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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Ok guys....we all know ive been struggling with finances and ive been very tired of my current job situation. Well im making 35k right now in my current position. I just got a call about a position making around 48k doing the same type of work....now normally you would've seen vapor trails of me running out the door. But here's where the problem lies. The new job is a 6 month contract to hire. That means no benefits :wtc:. Im currently on a generic version of some medicine. This job will give me an extra $1200+ that will DEFINITELY give me the oppurtunity to clear my debt out in less then 4 months. This is a difficult decision.

O yea the likelihood of going perm is based on performance which i know i can definitely handle.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Go for it depending on the medication. Is it something you can substitute with an OTC or do you need the script?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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So you don't get bennifits for 6 months? The new job sounds like it's a good move if you can figure out a way to get that medication for those 6 months.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Stay healthy for 6 months.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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"Im currently on a generic version of some medicine."


monthly cost of this medicine?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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your health>money
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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There's outside healthcare available, it's just expensive. But a lot better than paying $118 for an Rx.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by AF
There's outside healthcare available, it's just expensive. But a lot better than paying $118 for an Rx.
if it's less the 1200$ then i say go for it, change jobs, get outside healthcare and keep the difference to pay debts off
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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You could always COBRA your current insurance. It'll just be really expensive. :sad:
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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is the no insurance out of pocket cost of the RX going to surpass the cost of insurance for 6 months or the extra $1200 a month, whichever is less? if not, suck it up for 6 months and pay off bills when you get insurance.
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