If someone would have told me years ago I would be looking for my own health insurance I would have thought they were crazy! But I am..and it's not fun! Any plan that I can afford has a $5000 deductible...OMG!!
Okay..enough of that..Positive meeting yesterday networking with the Regional from Puma..she's got a connection to 24 hour fitness..so cross your fingers. Got a email from Ann Taylor Loft..setting up phone interview with them....I'm cramming myself down people throats..I decided they WILL no who I am...! I hope when I do start working again..I dont need to find a job for awhile...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
re: Still Jobless
I'm back!
And I have nothing new to report..other than L.A Fitness does not feel I'm the "right" fit! It's just the usual ...these companys are so unprofessional...I am baffeled on how they do things anymore. So..here's the story..Bob ( who I interviewed with ) talks to Jill ( phone interviewed with) and decides based on my comments on e-mailing..I would'nt like L.A fitness..since they email alot..?????????? WTF? And the only reason I know this is because I called him...sure he liked that! So..back to the drawing board ( monster, job.com, indeed...etc etc ) So frustrating.
I just dont know which way to turn at this point...I'm just shocked that it has been almost 1 year since this whole thing started.
On the bright side...I'm healthy, alive, have amazing friends and family...live in a beautiful place..and still get $237..in unemployment (yippee )
Life is good my friends!
And I have nothing new to report..other than L.A Fitness does not feel I'm the "right" fit! It's just the usual ...these companys are so unprofessional...I am baffeled on how they do things anymore. So..here's the story..Bob ( who I interviewed with ) talks to Jill ( phone interviewed with) and decides based on my comments on e-mailing..I would'nt like L.A fitness..since they email alot..?????????? WTF? And the only reason I know this is because I called him...sure he liked that! So..back to the drawing board ( monster, job.com, indeed...etc etc ) So frustrating.
I just dont know which way to turn at this point...I'm just shocked that it has been almost 1 year since this whole thing started.
On the bright side...I'm healthy, alive, have amazing friends and family...live in a beautiful place..and still get $237..in unemployment (yippee )
Life is good my friends!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Riding The Edge
My friends 5 year old uses this statement when he's pushing it with the parents! I am using it because I literally feel like I'm on "the edge"!
It started Friday...and I knew this was going to eventually going to happen ( it happened last time I was out of work ) Around month 8...my "positive attitude" gets tested-And on Friday...I was starting to fail....falling, spiralling...fast! As my father used to say....the look on my face could have killed you! After a very poor workout at the gym..( that's when I knew I was in trouble..I didnt even finish my workout??? )! I went home and bolted out of the house - avoiding my mom like the plague ....I went to the library to chill out.
After feeling bad that it was her last day of vacation, knowing she wanted me to hang out with her...I caved in and went shopping and dinner with her.
By the grace of god...I pulled out of my slumber and snapped back----ahhhhhh...I made it!
But the coast is not clear yet...If I dont get this job at L.A.Fitness...I might need life support by November!
It started Friday...and I knew this was going to eventually going to happen ( it happened last time I was out of work ) Around month 8...my "positive attitude" gets tested-And on Friday...I was starting to fail....falling, spiralling...fast! As my father used to say....the look on my face could have killed you! After a very poor workout at the gym..( that's when I knew I was in trouble..I didnt even finish my workout??? )! I went home and bolted out of the house - avoiding my mom like the plague ....I went to the library to chill out.
After feeling bad that it was her last day of vacation, knowing she wanted me to hang out with her...I caved in and went shopping and dinner with her.
By the grace of god...I pulled out of my slumber and snapped back----ahhhhhh...I made it!
But the coast is not clear yet...If I dont get this job at L.A.Fitness...I might need life support by November!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funemployement
Okay, you have to read this article on CNBC...it's about the 12 steps to the recession...Its Hilarious! One of the steps Amy and I are coming up to pretty soon.....Cannanniversary! Yes my friends, that does mean the anniversary of when you got CANNED! I'm 4 months away from my anniversary....unbelievable...where the hell has the year gone?
I have really been thinking about what the hell have I done?
Vacation to Alaska to visit Joe and Kirsten...super worth it! Vacation to Vail- worth it! Movies, lunches with family and friends! Worth it.....Reading...I think I've read 30 books...enjoyed them all. I really feel like I should have done more traveling and got involved in some type of volunteer work. So it's time to take advantage of the time left...before I get my dream job at L.A.Fitness ( positive thinking !!!! ) First on my agenda..heading North ..Jerome and Sedona.
I have really been thinking about what the hell have I done?
Vacation to Alaska to visit Joe and Kirsten...super worth it! Vacation to Vail- worth it! Movies, lunches with family and friends! Worth it.....Reading...I think I've read 30 books...enjoyed them all. I really feel like I should have done more traveling and got involved in some type of volunteer work. So it's time to take advantage of the time left...before I get my dream job at L.A.Fitness ( positive thinking !!!! ) First on my agenda..heading North ..Jerome and Sedona.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Call Back
I received my second phone call today from L.A.Fitness..of course it was totally unexpected...you would think "bob" my interviewee would have given me a heads up that Jill was going to call me. Who's Jill? Heck if I know..she never told me what her postition was...and I forgot to ask...blonde moment! But I'm not going to complain...it went really well. Jill said Bob was "very, very, impressed" with me! Yeah! We had a great conversation and she will be out in October to formally meet me. There no in a huge rush..but need someone by the first of the year.
Man I want this job! I feel good about this...cross your fingers friends!
Man I want this job! I feel good about this...cross your fingers friends!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Big Interview
I cant tell you how excited I was to finally interview for a job that I am SO TOTALLY qualified to do! My interview is at L.A.Fitness ....a gym for those of you who dont workout........
I get there 15 minutes early..Bob ( my interviewer ) is interviewing a "man"while I am filling out a online application. By the time I'm finished, Bob's on to the next "man". This "man" only lasts about 10minutes. My turn!
Bob tells me to wow him.....So I tell him that Destination Maternity layed me off in Feburary ( so I lied...January 31st..it's all the same ) I tell Bob, that's not the worst part of being layed off...it's being layed off when your: #1 IN THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR...#1 IN THE COMPANY FOR THE MONTH...#1 IN INVENTORY.....#1...IN PROFIT AND LOSSES... and Bob...(I tell him)..I DID THIS ALL IN LESS THAN A YEAR!!!!!!! He was WOWED! After going over the company, how many stores the district would have..he tells me it would be like District Mgr 101
So...does that mean he thinks I can do it? hmmmmm interesting..
So we go over pay...he tells me I was quite bold to throw out the number I did...But I'm worth it
Bob.....he agrees...and tells me I'm probably worth more..Denica thinks he was flirting...
I never even thought of that...hmmmmm.....that's not good?
So my friends...we all know the waiting begins..I will call him Monday and follow up..
Oh..and for those of you who caught on to the "man" thing. I think this could be a sexist industry.
All the people working at the gym were men...except the poor 17 year old girl who swipes your membership card. And as I thought about it ( and you should to if you workout at a gym ) everyone at 24 hour fitness is a man..except the girls that take your card..and of course personal trainers.... think about...
I get there 15 minutes early..Bob ( my interviewer ) is interviewing a "man"while I am filling out a online application. By the time I'm finished, Bob's on to the next "man". This "man" only lasts about 10minutes. My turn!
Bob tells me to wow him.....So I tell him that Destination Maternity layed me off in Feburary ( so I lied...January 31st..it's all the same ) I tell Bob, that's not the worst part of being layed off...it's being layed off when your: #1 IN THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR...#1 IN THE COMPANY FOR THE MONTH...#1 IN INVENTORY.....#1...IN PROFIT AND LOSSES... and Bob...(I tell him)..I DID THIS ALL IN LESS THAN A YEAR!!!!!!! He was WOWED! After going over the company, how many stores the district would have..he tells me it would be like District Mgr 101
So...does that mean he thinks I can do it? hmmmmm interesting..
So we go over pay...he tells me I was quite bold to throw out the number I did...But I'm worth it
Bob.....he agrees...and tells me I'm probably worth more..Denica thinks he was flirting...
I never even thought of that...hmmmmm.....that's not good?
So my friends...we all know the waiting begins..I will call him Monday and follow up..
Oh..and for those of you who caught on to the "man" thing. I think this could be a sexist industry.
All the people working at the gym were men...except the poor 17 year old girl who swipes your membership card. And as I thought about it ( and you should to if you workout at a gym ) everyone at 24 hour fitness is a man..except the girls that take your card..and of course personal trainers.... think about...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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