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

The hours are great and it's in clinic, not a hospital, and manager is nice but not sure if the job is something I want to do though. Plus the usual big paycut. But, I realize if I want to move to that area I will have to take a big paycut no matter what job it is.
As an example- people may contact the center if they have an aging parent who has dementia and can no longer live on their own. The center will examine the patient and assess the patient's needs and refer to other services. I know I can do the job but not enthusiastic about it.
 
I talked to them today and she told me I didn't get the job. I wasn't even disappointed. Before I talked to her I checked to see if the position was still open on their website....it was. But I also checked to see if there was a position in the area of nursing I am currently working in....and there was!!! After she told me I didn't get the job she said wonderful things about me and wanted me to work in their hospital system somewhere. She wanted to pass my resume on to other managers in the system. She felt like I should be in a higher position than the one I just applied for. I said yes, of course:bounce: I mentioned the position that I saw online today. She said the doctor in their center is good friends with the director over that position. She would get my resume to them. And she said if I get an interview, to call her and let her know who it is with. She said that she knows we will be working together someday. She is the nicest lady:D
 
Legs, its kind of cool when things work out like that. Finding the right job really is about a goodness of fit for both parties. Best of luck to you - fingers and toes crossed.

FM, I feel like screaming with you. Male humans have to be the most frustrating creature that has ever walked this planet.

CM, glad to hear all is well with your dbf. You are a strong woman for being able to support him through this.

I powerwashed the driveway and sidewalk - both of which have probably never been really cleaned in 40 years. It definitely makes a difference. There is another open house this Sunday. I'll take any crossed body parts anyone can send me. I had to move back the move-in date with my apartment since the house hasn't sold.

PW, glad things are going well with the job!!
 

The director of that dept. just called me tonight to set up an interview for next week!!!!:hyper:

TB- Crossing everything to help sell your house :D

Before I can sell I need to find a roofer. It's taking weeks just to get an estimate!
 
Sounds like everyone's been busy!

Suzanne...Hope the tests went well. When it comes to doctors, no news is good news!! Glad you have mediation scheduled.

Vicki...Glad dbf is well! :) And glad you're enjoying your job! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! :Pinkbounc Geez...I haven't been to NYC in 15 years since I was living in NJ. I'm definitely going to have to plan a trip there at some point.

TigerBear...I'm also crossing everything for you! I hope your house sells soon!

Legs...Good luck with the interview!! It sounds promising. It's neat to have someone in your corner on it already. :)

Let's see... :scratchin I'm still temping at the same job. I wouldn't mind staying there! Doesn't matter which to me whether it's the hospital execs or the employment agency itself. :) Interesting company. Actually an accounting firm that has branched out in MANY directions including staffing. I got a copy of my resume to the VP. She said she's passed it on the the Medical Director I believe it is. Said his secretary should be calling to schedule a meeting with him. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Crossing everything again. LOL!

I went for an interview at a different hospital doing basically the same job I had in Florida credentialing. The interview with the HR person went well. The next day she wanted me to meet with their Medical Director. That gave me enough time to think about it. I decided against it after hearing more about it. Too many meetings that are shared with another credentialing person, meetings at 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. That stopped me right there. I'd have to be there on those days at 7 a.m. the latest to set up. That doesn't work with DS's schedule, and I'm sure not taking him to someone's place at 6:30 a.m. to make it on time. Let's get real! Later that same night, the recruiter called me and asked me to reconsider. Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...don't think so!! She said I'm highly qualified for the job. I would say so since I've done this work. BUT...the other stickler was the $5,000 cut from my job in FL! :eek: No way!! I'll keep temping until I find something I'll be happy with.

Then yesterday I had lunch with DHT!! :smooth: :goodvibes :lovestruc :faint: :flower3: :love: :lovestruc :lovestruc :cloud9: :cloud9: I guess those will cover it for now. :faint: Had a wonderful time!

Then there's Brian...wrote him off at e-harmony. How do guys go from saying they're glad to get your e-mail to then not answering and appearing to have dropped off the planet? That's inconsistent to me! One doesn't go with the other. Chow, buddy!

And I finally got the house cleaned. :)
 
PW- Is your temp job with a hospital? I know you said it was an accounting firm but you mentioned hospital execs and medical director.
What's with all those meetings with the other job? That stinks! So does the paycut! I know I would have to take a 20-25% paycut when I move out of the area:eek:

I'm glad a finally found out why you had such a GREAT day the other day. You left us hanging on that other thread:teeth:

There is a book out now called "He's Just Not That Into You". Females try to analyze why the guy did or didn't do something or maybe it was because of something she did or didn't do. But the author says the real reason is.....he's just not that into you. I saw the author on Oprah. I like his idea. It's so simple and frees you up mentally.
 
The job wasn't in a hospital itself. It was in the offices where the VPs, etc. are. BEAUTIFUL building!! Think along the lines of Mizner Park in Boca. :) That's pretty much how the office park looks only not all the shops. I've found a couple restaurants, that's about it. Today I was working in an office on the 6th floor. Had to get the laptop I was working on back to the guy's office on the 10th floor. The elevator wouldn't take me there at 5 p.m.! :eek: I mentioned it to someone getting on the elevator that I originally got on at the floor it just stopped at, went down to 1 even though I pressed up and the arrow showed it would go up, but it wouldn't go up to 10. :confused: Back up to 6...LOL! O definitely took the scenic route in the elevator. LOL! She said that some floors may be locked at a certain time :eek: and you need a badge to get there! :eek: That explains the person I saw in the elevator the other day who flashed a badge at a sensor in there. :eek: I'm amazed at what they can do these days. Unfortunately, I'm most likely finished with this assignment. They know I like it there and want to go back, so maybe they'll call me if something comes up. The temp/staffing agency is actually part of the accounting firm. That's where that came in to play.

With the credentialing job, the hours and the lack of pay killed it for sure. Back to the job hunt this weekend. I have to say...it was REALLY NEAT to get a paycheck today! Wooo hoooo! First one in a couple years since I left the hospital and went back to school.

Oh! I almost forgot that other thread! :teeth: I'll have to go find it. Yes, now you know the reason. :goodvibes :blush: :cloud9: :faint:

That sounds like an interesting book, Legs. Still don't get it with Brian. We only e-mailed a couple weeks. Strange.

Are you set for your interview? :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Hope everyone else had a good day! :)
 
Happy Saturday!

Yesterday was not a good day. After being reassured by my DBF that he would be ‘safely’ tucked away in Baghdad in the Green Zone he called and he is being sent to Takrit for a month….He couldn’t tell me when he was going only that it was soon and that we might not be able to speak via telephone but hopefully we could email. Takrit is about 100 miles north of Baghdad. The person that was in charge of the communication center there had quit and since my DBF is the newest member of the staff he was volunteered to go. He told me that Takrit is actually safer than Baghdad right now. The only unsafe part of course was getting there! He was going to be with a military convoy but I hear about so many convoys and such being shot at and overtaken that it was not a comfortable feeling. After a nerve wracking day yesterday of the unknown he left at 8:00am which was around 11:00pm my time last night. I finally slept after having had a couple of drinks at Happy Hour with a friend from work but then I woke up at 4:00am my time and could not go back to sleep…..DBF called me at 4:15am to let me know he had made it safe and that he felt very safe there. He did say that it was a scary drive but couldn’t give me any details. He is at one of three of the Presidential Palaces surrounded by military…..All of this is so hard!

PW-Glad you had a good week at a job. I am glad that you did not take the other job just because you were offered it. I almost took a job right before I was hired by my present company because I was getting a little desperate but I am glad that I held out! You will be too…something will come up!

Legs-Yes we are supposed to go on the Panama Canal cruise. Not sure if we will or not. Have to make up our minds by Feb. when the final payment is due. Talked to DBF about it and he has gotten permission to come back for it but between his upcoming time at home and the cruise he won’t have many more days that he is allowed in the US. And he wants to make plans when he is home in Dec. for us to meet somewhere…can’t be in the US so maybe the Caribbean or somewhere for a week in March. So that limits me as well because I only have 3 weeks of vacation a year and if I meet him in March, take the cruise for 14 days all of my vacation will be used with still 6 months of the year remaining! He suggested that if we don’t go on the cruise that we meet in WDW for a week with my DD. He enjoyed it so much when we were there in June and I used my DVC and we stayed at OKW. He said the other day that all he wants is to sit with me on the balcony at OKW and watch the ducks….says those memories get him through the days in Iraq.
How is your ankle? I had a similar situation several years ago and to this day my ankle swells sometimes and is sore! Seems like a sprained ankle just never heals.

FM-How far away from your DBF are you? I guess I came into this thread a little late and I didn’t realize you had a DBF. Long distance relationships at their best are difficult. I had one for about a year with a man in NYC and it was very difficult. He was wonderful and I think if we had lived in the same area that things would have worked out with us but the distance was a problem and not having a chance to build a real relationship…we of course were always on our best behavior when we were with each other because we knew we had limited time together. And the uncertainty of if we would ever be it the same city because I have my DD and he had his job. He did apply to the universities in the Denver area but nothing ever came of that. He always said he loved Colorado and would move here if the situation were right…guess the situation just wasn’t right for him. Now I have the ultimate long distance relationship but at least we were together for a year and a half so we were able to build that relationship and I know, God willing that he will be back here in a year.
Great news about your DD doing so well in math! My DD has always struggle with math and we always need a tutor for her in that subject.

Whoa! Sorry just realized how long this was. Can you tell I’ve been alone all week???!!!

Wait PW-Who is DHT????? :smooth: :confused:

V.
 
Opps! Posted it twice...sorry everyone! I put you though that long one and then repost it!
 
My interview is Thurs. or Friday:D
Friday looks less suspicious. It looks like you're taking a 3 day weekend. But Fri. is not working out well for both of us. I already told my coworker, I was taking Fri. off. He's so nosy. He asked why and I said I was going to visit my family that weekend. Now I have to try to get out of a meeting on Thurs. and tell my coworker I will be off Thurs (hopefully) and work Friday. I know my coworker is going to ask why. Not sure what I'm going to tell him.

CoM- I understand how you feel. My brother was outside Baghdad, in Fallujah. In a place called Dreamland. After he got home he told me how the enemy would launch mortors over the camp walls. It's better not to know what is really happening when he is over there. Wait til he's home for good. Then he can tell you all the stories. All we can do now is pray!

My ankle is much better, thanks!

PW- That does sound like a nice place to work!
 
Wow, Vicki! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif' alt='Prayer' border=0></a> <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif' alt='Prayer' border=0></a> <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif' alt='Prayer' border=0></a> Prayers for you and DBF. Three weeks vacation? Your first year? Does your company have an office on the East coast? :) Oh! DHT = darling heart throb. Talk about missing the boat...I did that! Met this guy when we were in 8th grade. Went to high school together. He asked me out...my parents said I was too young. :sad: MISSED THE BOAT!! :sad:

Legs...I hope switching to Thursday is easier than you're expecting. What a nosey coworker! Tell him you have a HOT date!! :teeth:
 
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Geez...Feeling like Jeckyl and Hyde! I had a couple good days, now a sad day. I suppose it's the let down after we spent the day out yesterday. Went to Virginia Beach a good part of the day, then Busch Gardens the late afternoon and evening. Now being home is the PITTS! And completely unemployed as opposed to temporarily employed. Assignment at the agency is done. :( :sad: When the heck is life going to improve????? :confused:
 
:hug:PW

I agree, it's much more fun to be out playing than at home thinking about reality.
 
Yes, and being out playing usually involves spending money. :scared1: Thanks for the hug! :) I think we're going to head out ANYWHERE this afternoon. Just don't want to be home. :(
 
Vicky, I have no idea how you can do it. The thoughts and worries you have. My prayers are with you too!

Yes dbf and I've been together around 6 months now. He's 1300 miles away which is way too far. Drives me crazy most of the time. Spend a lot of the time (not much lately though), on the computer, and tming on our phones. Just been a very weird last couple of months for both of us. Was looking at moving up there next summer, but that is looking very doubtful for several reasons. Miss him very much. Will see him again in about a month.

This weekend went to Girl Scout camp during the day with DD. Since she's a daisy, they don't get to sleep overnight. Was able to go home for a nice hot shower :) She had the time of her life!
She's so busy with everything and having the time of her life.

Sent her to Sunday School today and went out for breakfast all by myself. At one time in my life I didn't mind that, but it's starting to make me feel so lonely. Hate doing things like that all by myself. Just like her PTO at her school is doing an aution/dance/dinner in March. Volunteered to help out for two hours with the collection of money of the auction. Looks like that I'll probably go to that by myself. It gets old after awhile and tired of looking "confident". Oh well.

Vicky, hopefully something will come your way. Keep fingers and toes crossed for you.

Legs, hope your roof gets repaired soon. There's still people without electricity and phone. I can't imagine that. At least the weather is turning nicer.

Hope everyone has a great week!
 
Glad you had fun with DD and Girl Scouts this weekend. Sounds like a great time!

Thanks for the good wishes on the job, Suzanne. Hoping something turns up soon!!

I'm with you on the volunteer bit. It does get old and can be uncomfortable at times. It wasn't too bad when I did things with a single parents' group at DS school, I had a good time then, but when it was anyone and everyone doing things, I found it lonely. And I just think...I get to DOUBLE that fun at DS's new school. Ack! His old school required 10 volunteer hours per family from everyone. This school is 20 hours for single parents, 40 hours for couples. :earseek: I hope breakfast alone wasn't too bad. :hug:
 
My dd's school requires 30 hours:earseek: The first year I really tried but was only able to do half. The school didn't say anything. So the next year, I did nothing. Zero, zip, nada. The school never said anything. So, this year, again, I have zero hours logged in. Most all the volunteer hours are during school when I work. And if it's something after hours like the dinner/auction.....what am I supposed to do? Pay for a sitter so I can volunteer for free for the school? Sorry, but this whole volunteer thing drives me nuts!
 
These last couple days, I feel like the lonliness is absolutely killing me. I'm not wishing for a man. Just a friend to hang with would be so nice::yes::
 
Legs, I totally understand about desiring more friends just to spend time with. I have some dear friends in Houston but they are all married and busy with their lives. I wish I had a girlfriend who I could call at the last minute to get coffee or go shopping. I've even considered rejoining match since they now offer the friends options.

I don't think I mentioned that last weekend my ex came and got the motorcycles :D and Harley :( . She was so excited to get in the car with him. I cried like a baby when she left. He seems very excited to have her - even called me to thank me for letting him have her. He said she is a little anxious - doesn't want to let him out of her sight. She is so enjoying the weather in Colorado.

I had an open house yesterday afternoon so we took the pooches to the beach. Tiger and Boo were having so much fun being off leash that we finally allowed Mr. Tramp off his. Never again. As soon as he realized he was free he took off and didn't even look back. DBF went after him. It was about 30 minutes before I saw one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen - DBF on the horizen with Mr. Tramp in tow. That was his one chance for freedom and he blew it. Funny thing is, I know he loves being part of this family. Afterwards he laid on us watching television. My 45 pound lap dog! :p

I hope everyone has a good week. Sandy, I hope another job is just around the corner. CM, continued best wishes for your DBF - and good thoughts for you as well. FM, at least it won't be too much longer before you get to see him again!
 















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