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Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

I'm supposed to hear about whether or not I got a job this afternoon. I've got crazy nerves waiting to hear something. I emailed, but I've got too much anxiety to even think about calling... I need a JOB!

So, if there are any praying people out there... please do so.. And for everybody else, send good vibes??? [Smile]

Argh..

-Katarain

[ September 28, 2004, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: Katarain ]

Posted by kaioshin00 (Member # 3740) on :

Well, your name does start with "ka."

*sends good vibes*

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Us Ka's gotta stick together, eh?

I've really gotta stop being so anxious.. I've got work to do for my class tonight. I mustn't miss it. My husband has a class at the same time, so he'll probably insist that I go if he has to... [Roll Eyes]

I hate waiting!

[ September 20, 2004, 02:50 PM: Message edited by: Katarain ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Aren't you the one who posted that during the interview you pointed out you were perfect for the job?

(I thought that was cool).

Hope you get it! Let us know as soon as you find out!

FG

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Yeah... that's one of the things that makes me nervous... what if they think I was arrogant??

I certainly didn't mean to be.

Thanks for thinking it was cool. [Smile]

I forgot I had even posted that here.

I'll definitely let you know. I'm trying to be a good girl and do my homework instead of wringing my hands in agony... [Smile]

-Katarain

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

*good vibes* GOOD LUCK, Katarain! [Group Hug]

Posted by kaioshin00 (Member # 3740) on :

Any ka is bound to get any job they want. So don't worry ka [Smile]

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

stealing a line from Sai King...

"If ka wills it, it will be" [Smile]

(and yes I'm about half way through DT7!)

Goody

Posted by Jess N (Member # 6744) on :

My prayers are with you. I'm sure you didn't come across as arrogant.

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

Job hunting seems to be in the air.

Good luck to both Kat and Jess.

-Trevor

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

So mote it be...

Kwea

Posted by peterh (Member # 5208) on :

Best wishes.

I just reactivated my monster.com resume this evening.

Posted by Jess N (Member # 6744) on :

Thanks, Trevor. One positive thing about my possible job is that it's at the same place I work now. The difference is that it would be a full-time, salaried position as opposed to me being an adjunct.

But this thread is about Katarain, not me...

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

If I thought my good vibes would do either of you any good, I'd be happy to try and send them.

But I will wish the two of you the best of luck.

-Trevor

Posted by Jess N (Member # 6744) on :

Thanks--good vibes always help! [Smile]

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Jess N, I'd be happy to share the thread. [Smile]

No reason why we both can't get the jobs we're looking for.

I still don't know. The storm postponed their decision--I'm in agony waiting. If I don't get this job, we'll be in a very bad situation... no income.. *sigh*

-Katarain

Posted by Jess N (Member # 6744) on :

You need extra good vibes then! You are in my prayers for sure. Being without income is scary, especially with a family.

Bless you, Katarain!

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Thank you:)

-Katarain

Posted by tt&t (Member # 5600) on :

Good luck to both of you. [Smile]

Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :

good luck to both of you. [Wink]

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Well, I didn't get it. They hired someone who already worked at the library.

Ironically, it's the same position I applied for LAST YEAR, but I withdrew from consideration because of a conflict--I couldn't work at the university library AND be a graduate assistant in the English department.

I have a feeling they never expected to hire anybody else--after all, they KNOW her... but they're expected to interview at least 3 people.

The woman who interviewed me suggested that I might want to try again for that position, since it's open again. This sucks MAJORLY. Their interview process is VERY rigorous. My references must HATE me by now.

I try to be positive, thinking I will get the job if I'm supposed to get the job... and if I don't, I wasn't supposed to get it... but argh! What are we supposed to do???

There's a job fair about an hour away from here on Tuesday. I suppose I'll be going to it and hoping someone has a job for me nearby.

Depressed and bitter,
Katarain

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

[Frown]

It will get better.

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

The fools! [Frown]

Posted by Eduardo_Sauron (Member # 5827) on :

(((Katarain)))

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Thanks...

Anyone looking for an employee west of Atlanta????

-Katarain

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Kansas is west of Atlanta!! [Big Grin]

((Katarain)) hugs to you.

Here's to hoping the rest of your week goes better....

Farmgirl

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

You know, I have never in my life considered moving to Kansas... maybe that's my problem. [Smile]

I just got off the phone with my mom. She suggested that we consider moving somewhere by next semester (January). Of course, she suggested her area--which I would actually like, since I have a lot of friends and family there. But, I don't think my husband would go for it.. there's enough bad history between him and my mom to make him very reluctant to do it. I think he enjoys the 2-hour buffer zone... [Smile]

I think it'd help their relationship... but I'm an eternal optimist...

But moving is something we better consider... it sucks that moving is also expensive..

-Katarain

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

I really hate that kind of thing Katarain. A few years ago I applied for a job that so perfectly matched my qualifications that it was as though it had been written for me. Despite how well suited I was for the position, and despite my having really stellar references, given that position, I didn't even get an interview. A few months later I was looking through the company's website, and discovered that they guy they'd hired for the position just happened to have the same last name as the person to whom I'd submitted my resume. [Mad]

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

On the plus side, I ended up finding a very good job that paid about twice as much as the one I was turned down for. That's definitely a silver lining. I expect that you'll see one for your situation as well when you look back on it in a few years. That doesn't help a whole lot right now, of course, but it's something to keep in mind.

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

I'll refrain from mentioning my continuous ups and downs in the job market, but:

1. I didn't know you were in Georgia, Kat - heya!
2. What kind of job are you looking for?

-Trevor

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

I guess I'm having a hard time seeing past the short term, when I'm not sure how we're going to pay the rent, utilities, food bills, credit card bills that are already horrendously late, etc...

makes it hard to really believe in that 2x's as much job..

But I hope it happens anyway... [Smile]

-Katarain

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Yeah, it's rough when you're in the midst of it. I hope that you're able to find something good, and find it soon.

What kind of work do you do, by the way.

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

I was an English major in college... which means I can do a wide variety of jobs...but good luck convincing anyone of that...

Pretty much anything that takes good communication skills... writing ability...

The job I just went for was at the University Library... I have about 3 years library experience...and I was VERY good at my job. I could and did do anything there.

-Katarain

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

Heh, my world and welcome to it, Kat. [Big Grin]

Are you looking for a librarian's job that works around a grad student's hours?

-Trevor

Edit: How far west is west of Atlanta?

[ September 23, 2004, 02:26 PM: Message edited by: TMedina ]

Posted by kaioshin00 (Member # 3740) on :

quote:
I could and did do anything there.

Is being a librarian hard? Did you have to charge people dimes and nickels for bringing books in late?

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

What library do YOU live next to kaioshin? Here, it is 25 cents per day! for late books.

FG

Posted by kaioshin00 (Member # 3740) on :

[Angst]

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

I was never a librarian.. you need a degree in library science for that. But I worked in several departments..

I live an hour west of Atlanta. Not too far from I-20.

-Katarain

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

I was applying for a Stacks Manager position.. basically, I'd be in charge of supervising the students who make sure the shelves are in order... and stuff related to that.

My graduate classes wouldn't interfere with most jobs. I only have two classes and they both meet at night. So, I'm looking for a full-time day job.

-Katarain

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

Heh, I have some personal experience with the requirements for librarians. [Big Grin]

Unfortunately, I'm more city center - near Dunwoody.

Have you tried posting your resume to Monster and CareerBuilder?

-Trevor

Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :

Well, I have some new news today, so I'm dragging this thread about my saga of finding a job back to the front again... [Smile]

Remember I said the person who got the job was vacating a position that I applied for last year?

Well, it turns out I was their FIRST choice last year, but since I couldn't do THAT and an assistantship, I went for the assistantship.

I've been told that I probably need to apply again through human resources (separate department from the library) and to watch their website closely for the job posting. She's not able to post it yet.

Gotta try not to jinx it with too much eggs in basket syndrome... or is that counting unhatched chickens??

It's available Oct. 11--either that's the apply date or the start date, I don't know. Let it be the start date, please!!

Thanks for the support. I hope it happens for me this time.

How goes your search, Jess N? Well, I hope.

-Katarain

Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :

Jess got her job - I'm surprised you didn't hear her shrieking shrills of celebration.

I'm hoping this one pans out for you, Kat.

-Trevor

Posted by kaioshin00 (Member # 3740) on :

::roots her on::

[The Wave]

K - A

Good Luck