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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 10:28 am
Good luck finding a 9 to 5 job that pays as much as doing the show. Irony must be Jon's middle name. He spends gobs of time talking to reporters...basically always whining about being in the public eye. On top of crying me a river, he can go pound some sand.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 10:32 am
Cry me a river Build me a bridge <100> and get over it Jonny boy.
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Sabbatia
Member
08-15-2005
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 10:42 am
A 9-5 job? That implies that he would have to WORK!! Does he really think all these young girls would have ANYTHING to do with him if he worked 9-5 to support 8 kids and two homes?
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 10:47 am
"I wish I had a 9 to 5 job instead of the nightmare I'm living." I thought I read before that he could never keep a 9 to 5 job or that he never wanted to work one, or something like that? If true, then are we supposed to believe he'd really rather work a regular job now? Sounds like more "Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies" to me. Seems to me he doesn't want to work a 9 to 5, he just wants to do other shows that his TLC contract prevents him from doing, but doesn't he realize his "celebrity" will not last long after J&K+8 to garner enough interest to do those other shows and make the $75k he's currently making; let alone all these 20-something females? Think Jon, think!
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 10:54 am
His 75K for one episode is almost what I make in 2 years. I think I would be busy making lemon aide out of those lemons he has been handed....
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:16 am
I doubt that he gets the entire $75,000.. and it sure isn't $75K after taxes, would think/hope each child is alloted an amount and Kate wold get as much as Jon.. lol.. but still plenty for him. As I recall he was actually fired from his last "9 to 5" job because he spent his company time online looking for freebies. His boss finally came out and stated that they let HIM go, not the other way around. He's gone from "my kids come first" to describing his time in Pennsylvania as "ugh" and now a "nightmare". Sad for kids, dogs and heck, even the babysitter. This should answer some questions about contracts.. statements that Kate could just walk away with no consequences.. because if Jon could, it seems he would. (I'm not saying that Kate wants to walk from the obligation, but that has been suggested that she should).
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 12:11 pm
I really hope he finds some peace. He seems so unhappy. I truly hope he doesn't wake up down the road and think 'what have i done??!!'
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 1:25 pm
Boo Hoo Hoo, Jon. Just one of those checks would cure my financial woes right now. Geez. 
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 1:56 pm
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Reality-Star-a-No-Show-54546542.html Reality-show star Jon Gosselin continues to star in the tabloid columns, this time for where he didn’t show up and when. Gosselin, 32, -- of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" fame -- apparently didn’t show up for a paid appearance at Foxwoods casino over the weekend, the Boston Globe reports. Gosselin did, however, go last Tuesday to the Scorpion Bar and Shrine Nightclub at the MGM Grand and partied the night away with girlfriend Hailey Glassman, 22, New York Post's Page Six reports. One hotel staffer even claims that Gosselin made out with one of the women he was partying with and then asked that any of the photos taken that night not be posted on Facebook. Glassman has said that Gosselin is her first love. If you’re not keeping track in this steamy story, Glassman is the daughter of Kate Gosselin’s tummy-tuck surgeon. She has dismissed speculation that her relationship with a man 10 years older played any part in Gosselin ending his 10-year marriage to Kate. Going back to the missed appearance at Foxwoods on Saturday night, the reality-show star -- or train wreck as some call him -- claims he canceled at the last minute because he didn’t want a paid nightclub visit to damage what’s left of his image. Concerned about his image now? Really? According to his people, Gosselin thinks his surprise visit during the week should satisfy his contractual obligation. There’s no word if he’ll get the money he was supposed to from the casino.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 2:35 pm
Quoting Alice: This just keeps getting curiouser and curiouser!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 3:06 pm
This may just be me, but how does Jon sleep at night? Or during the day rather? Even when I have a scheduled date night out with my husband, I get this little twinge of guilt about leaving my kids behind, even when they are with my mom. I can't see partying it up at clubs every weekend or being out with girlfriends acting as though I am not married with children, as he is still married. Maybe it's just me. Dunno. I surely would NOT shake a schtick at the money he's raking in or bit the gift horse in the ass.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 3:25 pm
This divorce has the same level of disfunction as their marriage did. He's pretty much done with the day to day care of the kids, that's what happens when you don't live with them anymore, so instead he's out partying...making up for lost time, I guess. These two couldn't make the marriage work and obviously can't manage to have a civil divorce. In the end these wonderful kids will be scared forever. Thanks mom and dad.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 3:39 pm
I don't know if they will be scarred forever. I know lots of children of divorce who while would have preferred if it their parents stayed married, are not scarred. I just hope Jon gets it together so he can be a good parent during his times with the kids. He just doesn't seem all that interested in his kids right now. Having a disinterested dad will have a bigger impact that the divorce.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 3:39 pm
Yeah but he's saying he wants normalcy. Well I think I'd be home focusing my time and attention on being normal, networking (unless that's what he's doing) and trying to spend time with my family, at least doing something POSITIVE with all my new found time.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 3:47 pm
Most kids are scared when their parents have a nasty divorce and I consider this a nasty divorce and it's just starting. It so very PUBLIC. The kids will know all the ugly details, their friends will know all the nasty details. Look at all the flakey kids of famous people that went through nasty divorces. I wish theses kids could be spared, but I doubt it. Let's just hope. Then when you factor in that the kids were put on TV and their lives shown, well that will catch up with Jon and Kate at some point. It's all so sad.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 3:52 pm
I can see him getting a 9-5 job..shows up on the front steps, makes out with someone, drinks some shots and claims he should be paid for showing up to the same building.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:08 pm
I guess I am just a glass is half full type of person, but I just don't feel like these children are on the path to ruin and destruction. I frankly don't see this show on for much longer and while the kids will certainly be a curiosity, I think they will just go on with their lives.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:17 pm
I agree, Annie, and I also don't know where this "nasty divorce" is coming from. It seems to me that they are going through a very civil divorce. A whole lot better than some divorces I've seen or heard about. The only thing nasty about any of this is the way Jon can't keep it in his pants.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:45 pm
The kids aren't on a path of ruin that would be Jon. The kids will survive but they'll always be sadder than need be, I guess like a lot of kids from divorce. That's all xoxo.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 5:06 pm
Calling the police on your soon to be ex is not what I'd call civil! I'd call that nasty. Especially at the same place the kids are at.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 5:15 pm
Maybe it was nasty to call the police, maybe it wasn't. We still don't know the inside story on that one, we have only heard Jon's side. I don't find that half as bad as Jon's repulsive behaviors of hanging out with the paps at the fence on a regular basis, all the while saying he wants out of the limelight; and, being photographed a ton of times, with different women and at bars, acting as if he is a single man without 8 children. I find nothing at all to like about Jon Gosselin any more.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 8:55 pm
Yes Hukdonreality, I agree with you. When this all started, I was in Jon's corner. I had only seen several of the shows before the blow-up, but Kate seemed to be uber controlling. but then I saw a show from a year ago or so, when Jon had his hair transplant, and I noticed how Kate tried to be caring and supportive, putting her hand on his knee when they were being interviewed, and Jon pushed her hand away and continued to be sharp and sarcastic to her. She also tried to tell him not to put a hat on his head as it would damage his transplant, but he put it on anyway, sort of a spoiled child type of move, very immature. Now I only feel sorry for the kids and Kate. Jon is making a mess of his life, and damaging his children's image of a loyal father. He's acting like a kid who was in a strict boarding school with no girls, was let out, and is going crazy. I'm still not a Kate fan, but I do believe she's feeling real pain, for both herself and her children. Whoever thinks these kids aren't going to be effected by this, I believe, are mistaken. Watching your father making out with your babysitter is not conducive to healthy childhood memories.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 9:17 pm
Kate called the police. Not Jon. She said so on Larry King tonight. She was quite restrained tonight, but once again didn't say anything about why the marriage ended, stating she's protecting the kids. I'm wondering when people will cease to be interested in interviewing her when she's not forthcoming with any information. I think Jon has a very bad memory about how limiting 9-5 jobs are and how poorly most of them pay. Most of us don't get to wear huge diamond earrings, party all hours of the night, and wear designer clothes! I think Jon really wants a behind the scenes hollywood job.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 10:59 pm
I agree with that, Brenda.. I think what he wants is to be paid to attend parties, like Paris Hilton, but many of the people who get paid for showing up, also have other paying gigs.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:53 pm
I'm glad she knows enough not to divulge private information just because WE want to know it. She truly is protecting the kids by her actions, and I think she should be commended.
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