For the last 14 months I've been less than fully employed. I used to work for a local Gateway Country store and we were hit in the 2003 St Patrick's Day Massacre. Since then I've found the local economy less than favorable. I've been working part-time at a local dept store doing the daily deposit 2 or 3 days a week. The pay is the pits but it gets me out of the house. My unemployment ran out in January and I have since opened a new claim but I'd really rather work.
Sunday I faxed in my application for a job that could be ideal for me. For some time now I've wanted a job that I felt was a real benefit to people. (Putting computers in the hands of people who are too stupid to use surge protectors and anti-virus programs is NOT a good feeling at times. Sorry for the rant.) The county's Agency on Aging has an opening for an Information Specialist. The job would have me creating a bimonthly newsletter and creating promotional material. And I believe their was something about some web work. I do this on a volunteer basis for a non-profit organization already and I love doing it! Okay, they're giving preference to people over 60 and I still have 11½ years until that, but I am going for the veteran's preference points. It's not the highest paying job I've ever had but I could live on the salary they're offering.
I could use some good vibes being sent my way - I really think this job could be "the one". If I'm not selected, well, so be it. But I sure hope so..........