I’m Ready To Experience This Economic Recovery

As of January 2010 I will no longer be employed by this company.

This company I have been trying to leave for some time. (if you’ve read the older posts, you’d see)

And I’m pretty fine with it. I wish I had more than a couple months to find employment, and I wish people were hiring.

Perhaps what I need to do is go to my government and look up all the thousand of jobs they’re creating because as far as I’ve seen, there is nothing that will provide the kind of income I need for a family.

Everyone is looking for part-time and no benefits.

Is it time to start pushing for Congress to act? People (Conservatives) are up in arms against this Health Care Reform but I’d like to hear them and what they have to say if they ever lose their coverage or are unable to afford it.

I’m ready for Obama’s strategy to work for me.

Unkept Promises, President Obama

I’ve been moaning and complaining about this job ever since I began this blog. I was hoping I would have moved on by now – both physically and emotionally.

But here I am; in the same location, doing the same thing. But here’s the catch! They’re cutting my hours and salary in half and wanting me to do the same amount of work.

I want out of this place!

I thought I would be working with a new company and new faces…I don’t get it.

To top it off, my spouse’s job is going away. Well that’s not exactly true – they’re taking away the salary.

So here we are Mr. President Obama. You promised us recovery! You promised jobs! You promised a better America and all that you have to show for your promises is higher debt and higher unemployment.

Can you imagine what the outcry would’ve been like if this had happened under President Bush?!?! As it is, we’re seeing your approval ratings plummet. You’re finally seeing how people cannot stomach promises that aren’t kept.

You’re dragging this country under with your recovery plan and you actually think things are getting better.

You’re insulting to the American people – correction, the American people who are wise enough to see a fraud.

Harsh words for a President? Maybe but until I see the results you promised, I’ll be on your back like a crack cocaine monkey. When those results do come in, I’ll be more than happy to eat crow and spend however long apologizing.

New Path – Second Breath

Yesterday I was talking with our regional secretary and decided to put my name into the hat for people willing to be CEOs of businesses within the region. We have branches all over and I used to just be an Associate but with the economy and the way finances are, I decided to take a leap and see if I am CEO material.

We shall see where this adventure takes me.

Wanted: Part-Time Job

Before President Obama was sworn in, I would blog about the trouble with my current job situation.

As of this week, I am on the look out for a part-time job. The company is so strapped for finances, if something isn’t done soon – we will be out of money in two months.

This is why I’m looking for a job. I’m thinking about Wal Mart, Target, Borders, Best Buy, or even the local Y.

And here’s the rub: whatever I make at this new part-time job will go directly to the company…somehow…

How many of us are going to be out of a job before May?

I’d like to look into those transcript writing jobs. You know, the kind that can be performed from home? I think I would be decent at that. But there’s a test that needs to be taken beforehand right?

I seriously think the handwriting is on the wall. I believe (ie WANT) I’ll be moving to another location – possibly a new state – soon.

I hope this whole, “the economy will get worse before it gets better” lasts a day and then picks back up. The nation will grade you on this President Obama. Governors Palin and Huckabee are waiting in the wings for just the right mistake.

Time Is Running Out

My boss did not get the promotion he was looking for. With the income our business bringing in, it looks as if my time with this company is coming to a close.

January 25th will be the big day. After that, I will either be keeping my job, or furiously seeking new employment.

Bah Humbug to the new year.

Now That It’s Over

The weekend was nice. It’s enjoyable to get out of the house and go somewhere. There are days/weekends when it doesn’t matter where a person goes; just that they get out makes the difference. I was able to get out this past weekend. I have one more weekend before my job starts back up after a month-long break. I suppose I’m looking forward to it. The people I will be working/serving have mentioned their excitement about getting back together. We shall see.

Remember this other job opportunity that I had mentioned before? I took part of a telephone interview with the powers-that-be there. The next day, the boss called me and invited me to come and share a little bit at their organization. (they’d fly us out or pay for the gas) I really want to join this new team. However, as I’ve said before, there are some road blocks (or maybe bumps) in the way. And I’m not one hundred percent sure if this is the correct path. If I desire something so strongly, does that make it correct? I suppose not if we’re talking about lusting after something to where it consumes my thoughts; waking and sleeping.

I’m not sure who I can talk to about this either. I’m pretty sure how my spouse feels about it. We’ve already had the discussion a few times but I want to talk with someone else. It can drive a person crazy if they don’t have a sounding board to bounce ideas off of without the fear of someone opening their mouth and telling all their friends about it. In my position, that’s always a strong possibility.

Easy Choices

When are the decisions we make ever easy? I thought I had worked things out with this possible job change. I had made all the appropriate contacts. And when I had it all figured that, barring any unforseen events, we would be moving. That’s all down the toilet now. My spouse informed me, after I talked about traveling to interview, that moving away that far isn’t in the best interest. Basically I’m screwed. I was on the telephone talking like I was ready to visit this new company within the next couple weeks. I get off the phone and run head first into a brick wall of denial. “No no no, I really don’t want to go there.” Thanks for being so up front and letting me know exactly how you feel before I made the call. Maybe a better option would have been to say something like, “No, I don’t think we should pursue this course of action” before I made the phone call! These little games of being non-committal are driving me insane. Just give me a flippin’ yes or no! Don’t give me “sure” or “I don’t know” answers!!! I hate those!!!!

Now that I’ve vented about my spouse on the Internet, I suppose I should feel shame…but I’m just too angry to feel that right now.

Now we’re probably back to square one. This current job will not be able to afford us for much longer, I want out of here, but my sigificant other “is just now making friends”. It’s taken a whole five years to do that, for crying out loud!

I’m ready to leave!!!

Holy Absence, Batman!

It has been a while since my last visit to paretsam’s weblog. The quick reason is because I was out-of-state and had numerous responsibilities keeping me busy. But the return has occurred. Things can return to normal.

Except for the news that I may be moving. MAY be moving. I’m scheduled for an interview that will, once again, take me away from my home. The date for this interview is not scheduled, but I’m positive it will happen.

Thoughts on this possible job/location change? It’s a stark two-way road. I’ve really wanted this job since before I graduated from University. It would give me the opportunity to expand and grow. A big plus is the idea that my responsibilities would become more focused on one task. (quite a large task, however) The other side is the individuals I’ve come to know at my current job; I am truly in love with a few of them. They have become real friends and not the kind that you see only at work and then shyly nod when you see them in public. Even though our ages may be offset by a few years, I enjoy spending time with them. I think I will miss these characters the most if I were to leave. Maybe one more than the others and that could be an issue.

An issue not yet for this post.

Of course, there’s always e-mail and AIM – but like I said before, it just isn’t the same.

Decisions will need to be made and hearts could be broken. Will it be the right choice? Will it be the correct choice?