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So I got the best phone call of my life today.

After applying to ADP(a payroll company in bothell that I know for sure has UHC and covers the band, my mom use to wokr there) several times for months it seems they have finally called me. They did a phone interview and will be calling me back in two days to scheduel an actual interview...with ADP they have a recruiter from a different state call you then the center gets notified that they need to interview you.

After telling my best friend she was like "Gosh the hours and the pays sucks"

And all I could think was who the F cares when insurance covers my $17,000 surgery!!!

Wish me luck!

I pray that they will hire me I would give my right arm for this....probably the left one too!!!

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Good luck with the Job!!!

This is my first job that offered the surgery. I have been here approx 6 mnths and I am already getting the surgery.

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Thanks Kelly!!!

I see your getting your band in 7 days!

YAY FOR YOU!

The cool this about ADP is you get health insurance right away ...no 90 day grace period. and I turn 18 in two weeks so maybe my birthday wish will come true..I get hired at ADP and get my surgery!!

I hope I hope I hope!

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Audrey - I'm so happy for you! See, your time has come!

Hang in there! Also, when you sign up for insurance, see if they offer the payflex spending account. This is a medical spending account you can pay your out of pocket expenses with. It is pre-tax and saves you money. I took out $4,000 on mine and it only lowered my check about $50.

Keep us posted on your progress!

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They just called me back and I have an interview tomorrow at 10:30am. YA YAY YAY.

I will let you guys know how it goes!!!

THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR KIND WORDS!!!

You guys are the best!

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That is great news Audrey!!!! Make sure to check and see if there are any criteria you need to meet before surgery (medically supervised diet, nutritionist, etc) so you can get the ball really rolling.

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You guys are so nice!!!

I can't thank you enough.

It's so nice ot have people who can relate to me!!

I just have to get this job!

Have to have to!

Luckily since my mom use to work at ADP she knows the person interviewing me so I have an idea of how I need to act which is a plus.

Thanks for al the crossed fingers out there!!

I promise to keep you all posted on what happens tomorrow.

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So I got the best phone call of my life today.

After applying to ADP(a payroll company in bothell that I know for sure has UHC and covers the band, my mom use to wokr there) several times for months it seems they have finally called me. They did a phone interview and will be calling me back in two days to scheduel an actual interview...with ADP they have a recruiter from a different state call you then the center gets notified that they need to interview you.

After telling my best friend she was like "Gosh the hours and the pays sucks"

And all I could think was who the F cares when insurance covers my $17,000 surgery!!!

Wish me luck!

I pray that they will hire me I would give my right arm for this....probably the left one too!!!

Hi Audrey and welcome! I hope you get the job! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. It will be worth it. Best of luck to you- Gigi:)

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