Okay, I realize that the last post was a LITTLE vague about the new job opportunity, but that is because I was too freakin' excited!!
At my new place of employment, I am technically, for the first 90 days, an employee of the staffing service that found the job for me! So, I will be earning an hourly wage -- that'll be wierd to adjust to, again, since the last 18 months I have been a salaried employee. But, hey, I WILL adjust, don't worry! Then, after 90 days, the company will hire me on at as a salaried employee.
Anyway, I don't want to talk too much about specifics, because I know that MANY employers, these days, are using information from blogs and FaceBook, etc. against their employees or potential employees. So, I will just say that I will be doing more of the same . . . Human Resources tasks (as the assistant to an HR generalist!) and payroll. So, I am excited to rise to the challenge and get to know some new friends!
That's the scoop . . .
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Can I Get an "Amen"?!?!?!
And that "amen" would be to end the "Please help me find a job!" prayer!! The heavens have smiled on me, today, and I HAVE A JOB, as of 4:47 pm this afternoon! WOO HOO!!!
The part that is SO funny -- 2 Blocks from my former employer! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! So, not to stress about figuring out commute time, etc. Been there, done that, for 3.5 years!
I can now breathe a small sigh of relief, and focus my last two days of mandatory vacation on doing the things that didn't get done while I was online looking for a job! (too bad my wallet doesn't have the funds to celebrate in a BIG way . . . oh well!)
I wanna shout it from the rooftops -- "I GOT A JOB!!"
The part that is SO funny -- 2 Blocks from my former employer! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! So, not to stress about figuring out commute time, etc. Been there, done that, for 3.5 years!
I can now breathe a small sigh of relief, and focus my last two days of mandatory vacation on doing the things that didn't get done while I was online looking for a job! (too bad my wallet doesn't have the funds to celebrate in a BIG way . . . oh well!)
I wanna shout it from the rooftops -- "I GOT A JOB!!"
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Find the Silver Lining!!
Okay, so, having no job, and currently feeling a WEE BIT better than death warmed over, it is VERY easy to get bogged down by negative thoughts and feelings! So, my purpose here, today, is to say "out loud", if you will, a few words about my blessings, or at least a few of them! I gotta be my own personal PollyAna, and if you're here, reading this, then you can watch me pull myself up by my bootstraps, and give myself a proverbial SLAP upside the head!
Here goes - I'm calling this my "Top Ten Reasons to Be Happy, in This Season of Unemployment"
1. Hey, no need to set an alarm clock! Those applications can wait until I am dang well ready to fill them out! AND, I can fill them out at 1:00 am, if I want! Bein' my own boss . . . LOL
2. My good friend hooked us up, literally, with a washer and dryer, in exchange for some tasks . . . THAT is the kind of payment that keeps on paying! Thank you, Tina!! (We spent $16.00 on the trip to the laundrymat last week . . . that's average for us!!)
3. Nobody is going to count these sick days against my record . . . hey, I'm off work either way! LOL
4. I've got plenty of time to organize my time, my thoughts, my spare bedroom . . . and still be available to wait for phone calls about job interviews! Multi tasking at its best!
5. I can have lunch with my mom, or my niece and nephew and sister-in-law whenever I want! Even if it is just peanut butter and jelly, because that is all the budget will allow!
6. Instead of focusing on the things that I don't have, or can't afford, I can congratulate myself as my budgeting skills improve! (Needless to say, my trips to the scrapbook stores have decreased!!)
7. I get to spend more time on Facebook then EVER before! And POGO, and iTunes, and wherever I want, out in cyberspace! And nobody will be busting me for wasting time "on the clock"!
8. My appreciation for those who don't have jobs, or can't find jobs is growing, because, Hey, I am one of them! I know I'm trying, so who says they aren't trying too??
9. My DVR is being cleaned up . . . some of those CSI episodes are almost 2 months old!! SLACKER!!
10. Plenty of time to ponder and reflect on what it means to have trials and how they make better people out of all of us. Seriously, this too shall pass, and my job is to focus not on "WHEN?" but "What will I learn from all this?" instead.
So, there it is, albeit a little tongue in cheek, but hey, you gotta keep your sense of humor, you know??
Here goes - I'm calling this my "Top Ten Reasons to Be Happy, in This Season of Unemployment"
1. Hey, no need to set an alarm clock! Those applications can wait until I am dang well ready to fill them out! AND, I can fill them out at 1:00 am, if I want! Bein' my own boss . . . LOL
2. My good friend hooked us up, literally, with a washer and dryer, in exchange for some tasks . . . THAT is the kind of payment that keeps on paying! Thank you, Tina!! (We spent $16.00 on the trip to the laundrymat last week . . . that's average for us!!)
3. Nobody is going to count these sick days against my record . . . hey, I'm off work either way! LOL
4. I've got plenty of time to organize my time, my thoughts, my spare bedroom . . . and still be available to wait for phone calls about job interviews! Multi tasking at its best!
5. I can have lunch with my mom, or my niece and nephew and sister-in-law whenever I want! Even if it is just peanut butter and jelly, because that is all the budget will allow!
6. Instead of focusing on the things that I don't have, or can't afford, I can congratulate myself as my budgeting skills improve! (Needless to say, my trips to the scrapbook stores have decreased!!)
7. I get to spend more time on Facebook then EVER before! And POGO, and iTunes, and wherever I want, out in cyberspace! And nobody will be busting me for wasting time "on the clock"!
8. My appreciation for those who don't have jobs, or can't find jobs is growing, because, Hey, I am one of them! I know I'm trying, so who says they aren't trying too??
9. My DVR is being cleaned up . . . some of those CSI episodes are almost 2 months old!! SLACKER!!
10. Plenty of time to ponder and reflect on what it means to have trials and how they make better people out of all of us. Seriously, this too shall pass, and my job is to focus not on "WHEN?" but "What will I learn from all this?" instead.
So, there it is, albeit a little tongue in cheek, but hey, you gotta keep your sense of humor, you know??
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Unemployment DOES NOT mean vacation . . . Did you know???
This week has FLOWN by! And NOT in a good way!!!
Okay, in some ways, it was good!
Monday was a mess . . . emotionally! I don't like going through the grieving process over a job . . . but, guess what, people!! It happens, and it WILL happen to anyone who is confronted with a HUGE change such as losing a job!
Tuesday . . . started the day with baby-sitting niece and nephews . . . they are fun! I worked on revamping my resume, while they played and watched a movie. The rest of the day is kinda a blur!!
Wednesday . . . my computer, that I bought from my former employer, was ready! So, we picked it up, took it home, got it all set up, and then . . . it wouldn't boot up! AARRGH!! So, it was back to Tempe, with the computer, and the IT guy made it work. So, back to the house, set it up again, and STILL . . . NO DICE!! But, I DID get my new cell phone (number is still the same, don't worry!!) and the Broadband modem for internet at home! Woo hoo!!!
Thursday . . . took the computer BACK to the office, and Scott worked his magic (he can't explain it himself!!) and it worked! YAY!!!!
Then, I had a phone call late Thursday afternoon, and it was for a job interview for Friday morning. Early . . . oh well, not like my body has been letting me sleep in, anyway!!
I had NO time to color my hair (unfortunately, my "natural" color is now MOSTLY GREY!! EWWWWWW!) because I had to go shopping for my cousin's (Tiffany) baby shower, with her sister. But, after much heckling from Megan and DeAwna, I colored my roots myself! NO, I am NOT a hairdresser, but they looked a LOT better, and surprisingly, my attitude was more youthful, too! LOL
Friday morning, EARLY {like 1:45 am early} I woke up . . . no clue why!!! And, then couldn't sleep well for the rest of the night! But, I got to my appointment 30 minutes early, sat there for 15 minutes, and then went in. I think it went well, but they did say that they had more interviews to conduct. We'll see what happens next week . . . that would be a sweet gig!!
The rest of the day I spent making cupcakes and other food . . . just call me Betty Crocker Jr!!
Today, Saturday, was CRAZY! My internal alarm clock went off an HOUR before the actual alarm clock . . . GRRRRRRR! But, after a half an hour, I quit trying to fight it and got up to do some housework before going to my aunt's to prepare for the baby shower! {Oh, and I will mention that I was at Scrapbooks, Etc. until 11:30 pm, working on my gift . . . photos later!!}
Thank goodness for Tiffany and her daughters . . . they showed up and jumped right in to help with frosting cupcakes and cutting vegetables. We NEVER would have been ready on time! Love you girls! Actually, we wouldn't LET Tiffany help . . . she's prego, and the shower is supposed to be FOR her, not BY her!!
Anyway, it all came together nicely . . . we had REAL, home-made lemonade, a chocolate fountain, fabulous spinach dip, cheese ball and crackers and fruit and vegetables, and . . . did I mention the chocolate fountain?? LOVE chocolate!!
The weather wasn't QUITE as cooperative as we had hoped . . . It was actually 10 degrees hotter than the forecast had said, LAST week, for today! But, we didn't quite roast . . . the light breeze and the cold lemonade kept us sane.
It's funny {interesting, not "ha ha ha"} to me that EVERY year I have to be reminded how draining the heat and sun can be . . . by the end of the shower, I felt like someone had backed a Mac truck over me . . . bring on the day of rest!!!
Okay, in some ways, it was good!
Monday was a mess . . . emotionally! I don't like going through the grieving process over a job . . . but, guess what, people!! It happens, and it WILL happen to anyone who is confronted with a HUGE change such as losing a job!
Tuesday . . . started the day with baby-sitting niece and nephews . . . they are fun! I worked on revamping my resume, while they played and watched a movie. The rest of the day is kinda a blur!!
Wednesday . . . my computer, that I bought from my former employer, was ready! So, we picked it up, took it home, got it all set up, and then . . . it wouldn't boot up! AARRGH!! So, it was back to Tempe, with the computer, and the IT guy made it work. So, back to the house, set it up again, and STILL . . . NO DICE!! But, I DID get my new cell phone (number is still the same, don't worry!!) and the Broadband modem for internet at home! Woo hoo!!!
Thursday . . . took the computer BACK to the office, and Scott worked his magic (he can't explain it himself!!) and it worked! YAY!!!!
Then, I had a phone call late Thursday afternoon, and it was for a job interview for Friday morning. Early . . . oh well, not like my body has been letting me sleep in, anyway!!
I had NO time to color my hair (unfortunately, my "natural" color is now MOSTLY GREY!! EWWWWWW!) because I had to go shopping for my cousin's (Tiffany) baby shower, with her sister. But, after much heckling from Megan and DeAwna, I colored my roots myself! NO, I am NOT a hairdresser, but they looked a LOT better, and surprisingly, my attitude was more youthful, too! LOL
Friday morning, EARLY {like 1:45 am early} I woke up . . . no clue why!!! And, then couldn't sleep well for the rest of the night! But, I got to my appointment 30 minutes early, sat there for 15 minutes, and then went in. I think it went well, but they did say that they had more interviews to conduct. We'll see what happens next week . . . that would be a sweet gig!!
The rest of the day I spent making cupcakes and other food . . . just call me Betty Crocker Jr!!
Today, Saturday, was CRAZY! My internal alarm clock went off an HOUR before the actual alarm clock . . . GRRRRRRR! But, after a half an hour, I quit trying to fight it and got up to do some housework before going to my aunt's to prepare for the baby shower! {Oh, and I will mention that I was at Scrapbooks, Etc. until 11:30 pm, working on my gift . . . photos later!!}
Thank goodness for Tiffany and her daughters . . . they showed up and jumped right in to help with frosting cupcakes and cutting vegetables. We NEVER would have been ready on time! Love you girls! Actually, we wouldn't LET Tiffany help . . . she's prego, and the shower is supposed to be FOR her, not BY her!!
Anyway, it all came together nicely . . . we had REAL, home-made lemonade, a chocolate fountain, fabulous spinach dip, cheese ball and crackers and fruit and vegetables, and . . . did I mention the chocolate fountain?? LOVE chocolate!!
The weather wasn't QUITE as cooperative as we had hoped . . . It was actually 10 degrees hotter than the forecast had said, LAST week, for today! But, we didn't quite roast . . . the light breeze and the cold lemonade kept us sane.
It's funny {interesting, not "ha ha ha"} to me that EVERY year I have to be reminded how draining the heat and sun can be . . . by the end of the shower, I felt like someone had backed a Mac truck over me . . . bring on the day of rest!!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I'm Payin' it Forward
Paying it Forward . . . in a fun way!
The first 5 people to comment on this post will receive something made by me! It will be done and given to you by the end of this year! It might be anything (food, craft, clothing...the possibilities are endless and it's a big juicy secret until I hand it over to ya!)
Here's the catch. Yes, there is a catch!{you must offer this same deal on your blog!}
The first 5 people to respond to your post, will get something made by YOU!
The first 5 people to comment on this post will receive something made by me! It will be done and given to you by the end of this year! It might be anything (food, craft, clothing...the possibilities are endless and it's a big juicy secret until I hand it over to ya!)
Here's the catch. Yes, there is a catch!{you must offer this same deal on your blog!}
The first 5 people to respond to your post, will get something made by YOU!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
iPod Etiquette
Okay, y'all, I'm about ready to publish my own ". . . . for Dummies" book! I will call it "iPod (and other small electronic devices) Etiquette for Dummies"!
WHO, I ask, WHO, in their right mind, would think that it is okay (as in accepted by the general public!) to do the following:
1. Listen to your iPod while in church -- ya, dude, the headphones may be white, but white is NOT invisible!!!
2. Listen to your iPod while working at Wendy's, at the drive-thru window!! Ya, you THOUGHT I said a "Large" frosty, because the rap music master in your OTHER ear said "large" at the exact moment that I was ordering!
3. When someone is having a conversation with you, assume that the text conversation that you are engrossed in, on your cell phone, is MORE important than what the ACTUAL PERSON in front of you may have to say!
4. Text in church, or a board meeting, or a lecture in Biology . . . a sure bet you're going to miss something important!
5. Send photos of your bathroom activities over your cell phone . . . first, that's just disgusting!! Second, you don't know who will do what with said photo!! YOUTube, anyone??
Yes, I do feel that electronic devices are hindering our society, in some ways. Like all things in life, there are 2 sides to every story -- those same electronic devices can be extremely helpful! But, I know that I, FOR ONE, won't be putting "must be able to listen to my iPod at any given moment" on my resume . . . finding a job is already difficult enough!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Other Shoe . . . has dropped!
So, I've been in this lovely sort of foggy, yet enjoyable, state of denial, about my job. Yes, I understand that we have closed the doors, but HEY, I am still working! And, March 31 is so far away . . . NO STRESS!
Well, ladies and gentleman . . . today the powers that be (or at least used to be!) at my place of employment have cordially invited me to enjoy 2 more weeks, and then I'm out the door.
WHAT???? What about the payment plan that I have already conveniently arranged, in my head, for my car, a new cell phone (since the current one is through work!!!) and the little trip to Utah that we had planned, for the 1st of April??? Don't you care about THOSE things?? What could you possibly MEAN that you are trying to cut costs for this now defunct business???
The hardest part is this: Out of the 60+ places that I have applied, over the last 2.5 months, 2 (yes, you read that correctly - 2) of them have called me back. Then, add to that the fun that was the job fair a few weeks ago, where 15,999 of my closest ( HA HA HA) fellow jobless Arizonans convened at the Cardinals' stadium, to wait 2 hours, to fight over 450 jobs, and I will tell you, looking for a job is on the list, right there, just above having a tooth filled! Besides that, the 2 people who responded to my application wanted me to take a 40-45% pay cut from my current salary . . . not good odds, y'all!
So, Jorge pointed out to me, as I was trying NOT to sob hysterically, that he will take care of us, - it is his turn! Okay, honey, I will share this burden with you!
And, with that I would like to say, if you know of anyone with a "Help Wanted" sign in their window, please let me know! They say networking is the best way to find a good job, so let's put that theory to the test!!!
Oh, and Happy Friday anyway!
Well, ladies and gentleman . . . today the powers that be (or at least used to be!) at my place of employment have cordially invited me to enjoy 2 more weeks, and then I'm out the door.
WHAT???? What about the payment plan that I have already conveniently arranged, in my head, for my car, a new cell phone (since the current one is through work!!!) and the little trip to Utah that we had planned, for the 1st of April??? Don't you care about THOSE things?? What could you possibly MEAN that you are trying to cut costs for this now defunct business???
The hardest part is this: Out of the 60+ places that I have applied, over the last 2.5 months, 2 (yes, you read that correctly - 2) of them have called me back. Then, add to that the fun that was the job fair a few weeks ago, where 15,999 of my closest ( HA HA HA) fellow jobless Arizonans convened at the Cardinals' stadium, to wait 2 hours, to fight over 450 jobs, and I will tell you, looking for a job is on the list, right there, just above having a tooth filled! Besides that, the 2 people who responded to my application wanted me to take a 40-45% pay cut from my current salary . . . not good odds, y'all!
So, Jorge pointed out to me, as I was trying NOT to sob hysterically, that he will take care of us, - it is his turn! Okay, honey, I will share this burden with you!
And, with that I would like to say, if you know of anyone with a "Help Wanted" sign in their window, please let me know! They say networking is the best way to find a good job, so let's put that theory to the test!!!
Oh, and Happy Friday anyway!
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