I recently over heard a co-worker on the phone replying to a question I didn’t hear, “Not bad for a Monday.” Undoubtedly the question was something to the effect of “How are you?” And his response is one I am familiar with, having heard several variations thereof over the course of my 10+ years in Corporate America. Why do we hate Mondays? There are even songs about it! (Bangles, The Mamas and The Papas) Read more »
My Earth Day Post
On my last two visits to Quizno’s I noticed they have changed the way they wrap their sandwiches for carry-out. Normally this kind of thing wouldn’t garner a second thought from me, but the new way they are wrapping their sandwiches is somewhat annoying to me. So I looked into it and discovered Quizno’s is trying to “be green.”
I happen to be something of a sandwich lover. Turkey sandwiches to be specific. So you will regularly see me at Subway, Togo’s, or as in the case today, Quizno’s. Read more »
As I was chasing after my daughter yesterday to retrieve some item she pulled out of my purse I thought about all the skills I have acquired since I became a mother. My reflexes have become near lightning quick in order to stop potential disasters as well as to keep up with the super human speed at which my 2 year old can move when trying to escape me. My sense of hearing is near bionic. I can hear my daughter cry, whimper, or get into trouble from several rooms away. The list goes on…
Then I began thinking about a conversation I had earlier that day with my new boss. She and I had agreed that we liked to jump in and tackle an assignment and get it done sooner rather than later. I realized that I had not always been like that. I used to thrive under the pressure of a deadline (still do), but now I prefer to just get the work done and out of the way. What changed? I believe it was becoming a mother that changed me. Read more »
I recently read an article on ModernMom.com about how annoying men can be when they are sick. This struck a chord with me because my man can’t seem to do anything while he is sick; meanwhile I carry on and am expected to take of our daughter like nothing is wrong. (Just to be fair, the last time I was sick my hubby was absolutely wonderful to me and helped out extra without being asked.) But the point is, when HE is sick the world stops and reading that article made me feel just a little bit better about it because I was not alone in being married to “cold wuss”. Read more »
I started pushing my lunches later and later about four or five years ago. The theory was that the afternoon would seem shorter and 5 o’clock would come sooner. Now that I am in a new job, one I actually like, I am still eating lunch later but for completely different reasons. I am enjoying what I am doing so much that I lose track of time and before I know it, its 1 o’clock. But this brings up the flip side, the afternoon seems shorter. So the day is already flying by in the morning so much that I don’t realize it’s lunch, and then once I finish lunch the day is pretty much gone, and before I blink it’s 5.
Normally this would be a good thing. Read more »
I have a new job!
I am so excited about this job. So far every aspect seems perfectly suited to me. I truly believe that the self-discovery I did earlier in the year helped me in finding a job that is such a great fit.
If you have the time, even if you are employed, I highly recommend it.
And now that I am employed, will my blogging slow down? At this rate I don’t think I could possibly post less without stopping altogether, and that is not going to happen.
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Being out of work has been a blessing in disguise for me. I have done quite a bit of work on self-discovery, something I wouldn’t have ever had time for previously. One of my favorite blogs is The Happiness Project, I subscribe to via RSS. They recently had a blog post listing ways to feel happy when you lost your job. My husband and I are working on clearing our clutter. This again is something I wouldn’t have time for if I were working. It feels so good to have a clean and decluttered house. I feel like I can get more done. There seems to be less stress too. Read more »
I have decided that 2010 will be a good year.
After all, having a positive attitude goes a long way, right?
Things are beginning to look up. I’ve had several good “bites” and eventually one of them will have to turn into something. The key is to find something I’m good at, and I will enjoy. I’ve had jobs I enjoyed but they were not a good fit, and I’ve had jobs that were good fits but I did not enjoy. So how do I ensure I get both in my next job? Read more »
I must admit that I was wrong about retail world on one count and completely correct on another. While I did enjoy the work, the helping people, and working with products I liked; I underestimated myself in regards to my capability of being a store manager. The managers and assistant managers I work with are amazing. They have way more on their plates than I imagined, and the behind the scenes work is intense. The first time I helped after hours I realized I could be in over my head.
Don’t get me wrong, I plan on sticking it out and seeing if I can work my way up. I learn fast and if I apply myself I am sure I can make it. But I plan on sticking it out at only one of the two. Read more »
I thought that this period of unemployment would be a great chance to experiment with different career avenues. Right out of college I had a part time job doing retail sales at a higher end clothing store. I actually enjoyed it, except for being on my feet so many hours. I have a bit of arthritis in one foot which is aggravated by long periods of standing. But I figured this may be the chance to try it out again. Now that I have some management experience under my belt, perhaps I could be a retail store manager. So begins my investigation of the retail sales world. Read more »
As I am now currently unemployed I have signed up to get updates from top name job boards. They send me the newest job postings on a daily basis. Now perhaps it is my fault for putting in search terms that are too general, but I am getting listings for jobs that have absolutely nothing to do with my field. How in the world, for example, does an Optometrist or Surgeon fit in with Advertising, Marketing, or even Sales Read more »
Do you still have a job? If not what are you doing to look for one? There are all kinds of articles and resources on the internet now to show you how to use social media to find a job, or use Twitter to find a job. Then there is good old fashioned networking. And some people even still find leads on jobs via the job boards like CareerBuilder and Monster. Plus even if you do still have a job people may be telling you to make sure your resume is up to date. You never know if you will be the next one to suffer for the economy. I happened to know a bit about this as I am among the recently unemployed. Read more »
I recently over heard a co-worker on the phone replying to a question I didn’t hear, “Not bad for a Monday.” Undoubtedly the question was something to the effect of “How are you?” And his response is one I am familiar with, having heard several variations thereof over the course of my 10+ years in Corporate America. Why do we hate Mondays? There are even songs about it! (Bangles, The Mamas and The Papas) Read more »
Career | JWil | 
April 26, 2010 8:43 am | 
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