My new company pays us on the very last working day of every month. Yes, we get paid once a month. After not receiving any consistent, large income for some time, it was wonderful to finally get paid for the 12 days in December that I worked a few weeks…
Month: January 2011
2 Feet of Snow
Disclaimer:I received this pictured via email in a long chain of forwarded emails. It’s not my idea or creation but I wish it was. I sure have the ingredients in the front AND back yard.
Winter Extension
Winter continues to make himself known (Winter has to be a man with all the aggravation it causes) here in Pennsylvania. I woke up to a surprise of a few inches of snow on the ground and it still coming down. I got ready and headed to work, taking it…
Sometimes Strength Comes To Us In The Strangest Ways
I did have a Ouija Board when I was a kid but it held no more weight for me than Monopoly or Kerplunk which were also stacked in my toy chest. As I’ve mentioned before, I get my horror-scope delivered via text message every morning at 7:00 a.m. As is…
That’ll Be Two Large Coffees To Go Please
During the 3 years I was searching for a job, I never lost my confidence. Honestly, it never waivered. Without sounding too terrible, I believe that I am very good at what I do and have a lot to offer. I never could understand when I wouldn’t get a job…
Very Important Tip For Job Searchers
When writing your thank you letter after an interview, I would suggest you do NOT assure your potential future employer that you could “hit the ground running”. If you decide to use this verbiage despite my advice, after a few days of reading SOPs and filling out paperwork, if you’re…
My Bad
Dear Fellow Allentown/Philadelphia Residents: I am writing to apologize for a grave disservice I have unwittingly committed against you. On December 16th, 2010, I returned to the work force after three years of doing the job search full time. Since December 16th, we’ve had snow and ice. My new employer…
We Just Pulled The String A Little Tighter Back In My Day
The job isn’t the only thing new for me these days. At the office, the copier, the printer, the laptop and don’t get me started on the phones! We are a small (but mighty) company and our receptionist left last Friday to have a baby (how dare she!). What this…
They Grow Up So Fast
One year ago today I started this blog in a therapeutic effort to blow off steam as a result of my then 2 1/2 year job search. 365 days, 1,055 visitors from 4 countries, 257 entries, 82 jobs applied for, 2 “You’re Hired!” and 1 resignation later: Happy Birthday To…