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Day Two & A Chubby Little PumpkinUpdate 10/31 :
Day 3,Oh I am so tired. Had trouble getting to sleep since my legs and hips hurt so bad from scanning all day. It didn't really hit me till I tried to settle down to sleep..LOL
Today I got to start learning the computer and some idea of the work flow I will be learning.The relaxed dress and mood seems nice.A busy pace no douhgt,but doesn't seem too stressful to handle the best you can. And at the end of the day I spent one hour before going home doing.....You guessed it.Scanning,LOL
My Grand Niece was born this morning and weighed in at a whopping 10 lbs 4 ounces. I think she may already be crawling,LOL Mother is doing fine,Baby is stable,but is spending 24 hoursi in a special nursery as she can't seem to keep her oxegen levels up without O2. My niece wasn't even able to hold her baby yet,they hve seen her through a nursery window only. I will go visit tomorrow now since I can't really see the baby close anyway.I guess she has lots of dark curly hair and very chubby cheeks.
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Day 2: I continued to scan all 10 hours except during breaks and lunch. Good news is I scanned the last of the piles at 4:50 p.m. Tomorrow I hope to be doing something else,even if I am helping cover for someone off work than train. Armed with a couple excedrin on afternoon bereak I made it through the day wit enough energy to stop at the store to pick up a couple things after work.
I brought the camera to work with me so I could capture the beatiful bronze gold leaves on the trees outside the door at work. I captured a gorgeous sunset on the way home. The sky had turned couded and then cleared along the horizon so the setting ball of fire could light up all the clouds above. Been along time since I captured a sunset.
Got some news today,My niece went to her last OB appointment, Her due date was 2 days ago. The Dr. ran another ultrasound to check for her size,he suspected she would need induced. They were surprised wen they attempted to determine size she came in over the charts. The Dr. had to do some examination of the films to make the determination. When she arrived home they called to tell her that the baby looked to be in te 10 pd. range. She seems to have normal thigh bone measurements,but a chubby tum tum. The Dr. fears complications if the baby gets stuck, Seems we are going to have a chubby little pumpkin tomorrow,as she is scheduled for a C-section. I told her her nickname would have to be pumkin,She says she is considering Boo.LOL
I will be going to see Mom and Baby after work,so I will be scarce for time tomorrow. First DayOf Work...A Pleasant Surprise When I Got HomeWell today was the first day. I was up early and out the door on time. The traffic isn't bad since my job is on the edge of the city ,so I don't get into the normal rush hour crowds you would on the Interstate that goes through town. The first little while was spent filling out all the prerequisite forms for employment. Then we were brought to our individual areas to train.
I did not start training on my job however. One of the woman in the department was backed up with over a month of paperwork that needs scanned into the computer system,,so they had me help her out all day,and I will be doing that for the next couple of days as well. It wasn't bad,except standing,sitting next to a big printer all dqay was not really ergonomical. The work space was awkward for working with piles of papers,and I was interrupted whenever someone needed to copy/scan something.It was the woman I was helpings oppinion they needed to hire a full time scanner person. After a day of it,I found it to be mind numbing,watching papers run through a printer all day. I don't think I would want the job myself.LOL
Des Moines had a bad explosion from a chemical plant today,and I did watch the TV in the corner of the rom as fire ball after fireball lit up the sky. The black smoke was thick. They closed the interstate through town,and evacuated the immediate area due to toxic smoke. I was no where near that side of town,so I metion this in case anyone puts me together with Des Moines in thier heads and is worried. When I left work,I didn't even see the smoke in the air.
I came home to a very thoughtful gift from my dear friend in Oklahoma. She sent me 2 rice bags to be used to apply moist heat to sore muscles. What a marvelous thing to see when you come home hurting from your neck to your hips. Big Bear Hugs to you J. I love them already. YIPEE!!!!!All the good vibes and prayers you all have sent have really payed off . I was offered the job at the trucking company today and start my training on Monday morning.
What a relief. Finances have been more than bad,it will be nice to finally be able to tell ppl I can get caught up soon when they call next.
My niece said we needed to celebrate. I asked her what ?? She said my choice. All I have to ask is,Who's got money to pay? LOL
So,I want to say Thank You,from the bottom of my heart for all the support during this whole difficult period in my life. Stay tuned,the futeure looks bright.
Life On HoldWell it seems my life has been put on hold in more ways than one today.
When I awoke this morning I was experiencing alot of soreness in my back,so I ended up back in bed a bit later for an hour or so. Afterwards I felt better and I got ready to drive into town for a second night. I drove to town picking up a salad for dinner along the way.
I clocked in and walked down to start the evening with report. I was then asked to go in and talk to the DON first. Crap,Iwhat did I do already? LOL She wanted to discuss the Dr. physical I had the day before. The Dr. had asked if I had any restrictions,I had said nothing recently ,but I had had a 50 lb lifting restriction in the past. The DON had concerns that I did not fit the physical requirements,They of course do not want to risk work comp injuries. She asked if I could get my ortho Dr. to write up something as to my ability to lift,push ,pull,etc. And is putting my orientation on hold.
I told her I understood and although I had been willing to try this job out,I had concerns myself due to pain levels experienced after last evening. I was wishing however she would have called about this earlier in the day to save me the drive to town. Since she did not think of the distacne I lived,she is paying me 4 hrs pay for showing up.
I am looking at this as a sign. This is my out from this job and the desk job is just around the corner. On the way home I called the HR dept. of that company and she had been just about to call me. She is having problems getting the employment verification and wondered if I could find another number she could call that wasn't automated. She is ready to make an offer but needs that verification.This sounds like it is going t be offered and they are anxious to wrap it up. I feel really good about this opportunity after all the contact we have had over this.
I called Hubby,asked him if he could call his dispatcher and explain things,maybe get a message to the HR there. I also called a friend that is the instructor for new hires at the company. I explained to her the problem,and she was ablt to give me a number that went to the switchboard. In a matter of an hour at most I got another call from the HR I am working with for this job,and she had gotten through to find out she could get the info she needed online. All she needed was a birthdate. I am hoping to have a final answer today yet,or tomorrow morning.
All the possitive energy you all send is working,keep it up another day,OK? LOL
The Saga ContinuesThis after noon I was on a run to the city to get a couple new scrub pants to wear to the new nursing job since I am supposed to arient tomorrow. After shopping at Wal mart for some food items,we headed towards the uniform store.We didn't even get to the exit when my cell phone rang.
It was the HR person at the trucking Co. She told me they were getting things wrapped up,only waiting to do reference checks,and that they are still Very Interested in me. The references are faxed to the companies I have worked for most recently and they have to wait till they get a return ,how ever long they take to handle that at the other companies end. Whenn I asked her if my references checked did it sound like they would be offering the job to me,she gave a positive answer. I know that my references should check out fine,since all they realy need to know is if i worked at X from Y to Z.
This gives me another quandry. Since I may be getting an offer at the 11th hour so to say,how do I handle the other job I agred to. I do not want to waste any more of thier time,but I do not have an absolute job offer from the trucking company yet. I feel it will come,but not soon enough to stop me from starting at the first job. Hubby suggests I level with them about how a ful time / benefits is soon to be offered,and if it does I will have to accept it since it is best for my family. Would they like to delay my start date so I will not start there only to quit in a matter of days were this ofer to finalize? I don't know if I would be burning that door,but I do feel better about being up front with them about the possibility.
Keep those fingers and toes crossed,It shouldn't be long now,and it seems like all the possitive energy is helping. Another TwistUpdate: This morning Jake got a special delivery from Sheila on Hurricane Lane. He thought they were quite yummy,and said he had never found anything that could cut that fish breath before.He wanted so much to visit her and find out what a hurricane was all about,and when I told him about the coast and all the fish out there he was dead set to find out for himself. He left this morning to head for South Carolina,with a hobo pack full of mints over his shoulder. See ya later Jake. Careful fishing it's a bit deeper than you are used to.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This afternoon I still had not heard a word from the trucking comapany,so I gave the HR person a call and left a message that I was wondering if there were some delay in the decision process.Later she called me bac. Seems an inhouse applicant showed up at the eleventh hour to apply for the position. Now they need to interview them,make a decision and if hiring out of house references checked before a job offer is made. I am not feeling as confident now,since I know they often prefer to hire in house whenever they can.I am hoping that there may be something I could bring in the way of experience that would make them choose me over this person,or that this person has an employee record that would concern them like a less thamn perfect attendance.Keep those toes crosses Etan.lOL
Meanwhile I am glad I have the part time job in the nursing profession to fall back on so more money can start coming into the household soon. Istart Wednesday evening. The way the schedule is so far on that job I will be working two days one off then 2 more,so physically I may be exhausted before I get a break for a few days. Since I have not been on my feet so many hours or had to repeat that activity without a day to recouperate,I suspect I may be whiped by next Monday.
If the other company calls to offer the position I will of course take it,but I sure hope they call before Wednesday afternoon. I really would hate to have to quit as soon as I start. If it happens I guess I might honestly be able to say that I can't handle the activity. That may really be an honest fact. I have some reservations about returning to nursing,I am hoping this position will be a bit easier as it is an assisted living facility,so the residents need to be independent to a certain degree.
I recieved a surprise visitor here in S. Iowa. He came walking down the highway duriong rush hour and really turned a few citizens of out small town's head. It was Jake.Here from Alaska to cheer me up.
After a big bear hug we took a walk to the river outside of town,Jake washed the dust of the road off his fur and caught some lunch.He wouldn't share his trout though.LOL
Now he is snuggled in the delux accomidations of the boys kennel.Afterall a bear of his size wouldn't fit in the door.,and Pete is not to sure what to think of the big guy. he wants to send a big kiss to Steve before he settles in for a nap.
* with the changes to spaces I could not figure out how to embed photos in the entry,so see Jakes visit in the latest album. Photos curtosy of flickr Eyes Wide OpenI have been blessed/cursed with the ability to see into what makes people tick. It has often gotten me into trouble,since I also have an intolerence for BS and will call it and take charge to bring it into the light . I see how unhealthy and yes,Abusive these reationships can be. Many others are more apt to cave to the pressures of those who are stronger and able to mainipulate the situation.Today I was brought rudely smack into the realization (honestly I have been seeing it for some time) that I do not like the path my family has taken in recent years. The effects on everyone from my SIl's manipulative dishonest personality have taken a toll on my relationship with several family members who have been near and dear to my heart my whole life.
Maybe I am old fashioned,or maybe I expect too much from the idea of family I have always had idealized inmy head,but I expect a certain amount of loyalty among family members. When someone is having a problem with another close member, friends with this person or not I tend to expect that everyone should be as able to look at all sides and make an independent assessment of the charactor of the parties involved based on what they know of thier history in the family and what theyknow of each party, not form an opinion and decide to let it effect how you treat another based on words from another.Especially one who has a history of telling lies and elaborate stories quite frequaently.. This is not the case however,and I am always and forever reminded that not everyone has the maturity and emotional stability to be able to view things objectively.
That is the case with my younger cousin. She has allied herself tightly in with my Brothers wife,and it has been increasingly uncomfotable for me to take part in family gatherings. Today it became all too clear to me just how badly this family has deteriorated,and I must say I don't like it.
I recieved a call last evening from my Aunt. They were planning a camping trip/visit with Brother and his family,and although they thought about going down south near my Brothers home ,My SiL suggested Winterset. I found this interesting seeing that recently she had blown up after I cought her using my flickr account to play games once a gain with me. When I blocked her so so I could keep her from ruining the flickr experience for me she bacame irrate,and I really anticipated we were on the outs again. My Aunt,Uncle and thier son and daughter and grandchild all were going to be there and my Aunt wanted me to come visit.She knew nothing of the most recent trouble,nor did she have a clue concerning the latest Story my SIL had told me that caused the blow up to begin with. Not really knowing what I was getting into I went to the park to meet with them. My Brothers family had not even arrived yet . I was enjoying visiting with my Uncle ,Aunt and One cousin,when out of the blue the other cousin asked me not to take any photos of her daughter at all. I have noticed that since she had become friendly with my SIL there has been an uncomfortable distance between her and I,but we had been ale to be friendly atr least.I have expressed to this cousin that I do not,have not and wouldn't post her pix on line knowing her objections but that this is an art form I enjoy and I like to capture the moments of our families get togethers much the way Grandpa did years ago. I told her that no matter what she had heard I never had,that the only photos I ever put up of my Niece and nephew had been at the approval of this SIL ,BTW She insisted and right hten I knew. She has listened to and believes the BS that has been fed to her and she has a history of being one who takes sides without wieghing what is truth or fiction.. Even when one party involved in a dispute had been her own Mother.
I decided this visit was not a comfotable situation for me any longer and I stated my feelings about how this has effected the family,and that I would not be where I was made to feel uncomfortable,unwanted and restricted. I told my Aunt I was sorry,and I would see her tomorrow when the others are leaving. They are staying another night on thier own and I will spend some time tomorrow with them and not have to feel I am having to swallow the crap any longer. I told my cousins I have taken alot of crap from that end already,and I am not the monster here. I won't be made to feel like I am the bad guy yet again. I just don't have the energy to play these games of hers any longer. I have been through this so many times with my Brothers wife I think I have gone numb,how far does family loyalty go when you repeatedly get beaten down.? My one cousin hugged me and acknowledged that he sees the problem and tries to not get involved. I appreciate his honesty and his maturity. He has shown that he does have the ability to look at both sides without being effected in a negative manner.He hugged me and and after going to my car to get the beaded childrens bracelets I had brought to give the kids,I gave her daughter hers and asked my Aunt to make sure my niece and nephew get thiers. Then maintaining my resolve and dignity I left. I only wish I would have been able to see Him enough to be able to enjoy sharing our lives with each other over a relaxing visit. He plans on leaving with the other cousin tomorrow and I won't get more time to visit with him.
I spent some time arouind the park trying to calm myself while taking in the beauty of the changing fall colors . I drove up to the Clark Tower,climbed to the top to look over the valley.There were alot of ppl enjoying the park,as well as visiting the bridges today. As I stopped at the Holliwell along the way there were several couples ,and I took thier photos for them using thier cameras. It was a high point to see young lovers enjoying the day out. I had the first couple kiss under the bridge if they wanted too for one photo.I think they enjoyed the idea,and the second couple played along too. The sun is out,the sky is blue with light stratus clouds. I only wish my day hadn't turned out to be as blue as that sky. On arriving home I layed down till the tears stopped and got up to spend the rest of the afternoon with the family I have developed with my Husband .
No News.... Good News????Well Friday came and went and I didn't hear from the trucking company. I don't know what to feel about that. I spent the early afternoon praying I would get the call before my appointment to sign papers for the nursing job,every time the phone rang I would be so dissapointed. I got the impression that the HR person was the type who would take the responsibility to call one way or the other,so I hope I am not being left hanging. Perhaps the dept. head was still out sick and couldn't make the decision or tey are waiting to hear from prior employers about my performance.
At any rate I was forced to go in and sign the paperwork for the part time job,since I cannot afford to loose that one were the desk job to fall through. It is afterall a medication nurse in assisted living,a far cry still from a full skilled care home in stress and physical demands. ANy other openings in that field would be even more difficult. I am sick over the prospect of backing out so late in the game if I do fianally get an offer.I am supposed to start Wednesday being oriented on the evening shift.If they do decide it needs to be before I actually start,I don't want to waste any more of thier precious resources orienting a new employee who quits on them right away. Makes me nervous to even be faced with them having to fill open shifts they had begun to count on being filled. It would definately be slamming the door on any future opportunities with them if the need ever arrised.LOL
The weekend is supposed to be dry,Finally. Also we are having a return of warmer temps. We still have not had a killing frost. Hubby is home till Sunday morning.My Aunt and Uncle are coming to Winterset to camp with my Brother and his family. I just got a last minute cal telling me last evening.Seems SIl chose the location. This should be interesting given I thought we were on the outs again after the last round of games she played (using my flickr account to play her games when I finally opened it up to her. When I realized her intention to stir problems in comments and messages I quickly shut her down by blocking her,and she went way overboard with threats to send police out because I had posted pix of her kids,with her permission I might add.)Seems that the info she was trying to bomb me with my Aunt has never heard a word about. No surprise really. Lets just say that I intend to limit my visit and may leave if things seem uncomfortable tomorrow. I am also going to corner Bro about giving me a cell number so I can contact him when these things come up,she has denied the number to me for that exact reason I believe. My Aunt is staying through Sunday well after they leave,so I can always visit her again later.
Enough of that. My Niece is still waiting...Impatiently. She thinks babe has dropped.It can reallty happen anytime,so we have to start coordinating schedules as best we can to assure a vehicle is available when needed. She is so impatient. I have smuggled in a sleeper and stroller toy so I can surprise her in the hospital. Up till now she has seen everything the minute I bring it home and it takes the fun out of it.
Etan,sorry,you need to keep those toes crossed a few more days. You gotta be thinking they are permanantly deformed by now,LOL I feel Like A Sneaky SnakeYesterday I had my second interview with the trucking company,interviewing with the other leaders of the road call dept..I feel it went well.I should hear they say by Friday. The head of the Dept was out sick and he makes the fianl decision based on the input of the other leaders.
I have discussed it with Hubby,and we both agree if they ofer I will accept. It provides good benefits and with my increasing physical Chronic pain issues the office type job would best serve me long term. Being 45 I have at least another 20 years ahead of me barring winning the lottery.LOL
This morning I was supposed to go in and sign paperwork for the part time nursing job I accepted before the call came in for that second interview.I called and told he something at home came up could I rest it for tomorrow afternoon. I feel underhanded,sneaky and it doesn't give me a good feeling for the start of our work relationship if I were to have to accept that position,but I don't know what else to do. I do not want to waste her time with paperwork were I to have to tell her I won't be working there afterall,and I need a job badly enough I don't want to risk loosing the one I know I have offered. They say a bird in the hand is better than one in the bush afterall.
Harder still is that I have an interview this afternoon for a home health agency that would fill in extra hours if I got the part time job.I have already had to reset this appointment,yet I hate to waste my time or thiers by going in if I don't need the job in the end. This is exactly what I was fearing when I had so many possibilities out there interviewing for so many different jobs in such a short time frame.It has made me nervous.I feel like a snake being so sneaky. This is npot how I usually conduct things.
I could use all the possitive vibes you can send till I hear from the trucking Co. job. Tough DecisionsToday I made the call to accept a part time nursing position in assisted living. My thoughts on this were mixed ,since I have so many possibilities out there.The nursing job will involve being on my feet and doing various physical activities as they come up. They pay is good,even though the hours are half that of full time. My HUbby agreed I should take it since it is possible I might not even be able to tlerate a full time job such as this with my physical limitations. Thursday I am supposed to go in to fill out all the paperwork,and discuss when I may start.
Then it happened!!! I recieved a call asking me to interview again with another person in the department for a full time job at a trucking company. A desk job in the road call department helping truck drivers on breakdowns. Searching and arranging for service to get them back on the road. The pay would be about the same yearly as I would make part time as a nurse,but this job requires 48 hrs a week on a salary. It wouldn't allow the time to pick up any extra at another job either. It does have good benefits,something that will make my hubby happy,since then he could see a time in the near future when he could make a change himself.
At this time I am going to go for the interview and see what happens,afterall no real offer has been made yet. In this ones favor is that it is a relaxed atmosphere,they actually wear jeans to work,which surprised me since I usually see carreer casual being the clothing of choice. Since I have lots of nice jeans and many different cute tops sweaters and such I could wear. So as you see the choice will be a hard one. The possibility of my being able to work a carreer till retirement is a real concern to consider as well.What would you do? Semi PrivateYou may or may not notice that I have gone semi private. I think I set my settings so all my friends ad friends of my friends could see the blog,but I no longer wish to have the public have full access.
I have been getting iunwanted male attention through messaging this last week. One gentleman was quite persistant and kept sending messages with a definate sexual inuendo that just increased with each message despite my ignoring his advances. When I opened my space I was not looking for that kind of attention,and that has not changed. Over 1 1/2 yrs without this kind of problem isn't too bad,but when it becomes a feeling of dread when I see a new massage it takes the fun out of that form of contact I enjoy with my friends. I will not open myself up to this kind of abuse of my space by the more deviant in our community.
I think I have reached a point in spaces where I have made a group of good friends and contacts,keeping up with you all is tough enough. I guess I don't need to be open to even more ppl. I did choose to include all your contacts trusting that your friends are responsible commentors would they choose to visit me as well.
I know if you have trouble accessing my site you will let me know,and I will include you. Still Waiting...One less decision To MakeWhile I am still waiting to hear a definate offer from any of the jobs I have interviewed with so far,more interviews keep coming in. One part time position has expressed interest and were just waiting for one of my references to check out. I have no dought I will be making some decisions soon.
While I was out and about capturing the last two covered bridge fall photos of the season I recieved a call from the management position I had interviewed for. I was told I interviewed well but that they were hiring someone else. for that position. Perhaps the fact I had no prior management experience influenced them. That takes one decision I have to make off the table. However while waiting for an interview with a trucking company for a office position Thursday I recieved another call about a interview for a home health agency that has an assignment in Winterset and want to interview with me on Monday. This could work out well if I get the part time position to help fill in some hours for extra pay. Of course the concern is I wouldn't have benefits ,so that leaves Hubby carrying them. This wouldn't be a problem normally,but we were hoping I could secure the health insurance before he made any job changes given the expense of carrying cobra during any waiting period.
It was a busy day in Winterset while I ran around.Tomorrow is the kick off of the Covered Bridge Festival.They set up food and craft vendors around the square,and this weekend the town will be teaming with tourists looking for one last weekend get away before the first snowfall.I myself was happy to visit the bridges I had left to photograph before the crowds set in. i stopped by my local Mum farm too hoping to see the flowers blooming and take one home to set by the front door,but was dissappointed to find that they were completely sold out.They grow 6,000 plants and all were gone by last weekend.They will be closing for the season after the bridge festival weekend is over. I picked up a few little gourds to add to my pumpkins to set out and a huge acron squash to make next weekend when Hubby is home to enjoy it with me. There are a couple ppl in the house who will no dought refuse to eat it,but oh well.
I will need to get out in the front bed,something I am dreading,and clear away some areas to plant the new tulips I ordered. I plan to get to it this next week if I only dig one hole a day till they are all in,LOL They need to be in before the ground freezes. I have 40 bulbs,and want 3 to a hole so that will mean about 12 holes. The garden chores have become just that,a chore this year. Although more active than I have been,still bending and pulling send me inside in pain pretty quick.I have many a chore needing done. The pond plants need put awaythere are still a few weed trees that need cleared out of beds and I ned to tackle cutting back the honeysuckle on the porch post as it has not been faring well and needs rejouvenated.Wha I really need is a job that pays well enough to hire a part time gardener.LOL
I am up early as for somereason I couldn't sleep. I am meeting with a Des Moines area flickr contact today to visit along the white ploe road.This is a historic drive west of the city that visits interesting sites along at least 4 small towns. It was set up as a flickr group meet,but it looks like it may just be the two of us.I should see some sights such as an old train depot,a Bonnie and Clyde robbery sight and shootout sight.The freedom rock I visited earlier this summer,a Jessie James train robbery sight,wagon trail ruts that are still visible from pioneer days and a corn maze.I hope everyone goes out and enjoys the weekend too.
Decisions ,Decisions...Still here and still on the job hunt. Financially things are even more a wreck as time goes on and I am finding it hard to keep my head up.
The job search scene seems to have picked up dramatically hoewever and I am hoping someting will come up soon. I have had multiple interviews this last two weeks,and have two more tomorrow.The jobs vary vastly in type and also in pay scale. The highest paying possibility is in management of a nursing home facility. Quality assurance nurse,and would be salaried.Oncall would be required and it would involve occasional floor nursing.Being realistic that would happen more often than they want to admit. I have worked enough in these places to know how often call ins occur.They might also consider offering a night charge nurse position,and I would have to consider that if not offered the QA job.I do not feel I would do well physically long term at that high physical stress however.
Other possibilities that I am interviewing for would be dramatically difernet in physical strain,but of course pay dramatically less.One is in a Dr. office in the back office where most of the duties would be from a desk. Another that just contacted me is in a trucking company road service coordinator. This is a desk job that takes care of break down issues and dispatches the needed repair contractors to the disabled vehicles as well as basic troubleshooting.They will want to test data entry and computer skills. I hope I can hang with their expectations.My typing is relatively fast if it is coming from my brain to the key board,but typing from another document such as typing tests frustrates the hell out of me.I have to look at my keyboard somewhat as I never fully adopted the conventional way to type.
Once offers start to actually be made I will have a tugh decision.Personally I am just hoping an offer comes soon and would have to beware of taking the first one that comes in out of shear despiration.LOL
On the home front fall has finally decided to arrive. I awoke to very cool 40 degree temps.High humidity makes it feel cooler yet. Definately should have worn a coat over the jammies this morning.I had to cut Petes normal morning wander short as ROsa and I were both shivering.LOL (have to remember to coat Rosa now too.) The wind is blowing briskly,which makes it difficult to capture outdoor scenes without blur.
Fall colors are everywhere you look,and pumpkin displays everywhere you go. Spent a few hours with another friend from flickr yesterday since an interview was right in her neighborhood. After exploring a historic church building we ended up taking gravels across country to Summerset state park. It is beautiful what they have doen with this old quarry in making it a nature area. Don't forget to look in the album from time to time,as I am adding a few images here and there.
Hope you are having a fine autumn day yourselves.
I Hate Monday'sWell I my Canadian friends had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. Hope you can still move to get to your computers after eating all that turkey,mashed tators and gravy,stuffing and pumpkin pie.LOl
I spent the weekend looking for pink in the garden to post to a group on flickr that is raising moneys for the Susan G. Komen foundation. Being a child who lost her Mother to this horrid diesease I don't pass up opportunities to do some little thing to help raise awareness and money to fund research. Treatment has come a long way in the last 30 yrs,but there are still far too many Mothers,Daughters, Aunts Sisters and friends dying.
Today I talked my niece into going out back and taking her pregnancy photos. The baby has seemed to drop this weekend.She will have an ultrasound tomorrow as the Dr. couldn't decern exact position of the baby last week.Due date is the 28th,but of course she is hoping she will come ASAP.LOl I had several ideas,and she was cooperative, to a certain point anyway. She didn't want her face on the net,but agreed to a cropped version of one of the portraits so I could show off my work.LOL
Tomorrow I have a big day. I have two interviews. The morning one is for the possibility of a QA nurse in a care center.This being a management saloried position,but they also have a full time nurse position 3 12 hr shifts a week if ithey decide to hire someone else for the QA position. Of course I am really hoping for the management position so I don't have to have as much physical work.The afternoon interview is a part time evening position in a assisted living facility. Although on my feet,it would be less physical since assisted living requires residents to have a certain level of self care. Top it off with an errand to the bank,faxing a couple more aps,drop off aplications to two different places.(One for Hubby who is really getting impatient where he is currently.) Then my niece would like me to maybe see her ultrasound at 3:15. WHEW!!!
Confusion & Keep PrayingThis week has been a strange one. After last weeks discussion about how badly the job market was going I decided to bite the bullet and apply to some mainstream nursing jobs and see how I could tough it out,if even on a part time basis.
On the carrer site I applied for 4 jobs in one day,and have a couple I still need to contact by fax or in person. The first call was from a nursing home I have worked for 10 years ago.They wanted an interview ASAP. Tuesday I met with the DON and they seemed as despirate as I was. If my credentials and background check checked out they wanted me to start "tonight" LOL Actually they mentioned this Friday .The job only offers two 12 hour shifts every two weeks,so I would have to supliment somewhere else as well.There would be the possibility of full time after the first of the year when a behavioral wing might open.,As of this morning I have not heard back from them.
I was feeling depressed after the interview. The thought of going into a full nursing position even for a few hours seems so physically overwhelming,but I have got to bring in some income and soon. Then yesterday a call came in from a online ap I put in last week. This is a night position in a home with behavior problem kids age 10-17. It would be full time,but when they asked what I expected for pay they said they had to check with a P to see if they could get me more than the $10.50/hr of an inexperienced hire. The work would be seven 12 hour shifts in two weeks,mostly while the kids are in bed.Sounds much more appealing to me than the high stress of a nursing home.I asked for considerabley less than the nursing home offered,but several dollars more than the figure they mentioned.Still waiting to hear back.
I have another interview with a pool agency Friday. With them I could make the most hourly ,and would have the ability to choose my schedule somewhat,but with all pool /relief agencies there is some risk of fluctuation in job availability.Also you go into alot of nursing homes blind,and that makes the job more difficult.There are the benefits though of not being stuck with the same staff,since there can always be problems with somebody no matter hwere you go.You wouldn't get too personal with alot of staff.
Today I am going to town to look at another position I have to apply in person for. This one is part time and would be an assisted living night supervisory position. I expect the pay scale to fall a bit lower than a home,but the job may be less physical given that elderly in assisted living are generally able to still care for thier daily need.They may just need a bit of help with keeping medications up and other things.
Keep the prayers going,I think maybe they are starting to go through. Things are at least beginning to move. It is just a matter of who offers the most opportunity and speaks up first at this point. |
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