Saffie's sandbox - Extension 9

[RedHeadWife]

Hey, girl, found something else for you to read. It's called "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and there are actually at least 3 books in the series. The girls in the book are about 15/16 yrs old, but it's pretty cute & a fast read -- I'm just about done w/ the first book.

[saffie]

I'll look that up - thanks. I am going to mail you in a bit.

saffie

[cat03]

I saw the movie! very cute, I'll get the books, they are always so much better than the movie, neato, didnt' know there was a series.

Doesn't help that I have PMS
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Need I say more? you just need some pampering hon, get a few good movies, some dark chocolate and realx in bed even if you have stuff to do, give yourself a break, just veg out for a bit, your hormones might be playing tricks on you toots))))))))))) feel better

[saffie]

Thanks Cat - you are probably right - I could sure do with the urge to kill my H going away. we have a big bed but at the moment is sure ain't big enough!!!!!

saffie

[Sara]

Saffie,

You have mail.

[saffie]

inmyplace,

When you went into the tax spftware side of things did you have much IT workplace experience. I am sort of interested in how you made the move.

If you don't want to talk about it here you can email me at gabrielle_wrightathotmail.co.uk put the @ where I have typed at.

Look forward to hearing from you

Saffie

[limbo]

Saffie,

I wanted to come over here and see you for a change!
Your in England, I can tell you I wish I was there right now, I lived in the north for about 7 years, and basically grew up there, so really consider that home.
Most of my family is there, and I wish I was there right now, for the support!! And the cider and blackcurrent!!

[inmyplace]

Hi Saffie.

Let's talk here.

The move was totally by accident. The economy was bad and one of my headhunters came up with a seasonal job in software QA.

To backtrack just a bit, I had taken a look at the market and decided that moving information around was going to become a much larger piece of the pie and back in 2001, I looked into IT classes. Also, at that time, I had been laid off after 9/11 as the4 economy took a hit. So I jumped in and started taking DB and programming classes. Not a bunch but just enough to start working my way in a directions.

My background in accounting and tax required me always to be a computer user and I had a solid foundation in a couple large tax software programs. So when you put the things together, I was a very good fit for the position I found which is software QA. I never knew such a position existed, or at least, never gave it much thought. So the main thing was that I knew how to use. The other thing is that I have a very strong inclination towards making things work properly. And being a perfectionist didn't hurt. I have had to harness my perfectionist tendencies to a certain extent in the name of getting the job done.

Moving forward, the seasonal job ended and I had moved to another temp job. But when they needed someone new as a fulltimer, they interviewed me as well as a few others and I got the job. I have enjoyed thie job very much. I have been involved in a number of different projects and have a solid knowledge of many tax areas. I stick my fingers into everything. Now I am taking project management classes as I look for my next opportunity.

Just an aside, at the time this job came about, I was at my wit's end regarding work. I had been on temp jobs or unemployed for a couple of years. I knew that I couldn't go back to actually tax work and was a week away from moving (even telling my ex of my plans to move) to Las Vegas to use my skills in casinos (I was read the riot act on survivors). Then my current situation came up.

So to sum, I had a background in a discipline that I enjoyed from an academic side but not a practical side. I had developed a number of practical skills. Also, I had a thought about the direction of the information business and I ended up using knowledge in a new way (for me). One of my teachers had told me to just keep taking classes and a direction would eventually become apparent. And I was persistent in calling headhunters.

I hope this gives you some insights intop the things I did. And please, feel free to ask me anything.

And now to bring it full circle, DBing made a difference in this situation. If something doesn't work, do something different.

IMP

[saffie]

Hmmmm,

I am also a perfectionist - think it goes with the tax territory.

I find I am up against a wall a bit. I don't mind taking classes but the things I feel I may be interested in actually require me not only taking a further degree but also a doctorate.

My H wants me to head for general management - he is CEO of a Software Co. I just don't know what to do. Part of the problem for me I think is it is not a necessity from an economic point of view for me to work. That said, from a personal point of view I could sure do with a purpose in life.

What you say is very interesting and helps. Thank you for that.

saffie

[saffie]

limbo,

Thanks for visiting my thread!!! It has been a bit abandoned of late!!!

Where abouts up north did you live? I lived in Lancaster for a few years - I love the northerners - they are such kind people and much more approachable than the southeners. I live in the Midlands now - furthest point from the sea you can get on this island.

You'll have to come for a visit. Have you been back at all?

I got to run now as I am going for a session with my CBT guy. Back later.

saffie