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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 8:07 am
I can't imagine the frustration you and your husband must feel, Julie, not only from doing everything you can to find jobs and keep paying your bills, but from "well meaning" people who assume your husband just hasn't done enough to find a full-time job or has been too picky for what's out there.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 8:26 am
FWIW, Julie's DH is very competent and a great guy too. He did a little work for my small business, and if I could afford it, I would hire him for more. But I suspect it's like that all around, my business is suffering, so I can't hire like I would like to, and the people that are looking but businesses have no extra money. I have two office employees, and both of their husbands have been out of work for well over a year. They look for work full time, as a full time job, and haven't found a thing. While the published employment rate is 9.5 %, I've heard the *real* rate is over 17%. The smallest job opening has thousands of applicants. It is a very very scary situation, and I don't think it's lack of trying to find a job that's the issue.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 10:59 am
You're right, Karuuna, about the rate, because the 9.5% only represents those the government knows about because they're in a program or on unemployment. It doesn't include those who've used up their benefits, the self-employed, and those who've given up. Very scary. Hope things get better for you, Julieboo. You bet I'll say a prayer for you.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 4:20 pm
Thank you all so much for your kind words. They mean a lot more than you may know. Seriously.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 5:49 pm
Julie - please know that my attitude toward Trump's show is NOT at all my attitude toward those in our community (or your husband) who are without jobs. I think that's what stumps me - how could Trump find these yahoos when so many well-educated, professional, hard-working, cooperative people are out of work and desperate for any opportunity a man like Trump could offer? I completely expected a group of people like your DH and those around us; needless to say, I've been disappointed!
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Riviere
Member
09-09-2000
| Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 3:12 am
I recall DT's comment to David being a "comedian" was sarcastic, and I doubt he's a plant for higher ratings. David turns off most viewers and the show can ill afford losing any fans... The question of Eliza: she's not that vocal except when it actually hurts a project. The Wall Street fiasco, she said at least 3 times it was "free rides" or they were "giving away" the rides, which was false advertising. She's made enemies so I expect her project to fail. Unless she has a great idea...
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 5:06 am
Teach, I agree. I said earlier that then having someone like David (or Masha) on might give a bad impression about the currently unemployed. But they are looking for entertainment and with David, they sure get it.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-16-2003
| Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 9:01 pm
It's like people think he is a slacker for not finding something after all this time. Not AT ALL!! its hard making changes to a career - especially when we have years of training, experience and are used to working close to home. I worked with a fair number of women married to Military men. many of them saw their husbands for mere months a year even IF stationed in west coast would spend months away on east coast or even overseas. it got us talking about how men would often work away from home Decades ago. It's very hard to walk in someone else's shoes but to be blunt this economy--- i dont know. I hear lots of talk about a faltering economy but here on the west coast of Canada we havent been affected other than secondarily. BANKS have changed rules as per mortgages etc.... but none of the widespread USA problems. as for the apprentice, it is rather icky that DT decided to make the show about desperately seeking New Job type person.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 8:55 am
I'm watching "The View" right and The Donald is on. He says tonight's firing is the hardest one he has ever had to do on The Apprentice. I can't wrap my head around what that could mean. I mean he could feel bad that he fires a guy with 5 kids, or he could feel bad that he fires the best worker who had 1 bad week, or he fires some sweet girl. I can't wait to see what it actually means tonight.
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Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 10:21 am
Don't know where I read this, but I did read that Masha was employed at a law firm and asked her boss for a leave of absence for the summer. When he heard that she was on the Apprentice he was very upset and it said that she then resigned from her job as she was getting a lot of flack for being on a show about people who were unemployed. If this is in fact true, it shows what a bad person she really is. The employment situation is really scary and Julie, I will say a prayer for you and your hubby. Hopefully your problem will be solved sooner rather than later. My best to you.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 4:32 pm
Mahsa was an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn. Her boss felt that with the exposure she got on the Apprentice, she wouldn't be effective doing trials. She was given the choice of a job where she wouldn't be doing the actual trials, but she didn't want that. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/ trump_dump_M7hCLwZI0qbJd1ktAjFPjJ
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 6:24 pm
I cant see how anyone has the guts to take on the role of Project Manager this season. If your team fails then you are going. It seems like so many mistakes and cases of bad judgement are happening this season! Oh well and still I watch....
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 7:29 pm
I am very happy Mahsa got the axe. It was about time. I loved how the guys came running back in the board room, too. I like Clint.
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Jag2000
Member
07-01-2009
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 8:03 pm
I think I heard one of the women tonight on the show say that she gave up a scholarship to be on the show. I thought this show was about un- employed executives needing a job. Nicole(1st. fired) had a job but was not happy, so she quit. Masha had a job, and someone gave up a scholar- ship to be on the show. What a farce. All of them should have been un-employed and those who were employed should not have been on the show. I am so glad that Masha is gone, next should be Liza. David really did an excellent job tonight. Who knew?
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Idolworship
Member
05-07-2003
| Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 9:20 pm
'Taping The Apprentice, while watching Project Runway finale. Tonight's Apprentice will be sooo worth watching! Mahsa. Yea!
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 4:24 am
Masha seemed to be a difficult person to work with and I'm so glad she got fired last night. Bet her real co-workers agree. Who'da thunk David would have been as competent as he was last night...good for him.
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Konamouse
Member
07-15-2001
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 6:07 am
I'm watching "The View" right and The Donald is on. He says tonight's firing is the hardest one he has ever had to do on The Apprentice. Blech, this wasn't difficult. He was just marketing his show (trying to get ratings). Don't like screaming. Good on David this week.

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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 8:47 am
It seemed like Trump had decided to fire Mahsa no matter what. He got the ball rolling by pouncing on her for making everything about herself and, predictably, out came the finger and she kept on running her mouth. Liza dodged a bullet. At the end, she said her exposure on Apprentice had opened opportunities for her. ROFL--sure, all employers want an abrasive, shrill employee who lies. The Brooklyn D.A. is probably doing a happy dance.
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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 8:49 am
It might have been a difficult one for The Donald because he wanted to have a loud mouth like her working for him.
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 9:05 am
Best line (I think it was Poppy): I like older men. Don Jr.: You're hired.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 9:37 am
Just saw a video of Mahsa talking to Trump like he's a moron and threatening everyone. What a piece of work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5DPPelRTt4
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 10:03 am
Even if she isn't lying, I'm pretty sure she signed a long legal document agreeing that she can be edited any way the show chooses to edit her. And that's why she has to resort to yapping on youtube. She is so unlikeable that just opening her mouth works against her.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 10:13 am
Best line (I think it was Poppy): I like older men. Don Jr.: You're hired Lol, Gidget..that was hysterical. Finally, a Trump with a sense of humor. I think it may have been Brandy. She sure looked great in the photos. Very pretty girl.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 11:03 am
Yes, Gidget, that was hysterical. Probably the best line ever in the Apprentice.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-16-2003
| Friday, October 29, 2010 - 11:30 am
i dont believe for one min she lied. i think that clint's body language said it all. He got caught. who said what first is irrelevant IMHO, they both said numbers. he may Claim, only after being outted, that he just "made up" an estimate but the fact is he looked very guilty. His offthescale irrational anger was silly. He doth protest too much. This was a witchhunt pure and simple. They didnt lose because of Mahsa. there is nothing Disloyal about chitchatting about not being sure if you won or not DURING A GAMESHOW! Liza creates drama. Liza was hopeless. Frankly Mahsa DID write the opening and Liza simply repeated it. Trouble is, Mahsa had an inability to clearly make argument. She must have sucked in court. DT easily got her to SEEM to admit to knowing it wasnt right to talk game with Clint. I would never have rolled over like that. Brandy is the one I have issue with. Dislike her Smug smirks. DT is always Fawning over her based on her LOOKS. bet she has always gotten what she wants. I wont be surprised if she makes it to finals. As for Clint's 180 about David, that just proves my point as to how CLint is playing the Game Hard. There is no doubt in my head that he mouths off to the girls. He seems like one of those big dumb jocktype characters I remember in school. I find him very unattractive looking. Even David looks hunky compaared to clint
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