OT (sort of) Update on Me - a bit long
It's nice to know I am missed and thought of by others. Some have been in touch through PMs and e-mail. . . here is a synopsis of what has been going on. . .
I am still chasing down job leads, have sent out close to 100 resumes, had 4 interviews, met with personnel agencies and still no job. It's a very tough market here in the Northeast, jobs that never required anything more than experience, are now asking for degrees, many use words like "overqualified" for me, in the NY market I am told, well you live rather far away, I explain that has never kept me from work before, but it seems my salary range and where I live are hurting me and while I am willing to take less, I can only cut so much in the way of what I need to pay the bills and if I am to work in the NY market, I need to earn so much in order to make up for the cost of my commute, which runs $600 a month before tax breaks, which with what my salary was before, was not a big deal. . . The headhunters say it is a very slow market and they have never seen anything like it before, they are hopeful it will turnaround, but no one seems to think much will happen before next year, as companies are still cutting back. I know that the people I left behind at my old firm have been overwhelmed since they let go of the staff they did when I was cut. I try to keep an optimistic attitude and most days I'm ok, but in less then 3 weeks my severance is over and the reality of NY State unemployment kicks in and then will come the tougher times. I will be ok, somehow, some way I will get through all of this. . .
Thankfully, the house project was paid for before I lost my job and is nearing completion. The bedroom and sunroom's are done, with me having to do minor paint touch ups, as I took last week off from painting. The new deck is a nice place to sit and have my coffee, when it's not raining! The master bathroom is in progress, the plumbing in place, the wallboard up, shower stall and bathtub surround framed out, yesterday we picked up the vanity, top and tile and so this week the tile work will begin and I will soon have my own private bathroom and I am looking forward to one thing being done.
I've had some struggles with food, but am happy to say that the 4 lbs. in the wrong direction the scale had climbed, have now gone bye-bye because I got myself back on the right track, plus I lost 1 more, which puts me 7 lbs. from my personal goal and 3 away from a 100 lb. weightloss (though my ticker represents my weight from the day I had my consult).
Dillinger, my sweet boy, amazingly, is still with me, sleeps more and has become very used to my being home with him, which might be another reason he is doing so well, but whatever the reason, I am grateful to have him here. It was worth every penny of that $8,100 that it cost me (I did get 3k back from the pet insurance) and I know that it will hurt when he is gone, but having had this time with him has been a wonderful gift!
I am missing all of you, but everything in my life has been up in the air for the last 2 months, looking for work has consumed a great part of my day each day, couple that with trying to paint (when, in fact, I am no painter (lol)) and trying to maintain a positive attitude has been more challenges then I sometimes think I can bear, but knowing that you are thinking of me, well it goes a long way towards helping me get through. I hope that you are all well, it seems I am not alone in not being on here as often as I used to, but life pulls us in the direction it does and as I said before, I don't enjoy being on the computer as much as I used to right now, in time, when I get more settled, I think it will change, as I do miss hearing about your lives and I think of many of you in my daily positive thoughts list and hope that your lives are much more level than mine is right now and I pray that you have the strength to get through whatever life challenges come your way!
Well I guess I made up for not being on here in a while, please feel free to PM me, if you like, with what is happening in your life, as I just poke my head in here briefly now and again. Wishing you peace and joy. . .
Welcome to all the newbies, you are about to embark on a wonderful journey, plug into the support system it will help you get through the rough spots!
Laureen
I am still chasing down job leads, have sent out close to 100 resumes, had 4 interviews, met with personnel agencies and still no job. It's a very tough market here in the Northeast, jobs that never required anything more than experience, are now asking for degrees, many use words like "overqualified" for me, in the NY market I am told, well you live rather far away, I explain that has never kept me from work before, but it seems my salary range and where I live are hurting me and while I am willing to take less, I can only cut so much in the way of what I need to pay the bills and if I am to work in the NY market, I need to earn so much in order to make up for the cost of my commute, which runs $600 a month before tax breaks, which with what my salary was before, was not a big deal. . . The headhunters say it is a very slow market and they have never seen anything like it before, they are hopeful it will turnaround, but no one seems to think much will happen before next year, as companies are still cutting back. I know that the people I left behind at my old firm have been overwhelmed since they let go of the staff they did when I was cut. I try to keep an optimistic attitude and most days I'm ok, but in less then 3 weeks my severance is over and the reality of NY State unemployment kicks in and then will come the tougher times. I will be ok, somehow, some way I will get through all of this. . .
Thankfully, the house project was paid for before I lost my job and is nearing completion. The bedroom and sunroom's are done, with me having to do minor paint touch ups, as I took last week off from painting. The new deck is a nice place to sit and have my coffee, when it's not raining! The master bathroom is in progress, the plumbing in place, the wallboard up, shower stall and bathtub surround framed out, yesterday we picked up the vanity, top and tile and so this week the tile work will begin and I will soon have my own private bathroom and I am looking forward to one thing being done.
I've had some struggles with food, but am happy to say that the 4 lbs. in the wrong direction the scale had climbed, have now gone bye-bye because I got myself back on the right track, plus I lost 1 more, which puts me 7 lbs. from my personal goal and 3 away from a 100 lb. weightloss (though my ticker represents my weight from the day I had my consult).
Dillinger, my sweet boy, amazingly, is still with me, sleeps more and has become very used to my being home with him, which might be another reason he is doing so well, but whatever the reason, I am grateful to have him here. It was worth every penny of that $8,100 that it cost me (I did get 3k back from the pet insurance) and I know that it will hurt when he is gone, but having had this time with him has been a wonderful gift!
I am missing all of you, but everything in my life has been up in the air for the last 2 months, looking for work has consumed a great part of my day each day, couple that with trying to paint (when, in fact, I am no painter (lol)) and trying to maintain a positive attitude has been more challenges then I sometimes think I can bear, but knowing that you are thinking of me, well it goes a long way towards helping me get through. I hope that you are all well, it seems I am not alone in not being on here as often as I used to, but life pulls us in the direction it does and as I said before, I don't enjoy being on the computer as much as I used to right now, in time, when I get more settled, I think it will change, as I do miss hearing about your lives and I think of many of you in my daily positive thoughts list and hope that your lives are much more level than mine is right now and I pray that you have the strength to get through whatever life challenges come your way!
Well I guess I made up for not being on here in a while, please feel free to PM me, if you like, with what is happening in your life, as I just poke my head in here briefly now and again. Wishing you peace and joy. . .
Welcome to all the newbies, you are about to embark on a wonderful journey, plug into the support system it will help you get through the rough spots!
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Hey Laureen! I think about you and Dillinger all the time...wondering how you are doing. It was great to see you the other week at Mary's shower. I am glad Dillinger is doing so well!!! I am sure the job hunt is a ***** but something will come up. You are working your ass off to find a new position and you have a lot to offer!! I will keep my eyes and ears open and if I hear of anything, I will let you know.
Give Dillinger a kiss for me.
HG
Give Dillinger a kiss for me.
HG
Laureen, I'm glad you stopped by to let us know how you have been. I'm sorry things are not going well for you in the job search. Hopefully, things will turn around. There are so many people out of work right now and it is pretty scary.
I am glad that the house is coming together for you and that your weight issues are, as well.
I think Dillinger and you need each other so much right now and that is why he is hanging on. I am not much of a pet person, but I know how much he means to you. It is good that you have each other when you need each other the most.
Take care of YOU.. You are the most important person right now. Don't worry about us, we'll be fine!! Check in every now and then and let us know how things are going.
I am glad that the house is coming together for you and that your weight issues are, as well.
I think Dillinger and you need each other so much right now and that is why he is hanging on. I am not much of a pet person, but I know how much he means to you. It is good that you have each other when you need each other the most.
Take care of YOU.. You are the most important person right now. Don't worry about us, we'll be fine!! Check in every now and then and let us know how things are going.
My tracker
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Hi Laureen - I also think about you and Dillinger often and see you post occasionally on FB, but I know how it is when things are not right in your life and you really just need to focus on yourself and being able to move forward. We're all praying that the job market opens up and you find something positive and fruitful soon, but in the meantime I'm sure Dillinger is quite content to have his mommy by his side and I'm sure you're support for each other. I know whenever I have a 'down' moment all I have to do is pet my little furball and it honestly does seem better.
Please take care - post when you're up to it - and know we're all out here thinking about you - sending positive thoughts your way - and praying for that perfect job to come along.
Kathy
Please take care - post when you're up to it - and know we're all out here thinking about you - sending positive thoughts your way - and praying for that perfect job to come along.
Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Laureen,
I've not met you, but wish you all the best on the job search. If you're hearing the "geographic objection" to jobs in NYC, I do have a suggestion for you....
Get a "mailboxes etc" or PO box in or near NYC (and have it forwarded to your regular mailing addr, if it's not convenient to stop by it periodically). Use that address on your resume instead of your actual residence address.
It's not anyone's business where you live as long as you can get to work every day as needed. you can always register your "real" address on your employment papers after you get the job.
Just a thought.
karen
I've not met you, but wish you all the best on the job search. If you're hearing the "geographic objection" to jobs in NYC, I do have a suggestion for you....
Get a "mailboxes etc" or PO box in or near NYC (and have it forwarded to your regular mailing addr, if it's not convenient to stop by it periodically). Use that address on your resume instead of your actual residence address.
It's not anyone's business where you live as long as you can get to work every day as needed. you can always register your "real" address on your employment papers after you get the job.
Just a thought.
karen
Laureen,
So good to hear from you - sorry the job search is not going well. Maybe this was supposed to happen now so that you have extra time to spend with Dillinger. I know that financially it can not be easy. You are really amazing to be going through this with Dillinger, losing your job and the project at home and still coming so close to goal - kudos to you.
Tammy
So good to hear from you - sorry the job search is not going well. Maybe this was supposed to happen now so that you have extra time to spend with Dillinger. I know that financially it can not be easy. You are really amazing to be going through this with Dillinger, losing your job and the project at home and still coming so close to goal - kudos to you.
Tammy
I am an Executive Legal Secretary, any Administrative Assistant type positions would work for me. . . Thanks
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
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