bertha katzenengel
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Sun Apr-23-06 09:37 PM
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Here's my news. What's yours? |
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How long since the last "looking for a new job" thread? Start the clock again. I haven't quit yet, but if I don't have a new job by May 17, I'm giving notice that day and my last day will be May 31.
I can't abide my boss anymore. A good friend at work told me I act and sound just like a battered wife. I resisted this at first, but in thinking about it, and watching myself for several weeks, I'm embarrassed to say I agree. Anyone who's read my work rants probably would agree, I guess. I haven't read over them with this perspective. The other day on the way to work, Mrs. V. and I talked about whether we could afford for me to quit before I find a new job. When she abruptly told me I should make May 31 my last day, I was so shocked I cried. I don't know why but I didn't expect her answer to come that easily. I knew she would support my decision to quit. After all, she is the one who has to live with the daily tales of my boss.
I have one headhunter working for me so far, and I have two interviews in the next couple of weeks. I wanted to work nearer to home, but down here in BFE I can't make anywhere near the money I can in DC. I don't really care about making a lot of money. But there is this lifestyle-to-which-we've-become-accustomed thing to deal with. Plus we want to be help financially when friends & family need it, to get home to CA & TN now & then, etc. The best part of this -- besides that I am dropping a house on the Wicked Witch of the East (back off, gay brothers, my best friend gets the shoes) -- is that I will be FREE when my best friend & nephew are in town in June! Even if I have a new job by then, everyone who interviews me more than once will hear that I have a two-week vacation planned in June and I can't alter the dates.
That's my news. What's yours?
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Floogeldy
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Sun Apr-23-06 09:38 PM
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1. Nuthin' new goin' on here. |
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Sun Apr-23-06 09:40 PM
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2. Bertha, I'm glad to hear it |
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You sound so miserable when you talk about work, I'm glad to hear that you have a concrete end date for that. :hug: and :bounce: and I'll keep fingers crossed for a great job to come your way!!
My news is that my divorced parents are considering selling the house my mom is currently living in, to us. Long story, if it works financially, it would be a very nice thing!
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Sun Apr-23-06 09:41 PM
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I'm coming up on needing to quit too. Declare mental health day and move on. Keep us posted and I wish you the very best of luck!
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Sun Apr-23-06 09:43 PM
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1) Good for you for recognizing that the job isn't worth it anymore. 2) Mrs. V. is such a wonderful, supportive mate. You are so fortunate.
Screw focusing on money. Once you find a job that doesn't require the grinding commute you will be so much happier. All that extra time for the kits and Mrs. V!
Good luck, friend.
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Sun Apr-23-06 10:08 PM
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5. Crossing fingers for quick and wonderful job offers... |
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Sun Apr-23-06 10:13 PM
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6. that IS good news my friend! |
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I wish you all the success in finding something that 'fits' just right. You're so lucky to have MrsV there to support and love you! (you're both very lucky actually to have each other). I'll be watching to see how your interviews go!
My news: I'm a grandma as of the 19th April. I made the trip up to Ontario so I could meet my new and only grandchild, a beautiful baby girl. I'm exhausted and I'm going to lay down soon. 650 miles round trip, left friday, home monday.
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