Since my last post back in December...I have been quite the busy bee!
I saw an ad in the job classifieds and called about it. Turns out, it was for Liberty Tax. So, I thought what the heck...I'll take the rapid tax class and see what happens. Worst thought was I wouldn't get a job, right?
Well, only the best has happened. Not only was I the first one they interviewed to join the Liberty team, but I was also put into training as a processor.
So, not only do I prepare people's taxes for them, I process also. I know most everyone understands what preparers do, but let me explain the processing part of taxes.
The processor is the one that double checks, transmits to the IRS/state, assembles, prints checks, and basically does the behind the scenes work of a tax office. We also handle and correct any errors or rejects that come back to us. So, I'm constantly running around the office, back and forth between assisting customers with preparing their taxes and taking care of everything else. Of course, I'm not the only preparer or processor! There were others hired to prepare and process as well.
Some were hired as reception...which I am thankful that's NOT what I was hired for. Others were hired only as preparers...while a very small handful (me and I think one or 2 others) were hired for preparer/processor. I love it though...it constantly keeps me busy as I always have something to do! Either assisting a customer with their taxes, fixing errors/rejects, assembling, etc.
My boss, aka the owner, told me after the first couple of days that he wanted me on his "A Team" and that's where I'm at. All preparers have to be at least level 1 certified to prepare taxes. Well, I am level 1 right now, but have already been sent my level 2 exam...and have a feeling that I will receive the level 3 exam (which is the highest level for preparers) once I complete level 2. He also has me (the only processor aside from himself and Diana {his mother and main processor}) handling state as well as federal errors.
I also, as he told me last week, have the highest close rate of any of the preparers that work in his 3 locations. That is, for a level 1, first year preparer. I'm sure those that have worked for him before have higher...and, I am also at a good average for time as far as preparing returns. I also have one of the higher returns prepared rates, right now I'm almost at 50...and it's only about 2 weeks into the busy part of the season. I probably do about 5-15 returns each day that I work. Which, is great b/c at the end of the season, there will be a nice little bonus check for me! And, at 3% per return...that will be nice! Right now, I'm already up to about $500 bonus check...provided I calculated right! I always have trouble with that! Ha Ha Ha!
Anyway...David (the owner) has already asked me to return next year and work for him during tax season. I told him that I would. I'm also thinking about asking him about the possibility of working year round for him. All of Liberty's offices are open year round, not just for extensions and amendments, but to offer free tax advice and be there if the customer needs it.
I also have the feeling that he's grooming me to become a supervisor/office manager for the main office...which is the office I work in. Who knows...maybe I have a new career? LOL! Not that I don't want to get back into pharmacy, but there just aren't any RX jobs out there right now. Aside from the hospitals, and I can't work there b/c of my physical limitations!
Anyway, just a short update on where I'm at and what I'm doing. So, if you haven't already done your taxes...come see me at Liberty Tax on Randleman Road...I'm at the one across from BB&T, beside Mrs Winners...the one closest to Vandalia Road. I can make you an appointment and get you in and out quickly...and if you act quick (before Feb 15th), while it's still on...you'll get $50 in your hand when you walk out of the store once we've completed your return!!! So...come on and see me at Liberty Tax...where you can "Have Fun & Get Your Taxes Done!"
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
Christmas Spirit and Ramblings...
Ok, so just about everyone around me is in the Christmas Spirit. I can't seem to get there 100%. I'm somewhat there, maybe about 45-50%...that's pretty bad when it's only 4 more days till Christmas. It's hard though to get into the spirit and keep it up when those closest to you don't want to participate or can't get into the spirit themselves. What can I do?
And then, there are those that seem to let you down. Those that have made promise after promise and then fall through each time. How long does one let this go on before they sever the ties? Why is it that I am such a forgiving person and tend to look past these slight indiscretions and continue to allow others to "beat up" on me? I feel as if my heart and emotions have been taken advantage of over this past year. By many people. People that I thought I could trust, people I thought cared about me, as I do about them. What is wrong with the world today that people are this way? Why has society deemed it "proper" to indulge people to turn into these cynical and lying individuals who care about noone but themselves? Why does everyone have to expect something in return? Whatever happened to the days of not so long ago when a persons true sincerity and caring were real? Why do people feel the need to "hide" this from others? Why put on the facade of being cold hearted or not caring...then deep down you truly do care? What's the point?
I look at it this way...
If you don't like me b/c of what I wear...don't look at my clothes, look at my personality!
If you don't like me b/c I don't fit a certain "standard"...don't look at my face or body, look at my inner beauty!!
If you don't like me b/c of what I say...don't listen to me, turn and walk away!
To quote a famous sailor..."I Yam What I Yam!". So, take it or leave it. I have so much inner beauty and personality that alot of people don't get to see b/c they go based on first appearances...BEFORE they hear what I say.
And to those of you who think looks are all that matters...THINK DEEPER! I'm not saying looks don't matter, b/c they do matter to a degree. I do want someone that's nice looking to wake up to in the mornings...who wouldn't. But you also have to take into account their personalities, their inner beauty! That's what really shines!
Ok, I'm getting off my soap box now. I've rambled enough and I'm sure you're tired of reading this by now.
So, I am wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
And then, there are those that seem to let you down. Those that have made promise after promise and then fall through each time. How long does one let this go on before they sever the ties? Why is it that I am such a forgiving person and tend to look past these slight indiscretions and continue to allow others to "beat up" on me? I feel as if my heart and emotions have been taken advantage of over this past year. By many people. People that I thought I could trust, people I thought cared about me, as I do about them. What is wrong with the world today that people are this way? Why has society deemed it "proper" to indulge people to turn into these cynical and lying individuals who care about noone but themselves? Why does everyone have to expect something in return? Whatever happened to the days of not so long ago when a persons true sincerity and caring were real? Why do people feel the need to "hide" this from others? Why put on the facade of being cold hearted or not caring...then deep down you truly do care? What's the point?
I look at it this way...
If you don't like me b/c of what I wear...don't look at my clothes, look at my personality!
If you don't like me b/c I don't fit a certain "standard"...don't look at my face or body, look at my inner beauty!!
If you don't like me b/c of what I say...don't listen to me, turn and walk away!
To quote a famous sailor..."I Yam What I Yam!". So, take it or leave it. I have so much inner beauty and personality that alot of people don't get to see b/c they go based on first appearances...BEFORE they hear what I say.
And to those of you who think looks are all that matters...THINK DEEPER! I'm not saying looks don't matter, b/c they do matter to a degree. I do want someone that's nice looking to wake up to in the mornings...who wouldn't. But you also have to take into account their personalities, their inner beauty! That's what really shines!
Ok, I'm getting off my soap box now. I've rambled enough and I'm sure you're tired of reading this by now.
So, I am wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Monday, December 14, 2009
"Who Will Help The Widow's Son?"
This is a phrase used in FreeMasonry. It stems back to the story of Hiram Abiff...The Masonic call of distress. The man they admire, Hiram Abiff, supposedly a craftsman for King David, was a widow's son. Any time a Freemason hears this (possibly combined with an arm gesture) they are obliged to assist the Mason in trouble, if it is more likely that they would save him than that they would die.
Let me explain...
Hiram Abiff in Masonic Ritual
During the Legend of the Third Degree, the candidate portrays Hiram Abiff in the ritual. He is blindfolded and led through the ritual by a conductor. In Masonic ritual, Hiram Abiff is not a worker of brass as in Scripture, but rather the Grand Master at the building of Solomon’s temple. Each day, he lays out the work for the workmen to complete. There are Fellowcrafts who work on the temple who are to be given the secrets of a Master Mason as compensation - when the temple is completed. Once they have the secrets of a Master Mason they will earn the wages of a Master. A group of fifteen Fellowcrafts decide that they do not want to wait until the work is completed. They form a plot which only three of them carry through. The three "ruffians" sequentially accost Hiram at the East gate, the South gate and the West gate. A similar dialog occurs at each temple entrance. The ruffian demands the secrets of a Master Mason. Hiram explains that this is neither the time, nor the place; the secrets can only be revealed in the presence of three, King Solomon, Hiram the King of Tyre and myself. The ruffian demands, "Your life, or the secrets." Hiram responds, "My life you can have, my integrity - never." When they fail to get what they want, they strike Hiram with one of the working tools and he staggers to the next gate and the next encounter. The third ruffian is also unable to extract the secrets from Hiram Abiff. He strikes Hiram on the head with a setting maul and kills him. Hiram willingly laid down his life rather than betray his trust.
Being a Masonic "orphan", my mother a Masonic "widow"...I pose this to you...
Who will help the Mason's Widow?
As we all struggle through life, some get pushed aside. Help begins, then fades away. Sometimes, the Mason's widows and orphans slip through the cracks. They are still thought of in prayers and rituals, yet, nothing is done for them. Why is this? Isn't it Masonic oath to take care of the widows and orphans, just as the brethren take care of each other? So why do so many widows and orphans get over looked? Why is it that those widows and orphans that have contributed so much to the Masonic Organization whilst their Masonic husbands/fathers were alive, can not receive the help that they ask for upon the death of the beloved Mason that has passed on?
I can not answer these questions. I have found no-one that will answer these questions. We all struggle through life at times. Some are struggling now, while others are either climbing to their recovery or have yet to even join that struggle. We all know life is not fair sometimes and have to "play with the hand we are dealt". But life is what we make of it. I believe in helping others. I also believe that if you help others, that should be returned to you in your time of need.
So I ask you one more question...
Why is it that when my mother or myself help others out, then we need help ourselves and ask for it, THERE IS NO HELP FOR THE MASON'S WIDOW?
Let me explain...
Hiram Abiff in Masonic Ritual
During the Legend of the Third Degree, the candidate portrays Hiram Abiff in the ritual. He is blindfolded and led through the ritual by a conductor. In Masonic ritual, Hiram Abiff is not a worker of brass as in Scripture, but rather the Grand Master at the building of Solomon’s temple. Each day, he lays out the work for the workmen to complete. There are Fellowcrafts who work on the temple who are to be given the secrets of a Master Mason as compensation - when the temple is completed. Once they have the secrets of a Master Mason they will earn the wages of a Master. A group of fifteen Fellowcrafts decide that they do not want to wait until the work is completed. They form a plot which only three of them carry through. The three "ruffians" sequentially accost Hiram at the East gate, the South gate and the West gate. A similar dialog occurs at each temple entrance. The ruffian demands the secrets of a Master Mason. Hiram explains that this is neither the time, nor the place; the secrets can only be revealed in the presence of three, King Solomon, Hiram the King of Tyre and myself. The ruffian demands, "Your life, or the secrets." Hiram responds, "My life you can have, my integrity - never." When they fail to get what they want, they strike Hiram with one of the working tools and he staggers to the next gate and the next encounter. The third ruffian is also unable to extract the secrets from Hiram Abiff. He strikes Hiram on the head with a setting maul and kills him. Hiram willingly laid down his life rather than betray his trust.
Being a Masonic "orphan", my mother a Masonic "widow"...I pose this to you...
Who will help the Mason's Widow?
As we all struggle through life, some get pushed aside. Help begins, then fades away. Sometimes, the Mason's widows and orphans slip through the cracks. They are still thought of in prayers and rituals, yet, nothing is done for them. Why is this? Isn't it Masonic oath to take care of the widows and orphans, just as the brethren take care of each other? So why do so many widows and orphans get over looked? Why is it that those widows and orphans that have contributed so much to the Masonic Organization whilst their Masonic husbands/fathers were alive, can not receive the help that they ask for upon the death of the beloved Mason that has passed on?
I can not answer these questions. I have found no-one that will answer these questions. We all struggle through life at times. Some are struggling now, while others are either climbing to their recovery or have yet to even join that struggle. We all know life is not fair sometimes and have to "play with the hand we are dealt". But life is what we make of it. I believe in helping others. I also believe that if you help others, that should be returned to you in your time of need.
So I ask you one more question...
Why is it that when my mother or myself help others out, then we need help ourselves and ask for it, THERE IS NO HELP FOR THE MASON'S WIDOW?
Friday, November 20, 2009
An Addendum...
In yesterday's post I stated we had decided not to have a Thanksgiving dinner.
Well, Mama came home yesterday and sprung on me that she wants to get a small turkey and fix a small dinner for us. I agreed. I think it would be awesome.
We both kind of don't want to miss the turkey, dressing, gravy, etc...especially after watching a program on Food Network the other night called "Dear Food Network: Thanksgiving". It was about the top 10 questions searched on Food Network's website regarding Thanksgiving dinner. The more we watched, the more we both talked and wanted a Thanksgiving dinner.
So, we have decided to have the traditional Thanksgiving dinner after all! We have planned our menu and know what we are fixing so that we can budget the grocery list! Yay us!
Well, Mama came home yesterday and sprung on me that she wants to get a small turkey and fix a small dinner for us. I agreed. I think it would be awesome.
We both kind of don't want to miss the turkey, dressing, gravy, etc...especially after watching a program on Food Network the other night called "Dear Food Network: Thanksgiving". It was about the top 10 questions searched on Food Network's website regarding Thanksgiving dinner. The more we watched, the more we both talked and wanted a Thanksgiving dinner.
So, we have decided to have the traditional Thanksgiving dinner after all! We have planned our menu and know what we are fixing so that we can budget the grocery list! Yay us!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Just A Long Rant
So, next week is Thanksgiving...a time for family to come together. This year, Thanksgiving is going to be different for our family.
You see, our family is just me, mama and Paisley now. Since G-dad passed in June, we really don't feel that preparing the traditional Thanksgiving meal is necessary.
This year we have decided to for-go the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc.
Why? Well, we honestly see no reason to spend the money and time for just the 2 of us. It will definitely be a change, but it's a change mama and I have discussed at length.
One thing we actually haven't discussed is if we get invited to someone else's home for Thanksgiving dinner. Personally, to me, it would depend on WHO invites us as to whether I would want to go or not. Maybe I'll breach that bridge this evening with mama and see what her idea is on that.
As for Other things going on right now...
I am still depressed some over my financial, job and health issues. I still need help in all 3 areas, and am still feeling as if the tunnel is still too long and the light still moves away as I slowly make my way through the darkness.
Yes, I am getting some help for my mental health and depression. I am seeing a psychiatrist and he prescribed me Zoloft (which I have been on before for anxiety) for the depression. I've been on that for a little over a week now and I see a little improvement. However, I'm a little concerned b/c I have had some nervousness and nervous energy since I began the Zoloft.
This is something I did NOT experience previously with this medication. I am giving it a chance to "settle" into my system, but in working in pharmacy, I do know that if a medications causes something like this it's usually something that only lasts a few days. Also, a week and a half if plenty of time for a new medication to "settle" into a person's system.
I have a 2 week follow-up next week to see how the med is working. I am going to continue the Zoloft until then. If the nervous activity continues until then, I will mention it then and see what will take place.
On the job front, no one is hiring. I have tried Rite-Aid, Kerr Drug, Walgreens, even some of the other independents and no one is hiring! I do not want to return to CVS, as they do not pay techs as they should be paid. I have not tried Wal*Mart, however, I really do not care for the RX Manager at the one closest to me (as we do not get along...we worked together at CVS before I left). I think I am going to contact Sam's Club or Costco pharmacies and see if they have any openings. I may also try the Wal*Mart on Wendover (though, those 3 are a bit of a far drive for me)
The financial situation ties into the job situation also. Something has got to give somewhere, sometime...and SOON I hope!
Things can only get better, right? They have to! I'm not sure how much longer mama, nor I, can take this! We are fast approaching that infamous "breaking point"!
So anyone that can help, I would appreciate it. If you know of a job opening, let me know, please. Even if it's not pharmacy...I am willing to try (so long as it works physically for me). If you have any advice, I'm listening! Anything would be greatly appreciated!
I LOVE ALL MY FRIENDS DEARLY AND GREATLY!!
You see, our family is just me, mama and Paisley now. Since G-dad passed in June, we really don't feel that preparing the traditional Thanksgiving meal is necessary.
This year we have decided to for-go the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc.
Why? Well, we honestly see no reason to spend the money and time for just the 2 of us. It will definitely be a change, but it's a change mama and I have discussed at length.
One thing we actually haven't discussed is if we get invited to someone else's home for Thanksgiving dinner. Personally, to me, it would depend on WHO invites us as to whether I would want to go or not. Maybe I'll breach that bridge this evening with mama and see what her idea is on that.
As for Other things going on right now...
I am still depressed some over my financial, job and health issues. I still need help in all 3 areas, and am still feeling as if the tunnel is still too long and the light still moves away as I slowly make my way through the darkness.
Yes, I am getting some help for my mental health and depression. I am seeing a psychiatrist and he prescribed me Zoloft (which I have been on before for anxiety) for the depression. I've been on that for a little over a week now and I see a little improvement. However, I'm a little concerned b/c I have had some nervousness and nervous energy since I began the Zoloft.
This is something I did NOT experience previously with this medication. I am giving it a chance to "settle" into my system, but in working in pharmacy, I do know that if a medications causes something like this it's usually something that only lasts a few days. Also, a week and a half if plenty of time for a new medication to "settle" into a person's system.
I have a 2 week follow-up next week to see how the med is working. I am going to continue the Zoloft until then. If the nervous activity continues until then, I will mention it then and see what will take place.
On the job front, no one is hiring. I have tried Rite-Aid, Kerr Drug, Walgreens, even some of the other independents and no one is hiring! I do not want to return to CVS, as they do not pay techs as they should be paid. I have not tried Wal*Mart, however, I really do not care for the RX Manager at the one closest to me (as we do not get along...we worked together at CVS before I left). I think I am going to contact Sam's Club or Costco pharmacies and see if they have any openings. I may also try the Wal*Mart on Wendover (though, those 3 are a bit of a far drive for me)
The financial situation ties into the job situation also. Something has got to give somewhere, sometime...and SOON I hope!
Things can only get better, right? They have to! I'm not sure how much longer mama, nor I, can take this! We are fast approaching that infamous "breaking point"!
So anyone that can help, I would appreciate it. If you know of a job opening, let me know, please. Even if it's not pharmacy...I am willing to try (so long as it works physically for me). If you have any advice, I'm listening! Anything would be greatly appreciated!
I LOVE ALL MY FRIENDS DEARLY AND GREATLY!!
Friday, November 13, 2009
In 3's...
Ok...so these things happen in 3's...
First, we lost Jeff on the Wednesday night league to sudden death. Now, we get a wake up call this morning to find out another bowler and VERY dear friend to us committed suicide on Wednesday night.
So what's next? Bad stuff always happens in 3's...
This scares me to no end!!!
First, we lost Jeff on the Wednesday night league to sudden death. Now, we get a wake up call this morning to find out another bowler and VERY dear friend to us committed suicide on Wednesday night.
So what's next? Bad stuff always happens in 3's...
This scares me to no end!!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
...............
So why is it that if someone asks me for help, I do all I can to help them? Yet, when I ask for help...I can't get it? What's up with that? How does that work? What ever happened to "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours"??
It's no wonder I can't seem to get back on track. I HAVE TRIED AND I CAN NOT SEEM TO GET BACK ON TRACK ON MY OWN!!! I need help people! Is there *ANYONE* that is willing to "scratch my back" and help me out here?
I just LOVE it when someone tells you they will be there for you, help you out if you need it, etc...and then...when you need it they back down on that. That's what is wrong with the world today. People only care about themselves anymore. If it doesn't benefit them, they don't care. It's all for one and none for all and that's just plain wrong!
Unless, you get the media in on it and have a super sad story, noone is willing to help out just the plain person that needs it!
I got news for ya people...there are OTHERS that need help that have fallen through the cracks or seem to appear invisible! People you may not realize that need help...and when they try to seek out that help...again, they are invisible or their pleas go unanswered. Then...it's usually too late. They are just too far gone to help them anymore.
I feel like I'm getting there. I'm at the end of the rope and there is barely one little thread keeping me from falling. I'm at the edge of the cliff and the edge is slipping out from under my feet rock by rock. The pin sized light at the end of the tunnel is getting smaller and smaller and farther away. Every one step I take, the light moves about 5 more away. I don't know what to do anymore.
I need help. I *NEED* help. I NEED HELP! How many ways can I say it? How many times do I have to say it? What else can I do? Where else can I go? I have no more ideas what or how to do it.
It's no wonder I can't seem to get back on track. I HAVE TRIED AND I CAN NOT SEEM TO GET BACK ON TRACK ON MY OWN!!! I need help people! Is there *ANYONE* that is willing to "scratch my back" and help me out here?
I just LOVE it when someone tells you they will be there for you, help you out if you need it, etc...and then...when you need it they back down on that. That's what is wrong with the world today. People only care about themselves anymore. If it doesn't benefit them, they don't care. It's all for one and none for all and that's just plain wrong!
Unless, you get the media in on it and have a super sad story, noone is willing to help out just the plain person that needs it!
I got news for ya people...there are OTHERS that need help that have fallen through the cracks or seem to appear invisible! People you may not realize that need help...and when they try to seek out that help...again, they are invisible or their pleas go unanswered. Then...it's usually too late. They are just too far gone to help them anymore.
I feel like I'm getting there. I'm at the end of the rope and there is barely one little thread keeping me from falling. I'm at the edge of the cliff and the edge is slipping out from under my feet rock by rock. The pin sized light at the end of the tunnel is getting smaller and smaller and farther away. Every one step I take, the light moves about 5 more away. I don't know what to do anymore.
I need help. I *NEED* help. I NEED HELP! How many ways can I say it? How many times do I have to say it? What else can I do? Where else can I go? I have no more ideas what or how to do it.
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