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moosmom
08-01-2005, 06:39 PM
I was talking to one of the women I worked with at the Hartford Courant. It seems the woman who took my place when I left has quit, because she has Lupus. She was a 74 year old woman who worked as an independent contractor. They now have one of the clerks from another bureau filling in (and paying her tons of overtime) until a replacement can be found.

Get where I'm going with this??? I called my former supervisor this morning and told her I wanted my old job back. She said we'd talk when I got into Connecticut. She is going to talk to the Managing Editor, who is on vacation till Monday. I gave her the reasons.

1. I'm already trained
2. I'm a good writer
3. I'm a hard worker
4. I know how to write obituary stories
5. I'm willing to write MY "Pet of the Week" column as part of my job duties.
6. Everyone at the newspaper likes me.

She asked me when I'd be willing to move back to CT. I told her the minute I got the job.

So, we'll have to see what happens. Heck, I'll put all my stuff in storage and live in a hotel till I can find a decent place to live.

Keep your fingers crossed guys. While I have made some friends here, *clicking heels* There's no place like home!!!

:D:D:D:D
Karen
08-01-2005, 09:19 PM
Oooh, that would be exciting ... Good luck!
cyber-sibes
08-01-2005, 09:21 PM
Sounds like a good list of reasons-- I'd hire you! GOOD LUCK!
Grace
08-01-2005, 09:37 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

May I ask why you moved to Michigan from Connecticut in the first place? I moved to Michigan from Rhode Island back in 1966, when my first husband got out of the Navy and went to Grad School.

Then I married Douglas - born and raised in A2. I'm stuck - but would do almost anything if I could only move back East. There are times when the homesickness is almost overwhelming.
catnapper
08-01-2005, 09:48 PM
Good luck Donna! I hope this happens!!!!!
krazyaboutkatz
08-01-2005, 09:52 PM
Good luck Donna!!!:D Please keep us updated.:)
K9karen
08-01-2005, 11:13 PM
That would be so excellent! Good Luck! Fingers Crossed!
jenluckenbach
08-02-2005, 05:07 AM
BEST of luck! :D
chocolatepuppy
08-02-2005, 05:12 AM
Fingers and paws crossed here for ya! ;)
Barbara
08-02-2005, 05:25 AM
Oh Donna! Now there's a reason to sit at my desk with every paw crossed:D
ramanth
08-02-2005, 08:23 AM
Wow Donna! Good luck! But oh how I'll miss you.
sirrahbed
08-02-2005, 08:47 AM
What exciting developments Donna!!! I will look for updates and wish you a wonderful trip!!
catlover4ever
08-02-2005, 09:20 AM
Oh Donna, I'm saying some very special prayers for you. If you want to move back to CT then go for it. Afterall, I would love to be able to come over and visit with all your babies.
Albea
08-02-2005, 09:41 AM
Good luck, Donna! I hope everything works out for you to come back to Connecticut.
furrykidsmother
08-02-2005, 09:44 AM
Wow! That sounds exciting Donna. The very best of luck to you, I sure hope it works out!
Randi
08-02-2005, 09:45 AM
Sounds fantastic! I hope you'll get your job back, good luck! :)
Killearn Kitties
08-02-2005, 09:49 AM
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. :D The very, very best of luck!!
gini
08-02-2005, 10:06 AM
Donna, good luck to you. It seems as though you have wanted to be back home all along..............I hope it works out for you.
davidpizzica
08-02-2005, 11:21 AM
Donna, best of luck with getting your old job back! That means my traveling a bit further to see you, sweetheart!
moosmom
08-02-2005, 02:16 PM
Well, as much as I am REEEEEALY wishing it, I know that the newspaper isn't hiring right now. Something tells me that they'll probably hire someone part-time from 5:00-9:00 as opposed to full-time with benefits. But, we'll see. I'm trying to be optimistic about it.

Thanks for all your good wishes guys. It means so much to me!
luvofallhorses
08-02-2005, 02:24 PM
All paws crossed here for you! Good luck! :D
DJFyrewolf36
08-02-2005, 03:34 PM
Best of luck!!! Good vibes being sent your way!
davidpizzica
08-02-2005, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by moosmom
Well, as much as I am REEEEEALY wishing it, I know that the newspaper isn't hiring right now. Something tells me that they'll probably hire someone part-time from 5:00-9:00 as opposed to full-time with benefits. But, we'll see. I'm trying to be optimistic about it.

Thanks for all your good wishes guys. It means so much to me! Donna, I have my fingers crossed, and Nikki & Daisy both have their paws crossed for you, Donna! {{{{HUGS}}}}