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I just read up on your whole report! It took me the better part of my day, but I was sucked in. I am glad you had a good day and I hope your roommate situation works out for the best. I am a strong believer in "Things happen for a reason"
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It's crazy busy here this week. I've been avoiding MK, because there's just too many people.
I got my flight all booked and stuff for going home in April, and got the days off approved. yay!
With my roomies, we're switching around who lives in what bedroom in an attempt at putting more compatible people together. We're all hoping it works out, especially since Steph and I can't move out. Housing doesn't move people to empty apts, and I can't live with someone I don't know because of Nalla.
We did all sit down and try to talk things out, and I think that helped a bit as well.
Hoping the MK Crowds thin out a bit next week....We will probably be spending more time this trip at MK than Epcot since we will be at the GF!
Wow! Yesterday MK hit capacity... at 11am. They closed the park, and apparently had sooo many people being angry.
I haven't been doing anything but working and sleeping, so I'll post more when things aren't just work and sleep.
So glad that everything is ok with Nalla - cannot believe someone would try to take her . Glad you had a good day off and that you are working out the roommate situation. have a great visit home...
Wow, the MK hit capacity at 11am? That early! Well, I guess with a ton of schools on spring break right around Easter, I half expect the park to reach capacity again over the course of the weekend... I only hope it gets better by May
Wow! Yesterday MK hit capacity... at 11am. They closed the park, and apparently had sooo many people being angry.
I haven't been doing anything but working and sleeping, so I'll post more when things aren't just work and sleep.
Gosh that is just CRAZY!
I really hope this thins out After Easter....MK closing to Capacity does NOT fit in with our plans of going to MK several nights to see Wishes/Spectro
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I got yelled at today, in a major way. Apparently I'm useless and the fact that I get sick a lot and that my dog gets sick sometimes means that I'm more of a burden than anything else.
I'm going home to NJ, just working out the details now. I can't fly (too much stuff), so my mom has to drive down to get me.
I got yelled at today, in a major way. Apparently I'm useless and the fact that I get sick a lot and that my dog gets sick sometimes means that I'm more of a burden than anything else.
I'm going home to NJ, just working out the details now. I can't fly (too much stuff), so my mom has to drive down to get me.
Wow, I'm sorry that they said that to you. Keep your chin up. Enjoy your trip home.
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I got yelled at today, in a major way. Apparently I'm useless and the fact that I get sick a lot and that my dog gets sick sometimes means that I'm more of a burden than anything else.
I'm going home to NJ, just working out the details now. I can't fly (too much stuff), so my mom has to drive down to get me.
Going home for a visit? It sounds more like you are going home for good. I hope you aren't quitting. Sometimes life throws us some curve balls. The trick is to figure out how to hit home runs off of them. Hang in there, please.
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I got yelled at today, in a major way. Apparently I'm useless and the fact that I get sick a lot and that my dog gets sick sometimes means that I'm more of a burden than anything else.
I'm going home to NJ, just working out the details now. I can't fly (too much stuff), so my mom has to drive down to get me.
Did they actually say that to you? Did they release you or did you quit? If a manager had said that to me I would have gone over their head, I think you should too. I don't think you should quit, I think you should point out to them the Americans with Disabilities Act and that they are discrimating against you. This is also not "Disney" like and Walt would not be happy. They need to make allowances and schedule you in a way that you won't need to call out. You should speak with the people in charge of scheduling and get it straight that they can not schedule you in a way that you get no sleep because of your meds. I think you need to fight because working at Disney should be for anyone not just those that they think won't be a "hassle". Okay, off my soap box.
That being said if you truly do not want to be there anymore then that is okay. I just don't want you to quit on impulse and regret it later. Life is short, and chances like this don't come around very often. Good luck. I hope you get what you want and need.
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. Glad you had a good day off and that you are working out the roommate situation. have a great visit home...
Well, I guess with a ton of schools on spring break right around Easter, I half expect the park to reach capacity again over the course of the weekend... I only hope it gets better by May 
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