With much relief and anticipation, I received my first paycheck in the mail last Friday.
$44
That's forty-four dollars.
I knew before it got there that it would only be a partial week. However, what I did not know, is that the insurance is billed a full month in advance, so a month's worth was taken out of the first check. Ouch.
I figure that I worked for about $1.72 an hour. You just have to laugh. The next one will be better. I am almost certain!
$44 ... a number that brings back memories ...
ReplyDeleteI enlisted in the Navy in 1968 ... as a Fireman Apprentice, my payday was $44 twice a month ...
As I recall, it was all I needed ... always had money in my pocket ...
But, now ... hmm ...