Timely for me that this thread popped up again. I'm going to quit my job tomorrow. I haven't been happy there since I got back and some things are happening that are making me even more uncomfortable.
I'm going to sign up to substitute teach while I look for something else.
Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
Posts: 4285 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
Isabel, Great news! If you didn't mention it in your cover letter, be sure to somehow leverage that relationship with the student and his parent. See if she might be willing to make a phone call or drop an email with a glowing recommendation to the athletic director. I bet she will and it might be exactly what you need to get the foot in the door.
Originally posted by isabel: i have been anxious about earning enough income to support dd, as i am going thru a divorce now.
i believe that things happen for a reason. i have a 14 year old client --he runs cross country and we do intense yoga/pilates once a week to cross tain him in his sport. his mom was saying to me 2 days ago "I would love it if you would strength train him so he can learn about resistence training, increase his body awareness, etc." then yesterday, i checked out the website for his school--they are hiring an Athletic Trainer. so this morning, i emailed the Athletic Director with my resume.
We shall see. At least I am putting myself into motion instead of sitting around and worrying about income.
Good luck Isabel! Sounds like a great opportunity!
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
i have been anxious about earning enough income to support dd, as i am going thru a divorce now.
i believe that things happen for a reason. i have a 14 year old client --he runs cross country and we do intense yoga/pilates once a week to cross tain him in his sport. his mom was saying to me 2 days ago "I would love it if you would strength train him so he can learn about resistence training, increase his body awareness, etc." then yesterday, i checked out the website for his school--they are hiring an Athletic Trainer. so this morning, i emailed the Athletic Director with my resume.
We shall see. At least I am putting myself into motion instead of sitting around and worrying about income.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Girlfriend, you are attracting money like a tycoon!
you must write your own book "Sheri's Secret"!!!!!
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
I just wanted to share a little WOOHOO that I'm experiencing this morning. Y'all know that I am a HORRIBLE procrastinator...y'all also know that I just bought a home and will soon be retiring and moving to another state. Talk about a monstrous to do list. Whew.
Well, in the past 15 minutes or so, I just knocked off 2 things from my list that I've been procrastinating about--I cashed in some bonds to give me a bit more of a safety cushion after I put my 20% down on the condo next month, and I put in paperwork to change the savings allotment that comes out of my paycheck. This will mean a lot more money in my paycheck and a lot less in savings--for now--but this is a necessary move during this transition period.
I'm happy with myself. I also got an interim decision from my boss (but need confirmation from his boss) that will help my financial situation with the new home and retirement. We'll see how that all shakes out.
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7255 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Coolies Jill! Just by taking action, you have already defined yourself as versatile and talented in multiple areas. super!
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
With all the years working in a staffing service for dental personnel I never once thought about contacting another service (non-dental) to help me find a new job! Duh! So, this morning I sent my resume to a local agency that places people in professional/management jobs. I am so scared because I've taken that first step. I know that I have to make a change-financially and for my own emotional well-being so I'll let you know what happens. I worry that because I have been limited to one field of work for so long that I may not be qualified for anything else.
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
I asked for a raise and presented my case (and also the fact that company policy says I should have been promoted at my evaluation last year. Ooops, my *big* boss says. We meant to DOWNGRADE your rating because we didn't think you were ready for a promotion).
The big boss didn't call me back (I left two messages, both after the deadline he gave me). He didn't reply to any of the 3 e-mails I sent (and bcc'ed MY supervisor on). So my supervisor asks him what's up, and after saying that he was surprised I didn't follow up (!!!!!), says that "they" don't promote mid-cycle. <sigh> That's not even what I asked for.
Anyway, I have sent my application to the grad school, requested transcripts sent from my old school(s), and have one recommendation letter lined up. So that's all on track! And f you to the boss.
Challenge Goals: *10 minutes of unplanned exercise five times a week *Gym time twice a week *Socialize at least once every two weeks.
jill, you are awesome. i love reading about your path. you inspire me.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
I found a bunch of career and jobs threads and not sure if this is the most recent but I have a meeting on Monday with a paralegal school!! There are several that I am looking at and this is the first interview!!! I am excited about pursuing a new career!! I will be visiting other schools in the near future!!
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
I think you could say that your "career goals" include getting your degree and then seeing what opportunities are open to you after that.
They can help you improve by...well, go with what you know. More training opportunities, more flexible scheduling, more mentoring...all those things that you know, in general, make it easier to succeed.
Are the long-term goals for that JOB, or for your career? If they're for the JOB, then I think it's a silly question and I'd say that to my boss. If it's for your career, go vague. You want to examine growth opportunities. Spend time in other departments to see how they function. Get a certification in something or other.
I have a meeting this afternoon with my boss and her boss. Her boss was on the panel that decided not to promote me. I've been printing things out to take with me, and clicked a button I hadn't clicked before, and was given a "Action" list based on the overall rating of the review. I got the highest rating possible on my review. Per the company's "Action" list, that means an *automatic promotion to the next level.* Aut. O. Matic.
Say what?
So I've got a call in to HR to see if it means what it says it means. And if it does...well, I've got a HUGE question for the boss's boss this afternoon.
And...I've put off my lunch for 30 minutes since reading this, because my first impulse was to eat something. I'm trying to wait a bit so I can STOP associating unpleasant feelings (like anger, confusion, and overreacting) with eating.
Challenge Goals: *10 minutes of unplanned exercise five times a week *Gym time twice a week *Socialize at least once every two weeks.
I have no idea what to do. I was handed a performance evaluation sheet today. Ugh. For the job I'm not so fond of.
Here's the dilemma. How do I tell them what I've accomplished at work (not much since I don't have tons to do), how they can help me improve (which is really a kicker since I hate my job), and what my long term goals at the job are...all without lying.
This isn't going to be fun because I'm not fond of my boss, she doesn't like my attitude (which admittedly is a bit on the grumpy, defensive side on the wrong day), she knows I don't like my job, probably suspects I don't like her, and I really kind of don't care about this review.
On the other hand, I haven't done anything to not warrant my yearly increase in pay. (You pretty much have to steal or destroy the actual property to have anything negative happen to you here and I haven't done anything like that.)
I've tried to answer in neutral tones, and just scribbled what I've done, but I couldn't come up with much that is being honest and something that they want to hear.
I guess I'll be getting to give my newly found Beck skills a good run for their money pretty soon.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
Originally posted by jillybean: D-Sorry to hear about your work, sounds very frustrating for you.
In the past I've expressed an interest in Criminal Justice/working with Juvenile Probation. I still have an interest but I have sent out interest emails to several colleges about their paralegal programs. Many years ago I looked into paralegal schools. Something about this feels right. With CJ, I never actually brought myself to request further info. There are so many avenues you can take as a paralegal. I'm not sure if I should get a certificate or go for the AS degree. There is a BS degree as well but that will have to wait. I am very excited about this(and a little nervous), and I waiting patiently to hear from these schools.
Jill
Jill, as a paralegal myself, the one thing you REALLY need to make sure you do is get into an ABA approved paralegal program. If you already have a B.S/B.A. the certification should be enough.
Dawn
Thanks Dawn!! I have an AAS degree, in dental hygiene. I doubt any of the credits will transfer since my degree is from 1991. All three schools are ABA approved. I'd love to email you or talk to you more sometime about your career and your education. Thanks, Jill
Anytime Jill, you can email me at scubadawn at gmail dot com.
Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
Posts: 4285 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
Originally posted by jillybean: D-Sorry to hear about your work, sounds very frustrating for you.
In the past I've expressed an interest in Criminal Justice/working with Juvenile Probation. I still have an interest but I have sent out interest emails to several colleges about their paralegal programs. Many years ago I looked into paralegal schools. Something about this feels right. With CJ, I never actually brought myself to request further info. There are so many avenues you can take as a paralegal. I'm not sure if I should get a certificate or go for the AS degree. There is a BS degree as well but that will have to wait. I am very excited about this(and a little nervous), and I waiting patiently to hear from these schools.
Jill
Jill, as a paralegal myself, the one thing you REALLY need to make sure you do is get into an ABA approved paralegal program. If you already have a B.S/B.A. the certification should be enough.
Dawn
Thanks Dawn!! I have an AAS degree, in dental hygiene. I doubt any of the credits will transfer since my degree is from 1991. All three schools are ABA approved. I'd love to email you or talk to you more sometime about your career and your education. Thanks, Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
