Tag Archives: unemployment

I Can See Clearly, Now, How Broke I Am…

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Mirdonamy

What a day! I had an eye exam and learned I have .75 prescript in my right eye and 1.0 in my left and astygmatism in one eye… so, 1st time ever… glasses and contacts (~ $500). Also, my last … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Where Am I?

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Mirdonamy

So, I’ve spent a lot of time “doing” more than “planning” lately, and that’s getting me nowhere. I miss out on very important tasks that NEED to be done, and miss lots of deadlines (especially when having to make calls … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Whole New Life

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Mirdonamy

Every day without a job is a day of many lessons – learning how to live on meager EDD payments, learning how to save money on food, learning how to save money on bills, learning how far I’m willing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

What a Day!

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Mirdonamy

So, I had my 2nd interview this morning with the most amazing job: Operations Supervisor of a women’s gym 2 blocks away from my apt! They LOVED me! They were going to hire me on the spot… but then, salary … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged | Leave a comment

TV for the Unemployed

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Mirdonamy

I watch a lot of TV. I don’t have a lot of shows on my schedule, but I leave CNN on almost all day when I am home job hunting. I don’t leave the house much as I can’t afford … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

A New Day

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Mirdonamy

I woke up at 9:30am today, which is good for me since I’ve been going to sleep after 2am almost every night. I started job hunting immediately, having some cereal during a quick break. I sent resumes and emailed recruiters … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Week Day, Weekend, Same Thing…

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Mirdonamy

When you are unemployed, it’s hard to tell the weekends from the week days – especially when your partner is off work on vacation. I spent the last week sick with an awful flu. I am recovering well, but am … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Not Just Another Day

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Mirdonamy

Tomorrow, John & I leave for Tahoe. We had a great week planned out for us. We wanted to go skiing, snowmobiling, and have some good dinners out. Well, I am not sure how much we’ll be doing now… I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Doubting my Self Worth – Temporarily

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Mirdonamy

I’ve been laid off twice this year, no fault of my own. I’ve been unemployed for a month and a half now, and I am NOT finding any jobs I qualify for. I find jobs I’m way overqualified for. Those … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

And the Hunt Goes On

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Mirdonamy

I had a great interview yesterday for a company in Glendale, less than 1 mile from my apartment. I would be able to walk there on nice days!!! The job is working for the employee training department as a coordinator … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Conflicted

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Mirdonamy

I woke up this morning feeling awful that I am no longer contributing to taxes for schools, roads, public works, etc. I thought about the fact that if more people get laid-off, who will pay taxes? Who will support our … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Another Restless Day

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Mirdonamy

It’s so hard to sit here and job hunt all day, finding little (if anything) to apply for. My back hurts, but that may be due to my week as an uber-female. I applied for one great position at WB; … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Weeks Fly By…

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Mirdonamy

Each week is flying by, quickly stripping me of my hope to find a job SOON! Soon has come and gone, even if it is revived each day. The past few days have been very tough for me. I learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Who Will Go With Me?

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Mirdonamy

So, I got a free pass to Disneyland for my birthday in 2009. I don’t know anyone born on July 30th. I wonder who will go with me? I’d have to go after work, but that’s ok. Summer hours are … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Exhausted & Depressed

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Mirdonamy

It’s been over a week of job hunting, and I haven’t even been called for an interview. It’s really hard for me to figure out what to do next. I’m really low on funds, but I really don’t want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment