SpawnPoint

If you have not noticed, I have not been on CSS for over two weeks, which is the longest I have been away for quite some time. Computer issues do have a lot to do with it, but so does my work schedule:

One of my jobs busy season is upon us, and I still am holding down the other. I did a little math that covered the last 5 days:

In 72 hours..I worked 40 of them
In the previous 48 hours, I worked 21 of them
During one span, I worked 10 hours at one job, then went to the other and worked until 3am, then had to go back to my first job at 630am, so I didn't sleep. 
During the 72 hour span there was a period where I was awake for 42 straight hours.

Grand total: 5 days, I worked 61 hours. Not too much for a full time employee, but for someone with two part-time jobs running on 42 sleepless hours...not so fun.

Anywho expect a prompt return of me, as soon as my computer issues have been resloved...and I get some much needed rest.

If you guys haven't noticed, I haven't been on as much recently. I guess you can say I have been a bit of a "ghost" (pun intended) only appearing briefly and having to leave quickly. I figured I would give a little explanation as to whats going on.

Well, I work at two jobs right now. One job has random hours and random shifts. I usually only worked Saturdays there, but they recently lost their only full-time employee. It is down to two of us that have the availability to work random shifts in the middle of the week. 

My other job just lost two employees because they decided it was a good idea to do some illegal activities inside during a busy shift. That means I am the only person that can work the middle of the week night shift, because I am the only one that knows how to and does it well. On top of those, I am needed Fridays and most Sundays. Last week I worked a total of 9 shifts, sometimes going right from class to one job, then going straight to the next job.

Oh yeah, I go to college full-time.

Just when I thought I could take a little break, I ended up getting into an accident on my way to work last week. Nothing big, just rear-ended a guy who decided to stop halfway in the street when he didn't merge. And now he is giving the insurance company and myself grief, claiming there were 4 people in his car (himself and 3 kids) when I only saw one and the police officer only saw the one driver (the police report can back me up). Anyway, I had my truck looked at and it will cost a pretty penny to get it fixed, as well as soon-to-be skyrocketing insurance rates. With that in mind, I can't take much of a financial break.

Anywho, we hired a few people, and I really hope to regain a least a portion of my life back once I'm done training them.

If you haven't noticed, my online time has been greatly decreased due to a hectic work schedule, combined with a hectic class schedule.

Typically, I work one job on Saturdays at a banquet hall. But as the holiday season approaches, they have been getting more and more business, so I have had to work there more and more. We only have a few employees, so basically if you have any available time to work, you have to, otherwise the function will not go well. A few weeks back, I worked a 16 hour shift, from 10am to 2am. Thankfully, we all got a raise, and the job is fun when it isn't stressful. On the other side, I will be working New Years.

I also have another job, working at a movie theatre. I only work about 25 hours a week there, but it eats up most of my nights. The only downside is that it is open every day of the year, without holiday pay. I worked thanksgiving, which wasn't a big deal because I was able to eat plently of turkey and work at night. I looked at the time off book to request christmas parties off, and I noticed that the day before, day of, and day after christmas has already been requested by most employees, so it looks like I will be working those days. This isn't a big deal with me, because as long as I can get the days that I need off for family parties, which aren't on those days, then I will be fine.

And yes, a lot of people go to the movies on Christmas.

And yes, as soon as it snows I will have a third job. I live up on a hill with three other older neighbors, and I recently purchased a truck with a plow on it. When it snows, I will be plowing the entire hill, earning roughly $75. The only downside to this, is that the snow is unpredictable. I can see my schedule as follows: up at 5am to plow; at class for 745am; going back home to plow again; going to work. It sure will be fun (sarcasm)

Ghost- student, banquet server, movie theater worker, snow plower. Say that 5 times fast.