I didn’t have a huge need to print stuff up all the time until the point when I needed to start printing out resumes, and thank you letters and stuff like that.  I thought it just needed some ink, but alas, that is not the problem.
I’ve been going to Kinkos.
This week I am determined.  I [...]

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One of the most common questions to ask someone you don’t know much about is “So, what do you do?”
We ask this question to learn more about this new person we’re meeting.  Besides learning what their role is, this question also gives us information that we might not have otherwise known and could possibly lead [...]

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I’ve been really bad at updating this lately, which really doesn’t make sense because it’s not like I’m working or anything I have, however, been having oodles of fun and almost 2 months in, I’ve come up with the 5 Upsides to Unemployment:

Everyday is like Saturday! – While your working brethren are dreading [...]

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Last night I was a ball of nerves.  I tried my best to go to bed early.  Since the whole FUNemployment thing started, everyday is pretty much like Saturday, so I typically go to sleep really late.
I couldn’t sleep.  Eventually I did fall asleep and then I woke up before my 7 am alarm clock.
Overall, [...]

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I’ve been ignoring my Friday Five lately… I think my FF has been on strike since I lost my job.  It’s back today, though, and it’s back with a vengeance!
It’s been a pretty busy week and I thought I’d share with you what I like to do before any interview:

Make sure you have a power [...]

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For those of you who know me in real life, you know I don’t usually cook.  I microwave.  It’s just so much easier and it’s very rare that you mess it up.  I do bake from time to time, but those instances are few & far between – mainly because I live solo and would [...]

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First off, thanks so much for all your kind words, thoughts & prayers!
I got a call from HR from Super Awesome Company and was informed that I scored an in-person interview next week.
I can’t tell you how completely excited I am.  I am one step closer!
While I am enjoying my FUNemployment, I think 2 months [...]

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You know that instant feeling of “WOW! I totally hit this out of the ballpark!” right after an interview?
I didn’t really get that feeling today.  I definitely got that feeling after the first phone interview, but today was just kinda ‘ok’ for me.  I wish I would have worded things differently, said things I didn’t [...]

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Well, unfortunately I didn’t get the best job in the world.  Dammit.  I guess they weren’t kidding when they said swimming was a requirement.  “Island Caretaker” is a pretty lame title anyway.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed that my phone interview tomorrow goes better
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When I was getting ready to start school, my mom packed all of my supplies in my backpack.  She told me to be nice to the other kids and to ask them if they wanted to be my friend.  Sounds simple enough, but it worked.  I still talk to many of the people I met [...]

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