Monday, February 27, 2006
Day 7
Happy First Week Anniversary (of unemployment!)
Today - reporting to unemployment for a consultation. The closest office (via mapquest) is about 19 miles away. I am gathering up all my goodies (paperwork) to bring in with me, 2 photo id's, the packet and letter they sent, etc.
Yesterday - went to see 'Firewall' with Harrison Ford. Enjoyed it very much except for some grimaces about their portrayal of technology. ;-)
More later, wish me luck!
Correction - Where I reported to is the county 'Career Center' - they don't take unemployment claims there anymore. I was there approximately 2.5 hours, spoke to 2 people, looked through paper and online job listings, etc. I had to fill out several new pieces of paperwork, all containing most of the information I had already submitted on my application, or on my resume. The people I spoke to were nice enough. Some of the other applicants around me appeared to be on a first name basis with the receptionist and counselors. I imagine it wasn't their first visit. :-)
I have a couple of followup phone calls to make, and one piece of info to get from my former employer.
When I came home, I had received an automated voice mail from the Dept of Labor reminding me to report to a Career Center. Mission accomplished.
Confession: I actually brought home an ad for a job fair sponsored by SENIOR CITIZENS, INC for people over 40 - do you see that? FORTY! FOUR-O! It is called 'Maturity Matters'. Ouch. I'm old but nobody can say I'm mature. (Can't make me, can't make me!).
Today - reporting to unemployment for a consultation. The closest office (via mapquest) is about 19 miles away. I am gathering up all my goodies (paperwork) to bring in with me, 2 photo id's, the packet and letter they sent, etc.
Yesterday - went to see 'Firewall' with Harrison Ford. Enjoyed it very much except for some grimaces about their portrayal of technology. ;-)
More later, wish me luck!
Correction - Where I reported to is the county 'Career Center' - they don't take unemployment claims there anymore. I was there approximately 2.5 hours, spoke to 2 people, looked through paper and online job listings, etc. I had to fill out several new pieces of paperwork, all containing most of the information I had already submitted on my application, or on my resume. The people I spoke to were nice enough. Some of the other applicants around me appeared to be on a first name basis with the receptionist and counselors. I imagine it wasn't their first visit. :-)
I have a couple of followup phone calls to make, and one piece of info to get from my former employer.
When I came home, I had received an automated voice mail from the Dept of Labor reminding me to report to a Career Center. Mission accomplished.
Confession: I actually brought home an ad for a job fair sponsored by SENIOR CITIZENS, INC for people over 40 - do you see that? FORTY! FOUR-O! It is called 'Maturity Matters'. Ouch. I'm old but nobody can say I'm mature. (Can't make me, can't make me!).
# posted by Karen @ 2/27/2006 05:42:00 AM 
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I found your blog at work after much searching...now I can keep up from the office too! Hope the unemployment office goes okay!!
It's freezing here and I am just MISERABLE! Wish I was there!!
xoxo
It's freezing here and I am just MISERABLE! Wish I was there!!
xoxo
Hi there,
you're blog is funny, mine's depressing. I'm employed, you're not. Perhaps you don't want to be employed! you might end up sounding like me... Tired & Miserable!
Good luck with the search!
you're blog is funny, mine's depressing. I'm employed, you're not. Perhaps you don't want to be employed! you might end up sounding like me... Tired & Miserable!
Good luck with the search!
Hi Jane,
Thanks for your comments. I notice you read Terry Brooks and David Eddings and love the Alien and LOTR movies. They are some of my favorites too. Maybe I'll actually be able to read more and watch more movies while I'm unemployed. And yes, I am happier unemployed except for that little MONETARY detail. BTW - when I saw you listen to 'Seattle Grunge Rock' I gained a pound thinking of the great Seattle restaurants. ;-)
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Thanks for your comments. I notice you read Terry Brooks and David Eddings and love the Alien and LOTR movies. They are some of my favorites too. Maybe I'll actually be able to read more and watch more movies while I'm unemployed. And yes, I am happier unemployed except for that little MONETARY detail. BTW - when I saw you listen to 'Seattle Grunge Rock' I gained a pound thinking of the great Seattle restaurants. ;-)
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