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[Catrin]

Tell me about student loan debt - I just graduated in 2003 with my Masters. I had no idea what level of debts I would leave school with...and they haven't gone down much since then However, I AM working in my field - though applying it in a very different way than I had anticipated. I love my job, I like my work environment, and all of that is worth a great deal. The degrees made this job possible, though ask me in 20 more years if the debt level was worth it.

[Crankin]

I think it is, Catrin. It's just that in some fields, you need to be really sure, if there doesn't seem to be a lot of jobs.
My DIL has her degree in interior architecture. I have to say she probably could have had a job when she graduated, but with no parental support or guidance, was too afraid to move away or try something on her own. Don't get me started on the lousy parenting she had! She did design work free lance for a year, then worked for 2.5 years as an architectural apprentice at a firm in NYC. I cannot tell you how badly they treated her. It was almost like slave labor; she had to live at the Y! Finally, Josh told her to come home (after 2 years of a commuter relationship) and she fell into this job, just taking anything to make $; she started as a hostess and worked up to manager in about a year and a half. She is treated well and since they are going to be opening a new place, are having her help with the design.
So, for those of you in the area, go to Redbones!

[redrhodie]

I watched the best documentary last night, on Showtime, about singer Bill Withers. If you ever wondered what happened to him, check it out if you can. It's called "Still Bill" and it's "on demand" in their movie section for Black history month. I actually watched it twice. I admit, I'm a huge fan, but I don't think you have to be to appreciate his story.

He's very cool. Here's the trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Q2DFms1tA

[lph]

Can't find the book thread.

Anyone read "Room"? I'm stunned. Stayed up breathless with heart racing last night instead of going to bed it was so engaging in the middle. It's inspired by the Fritzl case, but it's not a tragic, depressing story - well it is, but it's put sweetly and positively, really about being a mother in extreme circumstances, and the amazing adaptability of human nature. Bit like the movie "La vita e bella", just not so overwhelmingly Italian

Just finished "The Help", too. And I loved "The Time Travellers Wife".

This is why I'm having trouble getting back to bike commuting. Taking the bus I can READ!

[Selkie]

Can't find the book thread.

Anyone read "Room"? I'm stunned. Stayed up breathless with heart racing last night instead of going to bed it was so engaging in the middle. It's inspired by the Fritzl case, but it's not a tragic, depressing story - well it is, but it's put sweetly and positively, really about being a mother in extreme circumstances, and the amazing adaptability of human nature. Bit like the movie "La vita e bella", just not so overwhelmingly Italian

Just finished "The Help", too. And I loved "The Time Travellers Wife".

This is why I'm having trouble getting back to bike commuting. Taking the bus I can READ!

Did you hear that the person who was the inspiration for the Abilene character in "The Help" is suing the author? IIRC, the lady had worked in the author's home as a domestic during the author's childhood. She asked the author not to use her name (close variation thereof), etc., but the author refused.

"The Help" was a decent read. Right now, I'm savoring Mo Hayder's "Gone," so good I don't want it to end.

[lph]

Did you hear that the person who was the inspiration for the Abilene character in "The Help" is suing the author? IIRC, the lady had worked in the author's home as a domestic during the author's childhood. She asked the author not to use her name (close variation thereof), etc., but the author refused.

Really? That wasn't very nice of her.

I liked these books so much I've bought them in Norwegian, to pass around to my friends. One of them complained yesterday that she was sleep-deprived because of sitting up late reading one of them Ooh, love it.

I'll look for "Gone"!

[crazycanuck]

I have the lovely PinkBikes at my house today