So, I Finally Got A Job

CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
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<div class="IPBDescription">At the movie theater</div> I'm going in tonight for orientation. I'll be working the night shift for $5.75 an hour <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

I'll work untill 2am on weekends. So yea, part time, crappy pay, horrid hours, this will be fun...

But at lease I get to see free movies <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Also, I have no car, so I'll be taking the bus there, and walking home, at 2 in the morning, it's about a 45-60 minute walk, hooray!

Hopefully I can find somthing better, but for now, I need this job really badly, so yea...

While we're at it, what crappish jobs have y'all had in the past/present?
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    edited June 2005
    Get started I will not.

    Worst job, have I had.

    USA Relay, that was.

    Evil it is.

    I'd like to also take a break from yoda for a minute for a more coherent post.

    I think everyone who ever works in their life should have at least six months of retail sales/customer service, then the next time you start to complain about something you will know how it feels, when customers are quite clearly wrong and refuse to admit it.
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  • CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+Jun 22 2005, 07:07 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ Jun 22 2005, 07:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think everyone who ever works in their life should have at least six months of retail sales/customer service, then the next time you start to complain about something you will know how it feels, when customers are quite clearly wrong and refuse to admit it. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I have that <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    I had to listen to people complain about why a keychain cost $6 though, or why a disposable camera was $20. Amusement parks FTW!
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  • RyoOhkiRyoOhki Join Date: 2003-01-26 Member: 12789Members
    Hey I picked up a job at the local cinemas 2 months ago. I quite enjoy it. Sure, the public are complete morons, not to mention slobs, but it's better than serving food.
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  • CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-RyoOhki+Jun 22 2005, 07:13 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (RyoOhki @ Jun 22 2005, 07:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hey I picked up a job at the local cinemas 2 months ago. I quite enjoy it. Sure, the public are complete morons, not to mention slobs, but it's better than serving food. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    No doubt, my main thing is the transportation, or lack there of, and the hours. They pay I can deal with though.
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  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    My job is the worst one ever. I posted about it a bit ago. No one can top it.
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  • MalkavianGirlMalkavianGirl Join Date: 2005-06-16 Member: 53967Members
    Food service is bad, and I've done my share of it. USD Relay is the devil reincarnate. RS is the best so far for serving other people.

    I worked at an after school programs with middle school kids. This was interesting cause they were Spanish speaking, and I know basically no Spanish. Other than that, it was a great experience.

    Everyone should have to deal with the crappy food service job, be it pizza, waiting tables, or fast food. It can be a humbling experience.
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  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    edited June 2005
    A 45min walk from the bus stop at 2 Am? I'd get a gun or some pepper spray, never know who's lurking around at 2 AM.

    As far as crappy work I haven't really done any. I'm starting on friday a job at office depot in the PC department, I think I'm going to learn quickly what you mean about customer ignorance and their subbornness. My only other job was in High School where I worked in the local hospital's medical records department. That was great because my boss was so lenient she let me take the day off whenever I wanted. But I've matured since then (I think) so having a steady job will be good.
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  • LikuLiku I, am the Somberlain. Join Date: 2003-01-10 Member: 12128Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Omega Death+Jun 22 2005, 06:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Omega Death @ Jun 22 2005, 06:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> A 45min walk from the bus stop at 2 Am? I'd get a gun or some pepper spray, never know who's lurking around at 2 AM.

    As far as crappy work I haven't really done any. I'm starting on friday a job at office depot in the PC department, I think I'm going to learn quickly what you mean about customer ignorance and their subbornness. My only other job was in High School where I worked in the local hospital's medical records department. That was great because my boss was so lenient she let me take the day off whenever I wanted. But I've matured since then (I think) so having a steady job will be good. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Me. I walked to my friend's place at 2-ish in the morning.
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  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    edited June 2005
    <!--QuoteBegin-Liku+Jun 22 2005, 08:24 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Liku @ Jun 22 2005, 08:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Me. I walked to my friend's place at 2-ish in the morning. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Once or twice? This is close to everyday. Then again it does depend on the area he's walking through, but I'd still get something just in case. Maybe a stungun, hey if you don't end up using it in self defense you can still have a cool toy for later.
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  • ByekaByeka Name changed from Freak83 Toronto Join Date: 2003-03-13 Member: 14484Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Caboose+Jun 22 2005, 08:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Caboose @ Jun 22 2005, 08:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm going in tonight for orientation. I'll be working the night shift for $5.75 an hour <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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    Ouch, talk about low wages <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    I guess that's in American dollars so it's a bit better but ouch.



    Restaurants are fun places to work, that is if you're not lazy. There's almost ALWAYS something to do so it's really hard to get bored. If you're legal age to serve alcohol (18 here) you can make fantastic tips as a server at a good restaurant. Definatly not a bad part time job.
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  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-FreakEightyThree+Jun 22 2005, 08:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (FreakEightyThree @ Jun 22 2005, 08:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Restaurants are fun places to work, that is if you're not lazy. There's almost ALWAYS something to do so it's really hard to get bored. If you're legal age to serve alcohol (18 here) you can make fantastic tips as a server at a good restaurant. Definatly not a bad part time job. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Unless Caboose is a smokin-hot 18-29 year old female I wouldn't count on very good tips. Although there are nice people who give you decent tips if you work hard.
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  • BijiyBijiy Fantastic Damage Join Date: 2003-11-28 Member: 23697Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Caboose+Jun 22 2005, 05:13 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Caboose @ Jun 22 2005, 05:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+Jun 22 2005, 07:07 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ Jun 22 2005, 07:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think everyone who ever works in their life should have at least six months of retail sales/customer service, then the next time you start to complain about something you will know how it feels, when customers are quite clearly wrong and refuse to admit it. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I have that <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    I had to listen to people complain about why a keychain cost $6 though, or why a disposable camera was $20. Amusement parks FTW! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Lakeside or Elitch Gardens?
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  • CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
    edited June 2005
    <!--QuoteBegin-Omega Death+Jun 22 2005, 07:30 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Omega Death @ Jun 22 2005, 07:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Unless Caboose is a smokin-hot 18-29 year old female <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I'm a hot smikin 18-25 year old male... That works, rite? I could work at some place populated by women.

    :edit: Elitch Gardens ftw <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • BijiyBijiy Fantastic Damage Join Date: 2003-11-28 Member: 23697Members
    I assume post Six Flags buyout. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • DaJMastaDaJMasta Join Date: 2005-01-10 Member: 34750Members, Constellation
    Near me, and mostly for girls, it wouldn't be considered safe to ride the bus/walk home alone that early in the morning.

    I just got back from college orientation, there were way too many saftey skits/lectures/and chats to make me feel uncomfortable.... <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo--> but none of them ever got mugged, so i think its okay <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
    So, I just got back from my orientation, and I'm starting on Friday.

    Yea, fun for me. I could use the exersize though. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> So that's good.

    I get free movies and drinks, so It's all good.
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  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    Good luck Caboose. Try to have fun while you work.
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  • TrevelyanTrevelyan Join Date: 2003-03-23 Member: 14834Members
    The walking will do you good. The working expirience will let you appreciate the better jobs available. The free movies however... will drive you insane. I haven't watched a movie in months... god the crap they turn out (at millions of dollars in expense even...)
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  • KGB_GaralKGB_Garal Join Date: 2005-06-09 Member: 53476Members
    I think everyone should have to work a minimum wage job before they can move onto a career based job.. it's just such an eye-opening experience. Really does make you appretiate even the simplest things more.
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  • DY357LXDY357LX Playing since day 1. Still can&#39;t Comm. England Join Date: 2002-10-27 Member: 1651Members, Constellation
    Caboosey, how did you get a job in the cinema? I would <b>love</b> to work in my local cinema regardless of the hours. (I like walking. Walking + iPod Mini = dancing time.)

    Was the vacancy advertised or did you just walk in and be all like "hey, job, now!"
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  • im_lostim_lost TWG Rule Guru Join Date: 2003-04-26 Member: 15861Members
    My first job was in a food place, but it was take-n-bake pizza, so no tips. I enjoyed the work though, so it was fine. Currently I'm working in an Albertsons bakery. Four days of working night shifts with other people, then I get left on my own. I was amazed that I actually knew what I was supposed to be doing so quickly, but it gets really frustrating whenever a shopper comes up and asks a question about anything even slightly out of the ordinary. Not only am I not able to help them, but I can't even learn how to deal with it the next time. Frustrating, but not too bad.
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  • CplDavisCplDavis I hunt the arctic Snonos Join Date: 2003-01-09 Member: 12097Members
    edited June 2005
    <!--QuoteBegin-Caboose+Jun 22 2005, 08:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Caboose @ Jun 22 2005, 08:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm going in tonight for orientation. I'll be working the night shift for $5.75 an hour

    I'll work untill 2am on weekends. So yea, part time, crappy pay, horrid hours, this will be fun...

    But at lease I get to see free movies <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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    I work the evening shift

    5:30PM to 3:30AM.

    And I never. ever. ever get out on time. Silly paperwork... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    Usually Ill get home around 4-5AM something. Sometimes 6-7AM on a really bad night.
    In the very least 10 hour work shifts. And I sometimes even get my days off cancelled too.
    Idiots apparently dont work during normal buissness hours.

    and I want free movies! booo <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • MetalcatMetalcat Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30528Members
    caboose get paid like half of the minimum wage in denmark..
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  • MulletMullet Join Date: 2003-04-28 Member: 15910Members, Constellation
    My job is to sleep in past 2 in the afternoon everyday <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • MetalcatMetalcat Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30528Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Mullet+Jun 23 2005, 05:12 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mullet @ Jun 23 2005, 05:12 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> My job is to sleep in past 2 in the afternoon everyday <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    you are 80 years old?
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Yet, the american dollar is worth six as much as the denmark krone, metalcat. :-)
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  • MetalcatMetalcat Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30528Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+Jun 23 2005, 06:45 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ Jun 23 2005, 06:45 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Yet, the american dollar is worth six as much as the denmark krone, metalcat. :-) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    no only 4.5 times right now, + i did count that the dollar is worth more and yes in denmark the minimum wage is 45 Danske kroner
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    edited June 2005
    Proving you wrong is so much fun, almost as fun as depot.

    <a href='http://www.exchangerate.com/quick_calculator.html?calc_short_from_iso=USD&calc_short_to_iso=DKK&amount_from=1.00&XR-QuickConverter.x=35&XR-QuickConverter.y=5&XR-QuickConverter=Convert' target='_blank'>Exchange rate.</a>

    1.00 USD 6.151404 DKK
    US Dollar = Danish Krone

    Oh yes... I forgot to show this part as well...

    <!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
    Date      DKK = USD    
    Jun-22   6.151404
    Jun-21   6.148487
    Jun-20   6.146286
    Jun-17   6.095988
    Jun-16   6.172047
    Jun-15    6.161468
    Jun-14   6.197457
    Jun-13   6.195271
    Jun-09   6.106985
    Jun-08   6.056650
    Jun-07   6.077442
    Jun-06   6.080478
    Jun-03   6.101524
    Jun-02   6.083306
    Jun-01   6.102979
    May-31   6.041729
    May-27   5.936560
    May-26   5.960583
    May-24   5.926802
    May-23   5.946124
    May-20   5.942625
    May-19   5.904876
    May-18   5.893275
    May-17   5.901362
    May-16   5.907427
    May-13   5.901265
    May-12   5.871580
    May-11   5.828146
    May-10   5.794067
    May-09   5.811241
    May-06   5.813434
    May-05   5.767433
    May-04   5.767784
    May-03   5.789523
    May-02   5.802221
    <!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2-->
    It hasn't been 4x in the past two months... I went back two years and couldn't find it at 4x either...
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  • MetalcatMetalcat Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30528Members
    edited June 2005
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+Jun 23 2005, 07:04 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ Jun 23 2005, 07:04 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Proving you wrong is so much fun, almost as fun as depot.

    <a href='http://www.exchangerate.com/quick_calculator.html?calc_short_from_iso=USD&calc_short_to_iso=DKK&amount_from=1.00&XR-QuickConverter.x=35&XR-QuickConverter.y=5&XR-QuickConverter=Convert' target='_blank'>Exchange rate.</a>

    1.00 USD            6.151404 DKK
    US Dollar  =    Danish Krone

    Oh yes... I forgot to show this part as well...

    <!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
    Date      DKK = USD    
    Jun-22   6.151404
    Jun-21   6.148487
    Jun-20   6.146286
    Jun-17   6.095988
    Jun-16   6.172047
    Jun-15    6.161468
    Jun-14   6.197457
    Jun-13   6.195271
    Jun-09   6.106985
    Jun-08   6.056650
    Jun-07   6.077442
    Jun-06   6.080478
    Jun-03   6.101524
    Jun-02   6.083306
    Jun-01   6.102979
    May-31   6.041729
    May-27   5.936560
    May-26   5.960583
    May-24   5.926802
    May-23   5.946124
    May-20   5.942625
    May-19   5.904876
    May-18   5.893275
    May-17   5.901362
    May-16   5.907427
    May-13   5.901265
    May-12   5.871580
    May-11   5.828146
    May-10   5.794067
    May-09   5.811241
    May-06   5.813434
    May-05   5.767433
    May-04   5.767784
    May-03   5.789523
    May-02   5.802221
    <!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2-->
    It hasn't been 4x in the past two months... I went back two years and couldn't find it at 4x either... <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    still it proves that 45kr is higher than 5 dollars and how can you be sure that page is reliable?

    ok jusr checked its true www.valutakurser.dk
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Never said 45 wasn't higher then 5.75...

    However, if you are questioning exchangerate.com... you have issues.

    That would be like questiong nasdaq.com or nyse.com saying their stock quotes are wrong, when they are the source of them.

    In addition, just in case they were off, which they aren't, i did check a couple other sites, all of which confirm the 6.14 exchange rate as of today. It will change in a few days I'm sure, but that is always fluctuating.
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