Roberta--
You're on my calendar.
My interview was canceled (flooding). It may be rescheduled. They want more hours than I'm willing to give. I may get other kinds of work from them. Freelance rather than part time. I'm glad to expand my client base. Would like part-time work, though.
We'll talk again about the interview and job later this week.
Roberta--
Ugh. At least you didn't have to venture out in this unseasonable slop.
I'll keep my fingers crossed about good, reliable, part-time employment.
Flooding, eek.
Good look with take two...
After my discussion today with the woman who cancelled the appointment, I doubt that I'll be considered for the part-time job. They want 9-5, Mon-Thur. One day away from having to provide benefits. I told her I'd work 4 hours a day 5 days a week--only 20 hours. I also explained why. I worked almost full time for a company. Lost all my other clients. Then the company decided to do away with my kind of freelance help. We were all let go. I lost some clients and never got them back. A year later they changed their mind. Come back. I knew I was taking a chance, but the money was good and the work was steady. I said yes. They let us go again.
I vowed I'd never let that happen again. Too risky to put all my eggs in one basket.
They're now talking about hiring me as a freelancer--editor or whatever. Not the job advertised. But I'd be happy to have a new client.
We'll see what happens.
BTW, I didn't mention to the woman that I don't have the physical stamina to work eight hours in a row. I occasionally work long hours at home. But I break up the day. Three hours here, two hours there. If I was physically able to work full days, I'd look for a higher-level higher-paying job.
Fingers crossed for you, Roberta!
I have the feeling that they may realize that you're great value - on your own terms!
How odd that they didn't make their requirements absolutely clear in the first place.
Of course, they could have trouble filling a without-benefits position and be willing to come to an accommodation with you.
Good luck.
Aw, was hoping it would be good news... (is it?)
Hey, Roberta!
How's the job hunting going?
How are YOU?
Had a very promising interview yesterday. Hoping for the best. It's a job teaching ESL, one of my very favorite things.
I continue to check out the links in this thread, hence the bump. Sorry if it caused you to think something had happened.
I had decided not to write about interviews, tests, etc. I promise to let you know if I get a job.
I know what you mean, Roberta. The first few jobs I applied for I really thought I'd get and I told everyone who was interested about them -- didn't get 'em. Told fewer people the longer the whole process dragged on. I didn't even tell that many people when I got my current job -- wasn't sure if it would work out, didn't want to jinx anything -- and people keep saying "What? You have a job now? When did that happen?"
<knock on wood>
Roberta wrote:Had a very promising interview yesterday. Hoping for the best. It's a job teaching ESL, one of my very favorite things.
I continue to check out the links in this thread, hence the bump. Sorry if it caused you to think something had happened.
I had decided not to write about interviews, tests, etc. I promise to let you know if I get a job.
I thought there must have been a reason for the bump & I see there is, Roberta!
But I am not going to hex your chances by going on & on about it & demanding day by day progress reports! I promise. :wink:
I'm just quietly thinking to myself that is new prospect sounds just right for you. And you know I have my fingers firmly crossed & wishbone & rabbit's foot & all the rest at work for you!
Now
shut up already, Olga!
Roberta ...
click and go to "play"
"where did you park your DeLorean?" :wink:
Oy, Beth. Definitely confronted the shoulder pad problem. Removed them from what I wore. The shoulders probably didn't lay right, but at least I didn't look like a football player.
Spent some time contemplating the wardrobe dilemma. Ultimately decided to wear something neat, clean, and neither here nor there. Wore some nice accessories. I was determined to let the power of my wanting it and my thoughts and feelings on the subject override the Delorean look. I hope they did.
We'll see. I refuse to be optimistic--or pessimistic. We'll see what happens.
Roberta--
Remember Athena--and your owl--are powerful avatars.
Hold your dominion.
work
Hi since I am just trying to get use to being in a site like this I have pick you to try my hand at speaking to . I hope you do not mind.
Work is work is work. As one who had moved from Kingston Ont. to Tronot Ont. the idea of being a Real Estate Broker in this city was more than I could absorb so I did the tranferable skill thing and I ended up in my job .
Not only do they want customer service we are regulated by the government time frames and internal stuff .
I think now that I am of an age that I do not want to work any more I woould like to not work anny more .
I would like to votenteer at the Bata Shoe Musium as it has a lot of hisotry about shoes and the hisotrical events of times when thesoes were in fashion .
I would give you the web site but I do not know how to do that yet.
Hope you are doing your survial thing
Just to let you know I have had 3 big glasses of wine.
I did spell check on this thing and nothing happend so if there is spelling errors not my fault .
Hi Brendalee, Don't mind at all that you chose me to speak to.
I can relate to your not wanting to work anymore. If I had my druthers, I'd retire in a heartbeat. No choice. Need money.
What would you do as a volunteer at the museum? Give tours? Office help? If it interests you, why not pursue it? If not now, eventually.
Take care.
So....Boida...how IS the job hunt going?
