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2003-05-11 This was typed on Friday, but because my internet service was so slow, it didn't get posted. Sigh. So here goes: As Per Usual Well, I called the editor-in-chief of Reader’s Digest today – Natalie knows him and his wife, so he was already expecting my phone call. We chatted for about 30 minutes, but sadly, the company (like all other companies, it seems) is experiencing cutbacks, and he’s just had to let a bunch of people go. He did tell me to send him my CV, though, and to call him every so often to remind him. He sort of hinted that I might be able to fill in for people from time to time, which is great and all, but I need something steady. So, it’s back to the drawing board. There are a couple of publishing houses that I can still call on Monday – one place publishes religious texts which might be good given my degree, but the guy in charge of HR never seems to be there. The other place is McGill-Queen’s Press, but usually they post job offers on the McGill HR site if they need anyone, and as of the last time I checked, there’s nothing. So I think I’d better start getting used to the idea of having a regular office job. I don’t really know why I feel like it’s going to take so much to please me. Yes, I’m picky, but why?? I look around myself at people who have regular office jobs. While obviously not everyone is happy, a lot of them seem to be okay with it. They like the people they work with, they like finishing at 5 rather than having to stay late at the office on a regular basis. Why do I feel that I’m so damn different… or special? I don’t, really; I guess I just want a back-up plan in case the whole writing thing doesn’t pan out. Of course, I think that I could be doing anything and if I didn’t ever end up getting published and thus have a chance to live The Dream, then I’d be crushed. I know that no matter what, I’ll never bound out of bed (unless I wake up an hour late and have to rush to work, but I’m talking about happy bounding). I’ll groan as the alarm clock goes off and wish I could just roll over and pull the sheets over my head. Because the fact remains that I’m NOT a morning person. My family doesn’t even talk to me very much until I’ve had my first cup of coffee. But when I am finally up and semi-conscious, I’d like to avoid the feeling of dread that comes with horrible jobs and horrible working conditions. So. The plan is to check the classifieds in the paper tomorrow with an open mind. To look for a company that provides a product or a service that I’m at least somewhat interested in (hence, no office work for a steel company or something of the sort). Even if I’m just entering data, answering the phone, making reports, etc. which aren’t super exciting, I’d like to work for a place that interests me on some level. Bah. Enough work talk. I am, however, enjoying these days off. I miss the people at work, but it’s hard to be sad when I only have to get up at 10, have my coffee while leisurely reading The Fiery Cross , then writing a bit, maybe going out shopping or going for a walk in the afternoon, staying up late, etc. But alas, I’ll soon have to join the rest of the real world and enter the workforce. Tomorrow I’m going over to Sherry’s house to have supper and spend the night with her and Hayley. George is playing, so it’s gonna be a ladies’ night, heh. I’m not sure what the plan is for the evening, aside from watching “Buffy”, but I’m really looking forward to going. I just have to get my mom and grandmother out shopping early enough so that I can hop on the subway and George can meet me at the other end. Otherwise I have to try to figure out what bus to take, where to get off, etc. which can be quite nerve-wracking. So, I’m off to do some writing. Have a lovely afternoon! ************* I did manage to get my mom and nanny out shopping early enough. We went to Walmart to buy a few things, then the Dollarama, Maxi (supermarket), and the corner store. I had just enough time to get a bite to eat before heading out to Sherry's. I had a really great time; my sister made an awesome garlic pasta and veggies supper that I inhaled Anyway, I am now going to do some writing while sipping some white wine. Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there!! |
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