A long time ago......too cliche for a first time blogger? How else to start the story of getting to know me?
I used to have a job. Then I got laid off. I like to call it laid off. I'm collecting unemployment so that means its a layoff right? I could call it fired but I didn't get fired because I'm a bad person. I got fired because I kept myself in a job that I hate rather than proactively looking for a new one.
Why have I done this twice now????
Why am I unhappy with the jobs that I have chosen????
Why, why, why??????
I'm trying to figure out the direction of my life. I'm 37 years old, married, no children of my own, 3 step-daughter teenagers, a dog, a cat and some fish. I have a house in a rural community and my car broke down 2 days after my firing so now my only escape to the outside world is through my computer.
Facebook has been entertaining me for a few weeks now. I found the Sims on Facebook and I realized the other day that my Sims life is far more interesting that mine is. She's learned to play the guitar and keyboard, how to write, how to cater and how to garden. She's dated a man and a woman, had friendships and fights, restored friendships and been a great gift giver. She's cleaned up her yard, planted a tree and flowers, grilled outside and sat on the bench in front - I guess she was watching the cars go by. She's also expanded her house, improved her furniture and has plans for the future.
I've been unemployed for 3 weeks......this blog is the best I've done...I know - pathetic!!!!
I'm supposed to keep a log of my job search activity as part of my unemployment. I've decided I'm just going to keep it on here. You can all enjoy my search for a job. I used to keep a journal religiously - but who uses a pen anymore!? This is so much easier....okay, just had a Doogie Howser MD moment. Remember the 'journal' he used to keep on his computer?
I did apply for a job today. The company is called TASC - Total Administrative Services Corp. www.tasconline.com I used to work at an agency that sold this company's products, mainly the FSA. The position was for an inside sales position. I've been told I can sell anything but the problem is I have to believe in it. If I have any doubts at all then I'm going to fail. I have confidence but it requires a lot of effort. Sales people need to have an ego that is even bigger than their natural confidence. And I wonder if they care about what they are selling, only about making the sale. I don't think sales is for me. I really like this company though. And I completely believe in the value of the FSA-HRA-HSA.
Let the waiting game begin...........
