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goldenearring
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« on: January 13, 2001, 02:48:17 pm » |
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Hi, Lori:
So sad to hear about your bummer experience. I think you have been temp-to-perm scammed. You've been there awhile, haven't you? I of course know nothing about this except what I've read on other postings by people that this has happened to, but it sounds more like they want to avoid paying a pretty hefty fee to bring you on board full time. Maybe they've found a replacement who can start Monday. It can be brutal out there, but I'm sorry it happened to you. I know it took you a long time to find a decent job.
BUT, this is a NEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW DAY! Believe me, the job that you want is out there - - somewhere. And, believe it or not, you can be glad that if the company is like that, that you didn't get hired full-time. I've had to do this pump-myself-up stuff when I got fired from a job I liked. They told me the day before that they hoped I would be there forever, and what a great part of the team I was and how they appreciated the contribution I'd made in the short time I'd been there, and then the next a.m. - - ka-BLAM. I know whereof I speak when I tell you to put a time limit on the pity party. When the time expires, send the guests home. Get out the yellow pages and want ads, and make a "hit" list for Monday. Monday, call and set up appointments at all the agencies you can. Book yourself silly. Your resume is probably up-to-speed, but just look it over today and tomorrow. Once you get your Monday stuff done, then hit the online stuff, if you haven't already.
It sounds like the job market where you are in Florida isn't exactly booming, but if you write down exactly what you want, you're far more likely to recognize it when it pops up. Define what you want salary-wise, benefits, hours, type of boss/workstyle, environment, location/length of commute, etc. This really helps a lot for some reason.
Oooooh, chicky poo, I wish I could hand you a little piece of Dove chocolate, but then I want you to fit into your interview suits, so scrap that idea! Hit the gym this afternoon! I think your idea to get a semi-permanent job at the retail mall while you job hunt is a great idea. I don't know if this is a viable option for you, but I think I might consider it if I had gone through as much as you have for the little while we have "known each other" (snicker!) online, looking into a 2nd shift production or assembly job. They're always looking for people, and most of the companies, at leaste in Minnesota offer benefits, too. I think you're good at going way out of the box on how to get what you want, and all I can say is I'm pulling for you way up here, and I know you'll come through. Just keep chanting the mantra, "No effort goes forth unrewarded. No effort goes forth unrewarded. No (*#@@&%@!!!!**@#) effort goes for un(@#$@#)rewarded!)
Hugs and COURAGE - GE P.S. Did you ask for advice?! Forgive me if you need to!
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