I can't believe it has been 2 months since I lost my job. Things sure have changed in my family. I remember when I first told John that I lost my job. That was a very stressful time for us. I remember how awful I felt. I felt my world lie was worthless and that I was a hugh failure. For the first week I cried and felt useless. I decided to go see my mom before I was let go. Boy, am I glad I did. If I decided to go to Georgia after I didn't have a job, I probably wouldn't have been able to go. I had frequent flyer miles, but now you have to pay when you use the miles. Without a job I couldn't afford to go.
Anyway, after I got back from Georgia, things were still a little rocky. Brian and I had talked about me becoming a For Every Home consultant. I guess Becky Anderson, founder of For Every Home, also asked him if I wanted to become a consultant. I decided to do it. I can't believe I took the plunge.
I had my first event the weekend before Thanksgiving. I did really well. I would like to have had some bookings. I did not get any.
My next event is my first party in a bag. I am taking a bag of samples and catalogs to Westridge to see what orders I can get.
I will keep you posted!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Still looking for a job
While I was working at For Every Home, I blogged at least once a week. Since I have been unemployed from For Every Home, I have not blogged at all. It is kind of nice to have a place to share my thoughts with my friends and family.
I heard on the news that we are in a recession. I think most of us have realized that for at least 6 months now. When I was let go, in October, I really thought I would be able to find a job within 6 weeks. Well, it has now been two months to the date and I haven't found anything! I have been sending resumes to people I know, reviewing postings on craigslist, ads in the paper, and still no luck. I did apply with an insurance company and was offered the job, but it was half of what I was making before. While looking in the paper, I saw so many bogus ads. They say they are looking for an administrative assistant or an office manager; but, what they really want is people to sign up for the "lotions, potions, and pills" company. I have had many people call me to tell me that they received information that I am looking to work at home. When I tell them I am looking for a job, they hang up and I think that I won't hear from them again. Wrong! I get calls every day. Now when I am looking to apply for jobs, I am really nervous. No wonder people are unemployed - there aren't any legitimate jobs out there!
The hardest part of a job search is seperating myself from the job. What I mean by this is when I am not called for a second interview or not even for a first, I start to think that there is something wrong with me. I have been told that I am too qualified for a position. I think to myself, "That should be great for you, you can get somebody with all of this experience!" I have come to find out, they "can't afford" me or they are afraid when the economy turns around I will be out the door at the first opportunity. Who knows! I am hoping my next job will be my last. I don't like changing jobs.
If you or somebody you know is looking for a great office manager, please let me know!
I heard on the news that we are in a recession. I think most of us have realized that for at least 6 months now. When I was let go, in October, I really thought I would be able to find a job within 6 weeks. Well, it has now been two months to the date and I haven't found anything! I have been sending resumes to people I know, reviewing postings on craigslist, ads in the paper, and still no luck. I did apply with an insurance company and was offered the job, but it was half of what I was making before. While looking in the paper, I saw so many bogus ads. They say they are looking for an administrative assistant or an office manager; but, what they really want is people to sign up for the "lotions, potions, and pills" company. I have had many people call me to tell me that they received information that I am looking to work at home. When I tell them I am looking for a job, they hang up and I think that I won't hear from them again. Wrong! I get calls every day. Now when I am looking to apply for jobs, I am really nervous. No wonder people are unemployed - there aren't any legitimate jobs out there!
The hardest part of a job search is seperating myself from the job. What I mean by this is when I am not called for a second interview or not even for a first, I start to think that there is something wrong with me. I have been told that I am too qualified for a position. I think to myself, "That should be great for you, you can get somebody with all of this experience!" I have come to find out, they "can't afford" me or they are afraid when the economy turns around I will be out the door at the first opportunity. Who knows! I am hoping my next job will be my last. I don't like changing jobs.
If you or somebody you know is looking for a great office manager, please let me know!
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