Part Time Job

While I was still working way back when I was keeping my eyes peeled for opportunities close to home. I had been driving about 35-45 mins each way for almost 5 yrs. 3 of those years to John Deere and the last almost 2 yrs to Davenport. I was surpassed the tired phase of all that driving, but also knew that anything that paid 'well' was in the Quad Cities area.

One webiste I checked almost twice a week was Whiteside County's. When they have openings, I believe they only post on their site unless they are not getting the candidates they are looking for. One position was posted entitled Part Time County Deputy Clerk. The candidate would be dealing with Marriage, Birth & Death Certificates; delinqueint property tax payments; and election counting! Not only did that all sound interesting, only 20 mins from home, but a opportunity with the County! Whiteside does not have a turn over rate, so when they post a position I felt I need to fine tune my resume to exactly what they where looking for and hope for the best! I had applied to numerous positions and heard nothing.

It was probably about 1-2 weeks after being laid off in October 2009, that I received a phone call from the manager at Whiteside County. I was estatic to have an interview! The first one in how many applications sent?!? I go to my interview, which only last 10 minutes! I knew right then I was not going to get the position. But then I thought...well there really is not much to question about this position, just get in and learn as you go. Well I was right about a week after my interview, I received a letter stating the position was filled. I was sad.

As time went on, I was picky about what I applied for. Not wanting any old job I wanted something, somewhere I could stay forever. I even went back to Volt and was submitted to John Deere jobs again.

About 2 weeks ago, I received another phone call from Whiteside County. The lady apolozied for not selecting me at the time, and chose her friend who she thought would fit in. Well, from what I was told she is not working out and is leaving and wondered if I was still available!! "I most certainly am" -- I told her. I was so excited that I think I probably sounded like a tard on the phone!

I start Feb. 8, working 3 days a week ( Monday, Tuesday & Friday) from 8:30-4:30. I will still get partial unemployment since it is a much lesser paying position, but a foot in at County!

Cabin Fever

I used to not mind winter and the snow...but since having Chloee I dread leaving the house especially if I have to travel somewhere. And now that she is 3yrs old, finding things in the house to keep her entertained can be a challenge at times. We have been able to get outside a few times so far! The very first time we went out, she did not know how to walk in the snow and stood on the sidewalk yelling for her dad!! I tried not to laugh, and told her to just walk....Chloee says "I can't move" !! haha! She felt much safer in her sled being pulled around the yard. And let me tell you, that is a huge workout! We built a snowman, which I forgot to get a picture of :( We played on the swing set and tried to throw snowballs at Will. We stayed outside tops 30 mins, but enough to just get some fresh air.

Santa brought Play-Doh which Chloee loves to play with! And her doll house and Princess dolls keep her entertained. However, she has been watching more movies than I would like her to, so we now have Bo & Luke from the Dukes of Hazzard at the house ALL THE TIME!! Princess Jasmine and the Genie. At least I don't have to pick up after them!!

It's been awhile

I know it has been quite a while since I last posted! I would love to say that I have been sooo busy, but I don't really think I can honestly say that. Being unemployed since October, one would think I would have plenty to write about---but I have been busy going through stuff in the house, taking donations to Goodwill, deciding to keep or throw away things. That is all very time consuming, plus the normal 'around the house' activities of Will and Chloee. I have really tried to limit my time on the computer since when I normally get on, I have all good intentions of 'just' checking my email, but that does not happen! I then get on to Facebook and then realize I have wasted 1 or maybe 2+ HOURS!! And having wireless internet does not help much since I can take the laptop anywhere in the house!

I do have some things I will post to catch up and pictures.......