You Don't Have to Spend Alot to Get Alot

You Don’t Have to Spend Alot to Get Alot

This morning the plan was to go ”rivertubing” in Helen, GA. It was one of those “daycations” everyone is talking about in light of the economic downturn we are experiencing across the country. We got up fairly late considering our trip would take 2.5 hrs according Mapquest. We had not yet started our homeschool classes, so we are still in “summer mode”.
Hubby works a pretty good shift which allows time for short excursions with the family, for which I am eternally grateful to God.

Somewhere in between our decision to go, and everyone getting breakfast, the plan changed. Everyone unanimously decided that they didn’t want to take the 2.5 hour “hot” ride (no AC) to Helen. So we decided to go to a local public pool, Okay, so we “googled” public pools in our local area, and most everyone had closed their pools for either the latter half of the day or to the weekend. Not good. So, I thought about a beach lake that I took the kids to often last year. Hadn’t been there for a while, because of the crowd. I’m not too fond of rubbing backsides with people I don’t know.

Anyhoo, the good thing is that for the most part many public and private school’s are in, and we’re not! So off we went to Indian Springs State Park, right in our own backyard. The drive was a scenic countryside roadtrip of about 20 minutes. It was great! Practically had the beach area to ourselves, and know what the price of admission was? 5 bucks! Just five dollars and we had a glorious time in God’s beautiful green, tranquil, Jackson Lake! Didn’t spend much in gas, which meant extra $$ for pizza at the park, yay! So, instead of spending alot of money going to far away places or expensive acquariums and museums, find a local outdoorsie spot. You will find that you will gain awhole lot without spending a lot!

HOLD YOUR POSITION!

HOLD YOUR POSITION!

I have struggled for so many years with the desire to work outside or inside my home. I had the “Super Mom” craze. You know, “you can have it all” mentality. My husband and I have been married for 20 years, and for most of those years I have been a full-time, stay-at-home mother of presently now, 9 children. I have been blessed to have a loving, involved husband who has been the sole provider practically since we became married. For many years we experienced financial hardship, but we had a strong faith in God that He would see us through.

Sometimes the financial burdens would be so great though, that it would drive me to my knees asking and pleading with God to just give me a “j-o-b” so that I could help financially. I would apply to employment agencies, seek out at-home typing positions, even doing focus groups giving my opinion (which was not hard at all, and alot of fun!) Nothing was long-term, and I still had no “j-o-b”.

I couldn’t understand why it was so difficult for me to land the right job. I would encourage my girlfriends to seek at-home work, and they’d land it! I was happy for them, but I couldn’t understand my situation. For years I would pray. Nothing. Yet, the whole time I had plenty of “j-o-bs” that kept my life very full.

After a few years of public school and being highly dissatisfied with the outcome, I chose “homeschooling”. I began to get my children involved in “extra” roles for featured films, and we were even a featured family on ABC’s “Wife Swap” back in 2008. It was fun, and I realized that I was being asked to film what I do, my “J-O-B”! what I (we) were doing was simple yet astounding. When I asked the producers what caused our family to be accepted on the show? He said, we were the most “normal” family they’ve had. Get that? The most “normal” family?! God can astound the wise with the simple things in life. I realized that if I were at someone’s “j-o-b”, I might not have had the opportunity to show that stay-home moms are doing a great work. We are preparing our nation for the next generation of leaders, and we do have a J-0-B!

My encouragement to all of my fellow stay-at-home mommies is to, “hold your position”! It won’t be long that the nestlings will take flight. You can still work while you wait, and have faith in God that there will be no good thing that He will withhold from you, especially when you do what you are “called” to do, and again....wait and, “Hold your position!”

EMPLOYMENT PREDATORS! AETNA JOB INTERVIEW SCAMS - BEWARE!

PLEASE BEWARE OF THE "AETNA AT HOME JOB INTERVIEW SCAMS"

I was just online with a "Mr. Andrew Rogers" of the Aetna Casualty and Life Company. He contacted me via email and asked that I make an account with Yahoo Messenger so that we could set up an online interview. I was skeptical at first because it was the first time any employer has requested such an interview. Everything sounded great and the perfect work setup. He told me his background and the company's background (which was copy/pasted). Everything sounded great up until he got to the part of $412.00 for a laptop (that I don't need). *See below. When I began to ask for "validity" information, he became defensive, which made me even more skeptical. In turn he asked for my contact number, and I replied, "if you have my resume, then you have my number". That is when this particular "scam artists" scam began spiraling. I then "googled" Aetna and the address he gave and "Lo" and "Behold" I contacted their directory and the operator told me that there were no employees by the name of "ANDREW ROGERS", and that it is a scam.

WATCH OUT PEOPLE! We have "employment predators" posing as recruiters and preying on unwitting employment seekers. These low-down bottom feeders are taking advantage of the state of our economy and the lack of jobs available.

*INTERVIEW*

Andrew Rogers: Hello how are you doing?

valdoraroachford: I'm fine thank you.

Andrew Rogers: Are you set for the job briefing and interview ?

valdoraroachford: Yes

Andrew Rogers: I am Mr. Andrew rogers. I received my B.A. in French from Louisiana State University in Eunice, LA just west of New Orleans. I also studied accounting at the University of New Orleans. I have been with the Aetna Company for three years now. I work for an accounting team and I am here to briefly interview you about the opening position. Are you ready for the briefing and interview process to begin?

valdoraroachford: Yes, I am.

Andrew Rogers: Okay

Andrew Rogers: Mayo clinic would like to welcome you to their company.

valdoraroachford: Thank you

Andrew Rogers: Our company's mission, values, and goals, are expressed the Aetna way. The Aetna way encompasses our shared sense of purpose and provides clarity as we pursue our operational and strategic goals.

Andrew Rogers: Which of the following available positions will you be applying for: Data Entry Clerk, Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper, Accounting Executive, Clerical Administrator, Payroll, or Medical Biller?

valdoraroachford: Clerical Administrator

Andrew Rogers: Okay

Andrew Rogers: Here are some interesting facts we think you'd like to know about the job and our company:

Andrew Rogers:
We are currently located at 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156. Soon we will be setting up a few branches near your location. That is why we are looking for 16 new hires to work from home. Once the new branches have been built at your location, you can either chose to work in a office or continue working from home.

Andrew Rogers:
Our company has been focusing mainly on health care, but is now expanding to hire a data entry clerks and administrative assistants that work from home. This is in order to create more employment opportunities for people who live in less privileged communities and the physically disabled. This also helps to decrease the rate of unemployment in the country which benefits the economy.

valdoraroachford: It is exactly what I have been looking for.

Andrew Rogers: We are currently looking for staff to work from home as an accounting clerk. Working hours are flexible. You will be getting a one-week training period with your training supervisor online. She will be training to use the specific software you will need to work with as a data entry clerk or an administrative clerk.

valdoraroachford: Great.

Andrew Rogers: This position is currently only available online as a work-from-home job. This means that everything is being taken care of online from a remote access point. Eventually, you will be able to choose whether or not you want to continue working from home or work in the office. Working hours are flexible and when working from home, you have the benefit of choosing where you want to do your work. For example, one may choose to work using a wireless internet connection right on the beach!

valdoraroachford: Sounds great.

Andrew Rogers:
The pay rate is $25 per hour and training is $20 per hour. Our employees are payed every Friday via direct deposit or pay check. Working part-time is a minimum of 20 hours per week and full-time is a minimum of 40 hours weekly.

valdoraroachford: Great.

Andrew Rogers: Business hours are between 8am to 4pm CST however the working hours are flexible and you can choose hours that will work best for you. All activities and correspondence time are to be recorded in the Excel spreadsheet that will be coming along with your working materials.

valdoraroachford: Okay.

Andrew Rogers: Remember, working hours are flexible! All activities and correspondence time are to be recorded in an Excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, I will gladly assist you with any difficulties you may have through email.

valdoraroachford: It sounds like the perfect work experience!

Andrew Rogers: Here are the duties and responsibilities for your position: Tracking data and source documents, preparing and sorting source documents, identifying and interpreting data to be entered, compiling, sorting and verifying data for accuracy, contacting responsible parties to resolve moderately complex questions, inconsistencies, or missing data, entering alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen, and entering necessary codes, comparing data entered with source documents, identifying errors and subsequently correcting those errors, filing or routing source documents after entry, responding to inquires regarding entered data, maintaining daily count of work processed, creating periodic reports for management, performing routine

Andrew Rogers: All of which will be done through the use of a specific accounting software. The supervisor, who will be connected to you online, will assign logs of duty daily and you will be required to follow instructions to the detail using Microsoft Office and a specialized accounting software. The function of the accounting software is to arrange, formalize, and manage the data you have processed which you will then send to your supervisor via e-mail.

valdoraroachford: Okay.

Andrew Rogers: You will undergo a week training from your training supervisor. During that time, he will be training you to work with the company-specific programs with much accuracy and other data entry tasks you will need to get done. Your training will be conducted online through your PC or cell phone.

valdoraroachford: Okay.

Andrew Rogers:
The following software are what you will be working with: PeachTree, MYOB, QuickBooks, NetSuite

valdoraroachford: Okay

Andrew Rogers: The company will provide you with an HP laptop with a fast and reliable internet connection. Your W-4 form will be arriving shortly with the other working materials you need to start earning money with our company. You will be required to purchase the software you will be working with and the company will have you reimbursed for your order. You will need to place an order with a certified vendor and trusted third-party company who will then have the programs installed free of charge on your company laptop. It will be sent to you via overnight shipping from FedEx.

valdoraroachford: Okay.

Andrew Rogers: Initially, the software will cost $412 but you will also be trained by your supervisor on how to navigate the programs. Note that you will also be paid during training and for all hours that you work. Also note that you will be reimbursed for this investment. The credit will arrive with your first paycheck. Our employees are paid once a week every Friday. You will need to purchase the software from the shipping agent who we have been conducting business with for years. The only payment method accepted is by Money Gram. Once you have placed your order, the package will be shipped to you via FedEx overnight delivery.

valdoraroachford: What will be the cost?

valdoraroachford: Okay

valdoraroachford: I have a question.

valdoraroachford: Is there a reason why the payment method is accepted by Money Gram ONLY?

Andrew Rogers: the software will cost $412 but you will also be trained by your supervisor on how to navigate the programs. Note that you will also be paid during training and for all hours that you work. Also note that you will be reimbursed for this investment. The credit will arrive with your first paycheck.

Andrew Rogers: Yes

Andrew Rogers: Can you handle the cost ?

valdoraroachford: I may have some difficulties with that, yes.

Andrew Rogers: Okay

Andrew Rogers: Should the vendors be notified about the purchase of the software ?

valdoraroachford: Please excuse my skepticism, but with so many scams on the web, I am a bit apprehensive.

valdoraroachford: You wouldn't mind if I do a bit of homework before venturing?

Andrew Rogers: i'm 48 years old with three grandchildren. I prefer to spend what little time I have left on earth with my children, not creating elaborate scams. I personally know how it feels to have your hard-earned money taken from you by some arrogant jerk. I cringe when I even hear the word scam. I would never go so low as to get involved with any of that sort of shameful activity.

Andrew Rogers: I understand why you are feeling skeptical, as an average consumer, I would be hesitant as well. Don't let your skepticism get in the way of a truly promising opportunity for you.

Andrew Rogers: I just want you to know the company is not here to hot but to help you and your family

valdoraroachford: Do you have more contact information that I may use to at the least verify validity?

valdoraroachford: A company HR contact perhaps?

Andrew Rogers: provide me with your number ?

valdoraroachford: If you have my resume, you have the number.

Andrew Rogers: I know that just want to e sure

Andrew Rogers: be*

valdoraroachford: Is there contact information to verify validity?

valdoraroachford: I want you to understand my position, I will be sending money to a company or (person) that I have never met. Surely, you can understand my need for "validity".

Andrew Rogers: Okay hold

Andrew Rogers: 225-272-9189

Andrew Rogers: Got it

Andrew Rogers: ?

valdoraroachford: yes

valdoraroachford: Mr. Rogers, you will be happy to know that I have contacted the company and they have deemed you as being a "fraud". Nice try, but God doesn't create fools.

valdoraroachford: I will notify the proper authorities.

Andrew Rogers has signed out. (8/3/2011 12:14 PM)

Jan. 3, 2011 - Read Psalm 32:6-11 "The Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says, "Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength." Isaiah 30:15 - TRUST GOD (My family and I needed to hear this devotion today, financial burdens and the cares of this life can really weigh you down. If you are experiencing a heavy heart, financial burdens, loss of income, a departed loved one, I want to encourage you today to "TRUST GOD" and give every care over to Him. The hardest thing to do sometimes is to trust. People fail us, the economy is failing us, the government fails us, family even can fail us. But God, He will never will fail us as long as we put our faith in trust in Him. Greg and I many times go through hardships, but we've gotten this far by our faith, and so has everyone else whether they recognize it or not. God is not concerned about the economy because He can feed His children even in the midst of an economic famine. Times may be tight for us, but I have never seen the righteous forsaken, nor have seen them out begging for bread. Be encouraged today, and believe God no matter what things look like.

Persevering through the hard times....do you have what it takes?

Everyone can agree, "it's hard out here!" So many challenges to face, some severe, and some not as severe, but challenges nonetheless. Anyhoo, I have mine, and today, last week even, I had plenty!

Murphy's Law - Whatever Could Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong

My husband and I are taking a family vacation in about 2 weeks. Our compressor for the AC went out in the truck, and it will cost about $400.00 to fix, before that our washer machine and dryer went out and that cost about $200.00 to put a warranty on it to get it fixed. The monies that I was expecting for the last 3 weeks has yet to surface. I was thinking about Murphy's Law (whatever could go wrong, will) and looking at how it is correlating to our little unexpected financial predicament.

I wanted to find out the origin of said Law so I looked it up. Good ole' Google! Anyhoo! I thought you would be interested to know the origins based on my ponderings this morning. However, I have to make my situation line up with God's Word which tells me "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" and "No weapon formed against me shall prosper!" Now that is really good news! I will pray and ask God to deliver us from these unexpected financial attacks, at least until we get on that boat to the Bahamas! Will let you know how all that pans out! Have a very blessed week!


Murphy's laws origin
• The following article was excerpted from The Desert Wings
March 3, 1978
Murphy's Law ("If anything can go wrong, it will") was born at Edwards Air Force Base in 1949 at North Base.

It was named after Capt. Edward A. Murphy, an engineer working on Air Force Project MX981, (a project) designed to see how much sudden deceleration a person can stand in a crash.

One day, after finding that a transducer was wired wrong, he cursed the technician responsible and said, "If there is any way to do it wrong, he'll find it."

The contractor's project manager kept a list of "laws" and added this one, which he called Murphy's Law.

Actually, what he did was take an old law that had been around for years in a more basic form and give it a name.

Shortly afterwards, the Air Force doctor (Dr. John Paul Stapp) who rode a sled on the deceleration track to a stop, pulling 40 Gs, gave a press conference. He said that their good safety record on the project was due to a firm belief in Murphy's Law and in the necessity to try and circumvent it.
Aerospace manufacturers picked it up and used it widely in their ads during the next few months, and soon it was being quoted in many news and magazine articles. Murphy's Law was born.

Do Something Different...you just might like it!

I decided to take some pictures today with the help of my very multi-talented daughter. I wanted to spruce up my profile visuals on Talent Soup. I’ve always wanted to work in the film industry and have been blessed to have done a reality show called Wife Swap. It was a real adventure for me because it was something neither I nor my family has ever done. We’ve done extra work for film but not showcasing our family lifestyle! Here are just a few pics from behind the scenes and our Red Carpet Themed Premiere Party.

Gotta eat!

Getting Mic-ed up for another day filming

Mrs. Denise Berwick (my children's reality Mom),
Melita and David having lunch betweeen filming.

Lots of fun with crew, Mrs. Denise Berwick and the Roachford

Red Carpet Premiere showing of Berwick/Roachford "WifeSwap"
held at the grand residence of the Bayne's Estate, thanks Sheila!

All of the VIPs were in attendance!  Without them there would be no premiere!

Miss Bri, doing what she does best, helping others!

The boys!  Joshua, Jordan, Gregory

Hamming it up with the crew!

My husband Greg with Mrs. Denise Berwick (reality wife)

Life during that time was quite interesting, and I have to admit, I had fun doing it. Just in case you were wondering, yes, it is reality as best they can put together for television, and no, we were not told what to say. That’s what makes the chemistry interesting because you never know how you will react to something until you are put into the mix. I’m looking forward to the next big adventure!

Never too late

I decided today to give my page on Talentsoupdaughter and I went out in the backyard to take some photos of myself. 

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