There is one more day to visit my give-a-way post for your chance to win some lovely Bamboo knitting needles.
Today was my only day off this weekend and I spent it "working" ; actually it wasn't too bad - I did a thorough cleaning on the house and it looks so nice and welcoming now. I got to thinking about how this past week went and decided I needed to make a change today so that next week will go better. I worked and I slept this past week; I think some of it was depression not just exhaustion from work. This not knowing what is coming next for us and whether we will be able to hold onto our home if something doesn't change soon is flat out exhausting. And I'm sick of advice! There are a million people fighting over the same 4 jobs and it's not as easy as they think. I know people mean well and knowing they care is appreciated but with all the over whelming feelings we are all ready dealing with listening to someone elses view on how we should live our lives is just exhausting. Scott is putting in applications 2 to 4 a DAY not the 4 a week required to keep his un-employment checks each week.
I can't work a million hours anymore; that would kill me. Scary heart palpitations and anxiety are not worth it. And all in all in the long run the house and the things in it are just "things" with no love or feelings. I'm sure we will make it and things will improve but last week was not a good week at all. I've got to get my positive energy back and decided today was the best day to start! So here is to putting the best foot forward and hopefully something wonderful will appear this week.
Don't forget that give-a-way --- http://lifeforus.blogspot.com/2011/08/fun-little-give-way.html I'll get my husband to draw a name when I get off work mid-day Monday from all those that leave a comment on that post.
I promise my next post will be more "FUN" - sometimes a girl just has to vent and I want a record of what we are going through now so I can appreciate it more later and for future generations to understand just how rough all this was for us during this recession.
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Becky I was so concerned to read how bad things are for you and your DH at the moment. I won't give you any advice but instead send you heaps of hugs and let you know that here in Australia, I'm thinking of you!
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Becky sorry to hear you had a rough week! Sometimes its just hard to put your happy face on when you're so filled with anxiety inside. I have some issues with anxiety as well:)
ReplyDeleteWhat type of work is your hubby looking for? I work for the Lexington Chamber and I can keep my ears open if I know what type of work he is trying to find.
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Hugs Hun. I really feel for you, sending you loads of hugs from down under xxx chin up and I hope things sort themselves out soon so you know where life stands for you. We are all here behind you in the wings, so vent away. I hope you can try to find a small something in your life to make you smile, Take care both of you, Regards, Ruth :)
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ReplyDeleteScott was a Supplier Quality Engineer but would take an Electronic's Techinician position if someone would let him - the whole "over qualified" excuse. Last position he had an onsite interview for they were concerned he wouldn't be able to handle the drive AT HIS age.... GEEZ! 52 is not the new 95....if it were we'd be retired. It just gets a bit over whelming as the "bill payer" of the house. Things HAVE TO get better... today is a new day! I'm going to make the most of it. I have to be to work at 5 and I awoke an hour before the alarm.... I may need a little nap this afternoon. Off to read some lovely blog posts.
You are certainly entitled to vent! That's what we are here for. When I was healthy enough to work, I ran into the "overqualified" thing, too. I used to get so frustrated thinking, But they have to know that I can do this job, why not hire me? Someone told me that whoever was conducting the interview probably thought I would get THEIR job eventually. It doesn't help with the job search but lets you see a possible reason WHY they say that all the time.
ReplyDeleteThe "too old" thing is a joke. Try not to think about it. Someone clearly was stupid! Maybe some day they will be 52 and looking for a job... and run into such nonsense.
Hang in there. I am praying for you!
Becky has he applied at Amazon? If not go to the Chamber's website and look for the link at the bottom of the page. www.lexingtonsc.org. I will keep my ears open for him!
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Yes he has Tracy - since it's right down the road from our house - less than a 10 minute drive. Have you been by the facility? It is HUGE!!!!! They have it painted white now. I may actually apply there myself so I wouldn't have such a drive to get to work... but I do so enjoy working where I am... most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI know through the Chamber that they will be starting to call for interviews soon so I will keep my fingers crossed and my ears open!
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