Okay...I've Called the Late Night DISers, Now I'm Calling the Single DISers (Part 2)

[Pin Wizard]

Originally posted by CoMickey
PW-Glad that the interview went well but I understand your dilemma. How old is your son again? It’s hard having them come home alone…even though my DD is 15 I make her call me when she gets to school and when she gets home because she has to walk and it makes me nervous.

DS is 11 and in 6th grade. Walking would make me nervous, too. I don't even want DS walking from the entrance to the development. How do single parents work overtime? This isn't practical at all. I'm sick of companies running my life!!

Nothing special for Thanksgiving. Maybe this year I'll try to treat it like any other day. Maybe PB&J sandwiches for dinner! I've done the mini version of "Thanksgiving" in the past. It doesn't cut it. It just makes me miss my family more. Not going there this year.

 

[legs22]

This morning I was talking to dd's teacher about how late we worked on the display board and she started saying how we've known about this for a week. Right, but I don't have time to work on this every day. One day we went to the library to get the books. One day we were in Michael's. One day it took 2 hrs. to get her to draw (trace really) a map and write 2 sentences. Then she went to her dad's. I had him finish the report with her. I was too aggravated. I was so frazzled with everything in my life I just started crying. It wasn't just the report causing this. It was everything piled up. I couldn't believe I was standing in front of dd's teacher crying. Then she tells me she forgot to tell the parents that they will do the reports 11/22 and 11/23 instead and will the french bread and croissants keep until then?????!!!!!!!!! (the report was on France). She said she would serve the food today and dd would do her report next week.
Well I guess because I was upset, she ended up having dd and one other boy do their report today.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Sorry everything has been piling up so to speak, Legs. I agree. When tears come, it's not just that thing, it's everything. There's just that one last thing that pushes you. I'll be crossing my fingers for you with this job!! And I really dislike the projects here. Hate when DS tells me he needs something like I should drop everything and run out to get everything.

 

[TigerBear]

((((hugs)))) Legs. I'm sorry you are feeling overwhelmed right now. Do you think taking a mental health day would work? Sometimes when I am feeling overwhelmed what I really need to do is just vege. Its like my battery needs to be recharged before I can be productive again.

 

[floridaminnie]

Not really good news from doc. Hadn't heard anything b/c they hadn't received the results. They found one thing wrong with my back and they found something else that could be a prob but will need to do another test with the cardiologist in two weeks. I've just about had it. Grrrrr...didn't want to do anymore testing, but really need to do it. Not thrilled at all.

DD is going the whole weekend with her father this weekend. Not looking forward to that one bit. Going to go to disney friday night, not staying. And then just going to try to stay busy. She's ok with Friday night, but doesn't understand why she has to stay Sat. She should do ok.

Legs...{{hugs}}

 

[CoMickey]

Legs-Oh how I can relate! Today at work I had to close my office door and regroup! I am finding that the Account Manager who was fired hadn't follow up on a lot of things! No wonder he was fired but a little too late! And one of his accounts Sutton Place hotels is one of the top producers in our company and they were all calling me today trying to get things completed for them and then I have the sales person telling me how important this group is and I need to make sure they are happy...and besides this group there were other hotels calling...I have no idea of their history and then I am expected to help the new Account Manager who is now going to take the NYC accounts, darn! I liked that market but she is new and there are only 24 hotels there and there are 117 in the old Accoun Managers portfolio so I had to pick up those because they didn't want to give those to a new account manager. I've only been there 3 months myself!

Then I had taken my car in for maintence and something was wrong with the brakes so after paying $534 for new ruters (sp)and the maintence I just wanted to go home and put on my p.j's.


But no way we needed to take some DVD's back to the video store and I refuse to pay late fees so DD asks if she can drive...well we almost got hit 3 times and I am not exaggerating on that...we really almost got hit...so close! So I am upset with her and she says she will just wait to learn to drive with her dad next summer....great! Of course your dad is so perfect! Who moved away and doesn't even pay his child support? Can I pack your bags??

Sorry to vent...it's been one of those weeks....

But almost forgot the most wonderful thing...just when I was about to open the window and jump out of my office window....the recepionist knocked on my door and she had a dozen red roses...they are beautiful...guess who they were from....? Somehow he knew exactly that I needed a special 'touch' from him. I broke down in tears as I read the card and I wanted to call him and tell him thank you but of course I couldn't....what a day!

Sorry everyone for going on and on...thanks for 'listening'!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Suzanne...sorry the doc's news wasn't good. Good luck with the additional test and the cardiologist! Hope it turns out to be something minor.

Vicki...How sweet for DBF to send you flowers!

Had fun working today. The day flew!! I'm headed back tomorrow.

Checked with DS's day care center to see what time they open in the morning. They open at 6...yea! So working 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. could work. Probably better than 8-5 traffic wise!! But 9-6...there's no way. Yikes! Leaving at 6 a.m. is a scary thought. Way too early! At least I'll know what to tell them at the interview.

 

[legs22]

I just keeping looking at the 4 days off I will have at Thanksgiving. That's what keeps me going.
Still no word.....

CM- Sounds like quite a day but the ending was oh so good! I think you guys are on the same wavelength. Just keep thinking of the weekend at the Broadmoor. It helps when you have something to look forward to.
Talk about near misses.....I almost rear-ended a boat yesterday!

FLM- Sorry it wasn't the news you were hoping for. I hope this will finally be the end of the testing for you and it is something minor.
It's tough when kids leave for a whole weekend. I have problems when it's one day. I believe dd will do fine.
I think it's harder for the parent.

PW- Sounds like things might work out with the job hours. Good luck with the next interview.


Hugs for everyone! I think it's so great to have someplace to safely vent and receive support!

 

[CoMickey]

FLM-Sorry about the news from the dr. and I am sorry that I did not see your post before I starting going on and on about my day and not even mentioning your news it in my post....when you are facing more challenges then just a 'bad' day. Hopefully this next round of test will be the last. I hope you had a great time at Disney...you're so lucky to live close to such a wonderful distraction! Wishing you good thoughts!

PW-Glad you enjoyed your day at work! Sounds like you might have a couple of options for hours if you get the job! Can't wait to hear all about your interview....keeping fingers crossed for you!

Legs-I agree...only three days of work next week...YES! Even though this will be our first Thanksgiving without family I am really looking forward to those days off!

About Thanksgiving....maybe I am just putting too much thought into it being a huge family day....DD is my family and we will be togther so that is all that I need, right? It's hard to forget old traditions.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. It is supposed too be really cold here...highs in the 30's....brrrrrrrrr

 

[legs22]

DD's soccer team won 1st place in the playoffs today! Not bad for her first time playing soccer. She got a trophy and a medal. Then the team sponsor paid for everyone's pizza dinner at a restaurant after the awards.

I've had 2 more eHarmony matches- on the west coast of FL again! Doesn't anyone do it on this coast???? Oh, there was one more match. Not sure where his town is even located.
Then I finally got one 1 hr. north of me. He's 10 yrs. older. I wait to see if they want to communicate with me. I'm not pursuing any man. So the one located one hr. north wants to communicate. It figures, the other 3 are only 4-5 yrs. older than me and the one that wants to communicate is 10 yrs. older. We'll see what happens.

No word on the job. Is that what interviewers normally do? If you don't get the job, they don't call and tell you? What happened to common courtesy???? Who should I call tomorrow and ask? HR? The nurse manager who interviewed me? Or Dr. Fluff (who has never returned my call )

 

[CoMickey]

Way to go! My DD has never been on a winning soccer team.

I think common courtsey has gone out the window! I had several interviews where they never called me back to let me know I did not get the job. I had to be the one who called and and called and called sometimes they would answer and sometimes not! So frustrating!

Hang in there!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Congratulations to your DD, Legs! That's great!! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_7_7.gif' alt='Soccer' border=0></a>

I think common courtesy by companies is loooooooooooooooooong gone. The only ones that let me know anything are the federal, state, and city jobs. Private industry? NEVER!! Well, I can't say that. One company out of a bunch let me know they hired someone else.

Today I sent an e-mail to the guy I was supposed to interview with tomorrow. There's just NO WAY for me to work OT on a "regular basis." Sending him this one even brought me tears. It's a great company with GREAT benefits!! All I could come up with is to ask a neighbor whose granddaughter rides the bus with DS to school and home to watch him. I can't do that!!! She has a life, too. Can't expect someone else to always take DS when I need to work OT. Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez...is there ever anyone in life to depend on? It STINKS!!!! To quote my mom...which became one of the favorite phrases in my last office...I'm so angry I could spit!!! Back to hunting more.

Legs...good luck with the guys. I'm giving up Match. Ditching e-harmony next time around.

Oh...did you want to call someone and check on that job, Legs? I'd probably call HR. Good luck!!

 

[legs22]

DD actually slept with her soccer trophy last night, lol!

PW. It must have been so hard to give up that job! Somewhere out there is the right job!

I called HR today. The nurse manager is still trying to decide between me and one internal candidate. I guess she weeded out one because the day I interviewed the manager mentioned deciding between 3 candidates. Because of the holiday, it won't be until next Monday, Nov. 29 when she makes the final decision. HR said it took much longer with internal candidates than it does with external candidates. I would think it would be the other way around! But, HR said the internal candidate was the hold up. I don't get it.
So I am still in the running!

I'm changing my eHarmony range to just in my city. Realisticly (sp?), I'm not going to move hours away to the west coast.
I think I'm going to close out the one that started communication with me (one hr. north). He's been married twice, the first time 8 yrs. and THIS time one plus years. He made it sound like he is still married. That's not the only reason I am closing him. I just don't think we're a good fit.
I just looked at guys on Match this weekend. Icky. That's all I'm going to say.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Oh, your DD is too cute, Legs! Slept with her trophy! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_1_28.gif' alt='Trophy' border=0></a> She must be thrilled.

Glad to hear you're in the running! Keeping everything crossed for you. And I'm glad you found out when a decision will be made. Your calling shows them you're interested in the position.

I hope the right job shows up SOON here!!! I'm tired of juggling. But I also have to remember that this company wanted to pay me pretty much what I was making 2 years ago at the hospital. The hospital was a 4 mile drive. This is a LOT farther. So I wouldn't be thrilled with the salary, but the benefits are great! Insurance coverage from day one. I've heard of that in the past, but I've never had it for a job I've applied for previously. And that's just the start. Okay...I'm NOT going to think about it any more. Even though he did send me an e-mail back saying he understands and I should get in contact with them if/when I decide otherwise. But I felt better this afternoon at DS's doctor's appointment. He saw a new endocrinologist (for us any way) and did great!!

It might be better changing e-harmony to your local area. You never know. The guy sounds like he's still married? Yikes! Don't want that. Good luck!!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Anyone doing anything exciting tomorrow? Not us...we'll be home.

 

[legs22]

We will be going up to the Melbourne area where family is. We will be going out to eat. My brother is supposed to drive down from Ft Bragg but they are trying to take his leave away for some reason
I guess we will go shopping on Friday but not early! I'll probably head home on Sat.

I just found out today that I got my timeshare exchange request for NYC! WooHooo!!! And it's for the week of July 4th!!! It's in a good location across from Carnagie Hall. It's the only timeshare in NYC. It's near impossible to get but I own at a good resort in Key West so I have good trading power. I feel like I won the lottery. DD has been asking to go since I went in Feb. Like when they have no school over Thanksgiving she asked if we could get on a plane and go to NYC. She is going to be jump up and down screaming excited when I tell her. American Girl store here we come! I wonder where is a good spot to view the fireworks?

P.S. Nice photo Sandy

 

[Pin Wizard]

Glad you and DD will be spending Thanksgiving with your family. That's great!! That stinks that they're trying to take your brother's leave away. Wonder why they would do that.

Congrats on the timeshare switch! Woooooo hooooooooo!! NYC on Independence Day should be something else!! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_14_5.gif' alt='Smiley Fireworks' border=0></a> <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_14_7.gif' alt='Fireworks' border=0></a> Hmmmmmmmmm...don't know if this is helpful or not. It's last year's info.

http://www.newyorkled.com/moreNYseasonal_4th_July.htm

I bet DD will go wild in the American Girl store. It will be a lot of fun!!

Thanks about the picture. I think TigerBear started a trend. LOL! When DS took pictures of me with the pups, I thought of her. (Hi, TigerBear!! )

 

[legs22]

OMG! That link is great! Thanks! I'm even more fired up now. That looks like it will be the best July 4th celebration I will ever attend in my life. I think a cruise would be great.
I also want to take dd to see a Broadway Show. Maybe the Lion King. And ride the ferris wheel in TRU. See the Statue of Liberty. There is so much to see and do. I love it there!



I could always post a photo of me and dd's mouse (Tigger)

 

[Diane]

Haven’t posted here in a very long time, but I just wanted to say ‘hello’ and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m still looking for a permanent job, but I’ve been taking every temp assignment I can get. It’s really been crazy – I’ve been working all over this area. Sometimes my assignments are only for a day and then I’ll work somewhere else for a day or so, and then come back to a place I’ve already been. I really miss having a permanent job and going to the same place with the same people every day.

The other reason I’ve been busy is that (don’t faint) I actually had a little romance in my life. I met him at one of the places I temped and we dated for a few months. We eventually decided that we weren’t right for each other and went our separate ways – no big deal. But, it was nice to be treated like -- and to feel like -- a lady again. (Chivalry is not dead!) Oh, forgot to say, he’s 7 years YOUNGER than me!

I’m going to take a break from temping, so I’ll probably be hanging out here for a while.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Originally posted by legs22
I could always post a photo of me and dd's mouse (Tigger)

Glad the link is helpful, Legs! It does look like a great time, and I'd love the cruise also. <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_6_4.gif' alt='Cruising' border=0></a> <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_6.gif' alt='Brows' border=0></a> Sounds like you're getting fun things planned already. I'm sure your dd would love the Lion King.

Hi, Diane!! You sound like me only you have more assignments! Just last week I worked 1.5 days at a place I was at previously for a couple weeks. Things are SLOW! Ack! Wish they would have something become available and hire me. <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_109v.gif' alt='Waiting' border=0></a> Congrats on the dating a bit. Keep searching. Happy Thanksgiving to you also.