Sometimes Life...
Kicks you while you're down.
Sometimes it twists you around while you're hanging on by the tiniest thread.
And sometimes it makes you wonder how the heck you're still here.
I've been busier and more stressed than normal lately. I'm trying to find jobs to apply for and find some way to come up with enough money to move and oh yeah I'm doing my 40 hours a week and then some. Work has been giving us "mandatory" overtime. This bothers me because I'm not in an overtime position....so how in the world can you give me mandatory overtime? Good question. I'm not mad about it I'm just exhausted. My normal 8 hour work day is stressful enough but now you're expecting me to either come in early or stay late and give up a half hour from my lunch and all I get in return is leave. I hate to break it to you State of North Carolina but leave doesn't put groceries in my fridge or gas in my car. I understand that with the budget crisis we're in that's all that you can offer me but, seriously, trying to tell me that I am required to work overtime is kinda ridiculous. Now see if I worked at a job like a hotel, event planning, or even a catering position I would totally understand overtime being mandatory, but not as a receptionist for a laboratory.
Sorry guys, I'm done with that I swear. Just needed a second to unload and I mean no disrespect for my job or the State for that matter. I am thankful every day that I have a job and that it's a million times better than working for DOT or hopping a squat in the unemployment line. But I've been exhausted lately to the point where I've been dreaming of calling in sick so that I have an excuse to sleep in...but I don't, I get up and go to work just like I am supposed to because I know I need this job.
In other news: I am re-considering a move to the Wilmington area. I have applied for one job so far and have two on my list for resumes as soon as I find the time to re-type my cover letter to suit each individual position. *sigh* One is no where NEAR my dream job but it pays very well even for a part time position and the other at least had the words "plan events" listed. I also took the time to go through the Chamber of Commerce's website and see what companies I might be able to call and see if they'd be willing to give me a chance. I've also found a beautiful house that I would love to rent...provided it's still available (haha) when it comes time for my lease to be up and Oh yeah, provided I'm able to find some kind of roommate. I can't afford a house by myself and live in a safe part of town and I can't live with three large dogs in an apartment...and so begins the great roommate search of 2011. If anyone is unattached and looking to shake things up a bit I'm looking for a roommate to move to Wilmington with me. Sorry those of you readers out there that I don't know...I'm not really interested in living with you but any of my friends that read this and might be interested, contact me. OR if you happen to know someone that might be interested let me know that too because right now I'm taking suggestions. LOL.
Sometimes life hates you and sometimes it really truly is worth every second of the stress, pain, frustration, and boredom. Sometimes you find what you're looking for and hopefully this will be one of those times.
Sometimes it twists you around while you're hanging on by the tiniest thread.
And sometimes it makes you wonder how the heck you're still here.
I've been busier and more stressed than normal lately. I'm trying to find jobs to apply for and find some way to come up with enough money to move and oh yeah I'm doing my 40 hours a week and then some. Work has been giving us "mandatory" overtime. This bothers me because I'm not in an overtime position....so how in the world can you give me mandatory overtime? Good question. I'm not mad about it I'm just exhausted. My normal 8 hour work day is stressful enough but now you're expecting me to either come in early or stay late and give up a half hour from my lunch and all I get in return is leave. I hate to break it to you State of North Carolina but leave doesn't put groceries in my fridge or gas in my car. I understand that with the budget crisis we're in that's all that you can offer me but, seriously, trying to tell me that I am required to work overtime is kinda ridiculous. Now see if I worked at a job like a hotel, event planning, or even a catering position I would totally understand overtime being mandatory, but not as a receptionist for a laboratory.
Sorry guys, I'm done with that I swear. Just needed a second to unload and I mean no disrespect for my job or the State for that matter. I am thankful every day that I have a job and that it's a million times better than working for DOT or hopping a squat in the unemployment line. But I've been exhausted lately to the point where I've been dreaming of calling in sick so that I have an excuse to sleep in...but I don't, I get up and go to work just like I am supposed to because I know I need this job.
In other news: I am re-considering a move to the Wilmington area. I have applied for one job so far and have two on my list for resumes as soon as I find the time to re-type my cover letter to suit each individual position. *sigh* One is no where NEAR my dream job but it pays very well even for a part time position and the other at least had the words "plan events" listed. I also took the time to go through the Chamber of Commerce's website and see what companies I might be able to call and see if they'd be willing to give me a chance. I've also found a beautiful house that I would love to rent...provided it's still available (haha) when it comes time for my lease to be up and Oh yeah, provided I'm able to find some kind of roommate. I can't afford a house by myself and live in a safe part of town and I can't live with three large dogs in an apartment...and so begins the great roommate search of 2011. If anyone is unattached and looking to shake things up a bit I'm looking for a roommate to move to Wilmington with me. Sorry those of you readers out there that I don't know...I'm not really interested in living with you but any of my friends that read this and might be interested, contact me. OR if you happen to know someone that might be interested let me know that too because right now I'm taking suggestions. LOL.
Sometimes life hates you and sometimes it really truly is worth every second of the stress, pain, frustration, and boredom. Sometimes you find what you're looking for and hopefully this will be one of those times.
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