Where's the lime?

A XX year B-Day joke ....

LOL Pepperband on the joke!

Congrats Fred. Keep up the keeping up.

I, silly me, saw XX and thought "risqu� movie?" LOL

Well, I didn't get the job.

I am discouraged and frustrated. This job was so "me," too.

The local grocery store has a sign that says they're hiring. I wonder if an experienced IT guy with an MBA is qualified to bag groceries?

next one

The job at the grocery......never know who you would meet, networking wise as you mingle with the clientale.
It would be a very social job.
It isn't a horrible idea.

IT contracting? MBA consulting?

Fred,

Sorry about the job......

sucks

It will happen and you know it in your heart......

As they say on Galaxy Quest

Never give up Never Surrender !!!!!

Thanks, SC. Yes, it does suck.

What irritates me more than anything else is the non-responsiveness of companies to which I apply.

I haven't even heard from the grocery chain!

I'm now working with three separate recruiters ("headhunters"). Maybe the combined efforts will have better results than my spear-chucking...

It sucks being 50+ as being out of work.
Employer's don't want to hire you, they assume you as being suspect because you are not employed.
Stinks that your willing to accept a $10 hour job and they won't hire you because you are over qualified.
Then with the economy down since 2007 there are too many people looking for work for the few jobs out there.

Need to network. Let everyone you know that you want a job.

Agreed.

I'm working with three headhunters right now. One has a position he's putting me in for. It pays $30K less a year than I was making. It's also a six month contract-to-hire position, which means no benefits, and no assurance of employment after the six months.

But if I'm offered it, what choice do I have?

Fred ,,

I saw on MJ's thread that you are trying to do an eviction.

Unfortunately I have some experience in that area, glad to lend some advise if your interested. The last thing you need right now is a leach. I do know the last thing you want to do is take him to court but it may take that.

Good luck with the head hunters.

SC

Thanks, SC.

I met with a lawyer and found out what I need to do to evict this reprobate. It's going to cost me $62 and some travel time (plus a court hearing, perhaps), but I can get it done.

This lousy economy drives me nuts! It shouldn't be this hard to find work. Last night I applied for a part-time job at my local running store. I'm still waiting to hear a response from that -- and I even know the owners!

She has a way of showing up at the most interesting times...

I took the chairmanship of my Friday night group last month. Then, last week, the speaker finder emailed me saying she had a conflict and could I introduce the speakers for last Friday's meeting. Of course, I replied.

Arriving early, I began setting up the chairs and getting the necessary supplies. One of my friends had insisted on baking a cake to celebrate my 20th sobriety anniversary, so I knew plates, forks, napkins, etc. were needed. No sooner had I finished setting up chairs, in walks The Leopard.

Much to my surprise, as she was saying hello to mutual friends, she held out her hand as she was passing me, and said, "Hello."

Not wanting to cause a scene, I shook her hand and simply replied, "Hello."

I performed the master of ceremonies duties, and just as announcements were ending, my cake baking friend announced that in honor of my 20th, there was cake for all.

There was no further contact during the meeting, and as I was leaving (carrying extra cake) I spied The Leopard walking - alone - across the parking lot. As I had been the first one to arrive, my car was parked close by, and I simply got in and drove off.

Last night, at a 60th birthday party for a friend, several of those in attendance Friday were there, and I was told how well I handled things. One of them told me that The Leopard had told her that she had no idea I was celebrating my 20th (which in truth, I was not - it was just a cake).

Still, the sight of her still evokes some feelings, and sleep that night was restless, to say the least. Maybe it was the prospect of a 20 mile run in the morning (which I completed) but I found myself waking several times with strange ideas, thoughts and dreams.

But I slept much sounder last night. A 20 mile run will do that, I guess. But I think it also shows how far I've come. And while there are still lingering emotional reactions, they are becoming less and shorter.

Tomorrow I have an interview for a part-time position at the running store! Far from the ideal job, but if I get it, I think it will be fun to work with other people who enjoy running, put a little money into the pocket, and give me back some of my sense of worth.

Yay 20 mile run and an interview
The leopard ? I hope she is not gonna come to your group, and cause you to have to move
But it might be nessesary
Please be careful Fred this is your sobriety and she is toxic

Repeat after me

I have no power over the effects of the leopard and cannot control it

You know what I mean

God bless brother

Thanks, CP. I have no worries about The Leopard "moving in" on the group. It's too much of a drive for her, there are too many people there who would call her on her stuff, and besides, she's more of a "hit and run" type.

Yes, she most certainly is toxic. I won't get burned that way again.

I just had a vision of this somewhat attractive damsel in distress, dressed like laurel Bacall, walking through the parking lot, and pulling a Bogart

God help us fans of Marshall Dillon and KISA types

"The night was sultry"

I think I read Mickey Spillane at to young an age. Funny he must be important my iPhone automatically capatized his last name

Or is it the capital of egypt? Holy phone batman, it missed Egypt

Have a great interview

LOL! And Denial isn't the name of a river in Egypt, either!

In slightly better news, I think I've been hired on as a part-time employee at the local running store! I'm just waiting to receive the "offer letter" (can you believe it? That's actually what I was told!). When asked about my availability, I pretty much said as much as you wanted.

The pay may not be great, but I'm told the employee discounts are some of the best. And since I run...

Yay

Just checking in on you Fred,

So hows the job?????
I know it's good thing that your working even if it's not ideal, and I know you'll have a better job coming your way.

SC