Day two has come and gone for the new temp job. Things have gotten a little better. I still got there super early & I actually enjoy it. Even though I'm unable to go upstairs to the office, I still can sit comfortably and write or listen to music while I wait for an escort. And the airport is usually empty that early in the morning so that's good. Since I commute to the job via the bus, I like to give myself ample time to reach there due to traffic problems or whatever. The NYC transit always manages to leave something to be desired.
My supervisor is very understanding. Even when I make stupid, yet honest mistakes, she seems very forgiving. She's better at forgiving me than I am at forgiving me. I feel that someone with a Masters Degree should be a bit more detail-oriented, even though that was never one of strong suits. I tell you, I use to want a government job, but I don't think I can deal with the hassels and restrictions of it. Now, I do realize that I work in an airport, therefore security is important. But sometimes it feel so confining. I just have to keep telling myself that the money is all that matters right now. I've been so self conscious about my performance these past two days, until I asked the supervisor this afternoon if she has been satisfied with how I've been doing so far. She said she has, and that she realizes I'm still learning. I assured her that I was learning. In which I am. This job has opened my eyes about a lot of things. Being that I work in human resources now, it's a comfort to know there are people all over this huge city applying to jobs, looking for work. Being unemployed really makes you feel isolated and lonely. One thing I've learned while working here is that it doesn't pay (literally) to delay applying for a job that you are interested in because chances are, a whole sleu of people are doing the exact same thing and for the exact same job. I know that sounds like sheer common sense, and in reality it is, but many people procrastinate (myself especially) when it comes to applying for a job, thinking that if it was just posted, not that many people have seen it. THAT'S A LIE! Trust me: many other people have seen that ad or posting and may very well be way ahead of you. So many people of all ages have been calling the office all day wanting to apply for the same job, a Sales Associate position that they are hiring for. Some of the resumes are good, many of them are not. But none of them are accompanied by a cover letter . I found this to be interested being that most companies stress that no resume should be sent without one. I guess it depends on what you are applying. I will be sure to ask my supervisor tomorrow to see what her take on all of this is.
As for the weight loss plan, I had a packet of bananas and cream oatmeal for breakfast, a Tuna Fish sandwich on whole wheat for lunch and a granola bar for a snack (I bought all of these from home so no money was spent again today! Yay!). I'm full now because I just had dinner. My mom ordered chinese food. I ate some rice and lo mein, two double doses of carbs, but I did also have a little bit of veggies. And I skipped the soda and went for the water instead. So not to bad, but I still have a long way to go. My mother (God bless her soul), gave me $200 from her income tax refund I'm more than thankful, I just realize there's so much that needs to be done with it and I don't know where to start. I said I was going to hold off from making any purchases until I get my check next week. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the rest of this week at this assignment so I'll know that I'll have a full paycheck.
Here is a brief rundown on bills and other expenses I have at the moment:
1. Dell Preferred Account
2. Car insurance
3. Cable
4. New boots
5. Put coat in dry cleaners
6. Repair car tire and axel
I'm sure I'm missing something else, but I can't remember what it is at this moment. Of course there are other things I'd like to do:
1. Buy tickets to see The Cure and Tommy Petty and Heartbreakers (not together, of course) in concert this summer ($112 for both shows)
2. Get my XM radio turned back on in my car ($200)
but that's another sad and sordid story that I wish I could tell, but my eyes are slowly closing. Right now, I just develop a budget for myself, and once I do, I'll certainly post here.
My supervisor is very understanding. Even when I make stupid, yet honest mistakes, she seems very forgiving. She's better at forgiving me than I am at forgiving me. I feel that someone with a Masters Degree should be a bit more detail-oriented, even though that was never one of strong suits. I tell you, I use to want a government job, but I don't think I can deal with the hassels and restrictions of it. Now, I do realize that I work in an airport, therefore security is important. But sometimes it feel so confining. I just have to keep telling myself that the money is all that matters right now. I've been so self conscious about my performance these past two days, until I asked the supervisor this afternoon if she has been satisfied with how I've been doing so far. She said she has, and that she realizes I'm still learning. I assured her that I was learning. In which I am. This job has opened my eyes about a lot of things. Being that I work in human resources now, it's a comfort to know there are people all over this huge city applying to jobs, looking for work. Being unemployed really makes you feel isolated and lonely. One thing I've learned while working here is that it doesn't pay (literally) to delay applying for a job that you are interested in because chances are, a whole sleu of people are doing the exact same thing and for the exact same job. I know that sounds like sheer common sense, and in reality it is, but many people procrastinate (myself especially) when it comes to applying for a job, thinking that if it was just posted, not that many people have seen it. THAT'S A LIE! Trust me: many other people have seen that ad or posting and may very well be way ahead of you. So many people of all ages have been calling the office all day wanting to apply for the same job, a Sales Associate position that they are hiring for. Some of the resumes are good, many of them are not. But none of them are accompanied by a cover letter . I found this to be interested being that most companies stress that no resume should be sent without one. I guess it depends on what you are applying. I will be sure to ask my supervisor tomorrow to see what her take on all of this is.
As for the weight loss plan, I had a packet of bananas and cream oatmeal for breakfast, a Tuna Fish sandwich on whole wheat for lunch and a granola bar for a snack (I bought all of these from home so no money was spent again today! Yay!). I'm full now because I just had dinner. My mom ordered chinese food. I ate some rice and lo mein, two double doses of carbs, but I did also have a little bit of veggies. And I skipped the soda and went for the water instead. So not to bad, but I still have a long way to go. My mother (God bless her soul), gave me $200 from her income tax refund I'm more than thankful, I just realize there's so much that needs to be done with it and I don't know where to start. I said I was going to hold off from making any purchases until I get my check next week. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the rest of this week at this assignment so I'll know that I'll have a full paycheck.
Here is a brief rundown on bills and other expenses I have at the moment:
1. Dell Preferred Account
2. Car insurance
3. Cable
4. New boots
5. Put coat in dry cleaners
6. Repair car tire and axel
I'm sure I'm missing something else, but I can't remember what it is at this moment. Of course there are other things I'd like to do:
1. Buy tickets to see The Cure and Tommy Petty and Heartbreakers (not together, of course) in concert this summer ($112 for both shows)
2. Get my XM radio turned back on in my car ($200)
but that's another sad and sordid story that I wish I could tell, but my eyes are slowly closing. Right now, I just develop a budget for myself, and once I do, I'll certainly post here.
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