Year: 2008
Hold me
I think I realized today how I’ve been feeling since I was laid off a month ago. I feel like my life has been put on hold. Before this all happened, I felt like I had all my ducks in a row. I was doing good financially, for the first time in my life really. … Continue Reading
Inspiration needed
I need some help from you, faithful readers (I know there’s at least one of you out there … LOL). I need some inspiration. You see, over the past month, I’ve determined that I’m more happy during the day if I’m coding. When I was putting up my resume website and working on the redesign … Continue Reading
Update on job search
I’ve been meaning to put up a post on my job search for the past week or so. I’m finally getting around to doing it. So far, I’ve applied for 7 actual positions and sent my resume to 2 other companies that don’t currently have openings but are always accepting them. I have gone on … Continue Reading
I deserve it, don’t I?
My birthday is next Friday. I had big ideas to go out for supper and to the bar with some friends. But then October 11th happened. That definitely knocked all the wind out of my sails. There are so many unknowns right now. When will I get another job? When will I get another paycheck? … Continue Reading
New look
If you’ve been here before, you’ll notice the place looks a little different. I decided to do a little redecorating. Nothing major. I just wanted to make it look a little cleaner and fix up some things that have been bugging me for a while now. And since I have some time on my hands, … Continue Reading
Never give up
When I lost my job 2 weeks ago, I saw it as an end to my dream of owning a home. I need to NOT think of things that way. I need to see this as not an end, but just a delay. My original plan was to start looking for a house around the … Continue Reading
How to stay sane while being unemployed
Every adult out there has been unemployed at some point or another in their life. Whether they just graduated from college and are looking for their first job in the “real” world or the troubled economy has caused their employer to make budget cuts, including eliminating their position. We’ve all been there. Hopefully the time … Continue Reading
Should I stay or should I go?
Well, I’ve been unemployed for a full week now. I’ve sent out a several resumes and am currently waiting to hear back on a couple opportunities. I’m having a hard time finding any other opportunities in the area. I am waiting to hear back on a possible opportunity (will know more Wed or Thurs), but … Continue Reading
Not sure where to start
As of about 10:30am, I am unemployed. It has nothing to do with performance. It was a budgetary decision. Thanks to our lovely economy. And here I thought the trouble wasn’t affecting us as much up here in ND as it was in other parts of the country. I guess I was wrong. So, I’m … Continue Reading
Not a good start
I mentioned yesterday that I found out that my name is on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s car for this weekend’s race. I’m still giddy just thinking about it. But I hope I didn’t jinx Jr by my name being on the car. During the first practice today, he had engine issues, and they had to change … Continue Reading