Lawsuits and Freedom Fries

[judecorp]

So I've come to a conclusion about all of this job stuff: I'm just plain not going to worry about it too much, if at all possible. I mean, really, fretting and stressing about it the way I have doesn't really help /anyone/ in the long run, and it's been bringing ickiness into my friendships and relationship and I'm not terribly keen on that. After all, it isn't like I'm sitting here struggling or eating my own fingers - sure, I can't go out and buy mermil a pony or anything, but I've been able to pay all of my bills on time, and go out, and all of that good stuff. It helps that A. has been increasing his payments on the money he owes me - although I will be sad when it's all paid off, sayonara extra money!

Yeah, so anyway, I called the AD this morning promptly at 9am after Jennifer's doctor woke me up (which is good, because I was having this horrible dream about a strawberry yogurt substance emanating from my cooter) and was told, again, that he is "in a meeting." (At least the receptionist didn't ask my name first so I don't have to worry that he's screening my particular call.) I plan to call again within the hour, and continue calling until he speaks to me, but in the meantime, I've applied for three other jobs today (two of which are total shot-in-the-dark jobs, come on, it's fun!) - even calling one organization I particularly respect and flat-out asking, "Hey, are you hiring? I'm an MSW and I really want to work there." Work slut, that's me.

But yeah - I still have a couple months' of unemployment left, and it's enough to keep me floating. Even if this OYAP thing proves to be a ridiculous waste of stringing-along time, well, I'll still find another job, and besides, I'll sue them or something - it's the American way! So, in sum: still no word from them, still applying for other jobs (though there are slim pickins), still collecting unemployment, still disgustingly in love. So, basically, life is wonderful!

Comments

[elspazz0.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

I remember when I lost my job at the now defunct CompuADD. I was too "Proud" to get Unemployment. I though that was something only losers do. So I spend most of the summer charging up on my credit card. I finally broke down and got it because I realized I was being stupid.. and the next week I got a job. I wish I had done it the smart way the whole time. :-)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Proud? Heck, unemployment is an entitlement! Use it use it use it - you're paying for it, indirectly!

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

Well, I know that NOW. The point was that I was a big dummy. :-)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

But I still love ya!

[mermil.livejournal.com]

aw, jude. you don't need to buy me no stinkin' pony. I just want you to be riding the Happy Train.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

But, really - how cool would it be if I FedEx'd you a PONY?

[carina-s.livejournal.com]

wow what a visual. that is one AWFUL dream.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was pretty yuck.