Yup, Latvia is mah country. 8D *not really proud of it, though >.> * And well, it's 63,589 SQ KM big while USA is 9,161,923 SQ KM.... So, it's like one tiiiny itsy bit of one of the USA's states. ><

Ok Ruby, i pmed you but you need to fill out the form so i know what you want

*Glomps Rainy* Ello. You poofed! So I finded you!

And hello everyone else! I'm Cupcake and I'm a princess! It's nice to meetcha!!

Why not? What is wrong with your country? Are you planning to move when you are older (I am assuming you are still in school...if not my apologies)?

Sorry I've been distracted guys... Drawing :]

AND THUMBS ARE SO HARD TO DRAW AND THUMBY!

The economy and the governemnt is reallly.... *coughcusswordherecough* up. There are many personal reasons for not liking Latvia (Or rather' the people that make it), too. So, yes, if I finish my school well enough, I will try to move out somewhere... I would probably not find a job here, anyways. We need only the hard workers or teachers or doctors. I don't want to be any of them, especially at the tiny wages. x_x

And hello there, Bunny.

You're telling me! It isn't any better here in the US for teachers. Doctors on the other hand do well.

How are you doing, Miss Rainy?

Uuuh, upset about this one thing... I think I will be heading off soon. ><

And, yeah. About 30000-40000 teachers will lsoe job at the new year of school and probably at least 5000 of old teachers will leave jobs because they get only 30% of their pension if they work. ._.

What's making you so sad?

Originally Posted by RubySlippers

You're telling me! It isn't any better here in the US for teachers. Doctors on the other hand do well.

I am worried actually about this. I am in the medical field (but I work in the schools) and I am worried that the new healthcare Obama will plan, will mean a paycut for medical professionals like myself. Here's the problem. I paid over 100grand for my education and poured a TON of time into my education too...and if fields like mine end up with a paycut, no one will want to go into the profession...Which will result in less people to provide services, and there is not enough practitioners at the moment as it is. Doctors have HUGE liability insurance as well...The costs could soon outweight the benefits to become a doctor, and if that happens we are all up a creek.

I really hope Obama get's it right, and cuts the profits for the insurance companies (possibly making them non-profit organizations or something) and does not cut the profits for the practitioners.

Are you a nurse?

Haha, chases you around threads:) I'm a therapist (occupational therapist)...Most people don't know what OT is, but I work with special needs kids in the schools:)

Humm Ivvy needs to get on making her banner and her mascot for here. >.< Gosh being so busy is a pain. >.<

You've had a bit going on with the Circus and all...I am sure it's completely appropriate!

Oh, that's awesome Daria. owo Like really. I think it's great I know a person who does things like that. <3

And, ivvy, I am sure you will manage. *hugs* You're awesome, my luff.

And Bunny, I don't want to rant here... again. owo

Hey, I have a great job that I actually get paid for! There are occasional drama parts...and of course the paperwork blows, my my kids are a blast and I love watching them learn new things!

Lol Well I am actually hard at work on something for my birthday. >.< Rainy when I get it done I will send it to you to get an oppinion. >.<

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Hey Sky, you may want to go back and read the rules...I believe you need to post a bit on this thread before asking for a donation.

@ Sky.. yes Daria is right. You must have 30 posts in this thread to poat a donation form love. :)

@ Daria.. go you for remembering the rules. :)

Originally Posted by RubySlippers

I am with Adain on this one. I am currently working on getting rid of my stuff on Gaia. I am going to keep my favorites and change my name and just stick around to help judge contests I have here like Kultura does. I love Mene because there are intelligent people here. It has become lacking in Gaia.

Yeah I've decided that I'm going to run a charity on Gaia. There are some people on the site who I still talk to and like who are questing for some expensive stuff and I figured why not help them out?

@Daria: now you know what it's like to be a teacher, only they've always been paid crap even though many of them are highly educated (like my dad who has a masters degree) and spent a lot of money on their education.

You can't deleat your own post you have to report it to a mod and they will fix it. :)

Hey Adian, you accidentally double posted...

I would like to take a moment to respectfully disagree with your statement in a nonhostile manner...

Um, the thing is while both professions are underpaid, Doctors hold people's LIVES in their hands...Yes, teachers hold everyone's future in their hands, and are underpaid, I don't want to see a doctor shortage in out country.

I don't think your statement is entirely fair for many reasons, first, I have been underpaid for years...but I am not sure that was the point...Second, while there is a teacher shortage, there is a much larger therapist shortage. We are not graduating enough people to replace those retiring from working, let alone account for the baby boomers increasing in age and needing our services as well as the expansion of my field into the school setting...I just don't think because the teachers are paid poorly, medical professional should be as well. Also, to get my degree, I had to take out a LOT of money in private medical loans...What motivation is there for others to go deep in debt if there is no chance of being able to pay back that debt whatsoever? I pay over 700.00 a month to try to pay back my college loans. If my salary continues to get cut, not only will I be unable to pay for my education, but an already too small worker pool will become even smaller. Why work in a field that costs too much both financially and time wise (my field requires a master's degree) when more money can be made in other fields? The logic is just not there...and I don't want to see my clients suffer, or my relatives/friends suffer, because the financial cuts are made in the wrong place.

Healthinsurance should NOT be a moneymaking business. People's lives should not be dictated by whether or not a person's health insurance approves medical procedures. This is where the financial cuts need to be made and things need to change. People with preexisting conditions need medical coverage from somewhere, and the US system doesn't help these people out one iota. I have seen several friends go bankrupt because of medical bills...

And I DON'T think it's okay to under pay our teacher's either. These professionals are responsible for our future, and we treat it way too lightly...They put blood, sweat and tears into our children, and are lucky if they get a "thank you" card from a student, because you better believe they aren't getting raises.

The argument you make is a "two wrongs will make a right" kind of statement...While two Wrights did make an airplane, they don't make good medical care or education.

Click the little exclamation mark and explain you accidentally double posted.
Hello all :)