My blogging friend Daryl at On the m104 posted this at her blog yesterday. If you can help or know someone who might please pass this on.
The resume updating is complete. Between Handy Man, Chrissy and myself we managed to make me sound really valuable!
The request for unemployment has been submitted. Wow, was it ever easy to do online!
The job hunt and submitting applications has begun. I have applied for two jobs online and will be applying for more today. One of the applications I filled out was for the federal government. It took hours to complete, but now that it's done I can apply for any job that interests me.
Sleep has been evading me the past couple nights so I'm feeling a little zombie like. I hope that changes before I have to go on job interviews.
This week, besides job hunting, I plan to a lot of things around the house. Deep clean the bathrooms, do all the blanket, sheet and towel laundry that's piled up, clean my bedroom, compile our tax info for the appointment with the CPA and hopefully catch up on last season's Lost episodes before the new season starts this week. What do you bet watching the Lost episodes is the only thing I actually do?!
I haven't learned anything new in Photo Shop, in fact I haven't taken any photos in a few days. Dancing Daughter was experimenting the the macro lens so I might post some of those pictures this week at Photos of...Everything.
In an attempt to look at the bright side here is a list of things I'm grateful for:
- That I got my haircut last month. It looks so much better for job interviewing!
- I started a facial cleansing and moisturizing routine last month that I swear makes my face look smoother and less splotchy, again a plus for the interviewing.
- My friend Chrissy. She has been so great, listening, supporting and her help with my resume was invaluable.
- That there are jobs out there that I'm qualified to apply for.
- My family understanding that we will be doing without some things for a while.
- That I'm healthy!
Good positive post today in spite of the circumstances. Number one thing I'm grateful for is my health. Number two is that I have been asked to apply for a chef position at one of the top inns in America (jobs here on the island are scarce, so this is a good one). I talk to them today, and am keeping my fingers crossed. Number three that I live in a beautiful place that revives me daily, in spite of all the hard work to maintain it. Number four three great kids, 2 wonderful grand sons and one handy husband.
Posted by: Reva | January 25, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Sounds like you had a busy time. Good for you for staying positive. Losing a couple of hours of sleep is completely understandable.
Thank goodness you've got some great friends for support! Makes all the difference in the world.
Posted by: Meg B | January 25, 2010 at 07:48 AM
You've got a great attitude about the layoff and the new work to come!
Things I'm grateful for today: The time I got to spend with Bubby (and the fact I go home tonight and get to sleep in my own bed instead of on a futon); that my daughter and I have made up and are friends again (even tho we just agreed to disagree rather than her living her life the way *I* think she should); and that somehow, miraculously, there's still money in the coffers and we're doing okay!
Posted by: Lisa | January 25, 2010 at 07:59 AM
I had to update my resume for a job we were bidding and I just could not come up with anything that sounded professional. Do-er of everything isn't exactly something you put on a resume! Thankfully I had a friend that is a 'life coach' so he did it for me. I sound so awesome that I think I will ask for a raise:)
I am sure you will have your pick of jobs. I'll be thinking of you!!
Posted by: The Incredible Woody | January 25, 2010 at 08:14 AM
You have the best attitude! Something great is coming your way. I can just feel it....
Posted by: Mental P Mama | January 25, 2010 at 08:25 AM
I would do anything for you!!
Posted by: Chrissyb | January 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM