$.get("../modules/notes_v2.php",{recipient: recipient},function(data){
                    var data = data.trim(data);
                        if(data != ''){
                            console.log("data: " + data);
                            $('.user_bar').hide();
                            $('.motd_content').hide();
                            $('.job_listing_content').hide();
                            $('.bidding_administration_content').hide();
                        }
                });