Thursday, September 7, 2017

Employment at WCS

Last October I applied online for a seasonal position with WCS. (Wildlife Conservation Society)

To my pleasant surprise, I was called and hired in February. Training soon began and the inconsistencies began. As I see it, directly or indirectly, numerous inconsistencies within a non-profit are a threat to it's success.  Once we all began our new positions while being overseen and coached by yearly staff, it was still a pleasant job experience. My position consisted of duties rotated and incorporated amongst 3 different departmental roles. I was not compensated any better for having different/additional duties all while WCS wastes money on things like free park/zoo maps even though they are posted throughout the property AND there is also an app you can view the map on. On some days I would return from one work area to the group sales office for additional and end of day duties to repeatedly find there were not enough computers to accomodate us all. This makes doing my job particularly difficult as you might understand. My boss, Ingrid, and immediate supervisor, Tasha, were two of the best things about the job, I must say. Also, I had several co-workers whom I particularly cared for, one being a younger gentlemen who I found to be phenomenal in general.


Friday, June 30, 2017

KIDDE Fire Alarm/Smoke Detectore/Carbon Monoxide Alert

So, I was frying something one night and splashed onto the electric coils. The smoke was instantaneous and abundant. My detector goes off and she says "FIRE FIRE FIRE" and it is BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEPING. Being a little too irritated at once I quickly put down the pan, twist the detector and pull it down out of my ceiling. Some wires become detached. A few days later, I attempt to re-connect the KIDDE unit and WHAMO! The circuit breaker trips and I lose power all along one wall in my apartment. I don't really like maintenance or anyone to come in here and I do not want them to know about this whole ordeal. Long story short, I end up emailing KIDDE Customer Support. To my pleasant surprise, a few days later, I receive a reply from a gentleman at KIDDE, who says he will be sending out 2 NEW harnasses complete at no cost to me. THIS is a company that knows integrity, and real Customer appreciation. On another note/hand, the staff running and working in my building (for dually diagnosed, special needs people) are most often edgy, impolite, exhibit and directing anger at myself and others here. Very unprofessional (HOGAR Inc. Bronx, NY) and even demeaning at times. Residents including myself are treated as if we do not really struggle with personal matters which are the reasons why we were accepted for an apartment here. Most recently, I notified them that my AC hasn't been blowing cold since LAST September. It took me almost 3 weeks to get a verbal response which resulted in my having to miss days of WORK so they could try to service it and wouldn't enter without me present. (mind you within my first year living here, they entered illegally due to a complaint by a neighbor who I had left a note asking to call me. No emergency or threat.) The legalities that would need to ensue were way too large to tackle by myself with little money for a lawyer. Free legal aid wouldn't get involved. I have Aquagenic Pruritis and NEED to be able to regulate temperature at home so at least, at home I don't have to suffer as much. I called 311 to report that my condition and broken AC. I had been told new ACs were ordered than 4 days later brought me a used AC that had been serviced. It works find , thank God. Although, when Darryl Cummings/Resident Manager received notice of my calling 411, he raised his voice very loud and reprimanded me like a child. It was upsetting but nevertheless, I need to get my crap in order so I can move someplace with less BS.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Holiday Shopping Tip

a little reward when you order practically anything from Mario Badescu (wonderful)skincare, they throw in 2 little sample pouches of other products/travel size or individual use. I love the enzyme cleansing gel. THIS time I'm trying their Glycolic!!

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Report

So I busted out of my coccoon, got a new psychiatrist, and therapist. Quit going to Realization and 12 step again It's just bullshit. Passed certifications for Word and Powerpoint, still trying for Excel. I failed the first time I tried the certification for that by one missed question but I'm teaching myself although am still weak in some areas. Wish I could afford a tutor or something. Guess I can keep trying to learn on my own. I'm not stupid.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

IT DOESN'T WORK.

Recently, I considered (again) joining IT WORKS Global which is a MLM. I do love the greens and some other products are also appealing yet overpriced in my opinion. And just like other MLMs (Nerium), we make pennies while the companies rake in the dollars. A few friends are involved in it, and one DEAR friend sends me products to try. The big seller apparently are the WRAPS, sometimes referred to as 'Skinny Wraps'. After doing several of these wraps, and giving one to a woman friend of mine, I have concluded that they do not work. My lady friend also had no effect/result. Since then, I have begun eating mostly fruit, veggies, and lean protein and the weight does come off when I am religiously regimented.