"I never said it would be easy, I only said it'd be worth it" :): The clock begins

Monday, July 4, 2011

The clock begins

Though Svend's been working for 2 weeks already, it hasn't been "paid" work. Tomorrow however, the clock begins. I'm going to keep track of his hours for the first 2 pay checks because even though it's a set salary, we've heard rumers that it his pay is equal to around $2 per hour...I want to see if it's true ....

And. our state is AWESOME! You know why? Because they are back-logged on getting lisences! yep, they said it could take up to 3 months for Svend to get his lisence (which we just dished $250 for)!! seriously!? So, he was told on Friday that he may not even be able to work... awesome. awesome awesome. We shall see. We're hoping things get ironed out. Apparently one of the residency hospitals just closed their clinic! And his may close too if the resident's don't get their lisences soon!

oh well. Atleast he's getting "salary" right?? I'm sooo excited for that pay check. we both are :)

4 comments:

Rachel HollowayJuly 5, 2011 at 5:37 AM
I seriously can't believe how it's set up there! That is SO bizarre that he's been working but not really working...My understanding (as was several others I spoken with) is that residency does not start until July 1. Nationwide. Period. Brandon had a orientation meetings and getting photos taken, paperwork signed, etc. that were only a couple hours long, but even that wasn't until a couple days before he officially started. So his clock started July 1.
It's crazy that Svend has been working already and not getting paid for it!
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Butler FamilyJuly 5, 2011 at 5:41 AM
wow what a huge stress that is for you guys. I will keep you guys in my prayers and hope everything works out
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www.thesinglelifeofastudentwife.blogspot.comJuly 5, 2011 at 1:27 PM
Rachel--yeah, he just started the paperwork on friday! today he's getting a physical and everything. I know... illinois is BACKWARD!
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Rachel HollowayJuly 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM
That blows me away!!! geesh!
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