Indyologist
01-08-2005, 03:42 PM
Hi everyone. Boy, I sure miss posting messages to all of you. In case you didn't hear about it from the IndyGear site (which is acting funny when I try to log in now), I lost my job 11/29/04. I won't go into details, but my emotions have been on an emotional roller-coaster ride since then. Also, other things have needed my urgent attention, so casual/fun web surfing has had to take a back seat while I get my affairs in order. I'm sure you all understand, being the great people you are.
I'm currently collecting unemployment and I'm looking to seriously begin looking for something full-time in March. If possible, I'd like to "be my own boss" instead, so I'm trying to drum up some jobs either doing light care of the elderly or cleaning people's homes. If this doesn't work out, I'll be entering the "official" world of work again, like I said, in March. My unemployment runs out in early June. I'm feeling okay and I'm trying to keep busy. I've been making a lot of phone calls, filling out lots of applications, going for appointments and standing in lines. I occsionally lapse into depression or anger over my job, though. After all, I was there 7 years and 8 months for friggin' cryin' out loud! That's a tiny chunk of my life that was invested there, but it's a chunk nonetheless.
I'm also looking into getting back into my writing. Even though I've been told I'm quite talented, my self-discipline about doing it sucks. It's hard to sit down and do it, even being unemployed. This is something I have to make a priority.
Well, I just wanted to update you all on myself. I'm sure some of you care about this situation of mine. I'll be getting a new computer in a few weeks, so hopefully I'll be able to be more active in this forum (or whatever Indy forum) because I really miss talking Indy shop. However, I guess I could actually view this whole unemployment thing as an adventure. It's rife with chances and risks, just like anything else in life. Life IS an adventure after all. If you don't believe me, just wait until some of you younger Indyfans learn to DRIVE. Woooo-weeee!
Signing off and keeping the spirit of Indy alive always--
INDYOLOGIST :whip:
I'm currently collecting unemployment and I'm looking to seriously begin looking for something full-time in March. If possible, I'd like to "be my own boss" instead, so I'm trying to drum up some jobs either doing light care of the elderly or cleaning people's homes. If this doesn't work out, I'll be entering the "official" world of work again, like I said, in March. My unemployment runs out in early June. I'm feeling okay and I'm trying to keep busy. I've been making a lot of phone calls, filling out lots of applications, going for appointments and standing in lines. I occsionally lapse into depression or anger over my job, though. After all, I was there 7 years and 8 months for friggin' cryin' out loud! That's a tiny chunk of my life that was invested there, but it's a chunk nonetheless.
I'm also looking into getting back into my writing. Even though I've been told I'm quite talented, my self-discipline about doing it sucks. It's hard to sit down and do it, even being unemployed. This is something I have to make a priority.
Well, I just wanted to update you all on myself. I'm sure some of you care about this situation of mine. I'll be getting a new computer in a few weeks, so hopefully I'll be able to be more active in this forum (or whatever Indy forum) because I really miss talking Indy shop. However, I guess I could actually view this whole unemployment thing as an adventure. It's rife with chances and risks, just like anything else in life. Life IS an adventure after all. If you don't believe me, just wait until some of you younger Indyfans learn to DRIVE. Woooo-weeee!
Signing off and keeping the spirit of Indy alive always--
INDYOLOGIST :whip: