Dear Jen, I hope that interview is going to lead to something positive for you in some way. When I asked for help here, you were the one person who answered my post, and I really appreciated that. I have no doubt that the feeling of goodwill you implanted in me is all around you, even if you can't tangibly translate it to a paycheck YET. In my experience, when someone like you is looking for something, be it a job, an answer, a recipe, anything -- all the people you have been kind to in the past will fall all over themselves in an attempt to repay the goodwill you've shown them. Good luck Jen.
Good luck in your interview. The last few weeks have been rough for me. I split a 2 year relationship, had a flood in my apartment, and had my brand new 2005 $32K+ Dodge Ram stolen from my work parking lot. I am sure you will get this one, but even if it doesn't work out - there are always other positions out there! Your in good company. I am trying to look on the bright side, but it's tough.
good luck to the both of you. it's nice to know some of us are fighting the same fight while others of us have already conquered. can't wait til the day i have conquered!
Hi Jenz, just popped in and see your latest troubles. You are having one heck of a time right now! It will get better! Been there done that, and we just keep trucking on. How did the interview go? If you start looking online for jobs. monster.com ; headhunter.net (I think the name may have changed) seem to be two of the really good ones.
Ok - I'm just gonna put it all out there. i didn't say anything more about the interview because i didn't want to jinx it - but it sounds as if my references are ok, it will be mine. bad thing is it is almost $10k less per year than what i was making. yes i know that i am not making ANYTHING right now, but at least let me complain about that fact! LOL! but there is a lot of room for commission. thank you to everyone for not asking why i was fired <<i had Pm'd butch via Artofcredit, but this was when they were working on the site so i don't think it went through. i had told him everything, but now i feel the need to share to everyone>> Butch isn't kidding when he says the board is watched. I had gotten in trouble at work awhile back for referring customers to other lenders for better rates/products. i never rec'd a kickback on those referrals. I did it because they deserve the best deal and that is what i would expect from my lender for me and anyone i know. Now, there is always one person you work with that you just can't get along with for anything. Well, in my case, they overheard me on the phone with a mod from CN and came here and saw i was promoting products for a competitor. This i heard through the grapevine and was not disclosed to me at the time of firing - i learned of it a couple days later. Now, the only reason i trust this information is because i had never discussed CN with anyone i worked with and the fact that this person knew of this site enforces what i had learned. On my actual dismissal it simply states that i was not performing my job per company policy and guidelines. Could i sue over why i was let go? sure, i have enough evidence. will i? no, because i can't get far enough from that lender fast enough. i have decided to become their competition and take all my clients with me and THAT will be my sweetest revenge. I am putting this out there because i just feel it is so important to CYA. I will let you know the minute i hear on that job.
Well they found my truck this morning (not sure of damage yet), so maybe things are looking up for the both of us. On another note, I really fail to understand how personal motivation could drive someone to the point of trying to get a coworker fired. I will never understand people. If they were reading it then, they are reading it now, and they should understand that no matter how hard they try to hurt you - they are the ones we should feel sorry for! As time goes on they will not be able to continue to make themselves feel better by hurting others, and one day they will be left with the realization that the only achievements thay have - were at the expense of others. That their own inadequacies won't allow them to achieve on their own. Anyway - good luck!!
ROFLMAO! Can I quote you? LOL! I am a firm believer in fate and things happening for a reason. for instance, i wasn't able to sign my kids up for summer sports because they wouldn't let me change my hours (although everyone else got to leave at 4pm - i had to stay until almost 6pm). I always got stuck working the "holidays", ie, christmas eve, day after thanksgiving. this company i am interviewing with is far more flexible and fair. i was more upset with the lost income than the job itself. and amazingly, my spirits the last few days couldn't be better. i love not dreading to get out of bed. i have more time at night for things - like kids sports, walks, relaxing. i think this was a good thing for me and i just keep trying to focus on that.
Jen - i got laid off back in 02. It was a very high stress job and I decided to take my time finding something else. I took a total of 8 months off and boy - did it feel great. I was able to take my daughter to school, pick her up (something that I never able to do) and hang out and be bums! We also spent the entire summer at the pool (pool bums . I hated going back to work, but I did once school started back up (I missed money) - I lucked out because my old employer (not the one I was laid off from) asked if I wanted a job - and I jumped on it! Keep up the great attitude and no doubt karma will be your best friend!
I got the job - not sure when i start though. Thank you to everyone for being so supportive during this week. Now, please dont laugh, but the thought of going back to work is really depressing me. I need the money, but i have kind of liked being a SAHM this last week. i never stayed home with the kids, and i have really liked it. would someone please smack me now?!?!?!
i did want to add that i am really lucky. i've known people off work for MONTHS before finding a job, so i am really lucky to have found a job 9 days after getting fired. i have done some soul searching this last week and while i am going to stay in the financial services area i plan on looking into other careers.
That's pretty impressive... the fact that a competitor contacted you so quickly goes to show how much of a loss your old company suffered by letting you go. Congratulations Jen!
Congrats!!! Now - PLEASE enjoy the next week - do a bunch of crazy stuff with the kids and don't waste that time on housework! LOL
Ok you guys - this is INSANE! I got this job offer while at an interview for another job. and then when out for celebratory milkshakes with the kids just now i get a call for prelimary testing for the job i *really* wanted - 911 Dispatch operator. I go for testing on Monday. I swear - the good vibes you guys are sending my way are working!
LOL - when it rains it pours! So - if you take the job as a 911 dispatch operator, make sure when you take a call you don't first ask "what's your fico score" or "have you pulled your CR"
"there is a burglar in your house? have you tried the 1-2 punch?" "forget CPR - did you DV the CA/OC yet?" "Sir, unless you know your FICO, I can't help you" "You were in a car accident? Did your auto insurer have PP to pull your CRA?" oh, the puns could go on and on...
Re: Re: I lost my job today... Now that you're re-stabalized Jen, go check what we do. 6 figures is considered pretty much minimum wage. Check your PM's
Re: Re: I lost my job today... Oh do take the 911 job. I'd hate to see iyou in collections. My daughter applied for a CA job. I told her to take a contract that absolves her from personal liability if she ever got sued by a debtor. Think they signed it? lol Once you're safe, go back to the CA and ask what accomodations are made if a collector gets sued in his/her personal capacity. The answer would be interesting.
