I am struggling with a major case of uncomfortableness in the new job and I’m trying to analyze what is going on. Is it just returning to the work force after so much time? Is it the fact that I am, for the first time in my career, not the…
Rejection Only Hurts If You Care
I received this email today, on my second day of work at my new job: Dear Sister Rain, Thank you for your interest in XYZ Medical. Unfortunately, this email is to inform you that we have filled the Meeting Planner position. We invite you to revisit our website to view…
Who Is That? Oh, It’s Me!
On my way to my first day on the job I stopped at Wawa for coffee. For those of you who don’t know Wawa, it’s a really great convenience store here in Pennsylvania and other close states. Anyway, as I was pulling into a parking spot I noticed one woman…
My Girl Scout Leader Would Be Ashamed
Here it is, the Eve before I start my new job. I’ve been saying since I got the offer that I needed to go through my winter work clothes (because it’s been freezing here already oh joy) to see what fits and what I can still wear and now it’s…
1,000 Visitors Served
My blog reached 1,000 visitors today. It’s quite a milestone for not only me but my job search. I started this blog in January and since then I’ve struggled through my unemployment, a new job that was terribly, terribly wrong, unemployment again — this time on my own terms but…
My Cup Runneth Half Full
Two more days until I start my new job. I was busy today with some final Christmas shopping and visiting with family. It’s a different kind of time off for me now, I am way more relaxed since I know I have a job and yet now with each passing…
‘Twas Two Weeks Before Christmas
‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, when all through my blog,Not much was happening, the job search covered in fog;The resumes were submitted with cover letters in tow,In hopes that a job would arrive, way before snow; The business suits and heels were all snug in the closets,While our bank account…
Christmas Has Come Early
I received a verbal and written offer yesterday for the job I’ve been pursuing. It’s a good offer and although I haven’t accepted yet, I’m going to. I’ve asked a few question before I accept, but I’m sure their answers will not change my mind. It’s such a strange time…
I’d Like To Change My Wish Please Jiminy Cricket
One of my references was called this morning and talked to who is looking more and more like my new manager. Is this what they mean when they say “Be careful what you wish for?”.