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[karen43]

Ummmmmm. I am confused????? I never meant to cause any grief. I was simply trying to have you wait before making any decisions. If it came across differently, I am so sorry about that.

LIS, I was kidding. I think I've probably reminded you about the 48 hour rule a couple times! I was just confused about my sitch, not your comment or anything. Sorry for that!

OK, you all have talked me into trying to stick with this job for as long as possible, hopefully the 2 or 3 months since it's a temp job supposedly. I'm trying to focus on the positives of the job: (thanks Kat) close to home, good for my resume, and not the negatives. But I can't wait for the regular person to come back though!!! Karen

[kat727]

That's my friend that I know and love. Anytime you get overwhelmed just remember this is temporary, great for networking for the next job that you will just love and a good way to meet people.

You are just out of the loop. It takes a while to get back in. Hugs.

Kat

[lost_in_space]

Ummmmmm. I am confused????? I never meant to cause any grief. I was simply trying to have you wait before making any decisions. If it came across differently, I am so sorry about that.

LIS, I was kidding. I think I've probably reminded you about the 48 hour rule a couple times! I was just confused about my sitch, not your comment or anything. Sorry for that!

OK, you all have talked me into trying to stick with this job for as long as possible, hopefully the 2 or 3 months since it's a temp job supposedly. I'm trying to focus on the positives of the job: (thanks Kat) close to home, good for my resume, and not the negatives. But I can't wait for the regular person to come back though!!! Karen

Whew!

(((Karen)))

[karen43]

Ok, I know I'm a nut, but I quit the job! I went in today with a new attitude trying to make the best of it. Again another day of doing Excel spreadsheets on a Mac. I just really couldn't do it. I've never used Excel but a few times, and never used a Mac, so I don't put that on my resume. I didn't know how hard it would be but I literally couldn't do it. It was creating new spreadsheets and projects, they didn't have any old templates or anything either which makes it harder. I was wasting all the poor people's time asking endless computer questions. Every job I've had before I was at least a little able to do it, and this wasn't like that. I mean going through a divorce, trying to home school and everything, it was just too much. I'm so sorry y'all. I'm feeling horrible about myself trust me... Karen

[hoosiermama]

It's okay, Karen! Sounds like you gave it a try and it involved a significant amount of time on tasks they didn't mention and that you don't have expertise with. Move on to the next possibility.

[hopeful4her]

Exactly! What made them think that you had spreadsheet experience? Was it a question on an app?

Move on to the next thing, karen.

Don't be down on yourself. Not your fault for not knowing the computer stuff.

[karen43]

Exactly! What made them think that you had spreadsheet experience? Was it a question on an app?

Move on to the next thing, karen.

Don't be down on yourself. Not your fault for not knowing the computer stuff.

I just turned in my resume for the job and I don't have any spreadsheet, Excel, or MAC experience listed and never said anything about that. The director did say it was using a MAC and I told her I've used a PC for the past 20 years and never used a MAC. Maybe both of us were a little too optimistic/unrealistic in the interview. I'm going to be more careful next time (hopefully) and ask what the actual job entails. I don't think she did stress the spreadsheet/MAC that much or I would have been more leery going in.

The other office jobs are done by volunteers. It turns out a woman in my church I made friends with is a big board member, lots of influence, and when she wanted me to have the job I think the director was really swayed by that. And she was too nice to fire me, but I was really out of my element. What's funny, when I see jobs with lots of spreadsheet, Excel, or MAC I wouldn't even apply to a job that listed that. I never did see a job description or anything about the job; my friend just called to tell me about it. I think everyone wanted it to work out and it just kind of didn't.

I really do have a lot of stuff going on, besides divorce hearing and mediation this month, the kids' C also recommended the kids get occupational therapy evals, we are just starting the eval process for that next week, so probably will be taking the kids to OT in January for a few months and that's usually about 2x a week and about 1.5 hour drive to and from (did it with S14 in the past). The kids are both sick with colds now so I do like being able to stay home and take care of them and make them chicken soup and stuff. Maybe I could still do an evening or weekend job, but need to fit in some hs time too. Karen

[LL44]

Glad you cut and ran. I am sure the employers are too. Sounds like they all loved you and wouldn't have fired you to save their lives. You'll find a great fit. Until you do, make that chicken soup and mother the heck outta your kiddos!

[Sugar and Spice]

Karen sorry it didn't work out, but give yourself a HUGE A for effort. You tried and thats what counts. There will be something out there that is just for you. The important part was just taking that first little leap. I'm proud of you for trying to stay with it and for realizing that it wasn't for you.

Sounds like you have enough on your plate without that on top of it, so do what you need to for your kids and the job stuff will come later, whenever its supposed to.

((((hugs)))))

[NoCodeBlues]

Hello, smiley lady,

I am sorry to hear about the job -- darn, I could'a helped ya' with the Macintosh part too.

But seriously, you will find another job, no doubt -- one more in accord with what you and your children need. This was just a stepping stone for the next one. Just keep at it, friend. We have confidence in you.

Hugs and blessings.