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theoddz · 11-17-2010, 01:48 PM

I'm extremely lucky in that I've been employed full time with the U.S. Government for the last 15+ years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I'm blessed to have the full benefits of federal service, including good health insurance and a generous paid annual leave and sick leave program. I also receive a disability pension from my military service (unlike disability benefits from Social Security or other disability systems, one can still work and receive VA Disability Compensation) and I have full military benefits like Commissary and Exchange, etc. I get most of my health care and full dental care through the VA.

I realize that I am really, really, really blessed and I don't take for granted any of what I am blessed with, believe me!! I know what it is like in the private sector, because I worked for quite a few years in broadcast television production and then in health care. Since I have quite a few health issues, it just made sense for me to work for the VA, since I'm a Veteran and the VA is an "employer of choice" for someone like me. They also have a lot of patience with me when I have problems with my health, and that is a REALLY nice little perk to have, too.

My heart goes out to the folks who are sweating through this economic downturn. I keep praying for things to get better for all of us.

Respectfully,
~Theo~

11-17-2010, 01:48 PM	#46
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Happily Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,506 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,833 Thanked 9,879 Times in 2,477 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I'm extremely lucky in that I've been employed full time with the U.S. Government for the last 15+ years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I'm blessed to have the full benefits of federal service, including good health insurance and a generous paid annual leave and sick leave program. I also receive a disability pension from my military service (unlike disability benefits from Social Security or other disability systems, one can still work and receive VA Disability Compensation) and I have full military benefits like Commissary and Exchange, etc. I get most of my health care and full dental care through the VA. I realize that I am really, really, really blessed and I don't take for granted any of what I am blessed with, believe me!! I know what it is like in the private sector, because I worked for quite a few years in broadcast television production and then in health care. Since I have quite a few health issues, it just made sense for me to work for the VA, since I'm a Veteran and the VA is an "employer of choice" for someone like me. They also have a lot of patience with me when I have problems with my health, and that is a REALLY nice little perk to have, too. My heart goes out to the folks who are sweating through this economic downturn. I keep praying for things to get better for all of us. Respectfully, *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien