Spelling, free samples, and scoping out the best spot....

Wow...a whole week into the blog and I finally noticed the title was not spelled right...way to go

      

         Well, I've gotten a few hits by calling places I've applied for. That's another tip by the way

If you want the job bad enough you're going to have to chase it!

                  Sitting at the Caribou again this time with a drink from another establishment and getting ready to dig into the start of week two of the search for the dream job. Now, I wasn't a total lump over the weekend. I spent some well earned money on organization supplies for my kitchen. It's nice to see that finally come together. (Why are there so many flies in here? Hmmm...) I also washed all the laundry that was waiting in the back room and baked some pumpkin bread. I was  busy, but heard nothing on jobs. You can't really expect to hear anything on the weekends. We all know that the office workers are at home with thier kids or enjoying the last throws of the sunshine and semi summer heat.

                 It's amazing the people you see during the day come in and out of a place like this. It makes the Psychology major part of my brain itch again. Too bad you can't make good money people watching!

                Stepped on the Wii balance board this morning and found I've gained 2 lbs since I lost the 5. Not good, I'm going to have to factor in an hour or a half hour of cardio everyday if I'm gonna keep that goal too. If you don't know about my fight for weight loss check out my other blog at:

                Welp, back to the old grind of finding that job. 

Remember, only you can change your destiny. 

Huggles...

                

A downer then a pick me up..Caribou style...

Ok so yesterday kinda sucked...

    I made the mistake of slacking off on looking for jobs and stayed home to work on some stuff. Bad idea. I got that downer that I used to get when I was unemployed and looking for a job. Yeah, it's kinda the same situation right now, but this time it was my choice (or should I say "our"..no wait...it was MINE..I take full responsibility) to be jobless. Lemme tell you what happens...
    Unlike some people who are in the job market looking around, I feel bored and useless if I'm not working. Chalk it up to good morals and upbringing from my parents. They were hard workers and so am I. Unfortunately when I sit at home for a down time I become depressed. So, that's what happened yesterday. The lesson learned?

No matter how appealing a movie date with your husband is, you only have one goal...find that dream job!

    The movie was ok, the popcorn fresh, but when I got home I felt I hadn't really accomplished much and I spent money in the process. Now, the hubby assures me that we are as financially stable as we  can be and everything will be ok, but I still worry.

   So today I got my butt out of bed and headed for the local Wifi hotspot..Caribou Coffee. ( I must remember when this is published to take out all names..copywright fiends are out there you know!) Other than the overhead music that sucks at times, it's a good place to research and relax. It's quiet and you can have beverages and food (unlike the library!). So another tip...

Even though the coffee is overpriced and gives you palpatations...it's a great place to relax and study!

   But you college students knew that already didn'tcha? I see you over there! 

   Well back to the grind (no pun intended) and I'll be sure to catch you up on all the happenings. Most of all remember...

Only you can find that dream job..but you have to work for it!

  Now who wants another cup of Carmel HighRise?!

Huggles..... 

The first day of the rest of my life.....

Yesterday I  quit my job...

   Today is the first day of the rest of my career whatever it could be.
   Now, I didn't totally make this decision on my own. I should have done the same thing about a month ago and taken a trip with my mother-in-law  to where the real action was, but alas I'm not a risk taker like others.
  Nope, my husband encouraged me to take the leap and leave the thankless job I was at. If you've read my other blog you know that I was working in a day care (which will remain nameless cuz..well this is gonna be a book someday!) and it was the last straw right before my weekend get away for my first wedding anniversary. I was  busting my ass trying to make the place a great place for kids to come and learn and be loved. Needless to say I wasn't given the gratification nor the salary I deserved. I also had to put up with a lot more, but we'll skip that for another post.
   Sooo, since 9:30am I've been at the local library typing out emails and taking down numbers in order to get my dream job. But..what is that you ask? Well..I'll tell you..thanks for asking!

   My dream job is a job that makes me happy everyday. 

I kind of had that at Amazon.com after I was promoted to CS III. I felt comfortable with the people I was working with, I felt I was really helping people when they called in, and I genuinely wanted to be there during the day. However, that didn't last as long as I wanted it to. More on that later as well.

My dream job will have the pay that I expect for my degree, brain power, and creativity.

I want to be able to use my degree that I slaved for at least 10 years ago. Unfortunately it is a degree in Psychology which makes it hard to get a job in that field without graduate classes. But, it's gotten me jobs before that I never would have been able to get without it. I also have a lot of research skills and I love to learn. Who wouldn't want to hire me?

My dream job will give me the benifits that I need and deserve.
 
Diabetic, Athsmatic, 'nuff said!

   Sitting here in the local McDonalds you gotta love the free WiFi. I changed locations after a creepy dude sat next to me in the library. My  brain is fried and I can't bring myself to look up another law firm or dental office at this point. I have a little secret on applying for jobs. Wanna know what it is?

Go down the list in the phone book or web search and email them through their "contactus" button or call them to see if they are hiring.

  Now you know my secret and my job hunting is doomed aye? 

  I've gotten 3 hits so far doing that yesterday and today and I only anticipate more. I hope it really works out. 
  Well, I guess I better get my well fed butt off to the next big task. Researching and learning ICD-9 codes for a job prospect. Yes sir!


Huggles.....