Should I Stay or Should I Go?
posted about 1 year ago, updated about 1 year later | 15 comments
UPDATE: I took another position at the same place and it turned out to be worse! Not only did I have to teach kids--some who didn't even want to be there in the first place but I had to do a telemarketing job as well. Each call took at least 30 mi...
IN DEFENSE OF THE OLDER WORKER
posted over 2 years ago | 0 comments
In these rough economic times, employers should be looking for workers who will be loyal, responsible and knowledgeable about life. That is why they should look to the older worker.
Although education is very important, it cannot take the place o...
Although education is very important, it cannot take the place o...
UNEMPLOYED AGAIN!
posted over 2 years ago | 6 comments
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
Once again I am unemployed. This time it is because I am not capable of doing my job. HUH!?!?! I have been doing my job since 1984 and have been given wonderful performance reviews, have had other librarians seek ...
Once again I am unemployed. This time it is because I am not capable of doing my job. HUH!?!?! I have been doing my job since 1984 and have been given wonderful performance reviews, have had other librarians seek ...
Nearly done
posted over 2 years ago | 0 comments
PAIN
Easter Sunday 2009 and I have just finished a dinner of Crockpot Swedish meatballs. Some holiday huh? Nothing about today said Easter. I attended the funeral of a former co-worker’s husband and very dear friend. He had been in ill health for ...
Easter Sunday 2009 and I have just finished a dinner of Crockpot Swedish meatballs. Some holiday huh? Nothing about today said Easter. I attended the funeral of a former co-worker’s husband and very dear friend. He had been in ill health for ...
I GIVE UP!
posted over 2 years ago | 1 comment
I GIVE UP!
I have had it. I cannot take any more and don’t anyone tell me that there are people worse off than we are. I am well aware of that fact but it doesn’t change my situation at all. In fact, it makes me feel worse because I can’t help the...
I have had it. I cannot take any more and don’t anyone tell me that there are people worse off than we are. I am well aware of that fact but it doesn’t change my situation at all. In fact, it makes me feel worse because I can’t help the...
ONE YEAR, TWO MONTHS AND18 DAYS LATER
posted over 3 years ago | 1 comment
ONE YEAR, TWO MONTHS AND18 DAYS LATER
(actually today is October 11, 2008)
It is September 18, 2008 and I am heading back to work after this loooooooong dry spell! What a difficult journey it has been. I am so thankful to all of those who encoura...
(actually today is October 11, 2008)
It is September 18, 2008 and I am heading back to work after this loooooooong dry spell! What a difficult journey it has been. I am so thankful to all of those who encoura...
When you're down and out...
posted over 3 years ago | 1 comment
lift up your head and shout--OH S**T!!! It's going to be a crap day! (My apologies to the songwriters)
Well, I just got an email from a library I interviewed at last week. No job :-( I have been a librarian since 1984 so I know it wasn't for lack...
Well, I just got an email from a library I interviewed at last week. No job :-( I have been a librarian since 1984 so I know it wasn't for lack...
All money gone
posted over 3 years ago | 1 comment
Well--it's all gone, my money that is. I just wrote a check that will probably bounce before hubby gets paid next Friday--the 13th.(Cue Twilight Zone theme) As for the job search, a few nibbles but nothing yet. I don't think anyone will be hiring ...
My last unemployment check....
posted over 3 years ago | 1 comment
came on Thursday. It was for the $501 left in my account. I cannot apply again until Nov. 22. My insurance was $494 so that leaves me with a whopping $7.00 for June. At least I have it for another month and have made June's house payment so I won'...
