So, I'm working on having a break down. There are no jobs which pay a poo available in Southern Illinois. I've checked SIU, John A., District #95, District #165, SIH, Yahoo Hotjobs and Monster.com. I've also told people to keep their ears open to anything that may come up. (Let it be known that I only told the people that I trust. I wasn't throwing the fact that I am job searching around to just anyone).
I would be qualified for some of the jobs at these places, but I don't have a bachelor's degree. The fact that my bachelor's degree could've been in CERAMICS for all they care is the part that really gets my goat. All of the on-the-job experience that I have, working in management, running an office, supervising other employees... It doesn't mean crap. I have to have that piece of paper for it to count for anything. I'm highly annoyed.
A.J. told me about a medical transcriptionist job that is open at SIH, but I'm not qualified for that until I finish my courses. Knowing that the job is available (and has been for some time) has given me the boost I needed to come home and put on my serious studying face. As you know, I study every Tuesday and Thursday anyway, but tonight, since The Hubs has soccer and planned to pick the baby up afterwards, I figured I'd study until they got home. About an hour and a half longer than normal. I also figured that since The Hubs was gonna be gone all weekend, I could spend all of my extra time studying. I had the potential to get a lot done! I could possibly get at least half way through course number 3! That'd be awesome!!
Have any of you picked up on the fact that all of that has been said in past tense? Well, that's because when I put in the cd for the new course I'm starting, it was blank. Totally blank.
SON OF A BISCUIT!
I can't win. I called At Home Professions to try and get a new cd, but it won't be here for 5 to 7 days. They don't have emailable electronic versions. I tried.
Now I'm gonna get no further with my studies. No closer to working as a transcriptionist. No using my time wisely this weekend. Instead, I'm going to take A.J. with me to the liquor store and buy a bottle of Bacardi. After making my drink, I may cry.
Or, I may turn on my recording of American Idol from last night. That actually sounds like more fun than crying. I'm going to attempt to avoid an actual breakdown. This is so my life.....
UMMM, I don't know if I was invited to read or comment, but I'm going to try anyway. (BTW, I don't read Latin, so I'm not sure if I'm being cussed out by your title). I know that I could never be in sales. My personality (or lack, thereof) would never allow me to do it. With the newspapers all over the country crying about lack of readership, I've been concerned about your position at the SI. Besides which, as a newspaper, it isn't much except for obits and local sports. Don't give up...it HAS to get better or us old retired folks will have to find real jobs too! You, Titi, and Avery (as well as J&C and Jenny) are ALWAYS in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI can't comment ... I'll cry ... which I know is such a big help to you in this situation ... just know your dad and I will do whatever we can to help.
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