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!

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.

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!

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...

Tommorows the day!

Tommorow is the day....2pm!
Wish me luck!

Meant To Be

Okay...Can I tell you a story? This is great!
I'm talking to my friend this morning, and he asks ( like everyone else and their mothers )hows the job hunting going? Blah blah blah.....I tell him.....
I'm done looking for a District Mgr position- throwing in the towel and going back to school to get my Personal Training Certificate, then moving on to Nutrition . Retail doesnt want me anymore- 8 months, 75 resumes...3 interview ( none of which were for a DM )...yep...done, done, done!!!

Well ( chuckle, chuckle ) I run into Subway to grab a sandwhich, and when I came back I had a voice message.......your never gonna guess.................dying to know?

L.A.FITNESS my friends........L.A. FITNESS.. ..I have a interview for a District Manager position on Wednsday...
Wow...that's all I can say...pretty weird huh?

Saturday - Day Off

Wow...what a week! I think I did more counseling for my friends than look for a job! I'm worn out...I'm amazed on how busy I keep myself, and I dont even have a job.?
So after seeing a movie and having dinner with my close friend Bryan, here are some ideas we came up with: Personal Shopper / Personal Trainer / Start my own Dog Sitting biz / Counseling my friends/mom on how to stop all the DRAMA!
I really am coming to the realization that I'm being told that Retail does not want me right now- So starting Tuesday, I'm going to seriously look into getting my personal trainers certificate. The way I look at, it should take me 3-4 months to study, take the test after the first of the year, and as long as I pass, I could have a new career going for 2010.

Of course that's when I will get a call for a DM position- Murphy's Law!

Saving Money.....NOT!!

Okay, so after my UNEMPLOYMENT SCARE I thought I should start figuring out how to save money. So after a friend told me she got her hair colored at a Toni & Guy school for $30.00...Great idea! I'm paying anywhere from $65-$100..So I made a appointment for today..noon....

So 5 hours later and blonder than I have been in years...I did'nt save any money! $85.00 + tip.
I'm still trying to figure out where this lovely event went wrong....but it went wrong!

I realize there are some things you really can save money on :
- Dont eat but 1 or 2 x's a week
- Paint your own toes
- Make your own ice tea ( stop giving starbucks your $$$$ )
- If you drive a huge SUV ( like me ) stop driving so much..$ 50 a week in gas is adding up

If I did the above...I can have my hair done ( correctly ) at the posh salon!
So hears my challenge for next week...dont spend money!!! Can she do it?

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Another sunny & hot day in Arizona...I'm so unmotivated today - why bother..it's not like anyones going to call me anyways ( if I send resumes out )

My massage therapist asked me the other day..."If you could do anything you wanted, what would it be?" hmmmmmm good ? Fitness and Nutrition!!! I love that!
So I spent hours looking up schools to get my personal trainers certificate...and I'm down to to 3 schools. It's not cheap! When it's all said and done...almost $800.00. Maybe it's time to make a career change? Maybe Retail does not want me anymore? All I know, is I cant keep going at this rate..I'm going to have to do something-

What do you think? Any feedback?

Unemployment Benefits/Cobra

I almost had a meltdown....viewed my unemployment benefits online and noticed I have 1 week left. HOLY SHIT!!!!! How did this happen?
Anyone out there getting unemployment...listen up- Thanks to Bush and Obama- I can qualify for a Emergency Extention...20 more weeks, then if I still am not working ( god help me ) I can apply for State Emergency extention...another 13 weeks ( this was Bush's doing by the way ) then hear comes Obama...adding another 7 weeks to the 13! So this technically could take me to April 2010. Which at this point...I shoot myself!!
So are you wondering about Cobra? Yeah, well, I knew it was to good to be true ( plus I didnt want to listen to Amy...) So the great reduction in price only lasts 9 months...oh I'm sure you all think, "that's great" Nope! Cobra retro's back your payment to when you were let go...mine being February. I was not eligible until May to use it. So I basically spent $700 for insurance I could not use- Now I have to the end of November- then back up to $400!

I'm calmed down now...heart's beating slower..and now I can go back to Jobing,Monster,Hotjobs, Indeed, Salesgravy, Careerbuilder, The Retail Tool.......and send more resumes to Space...

That's where they go by the way....SPACE!!!

Month 8

Hi Everyone

Welcome to my blog...
After seeing Julia & Julie I thought..what a great idea! I know I'm not the only one having such a hard time finding a job...why not share my experiences...
It's been 8 months since I was layed off... I cant believe it's been that long, where has the time gone? When I think about being the # 1 performer in the company...it just gets me all worked up again! Who came up with Seniority? It should be all about performance...especially in retail!
My family and friends actually were relieved when I told them the news...it seems I was becoming quite a grump to be around ( I traveled every week )...they say things happen for a reason.?
So....hear it is...70 resumes sent out since Feb. 2nd....3 interviews...all of which I was over qualified for!
Tommorows another day...right?