unemployment
I’m accepting applications. Men preferred (sorry ladies).
I got a tentative offer today. Basically, I was told the job is mine if I want it. I was not told the salary they looking to offer. They want me to come in on Monday to finalize everything.
I told my salary history, so I think I will get something close to that… No matter what comes out of meeting with them on Monday, I know I will be OK.
Unemployment rate, by diploma: 8.5 percent may be an improvement in the unemployment figure (the lowest it’s been in two years), but a recent study by Georgetown University shows college graduates still have it rough, especially those in architecture and the arts, with unemployment rates of 13.9 percent and 11.1 percent respectively. READ MORE
On one of the days that I did not have a voice… I received a phone call from the organization I interviewed with just after Thanksgiving; they had to leave message because I couldn’t answer the phone.
My, possibly, soon to be boss stated that I was still in the running for the position and he just has a few more interviews to conduct before making a decision.
#FingersCrossed
Today… I had an interview… First time I have ever been in group interviews (four candidates, including myself, were interviewed together) We sat in a circle with four of the staff members. It was interesting… Oh yeah… this is the company.
After the interview I went hurried to the doctor’s office for my appointment. They removed more precancerous tissue. Again, precancerous! Grateful that all of this is being caught now.
I also weighed myself… I have gained 2 lbs… of course I have! I have not been jogging in about 2 months. #FAIL… Hopefully, once I am employed, I will be able to join a gym and continue on with my 40 lbs by 40 yo challenge. I have another organization that wants to interview me next week.
Life is a lot different than it was over a year ago… who knows if I would have ever gotten these medical procedures done if while I was still using and abusing drugs. I certainly was not employable then. Sitting still for an interview would have been nearly impossible.
I am in a better place now… things are looking up. I start training to become a CASAC on December 5th and I see myself being employed soon.
That’s a beautiful thing!
Later today, I will meet with a counselor to discuss training opportunities so that I will someday return to work. I have been already been accepted into the program. ACCESS-VR (formerly VESID) will provide with a grant so that I may obtain new skills and return tot he workforce. I have decided to train to become a CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor).
Things are headed in the right direction.
Today…. Later today that is, I have a job interview. I have not interviewed for a job since 2005. I haven’t had a salary paying job, with benefits, since 2007.
I started thinking about what I would have done if I were still using drugs when I received the call yesterday to schedule this interview.
Those are just a few scenarios. The thing is, I am in recovery. If I were still active, I would have never updated my resume; I would have never applied for the position; if I did apply, I would have missed the phone call or just not answered the phone.
I am a little nervous about the interview, and that is OK. This is good stress, and I excel, usually, under pressure.
Whatever happens, this is one interview will at least get my feet wet, and I will grow from this experience.
