I'm going to get paid!

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   stephhicks68posted 15 years ago

   Hooray!  I got the final click on AdSense to take me to payday (too bad I spent it all at the grocery store last night).  LOL

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      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations!!! I'll let you know when I get mine in about another year or so. 

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   gamergirlposted 15 years ago

   (((Steph)))
   
   I'm so jealous!

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   stephhicks68posted 15 years ago

   Awww - thank you! 

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   Mishaposted 15 years ago

   Huray! Congratulations!

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   Susan Ngposted 15 years ago

   Tell me what it looks like so I can start visualizing it.

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   Shirley Andersonposted 15 years ago

   Congrats, Steph!  I can only dream at this point.  Enjoy!

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      Susan Ngposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I know.  Google just sent me my pin a few weeks ago after almost a year since I joined.  That's how far I am from reaching $100.  But I'm going to get there.  I will.  I'm visualizing that check, dammit!  Haha!

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         Marisa Wrightposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Susan, you have 13 Hubs - Steph has 135.  So there's a clue how to get there!
         
         Congrats Steph!
         
         If I keep going the way I am, I'm hoping to get my first cheque in June.

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   shailiniposted 15 years ago

   well done, steph! great work

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   stephhicks68posted 15 years ago

   Thanks everyone!  (my check looks like cereal and gasoline... HA!)

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   2patriciasposted 15 years ago

   Thanks for telling us, Steph..  I'll think of it as encouragement.  Have fun at the gas station.

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    Whitney05posted 15 years ago

    Congrats! I remember my first check; I was stoked. They start coming at shorter intervals once you start making the money.

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    amy janeposted 15 years ago

    Congrats Steph! Very cool

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 15 years ago

    CONGRAULATIONS, STEPH!
    
    Some groceries ARE too expensive. I agree with that very much.

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    Julie A. Johnsonposted 15 years ago

    Cool Steph!
    I didn't realize you could actually make that much money (I haven't made any yet). Yeah, groceries are incredibly expensive now!

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    ripplemakerposted 15 years ago

    Way to go Steph!  Yeah!  Gasoline is getting expensive here too.  Hmmm I wonder when I'm going to get paid. HAHAHA

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    stephhicks68posted 15 years ago

    Hi everyone!  Thanks for all the warm wishes.  I've been "offline" most of the day.
    
    Yes, it does take a while - for most people.  I've been here since mid-January and published a fair number of Hubs. 
    
    Congrats to you too Marisa - June is right around the corner.  And I'm going to hold you to your advice, Whitney.  LOL

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    Lifebydesignposted 15 years ago

    Congratulations Steph- what a treat!

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    Dorsiposted 15 years ago

    Was the cereal called Hubbio's??
    (I'm sorry- I just had to say something silly like that...........I was visualizing Cheerios and the HubPages together...lol..)
    Congratulations and heres to more where that one came from...
    here here!!!

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    stephhicks68posted 15 years ago

    Hubbios!!  I love it!  (Hey Mikey likes it - OK, so its Life cereal).  LOL.  I told my husband that it was finally paying off and he made a rude remark about what I probably made per hour.... *sigh*

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    crashcromwellposted 15 years ago

    You know, I doubt whether I'm ever going to make a dime off this. I'm having fun with it, and it massages my ego a bit when I see my hit totals going up. My wife, on the other hand, feels like I'm spending too much time on the computer, particularly working on my novel....Now if I can get it accepted by a publisher and get a nice advance check, then I expect she'll be much more excited about me writing other books in the series. My attitude is that it's a hobby that I enjoy, and with all the stress in the world, what harm is there in doing something that makes me happy? I think hubbing is like that too.
    
    Jim Henry

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       stephhicks68posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds similar to the discussions in my household!  It is my favorite hobby now.  Relaxing at the end of the day. 

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          drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          That is a great way to look at it Jim.

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       RUTHIE17posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I agree with you 100% about needing to find something that can help relieve the stress we all operate under.  If writing and "talking" on Hub is what does it for you--full speed ahead!  I'm sailing in a boat right alone side you!! 

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    Lissieposted 15 years ago

    Steph - just a suggestion: make sure you are getting paid by paypal rather than a check - which I think they would charge for and will take forever to show up! My first check cam lateApril - but I am now > 1/2 way to the next one : it does spped up :-)

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       stephhicks68posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Lissie!  I will double check.  I recall someone on the forums saying that the fee was pretty astounding for a check.
       
       That is super that things are moving along more quickly for you!

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          Lissieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

           
          
          Oops sorry I misled you: paid by direct credit to bank account not paypal. It worked OK into my New Zealand  account but you have to get the a/c confirmed first by them posting a few cents first and u confirming the amount and code There was no extra fee and the exchange rate was reasonable - same as I would have paid with paypal anyway

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    Marisa Wrightposted 15 years ago

    Paid by Paypal?  didn't even realise it was an option -  must check it out...

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    chantelg4posted 15 years ago

    Congrats Steph, I should be there by end of this month. It is a great feeling to know your work is worth something to someone!

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    MM Del Rosarioposted 15 years ago

    Well done Steph..... it is a nice feeling - to finally get something for all the hard work...
    
    I am  waiting for my second pay at the end of this month and halfway thru my third pay.... got to work hard....

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       stephhicks68posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       That is encouraging MM!  Getting somewhat regular checks must be nice. 

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    drummer boyposted 15 years ago

    way to go steph.  You deserve it.

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    Marisa Wrightposted 15 years ago

    Thanks for the clarification Lissie. I think I'll leave mine as cheque as I don't like handing out my bank account details any more than I have to.
    
    I don't know if Australia is different to other places, but in the Cheque Payment section, I have the option of Standard Delivery (which is sent by ordinary mail) or Secure Delivery (which is sent by courier and costs $24).  Needless to say, I picked Standard!

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    Lissieposted 15 years ago

    Remember that will be a US check Marisa and it will cost a fortune to cash and weeks to clear even when it actually arrives!  I figure google ain't just anyone to give my accuont details to: what can happen they can only put money IN after all :-)

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       Marisa Wrightposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Maddie, I'm glad the thread was brought up to the front because I missed this comment!
       
       Lissie, Google pays cheques in local currency in about 40 countries other than the US.  You just have to select the currency in the payment details section.

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    compu-smartposted 15 years ago

    Good job Stephchicks..
    

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    RUTHIE17posted 15 years ago

    Steph--many congratulations to you, you lucky duck!!  I'll get there someday!!

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    bjjpposted 15 years ago

    Good for you Steph! Keep up the good work. I am fairly new here but i have high hopes for this opportunity.

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    Maddie Ruudposted 15 years ago

    Hi guys.  Of course it's never too late to extend congratulations, but I've noticed a pattern today of rather old and time-sensitive threads being brought to the forefront.  Please note the original post date before responding to a thread like this.

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    EMartinposted 15 years ago

    Congrats Steph!  I cannot even imagine ... as I am at 31 cents!  Glad your hard work is paying off, and you give me hope. ;-)

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    stephhicks68posted 15 years ago

    Hi everyone!  I do appreciate the on-going well wishes.  And it is great for people to find the tips regarding Google payouts and requirements.  Have a super night! 

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