Joined: 02 Jun 2007
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Location: I come from a land downunder
Got those unemployed blues
This is just a chance to vent, cause I feel so frustrated with my situation.Since my return to OZ 5 months agoI have been trying to get a job that would help me move forward in my life here, as well as enable some savings toward a goal of returning to the USA in the event my lady and I find a way to be together. The job market has been shrinking due to the global financial situation and if you dont have the experience or high qualifications it's not easy. This week I finally had some real hope.
I was one of about 50 phonecalls about a casual position in a Hosp, kiosk that paid reasonable money for at least 25 hours a week
I was one of 10 selelcted to come in for an interview
I was one of 4 shortlisted and given a trial
I was one of 3 given a second trial
I truly felt I did competently and fitted into the system. The hours they wanted fitted in around my two cleaning jobs I already do and my one mornings recreation of skating.
They called last night, thanks for no thanks.
I know I have to keep trying and I will, but forgive me if today I just want to lie on the floor and cry. When you ae 10,000 miles from the one you love, somedays are just harder than others.
Noni _________________ Be yourself.............everybody else is taken!
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:51 pm
GreenEyedKiss Moderators
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Location: Barony of the Angels in the Kingdom of Caid.
Noni,
I so feel for you honey...it's tough everywhere right now. But dont let it get you down...theres gotta be something better for you out there..Im told that things happen for a reason...and I keep on hoping so.
You will find what you are meant to do, love. Just don't give up.
(And...BTW....you are doing awesome with the non smoking! I am very proud of you! It seems it was easier for me to also kick the habit than I thought it could be. I started doing push ups everytime I wanted one....now Im getting healthier and stronger).
You know where to find me if you need an ear to bend.
~Green _________________ "I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm getting it done." ~ADM
"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others remains immortal"
Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:24 am
Angel1 Moderators
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
Posts: 1518
Location: U.K
((((((((((Noni)))))))))))
Awwww bless you sweetie. I imagine that must be so frustrating for you,especially after being shortlisted, so near yet so far.
Here are some ((((((((((( Huge encouragement hugs)))))))))) for you. sHang on in htere sweetie,something will come for you,i'm sure it will.Keep your lil chin up and dust yourself down.
Well done with the quitting smoking,i'm also very proud of you
Sending you lots of positive energies in abundance.
with lots of love and respect
Angel x x x _________________ "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
-Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955)
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:43 am
1seed
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
Posts: 93
Location: midwest, USA
Hi Noni!
Keep your head up and try to think postive thoughts. It is hard all over. Something will come through for you.
I can really sympathize because my job has cut our hours by more than half.
So hang in there it will get better.
seed
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:57 am
MysteryGirl Moderators
Joined: 02 Jun 2007
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Location: I come from a land downunder
Hey, how serendipitous that you should ressurect this topic today. A few days ago I had a call back from the place I trialled at to tell me the person they had appointed initially hadnt worked out, and offering me the job. I start tomorrow. So thanks to everyone for their good wishes, they must have had an effect.
HugZ, Noni _________________ Be yourself.............everybody else is taken!
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:43 am
Dark prism
Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 865
Location: California Dreamin, baby.
Congratulations!
Dp _________________ "Fighting for this girl - on the battlefield of love."
Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:05 am
Laurian
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
Posts: 174
Location: Belgium
I 'll bet Noni will feel butterflies in her stomach tomorrow
Go get them, Tiger!!!
Congratulations, Noni. I am so happy for you. A new job... sweet!
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:25 am
Angel1 Moderators
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
Posts: 1518
Location: U.K
(((((((((((((((((((((Noni)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Woohooooooooooooooooooo * Congratulations * i hope that you'll be very happy in your new position hunnie. Well done.
with all my love and respect
Angelx x _________________ "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
-Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955)
Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:34 pm
PipSqueak
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
Posts: 987
Location: S.W. England
What great news!!
Good luck Noni, hope it all goes well tomorrow!
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:15 pm
Cyg
Joined: 12 Sep 2008
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Location: USA
Take those blues and turn them around, because next time the right job is not going to turn you down. You know why? Because you are one hell of a fighter, and have the skills to compete! You refuse to stay down and will be walk strong to those opportunity's which are now open to you. _________________ "Shoot for the stars and you will never fall short of the moon"
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I imagine that must be so frustrating for you,especially after being shortlisted, so near yet so far. 
