Lately Mister has been suggestingI start looking for work, to get a jump start on the job hunt because so many are now unemployed and my severance will end in March. Oh yeah and I haven’t been approved/began receiving any unemployment benefits yet, either. I understand his concern. However, when I do look at HR jobs that are posted I don’t feel I’m qualified for them, yet. I mean, I just finished my sixth class, out of fifteen, so I’m not even half way through with school or even close to my certificate yet, you know? So how can I apply for a job that I’m not fully trained for? I don’t feel that’s very honest, nor responsible. Would you hire someone who says I don’t know how to do payroll yet but I should know it by end of March. Can I still have the job today, in January??? I don’t know. Should I look for a part time job at Starbucks or something instead? But I’d think those jobs would be the most sought after and not the HR positions he wants me to start applying for.
Then there’s the whole staying home with my kids thing. I’ve never had this opportunity and I doubt I ever will again (well unless Mister finally wins the Lotto but even then his ass says I still have to work! lol) so part of me wants to take as much time to be here for them as I can because this has really been a great time for the three of us. And now I’m also watching my three month old nephew and that’s an added joy. I don’t know.
We’ve got our joint savings and I also have my own savings so its not like the week after severance ends we’re going to be living with my parents, we’re ok. I’m also banking the babysitting money my sister is paying me and I expect my unemployment to begin within the next week or so and that’ll also go in the bank.
And finally when I think of looking for a job I think I have nothing to wear to an interview or a job! Since last fall I’ve lost 25 lbs so I’ve cleaned out my closet of my work clothes that no longer fit me and replaced them with fitted t-shirts and jeans. I don’t want to go out & buy all new work clothes and have them not fit me in two months. I’d rather get as close to my weight loss goal by March and then go out and shop. I don’t know.
I don’t know, I feel like I’m stuck right now and not sure what to do. My sister just told me to be careful with my money and stay home with the kids til I’m done with school and hit the temp agencies as soon as I’ve completed my last class. That’s my plan as of now but I think Mister is doubtful of it and I feel pressured. Oh man uncertainty sucks.
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January 29, 2009 at 9:45am
Flyinfox_SATX
I think it doesn’t hurt to start doing your research on companies and show Mister that you are at least looking into the market. But you do need to make it clear to him that you feel uncomfortable going to interview completely unprepared.
January 29, 2009 at 11:02am
auntiegwen
Start to look round and by the end of your course you might find something part time
January 29, 2009 at 12:06pm
Beej
Start applying. Put on your res “Will complete program on *date*” too. I mean, it wouldn’t hurt your cause to start applying. Completing the degree is no guarantee that you’ll get a job in this economy anyway.
To that end, say in your cover letter that you are in this program now, and by the end of it you hope that it will help you achieve *blah blah blah*. You can emphasize the skills you already have and the personality traits that you have that will make you great for the job, even if you aren’t done with the program yet.
It certainly won’t hurt you, right?
January 29, 2009 at 2:58pm
Amie
I almost lost you and even thought you were someone else…darn but I found you..Miss you girl!!
January 29, 2009 at 3:04pm
Amie
I feel your pain. I am glad that you have had time with your children…sheesh it is hard to get a job with a degree. I say your sister is right. It will make you feel better when you have the experience that you need and more confident…Ohhh I have missed you!
January 29, 2009 at 3:54pm
Lori
Mister has been hinting at you to go to work since the day you called and told him you lost your job! He’s just jealous. Enjoy the time you have with the kids while you can. Look for work when you have 2-3 weeks of class left or when you are finished with class. I know you and you WILL work eventually. This opportunity came to you for a reason, take it.
January 29, 2009 at 6:31pm
Carrie
This post totally screams out what you should. And that is do what you want. Stay home. Jobs will get better with time.
I think it is great that Adam has the opportunity to hold out for something in his field instead of working doing labor or something. Something will come around. Anyway, life is too short to worry about money.
January 29, 2009 at 8:49pm
Andrea
Stay HOME with your kids!!!!!! I think it’s GREAT that you’re doing that….what about getting something part-time while they’re in school???
January 30, 2009 at 2:14pm
Tee aka The Diva's Thoughts
This is tough. If you guys will be fine financially until March or shortly thereafter then I say assure Mister things will be fine, continuw to go to school and be there for the kids.
Like your sister says, when things start to get tight you can hit up temp agencies and be just fine.
February 3, 2009 at 2:57pm
Cece
I am grateful I’m home, last night The Snitch was sick w/an ear ache & we didn’t sleep much but I was about to take her to the dr, get a prescription for her and take a mid day nap w/her in my room while Mister let us catch up on our sleep. Now he’s off to get Drama Queen from school while I care for the sick Snitch. If I was working it would’ve been hard to do this. I’m staying home til I finish school, that’s it!