Moo

Moo
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I stayed home with my kids for 11 years and MY college degree was my ex-husband's. A dumb move, that one, to let your spouse get the education while you rest on your laurels, typewriter, dirty dishes and pacifiers or whatever else you may be resting or busting your butt on. Now years later, he has a BA with a double major and a MA degree and I, well I have me and very little college. I do plan to take online classes next summer.

In late October of 2000 my job of 5 years ended, my marriage ended about the same time as well . The job ending was a site closure. A common thing, I am afraid these days. I had severence and a little time and I blew some opportunities. Feeling fairly superior, I turned down some decent positions because I "was looking for something else". Once, I managed to lose 2 jobs in one day. I found a job, got a better job offer, quit the job I had found, only to have the job offer retracted because the ex-employee of gold called them and was wanting to come back. Thus is life. Christmas loomed quickly and I was in a panic. I ended up moving out of the house, (letting my ex move in so all would not be lost) losing a car and some dignity. Things did end well, I did find a good job but then had to wait 2 months for the position to open. I worked some temporary jobs until my permanent job began. Fast forward to 2004, and much to my chagrin, I am again looking.

If you read my Cowgirl post, you know I have relocated from one state to another and am seeking employment. Sadly, things have not changed much. I have worked a series of temporary jobs but have not yet found permanent employment. I've done the usual dumb things, not take a permanent position because a temp that was more interesting opened up. (Note if you are out there and have been in my shoes and have some input, feel free to email me with advise) I have gone on a couple of interviews and actually test for a permanent job this weekend with a embarrassing laughable base pay. I have another interview with another temp agency next week. So far this week I am batting 0.


I have interviewed far some sales jobs and could take one now, if was able to live off of %100 commission, go a few weeks with no income, spam my friends and family with sales attempts to tide me over until I could get my toes in the business community. I am not able to do that at this time and do not know if it would be wise at any time. I am trying hard not to be bitter. Maybe I could sell cars.......