Behind their tough exteriors, abusers are typically weak and have low-esteem. They will often cause fights because they don't want you to do the things you like. To them, you having passions and interest means you have a life away from them, which can make them feel very vulnerable. If your arguments are often caused because of something your spouse doesn't want you to do, it could be abuse. Fighting over bills or the sharing of household chores are all typical marital fights. When the arguments go beyond this and are caused by your spouse's attempt to control what you wear, who you go out with, who you talk to, how much money you spend, and so on, it could be a sign of emotional abuse. You might also consider if you are spending an inappropriate amount of time on your interests. If so, then this might be a valid concern for your partner. Abusers are good at manipulation. They know their spouse's weaknesses and will do what they can to prey on them. Many will turn to threats in order to get what they want. Along with threats, they might also find ways to retaliate or get back at you. For example, if you tell your spouse you're going away with your siblings for the weekend and your spouse doesn't want you to, they may say something like, "If you do, your pet may not be here when you get back." They may also make threats against their own lives, as well. A healthy relationship does not involve any sort of physical violence or fear. If yours does, it's probably a good sign that abuse is taking place. It's normal for a spouse to check in on you from time to time, or even contact your friends and family when they are concerned about you. What's not normal, however, is constantly being monitored by your spouse. If you are continually having fights because you feel that your spouse is always trying to watch what you do, it could be because they want to control you. Ask your friends and family if your spouse contacts them regularly to see what you're doing. Even talk to your fellow employees about if they've seen or heard from your spouse. This constant monitoring is all about having control of you, which is a sign that abuse could be taking place. Consider how quickly your spouse's attempts to check in on you escalate. For example, do they wait a while and call or text back later if they don't hear from you right away, or do they start repeatedly calling or sending you a barrage of text messages? If they tend to bombard you and become increasingly angry when you don't reply, then this is also a cause for concern.

Summary: Think about if your spouse tries to stop you from doing what you like. Determine if the abuser has made threats to get what they want. Check how much your spouse keeps tabs on you.

You can place the whole bag of concrete into a wheelbarrow. Use a spade to break the bottom of the bag open, and lift the bag up. The concrete should spill out into the wheelbarrow. You may have to shake the bag a bit to get it all out. Glow powder is a special chemical that is designed to absorb energy from the sun through the day. You can find powders that are made to be compatible with concrete at your local hardware store. While the ratios vary, most manufacturers recommend that you create a dry mix of 85% concrete and 15% glow powder. For example, if you had a total of 10 gallons (38L) of mix, 8.5 gallons (32L) would be concrete and 1.5 gallons (5.7L) would be glow powder. Choose a powder with earth aluminate versus one with a zinc base for the best illumination. Consult the concrete bag to know how much water is needed. Pour the water in slowly, mixing as you go. When you are finished, your concrete should be a wet sludge-like consistency. Find or make a mold that is the size and shape that you want your stepping stones. Lightly coat the inside of each mold with petroleum jelly to make removing the stones easier. Mark the fill point on each mold so every stepping stone is the same thickness. Pour the concrete into each mold, then tap the edges of the molds to remove air bubbles and help the concrete settle. Make sure you have as many molds as you wish to have stepping stonesthe concrete in the wheelbarrow will dry up before you get to pour a second round. For the fastest dry times, leave the molds in a dry, relatively warm place. It can still take 24 hours or longer for the concrete to completely dry. If you disturb the concrete before it is dry, you can cause cracks and other imperfections in your stones. If you used a reusable mold, use a knife or other prying tool to loosen the concrete. If your mold was disposable, you can just break the mold away from the concrete. Now, your stones are ready to set wherever you want them.

Summary: Open a bag of concrete. Mix glow powder into the concrete. Add water. Pour concrete into molds. Allow the concrete to dry. Break open the molds.

Use online career listing services to focus your search and find a garbage collection job in your area. Websites like Craigslist and Indeed have job listings of all kinds and will allow you to narrow your search and create notifications when a garbage collection position becomes available. Widen your search and look for jobs with both government agencies and privately owned companies. Using the internet is a great way to understand what kind of jobs area available in your area and will show you if there is more availability in another town. Visit these website everyday, or turn on notification services if they are available, so that you can be one of the first people to apply for an available position. With your resume and experience in order, search online for available garbage collection positions. Apply to a garbage collection job online through your local waste management website's career page, where the company's available positions should be listed. You can also visit job listing websites like Craigslist and Indeed for a list of potential positions. If you do not apply online, you can find the address of your local waste management offices online and visit the location in person. This method will allow you to show your personality and allow you to market yourself in person, something that is lost in online applications. Ask the waste management offices if there are any available positions as a garbage collector and let them know that you are interested in applying. When speaking to the waste management employees, be sure to be professional and grateful for the opportunity to apply. When visiting the waste management facilities, bring your resume and give it to the recruitment office even if there are no positions are available. If a position becomes available, they are more likely to contact you if they have your resume. Whether you are applying online or in person, you will need to fill out an application for the available garbage collector position. Fill out the application with care, making sure to write down your correct information, and write as legibly as possible if you are filling out the paperwork out by hand. If you are filling out the application in person, be sure to have your resume on hand so that you can give it to the waste management employee when you turn in the application. It is best if you dress in business casual clothes when visiting the waste management offices in person. Act respectfully and professionally with the people you speak to and treat every interaction as if it were a job interview. Making a good impression on the people that work there will help you stand out amongst your competition. Your future employer will most likely ask to perform a background check to ensure that you have not been convicted of a felony or a serious crime. This background check will be an important part of the hiring process, so allow the background check to happen even if you do have marks on your record. By consenting to the check, you will show that you have nothing to hide and better your chances of getting the job.
Summary: Research available garbage collection jobs near you. Apply for a garbage collection position online. Visit your local waste management offices. Fill out an application for a garbage collection position. Dress professionally and act respectfully. Consent to a background check.