The J-O-B

Ugh. This economy BLOWS. I remember when jobs were a dime a dozen. When people were practically begging me to interview with them. When every single interview I went on, the job was offered to me. I held this accomplishment until the economy tanked. 


It takes A LOT out on you to be unemployed or working in misery. I've always held a personal belief, that I would never accept or keep a job that made me miserable. Life is too short. Bills sure do need to be paid, but I'm not going to hate my life in order to pay them. Thankfully, I've always found a way to be blessed.


The past couple years have been an INSANE struggle for me in the job department. It all started thanks to the woman who owned a bridal shop I worked at. Completely out of the blue axed me after being so insanely loyal to her, going out of my way to ease her burden, and ALWAYS make and exceed sales goals. She kicked me to the curb because she found someone she could pay for half of what she was paying me for. Funny thing is, she has gone through an INSANE number of employees. She can't keep anyone and sometimes can't even pay her employees. My paycheck bounced before I left. WOW.


Anyway, this job search in NC has been no exception to the madness. I was axed again unexpectedly from the nanny job I held. I know, it sounds like I'm a bad employee. I assure you, that could not be further from the truth. The family had some serious issues going on and thankfully compensated me for the loss of employment. The job I just took as a nanny is too much for me given what I'm going through. I am SO READY to be around adults and in an office setting.


I interviewed last week for an office position for a marketing firm. I was STOKED about it and really had a good feeling. Mr. COO said he would have a decision made by Monday. Cool. Monday came, no answer. I emailed and he said Tuesday. Tuesday came and went, and you guessed it. I had a melt down. I swore to my therapist if I didn't get the job, it would be no big deal. Apparently, I lied. I flipped, had a near panic attack, and had to cancel on my girls night out plans with my roomie. Sucky. I cried. I tried hard not to and I got mad.


I went through the day today and when I put Miss. A down for her nap, I got a phone call from Mr. COO offering me the job, after an email stating he'd SURELY be making his mind up today. OY! So, yay for that. The pay is SUPER sub-par and the hours are LAME for having Piper, but, I'm stoked. I received my offer letter, sent back a few questions, and am waiting to hear the answers. Excited, but with this roller coaster...I've decided not to get too hyped until my name is on the payroll :)


Keep your fingers crossed and lots of prayers sent that all of this works out, that I can pay my bills, possibly move up quickly, and enjoy this new direction I'm taking. It could really open doors in the future.