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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2004Update: No Job
I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. I still hadn't heard from her so I called this morning. Oh, the woman who was going to leave to do hair full time now wants to stay a while longer until she sees how the hair thing works out. So now there isn't a job opening. I had to wonder, was she even planning to tell me? She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping center. I guess I'll go back out Monday and start inquiring all over again. (sigh) Jill >I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jill < hugs> Purrs that you get a job that you like soon. Tweed >> She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping >> center. >> I guess I'll go back out Monday and start inquiring all over again. (sigh) >> >> Jill Jill, have you ever thought about putting your culinary skills to work? Sounds like it's something you're not only very good at, but you love it. And you've got the Wall Street Journal in your resume! Sherry >>> She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping >>> center. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Sherry I worked in restaurants pre-college and again when I got laid off in 1990. Hard work, little pay or appreciation and very long hours. No thanks! But thanks for thinking of me :) Jill >>>> She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping >>>> center. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Jill So very true and its really a shame. There is a huge unmet demand for good chefs but very little reward for the effort involved. Jo >>>>> She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same >>>>> shopping center. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Jo Yeah, unless you manage to get your own TV show and become famous... then start making annoying commercials for toothpaste (think Emeril, and of course I believe he lives in a 2 flight walk-up with a little old lady neighbor who can hear him saying BAM! when he brushes his teeth). Someone loan me a commercial kitchen, all the pots, pans and don't forget all the ingredients! I made a nice wild rice soup the other night. This is very simple and perfect for this time of year. Cook 1/2 c. wild rice in 3 c. water with 1 Tbs. butter and a little salt about 50 minutes until tender. Stirred in 3 c. chicken broth, 1/4 c. minced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage, dash of ground cinnamon. Cook this mixture about 15 minutes, then stir in 1 c. half & half (or you can use evaporated milk, which I did this time) and heat through. I thickened the soup with 1/2 c. instant mashed potato flakes. Adjusted salt & pepper to taste. It was mighty tasty :) Jill >I worked in restaurants pre-college and again when I got laid off in 1990. >Hard work, little pay or appreciation and very long hours. No thanks! But >thanks for thinking of me :) > >Jill Well, I still think you should start your own catering business. You'd be awesome. Sherry >>>> She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping >>>> center. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >Hard work, little pay or appreciation and very long hours. No thanks! But >thanks for thinking of me :) I think I agree with Sherry re: putting those culinary skills to work, but I'm not thinking restaurant work. The wife of one of my former co-workers (both are laid-off now) is starting her own catering business, and I wonder if you've considered something like that. You've even got a ready-made publicity angle: "Featured in the WALL STREET JOURNAL!" Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com > I worked in restaurants pre-college and again when I got laid off in 1990. > Hard work, little pay or appreciation and very long hours. No thanks! But > thanks for thinking of me :) What about writing a cookbook? It could become a bestseller! The Wall Street Journal thing could help you find a publisher.  SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> I worked in restaurants pre-college and again when I got laid off in >> 1990. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > What about writing a cookbook? It could become a bestseller! The Wall > Street Journal thing could help you find a publisher. Or teaching cooking classes? Of course things might be very different in yer US of A, but here in Oz there are community adult education evening classes on at night all over the place, often run in the local high school's facilities. If you want to offer a class, the education authority advertises it in with all their other classes at the beginning of term, and if enough people sign up to cover costs, your class runs. If there aren't enough takers, you haven't really lost anything. Hugs and Purrs that you find something suitable soon Jill Jean.P. > >I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Tweed Sorry to hear this Jill, purrs for another (better!) opportunity to pop up! SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jill Hugs, and purrs that the right job will come along - soon. I've found that a lot of employers won't bother to let you know if they change their minds. I had one man tell me I was hired and that he'd get back to me about a starting date. I never heard from him again. Another said he had to consult his partner, but was sure I'd get the job. He promised to call me on Friday. There have been several hundred Fridays since then, and he still hasn't called. I hope you'll find something with a considerate boss. Joy >I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jill I'm guessing that she is a good sales person. Always positive and encouraging etc. Probably does great al jewelry sales but is undependable and drives everyone who knows her crazy. Jo >I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could >work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Jill Hang in there purrs for Persia's mom. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could >work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping center. >I guess I'll go back out Monday and start inquiring all over again. (sigh) Sorry to hear the job didn't pan out as hoped. Still purring here that one will come along. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I > could work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jill I'm sorry to hear that, Jill. Still purring for you to find something soon. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. Sorry, Jill, I know it must be really disappointing. Purrs to help you find a good position. Have you ever thought about part-time work as a merchandising rep? I work part-time for a company called Levy Home Entertainment who supplies books for stores like K-Mart, Best Buy, Babies R Us, Toys R Us and others. It's not great pay but it is a part-time job that does allow you to have flexible hours. It is also possible you could make it a full-time job if you took on enough stores. If you're interested what you might do is ask to see the vendors log at one of these stores and look under the green Levy divider page and on the rep's sign-in sheet there should be listings for the area and district managers and their numbers -- you could try leaving a message with them. I've been doing it for 4 years and it works for our family as I'm constantly shuttling my kids around. Other companies that use merchandisers are Hershey's and American Greetings. Hope this helps. Christine > I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jill > I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jill I think it is so mean not letting you know immediately. I hate people like that. It reminds me of a guy I once met who set up a date for the following Sunday. I got all dressed up and waited and waited and waited! But I had my revenge. I found myself standing next to him at a function and was able to spent a couple of minutes telling him what a miserable piece of humanity he was. A good vocabulary can be an advantage at a time like that lol. He went all red and cringy. We get a lot of people here selling cosmetics and doing very well as their circle of contacts increase. And it is a repeat business. Ads. in newspapers can sometimes strike oil. Employers find it time consuming interviewing heaps of people and like the idea of a person advertising for work - it shows initiative. Good luck, Bev SignatureThe email of the species is more deadly than the mail. Earlier this year when I interviewing at different vet clinics looking for a place to work, this one clinic seemed very promising. In the interview the manager asked me what are the 6 most common parasites in cats and dogs. I was able to answer them all correctly and he said, "Wow, you're one of the first people to get all of them" We even talked money and hourly wages and he said that he would like me to get started on Tuesday, cause I had classes on Monday. I was stoked and looking forward to it. And then on Monday, I get a message on my machine saying, "Sorry, I know you were going to start, but it's not going to work out. Thanks anyway." I called him up and he gave me some lame excuse about how someone else he had in mind got the position, and that he was sorry. The creep, he practically hired me, and we even talked money, and then he pulls out the day before? A friend and classmate of mine is now interviewing there. I told her what happened and advised her to keep her eyes open. Now I'm happy with where I work now. it's a good place and I hope to stay there for a while. Good luck to you, Jill in finding a position somewhere. Kristi PS. have you ever considered temp work? I did a bunch of temp jobs when I got out of college and one of them became permanent. Just a thought Lots of purrs and best wishes for an even better job for you, Jill, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jill > She did suggest some other places I might apply in the same shopping center. > I guess I'll go back out Monday and start inquiring all over again. (sigh) > > Jill We'll keep the purrs coming. Both the Highland furkids, and the Highland furkids Mobile Purr Dispensing Department (Harri kitten). Dan > I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. Last Wednesday she asked if I could > work part time and then said she'd work on the schedule and get back to me. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > a while longer until she sees how the hair thing works out. So now there > isn't a job opening. I had to wonder, was she even planning to tell me? So sorry to hear this, Jill. Maybe you wouldn't have liked to work for a nutter like that anyway? Here's purrs that you find something better soon. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > So sorry to hear this, Jill. Maybe you wouldn't have liked to work for a > nutter like that anyway? Here's purrs that you find something better soon. Purrs for something better instead. Sometimes the universe works that way. I got a job I like after a year of unemployment made me quit looking for work and go back to school instead. A few weeks after I started a teaching assistant quit and I now have her job AND a class and am doing well in both. --Fil Jill wrote: >I dunno, maybe the manager is a ditz. ---------------------<snip>---------------------- I think you've got her number. Purrs and good vibes for you to find something a little better than working for an inconsiderate so-and-so. Regards and Purrs, O J |
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