One Step at a Time - June 2014

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

just wrote the name of the book down K9.....
I just finished The Goldfinch......it was kind of dark and strange by the end....
I loved 12 Years a Slave.....I had to cover my eyes with some of the brutality.
Slavery is awful.... but there were actually some very good hearted owners that freed their slaves and educated them....you never hear about them.

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

Hiya luvvies. :l

Every time I had a chance to log in here the last couple of days, the site was like a quagmire. I have very little patience for slow uploads so I gave up.

I had a busy weekend, dinner out three nights in a row and brunch yesterday too. I feel like a fat pig. Brunch was good though, I caught up with a couple I haven't seen in a long time and it was really nice.

I've been slogging away at laundry and the usual Monday BS today... and cooking up some healthy food for the week. I had my first "tempeh" experience... I marinated it in a soy/tahini/teriyaki marinade before sauteing. And I made a tofu scramble with fresh corriander and some chickpea burgers with garam masala and fresh herbs. Stuff to have at hand in the fridge.

Kradle... I'm sure it's my piss poor memory and you may have told me already... but you're a trader? I day traded for a couple of years. That was a rough gig and I don't miss it one iota... I was really crap at it! I could get in and out of a trade in a nano second but I was useless... I didn't have the confidence to hold long enough, even for scalping!

Can't believe we're in June already... almost half way through the year.

OK, going to do a bit more around here and then I'm going to chill and read back. The weather is really heavy today and I feel like a slug after all the eating I did this weekend... the diet went out the window.

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

You guys are not going to believe this.

I did NOT meet the "criteria" for the psychiatric evaluation and my job offer has been withdrawn. When I first found out, I started crying. I went home for about an hour and a half to get myself together. :upset:

Thank you Mama for being a listening ear :h

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

Aww crap Niner. I'm really sorry to hear you didn't get it hon. :l:l:l That's a crazy ass freakin interview scenario... really it is... the bloody President of the USA doesn't have to go through background effin checks like that.

The universe is telling you it wasn't right for you... there's something else in store for you... and I'll bet it's going to make itself known real soon.

Did they tell you exactly what they based their decision on? Honestly Niner... it really is a bit over the top isn't it? I doubt I'd have passed their first damn test.

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

Are you fricken serious K9, after all of that?bullshit! i'm sorry honey

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

K9, WTF?!!!
What was the issue? I can't believe this crap! Can you talk to the chief?

I am so sorry...:upset:

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

I am still in disbelief. The worst part to me is that I interviewed with the Supervisor, a Dispatcher and a Sargeant and they all liked me. Then I met with a Captain and he liked me. Then I met with the Chief and he liked me. Then I go take a stupid 800 question true/false test where you fill in the freakin' bubbles and suddenly I don't meet the criteria. So I guess just screw everything else, based on this one "doctor's" opinion? I say EFF it...I am pissed. I put in so much time and effort into this.

But Zenny you are SO right. As soon as I got back to my desk (after I went home for my breakdown) a lady from another department was looking for me. She is retiring and wanted to know if I'd want her job. She says she loves it. It's at the Water Treatment Plant...away from City Hall...no more Mayor, no more customers...it would just be me and the guys that work there. I am thinking maybe it's a blessing in disguise. She works from 7am-3:30pm. The more I think about it, the better its sounding!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

I love you like a sister K9 and I am glad we were able to talk. Now dry those tears, and get hold of the Chief!!
I will try to log on before I leave for Philly and give good bye kisses.
You all mean so much to me.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

you know K9...working with a bunch of men would be cool...no female drama.......I am so sorry for your heartbreak sweetie. I feel like it happened to me................

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

Thank you Mama! The more I think about the Water Treatment Plant, the better it's sounding. I swear there is some reason that this didn't work out for me. Maybe I'm gonna go over there and just love my new job?

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

K9 I am so sorry but the new opportunity sounds good...much less stress and stupid people.....
Hope that works out for you....and all that bs u had to go through is just crazy...like someone else said the president wouldn't have passed.....damn bureaucracy...

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

K9, I am happy that other doors are opening...but, I'd still talk with the chief. If that lousy test is their criteria for hiring, something is seriously awry with their process! I am so furious on your behalf, I can't even describe.

And mama is right about the male environment. Mrs. Fen prefers guy employees (she does have a couple of gals) exactly because of the zero drama. Maybe the water treatment place is the way to go- at any rate, you can't stay where you are at. :l

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

I am furious too Fenny! I spent my own money driving down there on Friday, not to mention all the paperwork I had to request (for a fee of course) to complete the background check. I have a call in to the psychiatrist, he has some explaining to do!

Maybe I wouldn't have liked the Dispatcher job, or maybe it would have just been too difficult with all those hours and shifts...I dunno, but I do know that there's a reason I didn't get it...

At the Water Treatment Plant I'd be the only female and I'd just run the office...and all the guys can learn to treat me like their Queen. LOL I shouldn't jump ahead on this one either, but at least it's SOMETHING....

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

And Dottie...you are right too...maybe the stress would have gotten to me. And also, maybe I don't really want to see that side of people (the worst, all the time).

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - June 2014

Well, the woman who approached you about taking on her job must feel you'd be a good fit. She'd put in a good word for you, yes? Perhaps you can chat with her further about the job requirements? I'm pretty certain you wouldn't have to jump through the freaking idiotic hoops you had to for this dispatcher job.