I kind of want to go rub it in Varrus' faceFollow

But I won't since I don't start threads anymore in =4. I'm not a very interesting person

I just found out today that I got the job I applied for April 10th. Starting June 6, I will be working for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a Human Services Program Coordinator. That's a fancy way of saying that my main function will be determining eligibility for BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning Services, Foodshare (SNAP or foodstamps), Medicaid and possibly additional programs depending on our governors budget. To put it in short terms, I'll play detective with peoples cases and determine if they are eligible or not to receive benefits and issue those benefits if so. It's kind of what I already do working for HP Enterprises with a higher security clearance and more toys to play with.

And I'll be a public worker instead of working for a contractor.

tl;dr I'm making lots more money and probably pissing off fringe righties.

Seriously though, I already love my job. I have a huge daily impact on peoples lives and I actually feel good about my work as is instead of the typical corporate schmuck. I help people that are in desperate need on a daily basis.

Edit: I need to take an English class, it's been too long I guess.


Edited, May 24th 2011 11:30pm by Paskil

Well, Medicaid is 50% funded by the fed and SNAP is 100% funded (the benefit, administrative costs are partially funded by the state). I'll do my best!

How do you care for someone with a badger? That pretty much just seems like a really bad idea to me all around. "Here's your new badger! he's a bit cranky, so make sure you don't shake the box too ... <Hisss!> <FaceREND!> ... ouch, that's going to leave a mark, ok, well, you guys have fun, I just need you to sign this form, and that one... aaaamd initial here... sure a bloody fingerprint works. Ok, now serving #67! Next!"

Welcome to the government job club though!

Edited, May 24th 2011 10:13pm by Kaolian

Agreed, but I still don't see where having one provide health care is a good plan. I guess its less painful than an HMO though now that I think about it. And probably les likely to outright kill you.

Awesomesauce, felicitations public slinkie~!

It's Paskil Husein bin Laden. And you forgot Poland or something.

Grats! Goverment is the place to be. I work for the federal government...I smell fish forty hours a week. The best part is we are 100% self-funded so I don't have to listen to the jerks who say they pay my salary.

Even Poles don't like Poland.

Also grats Paskil.

If it isn't a ****, he probably won't like it.

This, but we actually end the year with a surplus which goes to the taxpayers.

Does it cover all of the other expenses, such as office rent, vehicle expenses to get to inspections, etc? If not, it's not 100%.

Also gbaji, if it truly is 100% funded through the inspection fees, then when he says that to Joe Blow, its accurate.

Its more a deterrent. "Oh, you want to go to the doctor? Sure, we'll pay for it. You just have to stick your hand in this hole and pull out the proper forms to fill out. That growling sound? Well, it is BadgerCare Plus, what do you think it is?"

I ordered fish tacos at a local restaurant recently. Ergo, I pay your salary. Suck on that!!! ;)