Sunday, Oct.18,2009

Good Morning...I can't get into unemployment because they are working on the site until 10:00....frustrated because I get up early to go to Panera to get a potal and then be able to go to church. I now have to come back and hope I will be able to get a space to do my claim.....this had better not delay me getting my money....Can I just say I hate not having a job.....I know patience is a virtue but ........I really need the Lord this morning......blessings to all my friends!

Endurance/strength

I have been a believer in the principal that if something doesn't kill you,it makes you stronger, and that if you are able to bend just a little and not break, you can ride out any storm . In truth,it is the presence of God in your life that makes you strong and that defeats the enemy that desires to destroy you. It is God who gives you the enduring strength and flexibility to withstand the severest storm in the darkest of nights. This is a season that I cry out to God and He surrounds me with His love and deep joy........so blessings to to you all and I wish God's love around you!!!

Saturday,Oct.3,2009

Excited going to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago today...love it....have a great day!

Expectancy

Meeting with "self help" Lauren this morning....anxious to hear what she will say.....all is good....When we as God's children are living in faith, we can have an exciting expectancy and a quiet confidencethat God will give us exactly what we need, when we need it ( Matt.7:8-11)

Where Do You Go?

Everyone wants to pay minimum wage.....to qualified....not qualified enough.....it is an employers market......they get to pick and pay what they want and we just want to have a job so do we lower the bar or not....all the books say no.....I have a headache......do I travel further for less pay or what? Help!

Tuesday,Sept.29,2009

Trying to apply for some jobs at Purdue and my password is not "fancy" enough.....bad enough I have to remember my name plus all these passwords...ugh.... I am also looking for comments about staffing companies.......anybody have any experiences they can share? I'll be waiting....

Monday,Sept.28,2009

It will be 3 mths. since I was let go and still looking for work.....but I will keep moving along!!! had a great weekend and it filled me with hope and anticipation for a great week again!!! Read more of my book.....and I am ready to go.....AND how about those Bears!!!!

New Books to Read

Job Searching the About.com guide.....very helpful with applying online....also Fired to Hired by Tory Johnson...She is with Good Morning America and is very helpful and has a website you can go to.....also Dare to Dream by Paula White. She talks about seeing yourself as God sees you....very helpful becuase when we are pulled in twenty directions and being told what everyone wants us to do and be ;the bottom line of what is really important is what God wants us to be......this book really helps you focus on having your job search Christ centered and being able to prioritize after that.....Blessings!

Tuesday , Sept. 22,2009

Working on resume today with a friend.......blessings to all......just in case you all want to be side tracked...did you watch "dancing with the stars" last night ?

Monday,Sept.21,2009

Working on my resume ......trying toot my own horn alittle bit more.....new verse today to help us all....." pray without ceasing ." 1 Thess.5:17 The Lord is to be our priority in life so we our to put Him in charge of all our requests and He will answer.....He is all we need.....blessings to you all.

Sunday,Sept. 20,2009

Well , I must be in a hurry for the month to be over...I had the wrong date on the last posting...another beautiful day to do my weekly filing......hopefully the Lord will grant me another week of patience and hope.....I applied at 7 jobs this week....one I just keep resending my e-mail ( in case they missed it ):) The Lord has instilled in me a sense of humor I just can't get rid of! :) Blessings to all of you today , relax and re-energize.....and face tomorrow with a new out look! .....If he clothes the lilies and feeds the birds he will take care of us all!!!

Thursday,Sept.17,2009

A positive to start the day...meeting with self help person on Oct.1st...I am excited about this...she will hopefully help tweak me so everyone will want to hire me...:) Blessings and joy to you all!!!

Patience and Hope

So do these two things go together? I need them both and I am running dry on both of them....at least for the moment ......can't help my kids,can't fill my gas tank, have to think twice about just spending a dollar:( Help me Lord

The day after the interview

Well I had the interview and it was good but again only part time...ugh....going further and paying tolls....such a dilemma......The ladies in the office were so nice.....minimum wage.....do I take the job?Please give me some advise!!!

Tuesday,Sept.15,2009

Going for an interview this morning...we will see what happens! Blessings and good wishes for you all......God is in control......

Monday Morning

And I received another response...again I am hopeful!!! Interview with an association that I thought was over...SURPRISE ...possibilities to internet full time hours with another site of theirs....we will see....it is good for the practice of an interview! Blessings ..... it is all good!

Sunday Morning....Sept.13,2009

Wow foggy this morning!!!! Another week done and another week of coming...this week I was able to have more contact with people and put closure on some places I applied....I also was able to apply in person at a couple of places....for some reason I felt like I did better.
Someone else I know went to see the Julie and Julia Movie and they were also inspired to go to borders and check out her books....I think that movie is INSPIRING!!! The whole theatre participates while watching it ...you feel good when you leave the theatre and you want to talk about it...if you haven'tseen it GOOOOO!!! It encouraged me to start my blog....as I said before I have things to say:)
Have a great day...I'm going to do my weekly filing and hopefully have a blessed Sunday!!! Enjoy this beautiful day and may you be filled with the joy of the Lord!

Feedback

At last I've had communication with the employer!!!!! I was able to apply and put closure to some places....all you employers out there we just want to know if you are interested or not!!!! Thank-you to all of you calling me back....kudos! On to the next thing.....talk to you all later!

Thursday,Sept.10,2009

Good Morning all you job hunters!! Another beautiful day.....I'm going to do some door "knocking " today....wish me luck! Blessings!!

Anew day, a new dawn

Well I applied at another job...this one in Chicago!!! Who knows?? I also invested in buying a new book...Fired to hired by Tori Johnson....great book and very helpful in giving direction! So many other books just tell you things like you are stupid....I really get the impression she understands because she was there herself.....I recommend it highly!!!! Have a great one!!!!

Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009

Good Morning.....another week to really buckle down and look again! I've made up my mind to try and just blindly go into places and apply......I will need strength for this one and also to try and contact some of the places where I applied and see what is going on.....good luck to you all....

Sunday,Sept.5,2009

Sitting in Panera filing a nother weekly claim.....somehow sitting in here doesn't make it feel so sad...splurged on a pumpkin latte.....mmmmm so worth it....So I will start another week of searching for a job and for my place in society.....had discussion this week to go into offices and personally ask if they are hiring versus e-mailing/and/faxing....if an employer only gives that info but he says he still wants person towalk thru the door shouldn't he also tell them that? Some employers don't want you to walk in...I'mreally getting tired of the games ...I just want to work and all these games make you second guess yourself.....any suggestions?I'm also tired of people who just judge you for what they think you are doing instead of helping and bing encouraging. I am trying to stay diligent and work at it everyday...just like work. Doing a little of both...so keep me in your prayers so I don't get any more discouraged then I am...and same to you.....all in good in God's time!

holiday weekend

Well,another beautiful day.....my son is getting married this weekend and the kids and I will spend an extra day together....going to Starved Rock! Wish I had a job so I could some extra things but I don't sooo we are jamming as much as we can into an extra day......well and I am grateful the Lord has provided wonderful weather and beautiful nature and wonderful kids to enjoy this weekend....what more really do I need...gas money???? Now I am off track .....the Lord does provide!!!!! More looking up for our needs.....onward and forward allyou job hunters....Psalm 5 : 3

Monday, August,11,2009

I have an interview today .....Yea.....I hope there are more out there for all of us so we can find the place where we can be used to our max!!!! Blessings...on this beautiful day!

Sunday, August 30,2009

Psalm 5:3.......The lord is my shepherd.... What a beautiful day.....blessings to all!!!!

Saturday , August 30,2009

What a beautiful day....feels like fall is coming!!! All of you out there looking for jobs....keep going !!! Hopefully the newspaper will have some good ads this weekend!!! Blessings!

A Great Start!!

I scheduled my first interview...I am sooo excited...I have to remember to stay grounde and mature ...even though I want to jump through the screen and hug and kiss the person that replied!!! It isn't full time but there are possibilities...or is it that I want there to be....I also am going to contact hallmark ...I think there should be a line of cards for the unemployed...what do you think???? Blessings everyone!

August 26 ,2009

Missed you all yesterday.....another application filled and delivered!! Want a reply somewhere....actually had the chance to hand deliver an application....a good feeling...I guess I will keep hoping and get back in the saddle again!!! Good luck to all you other unemployed people out there!!!

August 25,2009

Well I applied for three more jobs and no replys as of yet...they are all just missing out on a loyal, hard working employee..:) On the road again to look for work....sounds like a song :)Really I had to read Matthew 6:vs.4 several times this morning and John 14:1-6......good luck to all you job hunters out there!!!! Talk at you later....

A new week , a new outlook

This morning started with wonderful friends and food and words of encouragement.....passing it on.....wishing everyone good luck with their job hunting....a perfect fit for everyone!!! God's Blessings to us all!!!

Sundays Weekly Filing

I really did my very best for what I had this week....it was a week full of trying to keep my chin up....worried , anxious , and frustrated , and sad...I don't like it....went for a walk and the weather is beautiful.....people are soo happy ......helps put things to rest for the time I walk.....the Lord is Great and His world is BEAUTIFUL!!!! He will supply for my needs....He knows what job will be the best for me and I have to be patient..... I really am angry at the system because it does not help you show your best ....it only provides to those who know how to play it....and that is not me...Please someone send something encouraging or let us help each other!!!

Frustrated...August 23,2009

It's Saturday and I miss my daughters family...now back to the job of looking for a job...need a purpose to get up in the morning...I've had a baby to be that for the last three days....nothing new posted ...now what ....the weather is beautiful...I will definitely go for a walk...I'm babysitting the dogs later this evening....sounds like a lot of focus on the job hunting doesn't it ??? I need to distract my down-in -the -dumps feeling.....How are you all doing out there ? Is anybody listening? The Joy of The Lord is My Strength!!!!

Another Day-August 20,2009

My first reply ..wooo hooo...and the answer is NO...the position is filled ...I don't care ,I'm just happy she called back! So far to get any kind of answer from anyone is so hard....it's important we follow thru but not them? I decided if it's an employer I want to work for they will be considerate and call me back..:) I will aslo apply to another job later this morning and they actually were inviting me to come in!!! What a rare concept :) I really am not sarcastic...I know employers can be busy, busy , busy.....I just sooo want some conversation with a real professional. The weather is beautiful and today I am hopeful.....anyone out there hopeful too??

UNEMPLOYED

It all started after I had a very full month of exciting things...my one son was married , my other son graduated from highschool and my daughter had a baby...I also had another shower for my other son getting married in September.....I came back to no job....50 something and looking for a job ...not my cup of tea....my new job is looking for a job!!

Soooo every morning off to the public library ( since I have no computer). I am shocked by how many people are doing the same thing! You get to know some people and we all say the same thing...how we would rather meet and interview in person versus on the internet and/or the fax. I sell myself much better in person then on paper.....

Try to reinvent yourself , Pattie....stay positive and happy ...no matter what....EVERYTHING is a blessing from God! I think of Corrie Ten Boom how she was able to stay positive while in a nazi camp....or Joni Erickson..... The Joy of the Lord is my strength!!

Benefits are I can watch my new granddaughter all I want....kindness from family and friends...a feeling of comfort knowing people love you and are concerned about you.....

I want to work...I miss the constructive use of my time...Sometimes I am anxious....anybody out there have any other tips for me?