Mama's Without Kids ~NEW~ 2009 Thread - Page 33

[BurtsGirl]

What an incredibly smart thing to do, Miss Julia! I can totally see you as a librarian! And that's awesome that they do tuition reimbursement! I hate when you're trying to break into something new and everyone wants someone with experience. I'm running into that with accounting. I was hoping I could just move into an entry level accounting/book keeping/reception type job but the only accounting jobs open want someone with experience. I need to find something else and I don't want to find something in the field I'm currently in. BLAH!

Rascal is still boycotting the bed. We paid way to much for him not to sleep on it. I'm giving him two weeks and it's going back to the store. We've moved it into our room, which is where he likes to sleep most now. I hope that works. Do you think that's not enough time to give him on the bed? There is a 30 day return policy on it and it's already been a week since we got it.

[jlutgendorf]

It's so frustrating, not having the experience in a new field. Especially when the job requires really general skills that (imo) aren't specific to have *specific* experience. Like, I speak and write well, I learn fast, I can do it! Just hire me!

For Rascal, can you get him to lie down on it with a toy? Or will he come sit with you if you sit on it? I know if I sit down, I get mobbed. Does he know "down" as a command? If so, i'd have him do a few short downs on the bed and then maybe he'll get that it's soft and nice and "his", yk? Dogs…

I'm having some work drama that I'd like to talk about, but probably later. I'm not sure how to write it all out right now and just thinking about it is exhausting.

How is T's job holding up?

[BurtsGirl]

Rascal will lay down on it if I tell him to and we've gotten on it with him serveral times. I actually think he now sees the bed as his lovin-bed. I've giving him treats and toys and he'll lay there for a few minutes when get off. I actually fell asleep on it with him last night, its more comfy than our bed! He's a smart dog. I think he's still playing us. :sigh

Work drama, sounds like fun. I'm here if you wanna chat about it. Terri's job is doing well. They've actually only had a month or so where the economy really hit them. So that's good. She's gotten a little frustrated with her boss a couple of times but that' normal every so often.

I'm draggin today. Between Terri's snoring, AF coming, and Rascal almost climbing into my side of the bed b/c of freaking rain, I didn't sleep much last night.

[BurtsGirl]

YAY Rascal has finally accepted his bed. He started on Friday evening and last night he pretty much spent the entire night sleeping on it. I'm so glad. I hated taking away his old bed. But once again the parents win!! Whew. I really thought we were going to have to take it back and I really didn't want to.

We had a great weekend. Date night, holiday baking, football watching and a little shopping. Good times

How was your weekend, Ms J?

[jlutgendorf]

for Rascal! That's great.

Our weekend was good. Crappy weather, but we finished up enclosing the patio so it's mostly dog tight. We have a friend coming to visit for a few days and we're behind in our cleaning, so that's been stressful. Though I'm so excited to see her!

I've been feeling kind of depressed lately and i'm not sure what to do about it. I don't know if it's the weather, hormones (on CD 43 with no sign of AF in sight, and not pregnant), stress from jobs, etc. It's not horrible. I'm getting things done, but it's not great as I'm getting just a bit more than the minimum accomplished.

I'm hoping that things will calm down in the next few days and that will help. I'm debating trying to get a therapy appointment through my HMO…I'll have to see how much that costs.

[BurtsGirl]

Hope you guys are having fun with your visitor. I know where you are with the depressed feelings. I started taking St John's Wart and I'm really feeling much better lately. If you feel you need to talk to someone, J, I'd go ahead and make that appointment. Are you having any more luck on the job front?

I'm looking for something part time right now and will be kicking up my searching starting in Jan. Ideally I'd like to find something a few days a week during the weekday but jobs are just so hard to come by. I have a few more options I can check out in the new year.

I've promised Terri I'd stick with this job through Jan but I'd like to make it through March. I just can't stay here anymore. It's really starting to take an emotional toll. I'm hoping to have another job before I resign from here, but that might not happen.

I am excited about school, though. I love learning and am really glad i made this choice. I think it was the best one for me right now. There are some plans we're having to put on hold for a while, but hopefully only for a couple of years.

You guys ready for the holidays? All my shopping is done, the tree is up and ready, just a few events we need to go to and we'll be ready, freddie!

[jlutgendorf]

Happy Birthday Rachel!

I hope you have a great day.

Sorry for being so silent. We were in Arizona for part of the holiday and I was sick for some of it as well (and being a veggie for the rest )

How have your holidays been? How are things going for you now?