OT - Mini-Whine on Jobs

On 1/11/11 8:49 PM, in article
, "Susan Hartman"
wrote:

On 1/11/2011 1:58 PM, Ellice K. wrote:
So, just thought I'd share a small whine. After waiting 3 weeks for the
"formal offer from HR" - once again - no job.(snipped)

Thanks for listening to the whine.

Ellice


((Ellice))

I hear you, sister! DH has been fighting the same battle, and I was so
recently in the same boat. It takes such energy to psych up for the job
hunt, and think you finally have it, and then total deflation when the
plug is pulled. Sending hugs.

sue

I so sympathize with your DH. I'm now going to redo my dumbed down resume,
and restructure the serious one. But, it's not that I don't get interest -
and I've been very clear about being willing to take a lower salary than my
experience would normally call for. Just with the way life is, I don't
think that I can deal physically with another coffee shop job. Anyhow -
hope springs eternal - something will eventually come up.

Ellice

On 1/11/11 9:12 PM, in article ,
"Gillian Murray" wrote:

On 1/11/2011 1:58 PM, Ellice K. wrote:
*snip*

So, anyhow, I have now made myself a latte, pushed back my tears of
frustration after wasting 3 weeks of potential serious job searching, and
resisted the temptation to pull out my hair and stitch with it. Going to do
the fabulous run to grocery for milk, eggs and more espresso beans...in the
face of snow flurries. And then...come home cook and stitch. Maybe I'll be
inspired from my inertia.

Thanks for listening to the whine.

Ellice

SOOOOvery glad I am retired....big hugs go out to you! The right job
will come and appear...just like the right Man eventually does. LOL

Gill

Too true, Gill. I should be glad for the right man......

Ellice

On 1/12/11 5:43 AM, in article ,
"Sara" wrote:

On Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:16:29 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
wrote:

That sucks!
Cheryl


Exactly my reaction! So sorry they put you through that.

Sara
Thanks, Sara. Honestly, I don't think they intentionally jerked me around.
I think it really turned about them intending to hire a few sort of regular
staff, and pushing to get approval for this project manager job they were
putting together. With me being sort of caught - at least I do believe the
HR woman was sincere in asking me to stay in touch....But, I still hate this
situation of taking all this time, and feeling like things are set except
for the fine $$ details, to then have it pulled away. But, I am trying to
be mature - which doesn't come naturally - and just said that I understand
budgets and corporate HQs, and of course am disappointed. At least I had a
few weeks of feeling not depressed!

Anyhow, back to the hunt....
Ellice

So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn." Out
of the blue, a placement specialest called me on Thursday - asking if I was
still available/looking . With an interesting opening looking to staff a
reseach/think tank kind of position. So, we set up a phone interview with
the progm manager - she needed my permission to pass it up the chain. And,
in keeping with this week...I waited, waited, sent her an e-mail, then
talked to her. She was flipping that I didn't get the call - but later on
found that the guy was stuck in a meeting, and we're now scheduled for
Monday a.m. We'll see. Pretty interesting if anything comes thru. Got to
spend time prepping - doing some research, and trying to get in touch with
former colleagues. So, maybe something will come of it - though I'm not
going to get excited. Funniest part of the conversation was "how soon would
you be able to start?" - me - 2 weeks - her "OK"... DH does a little
research, and we figure out the push being there is a conference on this
topic in the DC area in mid-Feb - which anyone they bring in they'd want to
attend. So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

On 1/15/2011 9:32 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn." Out
of the blue, a placement specialest called me on Thursday - asking if I was
still available/looking . With an interesting opening looking to staff a
reseach/think tank kind of position. So, we set up a phone interview with
the progm manager - she needed my permission to pass it up the chain. And,
in keeping with this week...I waited, waited, sent her an e-mail, then
talked to her. She was flipping that I didn't get the call - but later on
found that the guy was stuck in a meeting, and we're now scheduled for
Monday a.m. We'll see. Pretty interesting if anything comes thru. Got to
spend time prepping - doing some research, and trying to get in touch with
former colleagues. So, maybe something will come of it - though I'm not
going to get excited. Funniest part of the conversation was "how soon would
you be able to start?" - me - 2 weeks - her "OK"... DH does a little
research, and we figure out the push being there is a conference on this
topic in the DC area in mid-Feb - which anyone they bring in they'd want to
attend. So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

Fingers and toes are crossed for you, Ellice!!

Gill

On 1/15/11 3:44 PM, in article ,
"Gillian Murray" wrote:

On 1/15/2011 9:32 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn." Out
of the blue, a placement specialest called me on Thursday - asking if I was
still available/looking . With an interesting opening looking to staff a
reseach/think tank kind of position. So, we set up a phone interview with
the progm manager - she needed my permission to pass it up the chain. And,
in keeping with this week...I waited, waited, sent her an e-mail, then
talked to her. She was flipping that I didn't get the call - but later on
found that the guy was stuck in a meeting, and we're now scheduled for
Monday a.m. We'll see. Pretty interesting if anything comes thru. Got to
spend time prepping - doing some research, and trying to get in touch with
former colleagues. So, maybe something will come of it - though I'm not
going to get excited. Funniest part of the conversation was "how soon would
you be able to start?" - me - 2 weeks - her "OK"... DH does a little
research, and we figure out the push being there is a conference on this
topic in the DC area in mid-Feb - which anyone they bring in they'd want to
attend. So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

Fingers and toes are crossed for you, Ellice!!

Gill

Which means none of us will be walking or stitching while you wait!!! LOL

Positive thoughts winging your way!!

Cheryl

On 1/16/11 8:13 AM, in article ,
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 1/15/11 3:44 PM, in article ,
"Gillian Murray" wrote:

On 1/15/2011 9:32 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn." Out
of the blue, a placement specialest called me on Thursday - asking if I was
still available/looking . With an interesting opening looking to staff a
reseach/think tank kind of position. So, we set up a phone interview with
the progm manager - she needed my permission to pass it up the chain. And,
in keeping with this week...I waited, waited, sent her an e-mail, then
talked to her. She was flipping that I didn't get the call - but later on
found that the guy was stuck in a meeting, and we're now scheduled for
Monday a.m. We'll see. Pretty interesting if anything comes thru. Got to
spend time prepping - doing some research, and trying to get in touch with
former colleagues. So, maybe something will come of it - though I'm not
going to get excited. Funniest part of the conversation was "how soon would
you be able to start?" - me - 2 weeks - her "OK"... DH does a little
research, and we figure out the push being there is a conference on this
topic in the DC area in mid-Feb - which anyone they bring in they'd want to
attend. So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

Fingers and toes are crossed for you, Ellice!!

Gill

Which means none of us will be walking or stitching while you wait!!! LOL

Positive thoughts winging your way!!

Cheryl

Ah, stitch away to make up for my inertia. Besides, I think stitching
brings us the good things in life...

Thanks,
Ellice

On 1/16/2011 11:47 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
On 1/16/11 8:13 AM, in article ,
"Cheryl wrote:

On 1/15/11 3:44 PM, in article ,
"Gillian wrote:

On 1/15/2011 9:32 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn." Out
of the blue, a placement specialest called me on Thursday - asking if I was
still available/looking . With an interesting opening looking to staff a
reseach/think tank kind of position. So, we set up a phone interview with
the progm manager - she needed my permission to pass it up the chain. And,
in keeping with this week...I waited, waited, sent her an e-mail, then
talked to her. She was flipping that I didn't get the call - but later on
found that the guy was stuck in a meeting, and we're now scheduled for
Monday a.m. We'll see. Pretty interesting if anything comes thru. Got to
spend time prepping - doing some research, and trying to get in touch with
former colleagues. So, maybe something will come of it - though I'm not
going to get excited. Funniest part of the conversation was "how soon would
you be able to start?" - me - 2 weeks - her "OK"... DH does a little
research, and we figure out the push being there is a conference on this
topic in the DC area in mid-Feb - which anyone they bring in they'd want to
attend. So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

Fingers and toes are crossed for you, Ellice!!

Gill

Which means none of us will be walking or stitching while you wait!!! LOL

Positive thoughts winging your way!!

Cheryl

Ah, stitch away to make up for my inertia. Besides, I think stitching
brings us the good things in life...

Thanks,
Ellice

I had a start and finish this year ( of the same project!). Nothing like
motivation. It is just a fun piece, which I will have framed, and donate
to the Cancer Relay For Life Raffle.

Gill

On 1/16/11 12:33 PM, in article ,
"Gillian Murray" wrote:

On 1/16/2011 11:47 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
On 1/16/11 8:13 AM, in article ,
"Cheryl wrote:

On 1/15/11 3:44 PM, in article ,
"Gillian wrote:

On 1/15/2011 9:32 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn."
*snip*
So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe
some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

Fingers and toes are crossed for you, Ellice!!

Gill

Which means none of us will be walking or stitching while you wait!!! LOL

Positive thoughts winging your way!!

Cheryl

Ah, stitch away to make up for my inertia. Besides, I think stitching
brings us the good things in life...

Thanks,
Ellice

I had a start and finish this year ( of the same project!). Nothing like
motivation. It is just a fun piece, which I will have framed, and donate
to the Cancer Relay For Life Raffle.

Gill

Sounds great, Gill. I've had only some minimal finishes. But, a lot of
starts, with several finishes expected within the month or so. Great thing
to donate a piece.

Ellice

On 2011-01-15, Ellice K. wrote:
So just as a little update it's like a soap opera "how the jobs turn." Out
of the blue, a placement specialest called me on Thursday - asking if I was
still available/looking . With an interesting opening looking to staff a
reseach/think tank kind of position. So, we set up a phone interview with
the progm manager - she needed my permission to pass it up the chain. And,
in keeping with this week...I waited, waited, sent her an e-mail, then
talked to her. She was flipping that I didn't get the call - but later on
found that the guy was stuck in a meeting, and we're now scheduled for
Monday a.m. We'll see. Pretty interesting if anything comes thru. Got to
spend time prepping - doing some research, and trying to get in touch with
former colleagues. So, maybe something will come of it - though I'm not
going to get excited. Funniest part of the conversation was "how soon would
you be able to start?" - me - 2 weeks - her "OK"... DH does a little
research, and we figure out the push being there is a conference on this
topic in the DC area in mid-Feb - which anyone they bring in they'd want to
attend. So, well, I'll be minimally hopeful....One never knows - maybe some
silver lining pops out!

Ellice

Good luck Ellice! I just started job hunting myself (laid off last
Friday). It's pretty scary, but I'm sure we'll both be fine.
-Margaret

--
Margaret St. John