An update on my trials and tribulations

[Barbara]

Sallyanne, if the economy has no place for you there is something even more seriously wrong with it than I thought before. People should get over that "over-qualified" thing. If you put up with it they should too. I keep my fingers crossed and Filou and Tigris said they will do it too.
Love and hugs, also to my favorite girl kitties.

[DJFyrewolf36]

"Overqualified" I hate hearing that excuse from people that don't want to hire me.
Im glad your life is going a wee bit better though, dispite minor setbacks. Good luck in your job search!
*HUGS* and prayers on the way that things keep getting better for you.

[Medusa]

Yes, the "overqualified" excuse has been used to death. However, your attitude is so positive and cheerful that I just know the Universe has something glorious and wonderful in store for you. I wish you and yours the best in life.

[Edwina's Secretary]

SallyAnne - Add me to the list of those who dislike the term "overqualified". At least one court has ruled it is a euphemism for "Old". And how silly the concept -- we want the very best qualified candidate for the job -- as long as they are not TOO qualified. I talk about it when I do training on the regulatory enviornment with human resource professionals. Why would you not want someone who is over-qualified??? I hear all the excuses -- they will leave, be bored, want more money, etc. Things that never occur with the "underqualified." Once in a while someone will admit it is because the candidate might take their job!

My husband recently changed jobs. He wanted something without the stress and pressures that he had for many years. He found a job he wanted and got the "overqualified" response.

He went back at them with a list of reasons why he should be hired -- over-qualifed or not. He addressed what he assumed to be their concerns (salary, longevity, etc) and was hired.

I wish you luck and if there is anything I can do to help...please let me know.

[Pam]

SAS thanks for checking in. Your note as always is upbeat and I am glad that you are having a restful time while you wait for some type of regular employment. You are correct when you say "something will work out." I am very confident that it will. Let's just say that after your past experience I can see why you might be extremely careful the next time.

Once in a while someone will admit it is because the candidate might take their job!

Isn't that the truth. I think that is probably a major problem for some employers!

I'm glad that things are humming smoothly in Camp Vermont with all furry campers doing well and your mom doing reasonably well in her new environment. Weight gain I think comes with the territory when one goes into such a facility. My mom has also put on weight. Physical inactivity plays a large part. How many calories can you burn off playing Bingo? I too am dealing with my mom's memory loss and she has progressed maybe a little past where you mom is now and confesses to me that she just can't remember things. Unfortunately she does seem to retain sad news and events from long ago, rather than recent happenings, so I have tried to avoid anything that can lead to such a conversation. Her one remaining sister died last July and I have never told her.

It seems that there is quite a revolving door at your old place. That in itself speaks volumes. I think that you might have showed Chris how to walk out that door and maybe even gave him the courage to make that move. Keep your chin up. You are one smart gal and somewhere out there is a position where you will shine and get that cash flow going again. (((Hugs))) to you and your furry crew!

[Freedom]

So nice to hear from you!

My Dad has been diagnosed with dementia, I've been reading up what to expect. Most say don't try to bring them back to the present, just upsets them (as you saw with your mom.) If she brings up a person who is deceased, you may try redirecting to a positive memory of the person, asking when she saw them last, or saying "wasn't he funny at the --party (birthday, Christmas, if you knew the person) and get her talking on a more upbeat note.

Your summary left me curious as to WHERE CHRIS moved to, job wise! Maybe it is worth looking him up? Just a thought.

You are right, the next chapter in your life is just waiting to be written . . . . Glad you are working on enjoying the wait!