ajterreault

Today was one of those days that really reinforced to me how much I need to get out of where I am. I spent the whole day really busting my behind, and when I think about how much money I got paid, it really was not worth the effort. One co-worker that actually does know what she is doing did not say more than three words to me the entire time I was there. The nominal person in charge, who has a reputation for being “lazy”, really didn’t do much to pitch in and help. I have some sympathy for him as supposedly he has ADHD, but if you have a disability like that, you need to try to limit how much it impacts on you and others. He refuses to take any medication for this disability, and the result is every one else has to pick up the slack for him. It is not a situation that really makes for a happy work environment. There are always people, places and situations where some one does not contribute as much as would be liked or expected, but the continuing nature of problem really is making this a place I dread going to. I need to get out.

Fortunately, some one I know emailed me about one job today, and I have to follow up with some one else on Monday. Hopefully, I can make a change soon.

Okay, while today I did get a money order for a payment that will get rid of one debt, I need to write out what steps I need to get done.

1) List out all my creditors. This seems obvious, but there are a few I am sure I will over look if I don’t state this explicitly,

2) Address debts which are not legitimate. – I have one debt that I know is being held against me that is not legitimate. It will take time and effort to resolve, but I need to get it cleared up.

3) Get all balances for debts. There is at least one debt where I do not know my current balance. I need to send a letter to get my record of payments and current balance.

4) Add up all debt. This is just so I know what 1/5th of the debt is, which is my goal to have paid off for the year.

5) Determine what to address when. Some debts are more important than others. I need to list out and prioritize.

6) Get’em done! All this writing and planning is for naught if I do not pay the bills. Need to keep this front in center in my mind and try to stick to plan. I am sending out payments for January, but I need to make a plan to address all debts and which I can refer to for reinforcement and guidance.

I think at this point my goal should be to have 1-4 addressed by 1 February. Setting up a reminder for this one for one week.

Well, Thursday I could have made a Meetup, but did not schedule myself very well, and did not get home in time to get there. This one is going to be tough to do for a couple of weeks, as my schedule is not very friendly to when most Meetups occur. Still though, am going to try to find one I can get to before the end of the month.