Infinitely Gritting My Teeth (Long-ish)

[Pezzle]

Just make sure you get the vegetarian version, unless you really enjoy cow brains.

Considering I've eaten them before, I think I can handle them in pill form

[Pezzle]

Status Update as of Today:

I awoke this morning to two voicemails. I didn't want to check them, assuming they were from the salt mines. However, after checking my caller ID/Missed Call log, I realized I only recognized one of the two numbers associated with the voice mails.

The first message was from my doctor, I have an apointment on Wednesday at 8:40 AM. Good, time to make sure this is just stress and not some underlying illness!

The second voicemail, however, may skew his results entirely too much. It was a call from one of the technical support call centers I applied to... pays 4-5 more an hour than where I am at now. I had sent an e-mail asking them if they'd like to see a resume regardless of my school schedule, and they called me and said they'd love to set up an interview for a part time position with weekend hours I'm shaking, I'm so excited. I shouldn't get my hopes up too much, I know, this is just the first non 'cookie-cutter' job I've ever applied for! (Cookie cutter as in big box online UNICRU applications).

Now I'm all nervous though. I haven't called back yet because I'm trying to get that excited pitch out of my voice and also, my resume needs advising. I'm not the best with objective statements. And what am I going to wear!? Ohh I think me and BF are going shopping for a new pantsuit and some shoes today, he likes helping me pick things out heeee hahahaha! I'm scared I wont say the right things during the interview! I'm sure I'll do OK tho!

I got an e-mail back from another technical support firm in central NJ wanting to see my resume.

Perhaps the best of all, I have a pretty strong bid for a freelance Children's Book Illustrator job. I'm collecting and sending in my portfolio later today. It's 100 per illustration, no degree required. I can do this on the side!

I think I'm starting to believe in God. Or at least some higher force in the Universe. It feels like when one door is pushing me into a corner, another opens.

OH GODS IM SO EXCITED!

[Shabo]

Don't worry too much about the tech jobs. Most of them post more requirements than they actually expect, and some just get outrageous with the skills the expect from you. Truth is that it is really hard to find competent techs, so if you can prove to them that you know what you are doing, then you will be fine.

Do you have a career resource office at your school? Most colleges have them, and they are usually good about looking at resumes and cover letters and coaching you on them. I would check into that, most definitely. Also, make sure you check out the company website and learn about that company's mission and goals, and keep them in mind when writing your resume and cover letter.

Good luck!

[Pezzle]

Status Update as of Today:

After almost getting into a fist fight with a customer, I tendered my resignation. I am now at home trying to detox and destress.

[Der Cute]

Pezzle:

I'm sorry you had to quit before you could fully land a better job. But, tbh, it sounds like you NEED the time.

So, like I've said before: go outside. Go for a walk. Talk to the trees and birds and nature. And if the gerbil in your head wants to chatter about work - give him a valium. No work related thoughts allowed. And yes this skill is a learned skill, it takes lots of practice.

Go ask your local YMCA about yoga classes!

And go to the library and read up on interview skills...you can take your time now.

I think this is for the best, truly.

And ya know what - you CAN do it.

Cutenoob

[Pezzle]

Quick Update:

Cutenoob - Don't worry, BF and I have some Tai Chi classes lined up for us.

Now, the interview on Wednesday went well. Reading their body language, I saw no crossed arms, no loud exhalation -- just smiles and laughter, a good casual conversation afterwards. They even took me on a tour and used "This is where you'll be working" instead of "If you get hired..." so it looks like they took a shine to me and are hopeful that I'll make the background check. I'm currently drafting up thank-you letters to the two people that interviewed me and gave me cards (also requesting they forward it to the others).

Looks like the shift will be weekends only. I'd be probably supporting the hospital I was born in or supporting the billing departments of Campbells. Sounds great!

I'm still at work for two weeks to be professional and not burn bridges with the managers I do like. I've been dressing up in nice, flashy girl clothes with suit jackets and stuff. Surprisingly, customers buy more from you out of uniform and in nice clothes o-o. Things have been mellow, they've been tasking me so the stress is down a little (eg auditing work orders).

Can't wait to hear back from them =D

[Pezzle]

Update:

Still no word back. I'll follow up with them tomorrow.

However, I did send the regional business director of Circuit City an e-mail. A very long, detailed e-mail about everything that has happened. I'm just praying he'll actually read it.

[Pezzle]

Stauts Update Number NINE THOUSAAAAND!

Was supposed to go to Hell today, but I called in sick (I really don't feel good). That's probably the anxiety speaking for my stomach though. Tomorrow is my last scheduled day. I don't know if I can do it.

So, I still haven't heard back from them. I sent an exploratory e-mail to the helpdesk supervisor (who gave me his card) to see what the status of the application was, and whether or not HR needed anything else from me. They haven't responded yet, but I don't expect them to drop everything. I recently checked my credit report becuase of an investigation and I still do not see any requests, and all of my references tell me they've recieved no phone calls. This not good.

BUT! I do have alternative good news.

A bid for children's book illustration may come through. I'm about to go to Michael's to pick up a few more colored pencils (Hell, I'm sure I could pull it off in crayolas i I had to...) to do some character concepts for a children's book. I'm slapping my VOID THIS IS A SAMPLE watermark all over that, I'm scared of art theft. The person I'm communicating with seems good at heart, and so I'm just hoping she'll like my stuff. She likes my other work so...

And, I'm off to a local hospital to apply for secretary/data entry. Yes, I know, it's a boring sounding job. Yes, I know, it will be stressful. My boyfriend's friend works there, and he's putting in good words for me to the higher-ups. It's 75 cents more an hour to start, and with my typing speed there's a good chance for more. The best part is that I get to wear scrubs and not polos ^.^;

Other than that, I'm supporting myself with the barrage of figure painting requests I've gotten. I have two 2500 point armies to paint for Warhammer 40k and WHFB, an 8 man squad of Necromunda figs (5 bucks a piece, friend discount), a D&D mini for around 15-20 at least, he wants epic quality. Also, the whole Dark Elves army I have to fix up, the manticore I have to convert, and the rest of the Empire army I have to paint...

...yeah, I'm sitting on some money I'd say. So i'm not so worried about rent yet.