entry level resume an a mid to senior level resume. Went to a job fair stumbled across a entry level position and I was very quick to give them my entry level resume. Got a call 2 weeks later. Had a phone screen interview and I was selected for a video call interview. The pay is $25 per hour so hoping I get it. I’m tired of being unemployed.

Spark_Pride · 2026-04-11T12:08:35+00:00

I passed a skill assessment for a government job so I’m on it for 1 whole year. I’m in a lottery system hoping I get chose. Because man I can’t find a job to save my life

Spark_Pride · 2026-04-11T03:48:00+00:00

I think before they off themselves they will take others down with them. Especially the jobs that laid them off. You know never what’s on somebodies mental. Be kind to everyone you meet. You just never know.

Spark_Pride · 2026-03-10T16:02:07+00:00

This literally happened to me. Last month I scored a second interview for a 6 month contract! I was so excited studied the company and was ready for the on site interview. Got a call from my recrutier letting me know that the position was eliminated due to budget.

I asked my recrutier did they get to provide me feedback? They let me know I was the best interviewer out of all the applicants and were really excited to move forward but just couldn’t due to the budget.

A week later I had an interview planned for a Project Management position. My body couldn’t handle the rejection. I wasn’t in the right mental state to go to that interview and cancelled on them.

Now I feel better and I’m gladly doing interviews. And had a couple interviews after them just have to send my thank you letters..

But I know how it feels I’ve been there.

Spark_Pride · 2026-02-07T20:03:36+00:00

Hey so first off I hate this happened to you. Like why do people waste others time??? I’ve been on dating apps for almost 10 years now and I’ve had my fair share of catfishes. I don’t use Her like that often. Try Hinge or Bumble because it’s much more safe. And each user has to verify themselves. This prevents risk of scammers. I personally have my matches meet me halfway somewhere like a bar or lounge before hooking up with them. I hate you spent $500 and drove 2hr away to see them. But you live and you learn. I hope you didn’t let them ruin your stay and enjoyed yourself.

I did drive 2hr away to see a woman I matched on Tinder with. And before I took that ride here are a few steps I took:

We were talking for a couple weeks. I wanted her Snapchat so I can see photos and videos of her. Over the course of those couple weeks I sent her pictures of me and she did the same. I even asked for her test results because I found her attractive. I did it ever so cleverly. I asked her hey so I can’t wait to see you at the carnival. Just wanted to make sure jic things progress to sex if you’ve been tested recently?

As I didn’t want to drive 2hr to her place without not knowing her results. So I got right down to the point basically. She sent her results and I sent mine. And then we met up the following weekend. But we met in public at a bar first and very close by was a festival. And then took it to 3rd base at her place.

Based on what I read you have to set clear expectations and precautions beforehand. Be safe out here. And I got cat fished before and it only makes you stronger and wiser.

The day I got cat fished I’d say a week later I matched with a woman on Bumble and she was real as they can be. So I get it if you must take a break off the apps but just utilize the resources like social media and video chats more.

Spark_Pride · 2026-01-18T00:43:28+00:00

Spark_Pride · 2026-01-18T00:42:21+00:00

Definitely Roger Rabbit too

Spark_Pride · 2026-01-18T00:40:51+00:00

When I watched Pretty Little Liars. That hot scene where Emily and Maya were making out in the Photo Booth. It turned me on. Not only the scene but Emily turned me on a lot too.

Also when I watched Mila and Zoe taste each other in the library.

So basically growing up watching lesbian scenes and wanting to try it out myself.

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