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Lee Mushaney
Registered User
Username: Red
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 10:54 pm: | 
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Chris:
I agree with Jennifer, your best bet is to start in the field by working staff. When working straight Cat, if you make your expenses and clear a little, on your first storm consider yourself in good shape. Keep in mind, that when you do the work, it may be from 2 weeks to a month before you START getting paid. It may be several months before you get all your money. That means you have to pay your bills before you get paid in a lot of cases, so you are going to need to have money somewhere that will allow you to do that. I personally always have a sum of money in the bank that I use to draw from when I go to a storm so that I can make sure I can pay ALL my bills and have money to live on while at the site. When I am paid, I put it back in the account so it is always there. Then use what is left over as what I make and that is what I spend til the next storm. I realize not everyone is a position to do that but you really need a plan and then use it so you don't get in trouble. Sometimes when work is very limited, if you don't get a chance to work, you don't have money coming in so you better have another plan for those occasions.
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Five Daily
Registered User
Username: Kitchenista
Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 4:23 pm: |
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You could always become a staff adjuster. Then you know you have set pay dates and benefits. Other than that, I am sure most of the independents on this site would tell you to save your pennies, look before you leap, and always have a backup plan.
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Chris Wooddell
Registered User
Username: Chriswooddell
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 3:41 pm: |
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I want to be an adjuster. And I have taken certain steps to begin my virgin career (i.e. State License, certs) But here is the catch...how do you quit your current employment to make the switch and not go broke until the first check gets here? I'm worried I'll get the call and the funds will dry up before I can get paid again. It's a little different than getting paid on the 1st and 15th. Any advice or info on how adjusters get paid?
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Chris |
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