Interviews

I kind of consider myself a stellar job-interviewer. I’ve been told by more than one employer that I interview well, and in fact, that’s how I got my last job, even though I wasn’t qualified. Some tips I’ve learned: Eye Contact: Keeping eye contact with someone lets them know you’re listening. If you’re looking anywhere [...]

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Random Interesting Facts

At work, I have a lot of down time, so I use it to look up random facts. Most of these are ones that I’ve researched and made sure they were at least partially true. Enjoy. It is believed that Shakespeare was 46 around the time that the King James Version of the Bible was [...]

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9-5

I got a real job. That’s right, you read it right. I got a job. One that doesn’t involve the words, “Can I take your order?” I’m a personal assistant to two real estate agents (brokers? I’m not sure what they are), and so far, I’m bored to tears. It’s a giant change, going from [...]

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Question

How am I supposed to get a job when every job I apply for requires experience? I mean, you gotta start somewhere. No one was born with 3-5 years of receptionist experience already.

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Halloween (Because I can’t think of a more original title)

Fortunately, it’s fall. Unfortunately, it’s 70 degrees outside. I mean, seriously. 70 degrees? In October? I remember several Halloweens past, when it snowed. I minded then, because I was trick-or-treating in a mermaid costume, but now that I’m too old for such fun, I demand some COLD! Fortunately, it’s Halloween on Friday. Unfortunately, I have [...]

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Stating the Obvious

I’ve reached a dead end. I’m a waitress living in an attic, progressing neither mentally nor financially, and I have no motivation to fix it. “Simple solution,” you say. “Go to school. Get a degree, get a good job, do all that travelling you’ve been wanting to do, and grow up.” “Oh, well wouldn’t life be [...]

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Call Centers

….are the bane of my existence. Every job I’ve had (except my current one. I’d had enough) has been at a call center. Phone surveys, tech support, customer service, etc. I had no idea that my jobs were horrible until I started working as a waitress. Go figure, eh? Now, I have no desire to [...]

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Random Thoughts for March 4th.

(“Random thoughts for Valentine’s Day, 2004…… Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap. Sand is overrated. It’s just tiny little rocks.” Name that movie!) I’m turning into a hippie. My hair is getting longer and longer. I’m learning to play the guitar. I make my own jewelry. [...]

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Jobs

I have been interviewing for jobs this week. Every job I interviewed for called me in for one job (mostly receptionist work), but then considered me for another (usually tech support). I am so annoyed, I could quite possibly hit someone. I’m working tech support right now, and I’m quitting for a reason. Hello! Anyway, [...]

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