I am sure there are more people than me who are feeling quite desperate. It's sad. I didn't feel like I was one of the desperate ones until today.The reality of the economy just hit home.

BUT
I am eating dutch apple pie with my nice hot heat on so I'm good. It's good. :)

Eh, I agree. I think everyone is just trying to do the best they can with the current situation.

Just in a bad mood.....everything is making me unhappy and upset today. :(

I hope things get better for you Tulip :hug:

Tomorrow will be better for twolips. :3way:

Same news here except it's more like 35 or 40 for some. Smaller town...Soon I'll be fighting to get into Burger King. :D No joke. I didn't cry after the interviews though. I realize I am up against people that have more degrees and are over-qualified for the positions I used to fill, that they are now getting hired for. I have a serious reassessment to do. I am sorry for you sky. I am going through it. It's ugly out there. I apply to ads posted on craigslist and about 3 out of 5 are fake.

I used to get hired immediately. Not so these days. It just isn't so.....

I don't even bother waiting for the phone to ring anymore. I have 2 side-jobs. They are not going to pay the bills. off/rant

In any case, I am sending you good energy today sky!! Don't give up hope!! :)

Cicero. I appreciate your kind words and so sharing your story I can understand and appreciate the place you find yourself in.


I try not to cry and I do not usually! I hate to cry and am very stoic. I just got choked up because like you said when you are used to getting a job after an interview and don't , time after time, it is a let down in a big big BIG way.

So I had a weak moment. I am busy planning my garden and taking care of my mom.

Also I am reassessing too. Good luck to the both of us aye?

Asshats =

snow mobile?

No really I should cry....lol! I'm not calling you a wuss. Crying is the perfectly natural thing to do here! Especially since it's a "holy shit" moment no one has control over. 200? Really? Holy Shit!!!!

((hugs))

lol no I don't think you are calling me a wuss. I am actually when it comes to smashing spiders and stinging bees though :)

Yes, 200! interviewees. I wonder how many applicants there were.

I have a letter given to us displaced workers by the Governor that mandates other state agencies give us an interview if we qualify for the job. I am not sure how now I am thinking it is a good idea any more. I don't know if I get an interview because it was mandated or if they would have called me anyway. I am tempted next time not to use that resource just to see. It doesn't help with getting hired. I wish there was a twist someone's arm clause in there. :P

((hugs you back ))

Ok this is what you do sky...Just walk in, find an empty cubicle, with a computer, and phone. Then proceed to start working!! lol!!

I read a story a long time ago where an investigative reporter did that at a large company he did not name. When times get tough I think of that, and laugh my butt off...Because in his case, it worked... lol! ( I wish I could find that article as it was hilarious)

Good luck to you. And I am still trying to send good energy your way. :)

200 interviews per position? What a ridiculous waste of resources. they need to employ better HR people

Around here snow-mobilers support tearing down fences, wrecking ski trails, growing childhood obesity, and giving aid and comfort to enemies of the United States through stupid use of fossil fuels... Did I miss anything?

noise pollution

Thank you cicero. Funny story. I wish I could read it!


I'll be sending good energy your way as well.

@ monster. Really, How many brain cells does one need anyway to push papers. I am sure she said interviews and not applicants although I questioned myself whether she really said that or not.

Maybe a lot of state workers got letters and if they have one the hiring managers are mandated to give an interview * shrug* Dunno.

I know just from OSB alone there were plenty and talking about wasted resources is what ultimately caused it's demise although for years people were not given the option of OSB at IEP meetings because state schools do not fall under the 'least restrictive environment' rule. ( my opinion) Unfortunately there are not many teachers with that specialized teaching license in public schools and resources are tight anyway.

Who has the extra money to send a mobility instructor to a rural area for 2 hours a week?

Many more important things lost here than my job. The end of an era for a historic school and the end of 24/7 services for kids who really needed them.

Sorry to hear it sky. :(

I'm ok :D

I still have my see's chocolate gift card given out by blindskills.
I'm saving it for a really rainy day.:)

I'm panning a garden. Hurry Hurry spring!

I got a good attitude 99.9/10 of the time.

thank you

oh and about snow mobiles. I guess a lot of people do not appreciate them. You are one of these?

I would love to ride one.

Yeah. I live in the boonies for the peace and quiet. Snow-mobilers hate quiet and property rights apparently.

I guess their faster and more fun that a horse but I never knew anyone to mind a horse if you passed through their field, ..far away and quiet.

Fricking USA swimming co-ordinator for our club failed to get our entries in on time for the meet on Saturday so as a result Hebe got no entries and hector maybe got two. I'm not driving over an hour each way for one kid to swim two events. grrrrr.

Everything.

I'm in trouble.

Uh oh, Cloud. Sending you loads of luck.

Like, prego?

:( for Cloud

no. depressed. Bruce made me cry last night (over something stupid; no, I'm not blaming you), and I've been crying ever since. I woke up in the middle of the night crying, and cried my makeup off twice this morning before I dragged myself to work.

I cannot ignore the warning signs. I need to see a doctor, but can't afford it right now, so I'm strategizing lifestyle approaches.

It really has nothing to do with Bruce or Monster or the other people here who have been stressing me out. (It just seems that way, but I know better). I'm going to try to absent myself for a while; being on the Cellar and other web sites is hurting me, not helping. For those who support me, thank you, and keep your fingers crossed.

so, does taking backhanded swats at them make you feel any better?

just as much as kicking people who are down makes you feel better. After 3 years here, I get this kind of assholiness from people. I'm sorry, but I don't need the aggravation.

Just tired & lonely. I've extended for another tour because I don't really have anything else in my life

doesn't make me feel better at all cloud....but this whole 'boohoo you mean people hurt me and make me cry....but it's not you it's me and thanks to those of you who are nice'.....schtick is played. aliantha has kind of ground this one up.

if you have a problem with someone, take them on straight out. don't come at them sideways.

sorry you're feeling down, but it doesn't excuse that shit.

feel better

Sorry to hear that Sarge. Stay safe man.

Cloud, get well.

I'm new here Sarge- where are you stationed?

Cloud - hope all turns out well for you.

I'm in the Ninewa province of Iraq. Things aren't too bad here. I'm mainly lonely and I know that extending only puts my life on hold. Maybe I'm using this to escape from my problems, but it sure is nice having a steady pay check

How long is your extension?
how long in?

and Thank You for your Service! :f207:

Hey cloud, this is for you :)

http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/wp-co...ral_cheese.jpg

should go nicely, and help you cut down on that grocery bill so you can afford the doctor.

Hope you feel better soon.

Take care sarge! * waves *

Hope your kids scheduler gets it together next time monster. grrr
He'll have to pay for thwarting supermom.

cheese?
( yer so mean ) xo

gotta lub dat debil

oh, it got worse... he failed to register the club and coaches for this year with USA swimming too. Dickwad. He kept trying to joke about it at the meet tonight which i was marshalling and in the end i hac to tell him that it was probably best not to talk about it now because i was really fucking mad -as well as busy.

And no-one had made sure we had enough ribbons.

I am finally learning to say "OK someone else needs to do this job, it doesn't have to always be me" and I got people to step up, but apparently it does have to always be me because neither of the jobs I passed on got fucking done despite my numerous reminders. bloody useless, the lot of them it is way less stressful just to do it all yourself.....

:thumbsup: All this because I said Wheaton wasn't the only one to post that link? Yes, see a Doctor, there's more going on than the lack of Christmas gifts or cupcake posts. You, like half the people on this board, need a little help with your chemistry. It'll make life sooo much better. :thumbsup:

grr. I can feel your frustration. He was trying to make a joke when these kind of things play big in a kids mind.:headshake

I wish I could help you. I'd best assistant ever. I'm anal and everything. You'd worship me. Sometimes I wonder how some people hold down jobs.

Maybe they need step by step instructions. Ribbons! for the kids. How can anyone make sure there is enough ribbons or enough events. grr

Bruce made you cry?

If you notice bruce always does the fair and balanced reporting gig. When learning about people its good to read several of their posts back to back then it puts their online personality into perspective.

I keep meaning to ask him his astrological sign if he has one.:p

Cloud I know this online business can be tricky especially for us who come off a little cold and wonder why we get left in it. It just takes perseverance and a little personal adjustment.

BUT I can't believe you said that about bruce though. The one I would vote least likely to make anyone cry.

good luck to you

Libras make 'em all cry. Muhwahahahahahahahahahahahaha.:p

I knew it! *Points at you*

I am a Libra too.Well a day short of Scorpio. Watch it. She's got a nasty sting. nah I fails at stinging...the old grey mare an all.

I'm only half libra -does that mean they cry with one eye? :lol:

How in hell can you be half? You is or you ain't. :confused:

cusp..... :lol:

Funny, I place no store in birth signs whatsoever, and my oldest -Hebe, 12, just learned about them from her friends. She was horrified to learn that I had no idea what birth sign any of my children had! :lol:

My children are leo and cancer. They are tiger and dragon on the chinese zodiac.

Leo's are great people. My dad and step sister are Leo. Cancers are beautiful souls.My niece is a Cancer.

Whether you believe in signs or not at least it gives people a reason to think nice things.

The Chinese zodiac not so much as far as some of the names.
Your kids are lucky Jinx.

:eyebrow:Is that right?

So wait, you're calling out the names of the chinese zodiac thing, but are OK with CANCER as a name? WTF? What in the hell is nice about that?

You could pick the good parts.


Aries
Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted


As far as your example goes who wrote it?

among other oddities was this. I am too sleepy to know what it means. You picked a real gem bruce.

Usually occupied that that searches new gates for itself.


well at least this one I can understand. May I just say,lol
Vulgar, soul ajar


summer! and who doesn't like a harvest moon btw

please leave my selective reasoning alone :p

Looks like a third world translation of Russian. My bad on the link, here's all of them.

:lol2:

scales:
Humour Feeling and love for honour - in the germinal condition.

Scales like to show from itself connoisseurs of art, often write tearful memoirs.


lol



These give me a chuckle. Thanks for the link.
I'll read the rest later.:)

The Chinese zodiac says I'm a cock.

OK.....

I'm such a scorpio...watch it, I'll sting your ass.

Chinese horoscope: Dragon. Watch it, I'll burn your ass.

Just wait while I whack you with my scales and my virginity.



What?

Ahhhh, the dreaded scales and virginity (runs away screaming)

:lol:

@ Bruce...what the hell is that link? Here's mine:

The Scorpion: very dangerous, even on distance.

Change, defraud, интригуют from one pleasure to destroy. The Sadists and masochists simultaneously. Do Not be squeamish about no facility for achievement of the purposes. Not feel sorry power and facilities, create about itself good opinion to afterwards treasonous to knock with rear. The Quarry do, going on dead body. If he has said that values the твою a friendship, signifies hour back has written on you complaint to chief.

The Scorpion adores the shallow anecdotes and pornographic filimy.

Oh my!

I'm alllllll about the shallow anecdotes and pornographic filimy.

The fucking twat that is running the step class in the big gym has her dance mix turned up to 12. I can't hear the tv with headphones in. Whore. I had to pause the treadmill to post this, I'm so mad.