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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Astonishing Nearly two years sending out resumes, filling endless applications weekly, daily, filing for the dole only to be unapproved, unwanted, over qualified, over age? over paid - even promising interviews exhibited to prospective employers – what? Too well dressed? Graying hair [that has been approved by friends] Or did I come across as too professional? Nearly 18 months ago a financial advisor said, “Really? Are you looking?” Then went about started working a plan, needing to take time because, really, this recession wasn’t going anywhere for awhile. At the next financial meeting, he asked, “are you still wanting to work?” An anxious nod, he said, “will you keep me apprised of your offers?” and of course, I laughed…what offers? Then one day he said, after a meeting, “can you stay, and talk with me awhile?” so I did, hearing him say he would like to create a position for me…and would I like part, or full time? He’s being nice, I thought, and went along with it all. Then he called me back and I met with him and his wife; and then a third meeting with him, his wife, and staff. A week ago today I re-entered the work force. What will probably keep me here until I can truly retire is what they put in the “Welcome to our Office” basket [have you ever received a WTOO basket? I hadn’t…] and aside from the Post-it notes, a highlighter with post-it tabbies, a keychain with anti-bacterial hand gel…were the pens. Not one, or two, but three marvelous, well constructed, handsome, beautiful pens. My downfall. Achilles heel. Penchant, loves, charms, touchstones. Pens. For pens hold promise, and the unknown. They hold astonishing moments and undiscovered ideas, and until that very pen hits paper, a cloth, or napkin, paper sack, or even toilet paper, no one knows what magic might transpire. Pens. Astonishing. I’ll probably be at this office in this position created for me as Client Care Coordinator until they sweep my ashes aside. © KRJ 2-14-11 |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
What a time to get such good news!! Big changes for me on the work force to, more than I could have ever expected after being laid off for a year, but I got back in with my old company. Yep, this years looking up!! Happy vday, MommaK. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yep, you're astonishing alright, Sissie.  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Gotta love it! And I do. A little late getting here. Spent over seven hours at the emergency room. Esophagus problems. ~~ All those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand ~~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCkNgiPz_Ug Just make me stop. congrats. |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..bravo Karilea..best wishes..! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
It was all in God's time m'dear. I know how happy you is Lori |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Congratulations and best of luck, Sunshine !!!!!!!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Congratulations and jubilations - tra la! Lovely to hear it! Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Fantastic...congratulations, of course, and here's sending you an electronic pen (complete with inspired ink) so that all of us can keep reading those wonderful words...may the ashes be far down the road |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Congratulations...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's a great time, daughter. Some of us unemployed will be able to regain their lives...and I only pray it will hold for even more people.  Martie, you're so cute! Thank you, Sissie JP...hope you're feeling much better, Sir...thanks for checking in! Serenity...I couldn't have asked for more! Spiros, my friend, thank you so much! Lori...I is as happy as I ought to be.... Diana...thank you, dear! Steaven...just because you asked? Voila...you'll find it.  Thank you, James. |
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