I’m employed again!

Well, I’ve accepted the offer, need to take a pee test and pass a background check (hopefully my secret internet activities won’t come out!) and then start work ASAP! Need to find something temporary to live in before moving the household. I think S.U. is disappointed it’s not closer to home for her but tough [...]

There’s an offer on the table!

More later, but it looks good!
Very happy at the moment

Geez, has it really been a month?

Sorry folks, but I’d have to admit my focus has been elsewhere. I’m currently on day 4 of the mandatory Thanksgiving visit to the S.U.’s hometown (where she’s currently living) and honestly can’t wait to hit the road tomorrow. If you can believe it, there’s still not been an opportunity where she’s discovered the tattoo, [...]

Interview review and exhausted in every way

Physical exhaustion from 13 hours of driving Monday, continuing to move stuff from the house. Emotional exhaustion fromall the turmoil involved and a very strong desire to spend quality time with my friend. Spiritual exhaustion because my beliefs and value system are being questioned as to why I’m going through this. Mental exhaustion because . [...]

First interview scheduled

Well, one of the nibbles has turned into a bite as I have an interview scheduled next Wednesday. I fly out Tuesday, stay overnight and then come back Wed afternoon. Not that I plan on jumping on the first thing, but it does look like a good position, and a good company, so that’s two [...]

Alive, busy but alive

Job search is going slow. Thanks to everyone leaving kind notes and checking on me. Besides the search, the major project going on is packing the household up and putting it into storage. After just 5 years in one place, it’s amazing how much crap has been accumulated. This is a lesson in what matters [...]

Nibbles and evil plans

I sure wish this were about another subject, like being able to see my friend instead of the calls & texts & IMs.
Yesterday was a glimmer of hope. Phone calls with 2 recruiters and both opportunities sound good, but involve a move. The house is going into storage to minimize costs and stretch the severance [...]

What’s happened to the sour Skittles?

I’m not seeing them everywhere anymore, did some flavor wimps decide to stop making them?
I have to entertain myself somehow, over 80 resumes sent since last Monday and still no nibbles. Considering moving the spousal unit in with her mother in another state and getting an apartment with the kid so she can stay for school. [...]

Flooding the market

Got the details on the severance today, two months of pay and benefits till the end of the year. It’s a true lay-off and I could be called back anytime. Unfortunately, we have 30 days to make  deal or a decision and right now, I’m looking at a 90% chance of having to move; not a [...]

A bit of a distraction

I’m being laid off, I just found out. My position being eliminated as a cost savings. On Monday, I’ll find out what the severence package will be like. The job search begins now. The blog may slow down somewhat.