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11-16-2010, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodSense
Next year will bring more adventures, as I have no idea where in the world I will be sent and what foreign language I will learn to speak.
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You'll be in charge of personal security for Ed_the_Gypsy during his Pakistan sojourn...
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11-16-2010, 07:16 PM
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Why, no, those jeans don't make you look fat!
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“Would you like an adventure now, or would you like to have your tea first?” J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
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11-16-2010, 07:47 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Avalon
When I look into my granddaughter's eyes, the world seems a better place.
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Ahhhh...now that's what I'm talkin' about....
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11-16-2010, 10:15 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nords
You'll be in charge of personal security for Ed_the_Gypsy during his Pakistan sojourn...
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I'll be his designated taxi driver! I personally am in the "no go" camp on his thread, even though I might still be assigned there some day.
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11-17-2010, 02:51 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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I'm building bone density and muscles. Tummy is flatter.
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11-17-2010, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodSense
I have a lot of positive things going on right now! In fact, I feel my life is close to perfect. Three weeks ago, I quit a j*b I hated, and am now working for a friend as a short-term contractor. The pay is decent and I have a lot more freedom. I only work on projects, and don't have to worry about managing people. It's completely stress-free, plus my friend is a great boss.
I have also just been offered my dream j*b with the US Foreign Service, which starts in early January. I will take 3 weeks off in December to move, visit family, and travel to Florida for 2 weeks.
Next year will bring more adventures, as I have no idea where in the world I will be sent and what foreign language I will learn to speak. Of course I have no illusion that everything will be perfect (it never is, especially with a j*b), but it's as close to my dream job as it comes. Since I am probably 10 years away from FIRE, I'll take an exciting, unpredictable job over one that is demoralizing and boring.
P.S. Forgive my over-exuberance on my new j*b! I know it's probably inappropriate for an ER board, but it's an important milestone for me. If I were to FIRE today, I would probably be learning a foreign language and living in a foreign country anyway. I feel very fortunate and grateful to have this opportunity.
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Congratulations!!!! I am so impressed, GoodSense. Please be sure to keep posting about your new adventures!
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11-17-2010, 06:40 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Is this really a positive thread?
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Originally Posted by Stevewc
Geee....
I didn't think we were going to tell everybody?
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I wonder how many Charlie Browns there are on this forum.
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11-17-2010, 07:25 PM
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Ahhh now...I'm positive this is the BEST laugh I've had all week....
I would say something naughty, however I'm refraining until CFB posts again...
http://www.early-retirement.org/foru...ml#post1000783
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11-17-2010, 07:31 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Umm.....the kitten we are fostering finally appears to be toilet trained....
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11-17-2010, 09:13 PM
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I learned how to swing a golf club today!!!
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11-17-2010, 10:44 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Careful, they swing back!
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Consult with your own advisor or representative. My thoughts should not be construed as investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results (love that one).......:)
This Thread is USELESS without pics.........:)
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11-17-2010, 10:52 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Jeffrey
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11-18-2010, 12:12 AM
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Oui, ma chérie?
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03-12-2011, 04:55 PM
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I'm quite positive I swallowed a tea leaf today...instead of a bug.
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03-12-2011, 05:01 PM
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My tax documents are at the accountant's and the sun was out today after a week of rain and snow and gloom. Of course, I got a revised 1099 in the mail today so I guess I will be running by the accountant's on Monday...
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03-12-2011, 06:08 PM
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I checked my federal return status using myTurboTax software. Best estimate of the refund being direct deposited is March 18.
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I owe an equal amount (the refund) + $200 in school taxes by end of April.
Keeping my glass half full.
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03-12-2011, 07:00 PM
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Something that always brings smiles to people and sends chills down their spines :
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03-12-2011, 07:05 PM
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[QUOTE=freebird5825;1046515I owe an equal amount (the refund) + $200 in school taxes by end of April.
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School taxes? In IL, that is a major major part of our property taxes. What state do you pay school taxes.
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03-12-2011, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KingB
School taxes? In IL, that is a major major part of our property taxes. What state do you pay school taxes.
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NY. I live approx 60 miles east of Syracuse.
My property taxes are split between county and school taxes. Yes, 2 separate bills from 2 different agencies. How efficient.
I currently pay $4600 total per year on a 1977 vintage house in the country on a 1.25 acre lot.
I have not grieved my tax bill because I have made major improvements to the interior of the house over the years. Sssshhhhhh
I can pay the school tax all at once or in 2 separate payments in April and October. I pay it in 2 installments. I participate in the NY Star program for resident homeowners, so I get a little bit of a break there.
http://www.orps.state.ny.us/star/index.cfm
County taxes are paid all at once in January. I get a 10% discount on county taxes because my late husband was a veteran.
http://www.co.oneida.ny.us/oneida/si...d%20budget.pdf
A taste of things to come...
http://www.uticaod.com/news/x9033164...-choices-ahead
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03-12-2011, 07:35 PM
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Today was a beautiful day! The trees are budding, the birds are singing and my yard looks great after spending the day working in it. Tomorrow is looking good too!
Oh, and I forgot to mention that I have 19 days left until RE!
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