Hey all!
Looked for so many jobs yesterday and today! I am still maintaining a positive attitude. Feel a little out of touch with "adulthood", living with another adult when I'm almost 40, for an unknown period of time. It's difficult, but I'm dealin...I could use all the positive reinforcement I can get.
I found out today that my father's sister, Susan, is dying of congestive heart-failure and I'm supposed to prepare for a funeral. It's difficult for me for several reasons: The family says I look just like she did at my age; Because of geography I haven't been as close to my father's family as I'd of liked to be; I feel for my father...this will be the second sibling that he has lost. (I can't even imagine what that must feel like)
It seems I've been a candidate for scams at every turn this week. On Saturday I was offered to rent a 3BR/2BA house for $950, but couldn't see it until I'd filled out an application. The keys would be sent to me by FEDEX courier, because the "owner" was in Africa, doing "missionary work". More Red flags? The application was six questions relating to my age, occupation (not salary), address, phone number, marital status, and transportation (specifically "Do you have a car"). I mean, two of those questions it's illegal to ask. So I googled the address and found out that the house was sold in May, purchased in June and appeared to be for sale again. Luckily I found out before I took the bait and gave out my personal information. I would've never sent money without good reason, but I'm sure there's someone out there that would have.
Next, I was declined a job by a company but told they had another position that I was "qualified and met requirements" for...this was a job where I would be sent checks, I would deposit them into my personal bank account, keep 10% as my commission and give the rest to the company as an "accounts receivable" transaction. All of this under the guise of being "perfectly legal". People are scammin fools dontcha think?
This "moving" experience has been just that...moving. I've realized who considers my friendship seriously and who blew smoke up my skirt when they said, "we'll keep in touch". If you're a friend, and you're reading this, I don't have to tell you which category you belong in...you'll know. The bottom line is...I'm glad to have my eyes open and be willing to look at the reality of the situation. Some say, "friends come into your life for a "reason, season, or momment". I have friends who've shown this to be true. Makes me appreciate life and it's practicality.
Well, off to bed to get four hours of sleep (yep, that's my sleeping pattern these days) and hit the job search again, running.
i.