Well, today I put in application number 20. For the cafeteria of the local hospital. Its really not about what I would like to do anymore, McDonalds is even starting to look pretty good. The sooner I find something so that I can secure my financial independence the sooner I can get my papers done and not be stuck anymore!
Honestly I think that if it were up to X he would just stay this way forever, its easier than dealing with it, and he has been super-lame about dealing with things his entire life. So Im not sure what kind of a reaction I will get when I send the papers to him.
I have actually started to wonder if someone isnt giving me a bad reference, I have an excellent work history, I interview well, this just isnt making sense anymore.
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...
oh my goodness! I just got back from the city, and on my answering machine was a message from my former boss, the one who I was worried was giving me a bad reveiw... he was offering me a job! As a manager at the liquor store I worked at for 4 years! I didnt have a chance to talk to him about it yet, I didnt get the message until 8 pm. But wow, I am shocked. I knew that I worked really hard for him, and that I did a good job(when I left I was basically doing the job of a manager- without the title), but I guess I always thought that he didnt really think so... He said he needs someone to take some of the work load on for him, mostly weekends- so I could keep going to school.
I really am not sure about this just yet... but it could really be great news!
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
So... guess who got a job?! This girl!!! Its only part time, but Ill be weekend manager of the biggest retail liquor sales company on the Kenai Peninsula. Ill be taking back on everything I did before, except for the actual working on the sales floor. Which is good because one of the issues that I had before I left was that it was heartbreaking to be selling basically poison to addicts, about 3 or 4 of my customers would die every year.
Apparently he hasnt found someone who could do it all like I did! He had my regular weekly work-load split up between several different people. It brings me some validation to know that.
I think that the compensation is fair, I will start getting my store allowance back, 66.50 every 2 weeks to spend in the store, and I really dont drink very much, so I end up with a very well stocked liquor cabinet!
This is really, really good news, I think that I will go to any interviews that I get from the applications that I have already turned in, if I find a better deal, I sort of have to take it. And its realistic that I could do another part time job. I could maybe even save some $$$ before I get my papers done!
One of the things that I will have to work through is that I had a lot of animosity for this guy, like I said, I felt really underappreciated. Originally I was just trying to change my schedule, and admittedly, I would lose a lot of the vital things that I did, but after 4 years, he wanted to pay me minimum wage! I have never worked for minimum wage! He said that he couldnt afford to pay me more than that... then he hired some guy at $4 an hour more than he was paying me! And then they fired him because he couldnt do the job! So I will have to be careful to not bristle at the sexist manner he has. Hopefully he can be a little more respectful than he was before.
I have been praying and working really hard for something like this, so YAY!
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...
Work hard but don't let them take advantage. Use those db skills of boundaries and respect.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
Congratulations!!! I know how hard it is now to find a job!!! You rock!!! Hopefully he's learned his lesson; sounds like the better-paid guy couldn't do half as good as you!!! I think you should keep going on the job interviews that call you, the ones you really like, you can pick and choose. Always good to have options.
Congrats bluerain! I agree with karen43, this job allows you to relax and cherry pick your next job. You'll probably come across subtely better in interviews, since you won't NEED the job you're interviewing for.
Thanks everyone. This isnt exactly what I always wanted to do, but its a really good foot in the door for what used to be my dream job!
I havent said anything to H, he had given me his PFD, I think that I will hang onto it for a little while, and give it back if I can, but I might still need it. I dont feel like I need to tell him or anything like that. I start on Wednesday, and Im really looking forward to it. It will be nice to be getting a paycheck again.
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...
Hey Rain, sorry to be so sporadic but you know the military life... glad you landed a job, Im telling ya jobs are still decent in Tx, Im in the DFW area and the economy is doing well here. Wow you seem like a different woman since the last time we spoke! Sounds like it would be a nice time to be a "cute guy" in Alaska. Just my luck... on opposite ends of the continent. Not much has changed on my side, just plugging along. When are you usually on this board? I dont guess you have a specific time, myself I get on here during business hours, that is untill uncle sam decides I dont need to come here on a Govy computer anymore...lol!
Sounds like youve really picked up some steam, and are moving strongly forward. Im proud of you, and Im keeping you in my prayers, Ill stay in touch as long as Im not out training... those times are real tough, cause I feel like Ive lost all of my small support group while Im out... my mind really tends to work against me. Anyway good luck with the new job, and I look forward to hearing from you Brad
