tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post4555762163714448796..comments2024-03-16T17:47:20.680-05:00Comments on MIDDLE GIRL: MoJo-less Middle Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-20666798894120140792013-07-30T13:33:00.963-05:002013-07-30T13:33:00.963-05:00Funny, the same thing happened to me about 9 years...Funny, the same thing happened to me about 9 years ago. It paid off, though, helping out and I've called upon the good will I created a few times since then. It's never easy starting over at our age, but if anyone can do it, Wonder Woman can. That would be you.Lori Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-72458831161795155752013-07-17T06:49:45.683-05:002013-07-17T06:49:45.683-05:00I'm sorry you were laid off... and then expect...I'm sorry you were laid off... and then expected to help out? (I'd be angry!)<br /><br />I hope things shake out favorably for you!Kyra Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079675297202008697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-84918462928939682902013-07-12T22:57:44.391-05:002013-07-12T22:57:44.391-05:00Yep. Yep. Yep.
That LBJ prayin' all over the...Yep. Yep. Yep. <br /><br />That LBJ prayin' all over the potato salad is exactly what I've been craving these past weeks. Yippee!! <br /><br />Sarcasm: one more service that I offer. :-) <br /><br />Heck in a hand-basket, maybe one of 'em will have a line on a job. <br /><br />Rolling along. <br /><br />oxoxo tanks ya'll. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-42448162728483966392013-07-12T22:53:06.688-05:002013-07-12T22:53:06.688-05:00Ah....to reboot in Houston. Were it not for some s...Ah....to reboot in Houston. Were it not for some seeetuawtions anchoring me here, oh yes, oh yes. Perhaps some seeetuations will shift opening up such a portal. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-38678724086703780082013-07-12T22:51:22.064-05:002013-07-12T22:51:22.064-05:00I will use the resources. I visited the "care...I will use the resources. I visited the "careers" section in our local library. One of the books offered a plethora of ideas, links, and the like. <br /><br />And yes, unemployment. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-83678404834791916292013-07-12T22:47:59.258-05:002013-07-12T22:47:59.258-05:00THANK YOU. Of course, you know I haven't drawn...THANK YOU. Of course, you know I haven't drawn another line since...oh well, the weekend is here. :-) Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-9319020526284091782013-07-12T22:47:11.888-05:002013-07-12T22:47:11.888-05:00I'll wear my game face, once I get my foot in ...I'll wear my game face, once I get my foot in the door for the interview. Thank you for the positive vibes. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-24155594772036599312013-07-12T22:44:44.531-05:002013-07-12T22:44:44.531-05:00Going, I am: reading, writing, editing, listening,...Going, I am: reading, writing, editing, listening, talking--quietly radiating enthusiastically. I hope. <br /><br />I had some hiring responsibilities over the years, and yes, attitude (good ones, that is) trumped experience generally in my book as well. <br /><br />The family picnic...oh, joy...only one week away. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-90631517020330550042013-07-12T22:27:31.824-05:002013-07-12T22:27:31.824-05:00Uhm...hanging. sheesh. Uhm...hanging. sheesh. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-34661515614447389132013-07-12T09:08:23.298-05:002013-07-12T09:08:23.298-05:00They let you go and now they want you to stick aro...They let you go and now they want you to stick around to help out because they fucked up? And they expect this? Wow. Assholes. <br /><br />I am praying to the Little Baby Jesus that you will be on a new work adventure soon. And just think, you'll be able to pray to LBJ about a job AND have some potato salad. <br /><br />One must keep motivated. Yes? Positive. Yes? Whizz. Yes? Let me help you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-21780906885869579562013-07-12T08:51:36.422-05:002013-07-12T08:51:36.422-05:00I think you should take your termination letter an...I think you should take your termination letter and run straight to unemployment and let them steer you toward a new resume, etc...use the resources to which you are entitled! Or take this opportunity to reboot in Houston.maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135568424013434013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-68483044723946968022013-07-12T08:45:39.603-05:002013-07-12T08:45:39.603-05:00I think you should take your termination letter an...I think you should take your termination letter and run straight to unemployment and let them steer you toward a new resume, etc...use the resources to which you are entitled! Or take this opportunity to reboot in Houston.maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135568424013434013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-79256219486178781662013-07-10T11:28:11.800-05:002013-07-10T11:28:11.800-05:00And, I love the sketch! And, I love the sketch! ehttp://plufrompdx.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-90770799701746311492013-07-10T11:27:38.620-05:002013-07-10T11:27:38.620-05:00Ugh. I am so sorry that you are in this position!...Ugh. I am so sorry that you are in this position! The only thing I can contribute is the idea of wearing your game face. You know that you have skills and experience and qualities that employers want. You may be feeling overwhelmed (or underwhelming) but stuff those feelings down and fake it til you make it. You have a lot more to offer than the 20 and 30 somethings.<br /><br />I'm ehttp://plufrompdx.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-64284927510423300362013-07-09T07:23:26.093-05:002013-07-09T07:23:26.093-05:00I'm in the process of hiring a new secretary. ...I'm in the process of hiring a new secretary. Not your field, I know...but I am discovering that there are certain qualities that appeal to me in a applicant and certain ones that don't. I think enthusiasm (quiet enthusiasm, not rah rah) trumps experience every time. My last secretary was incredibly experienced. The main reason that I hired her was that she was familiar with all the Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-56331770274062104072013-07-07T19:59:07.819-05:002013-07-07T19:59:07.819-05:00You are welcome. And yes, indeed. You are welcome. And yes, indeed. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-31766924548720717252013-07-07T19:57:13.256-05:002013-07-07T19:57:13.256-05:00♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-65551318005673566782013-07-07T19:36:46.059-05:002013-07-07T19:36:46.059-05:00Thank you both! Good things all the way around! No...Thank you both! Good things all the way around! Now or sooner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-10375047133263820662013-07-07T16:53:28.017-05:002013-07-07T16:53:28.017-05:00It is a testament to your descriptive skills that ...It is a testament to your descriptive skills that I immediately felt that was Pete. :)<br />Madame One Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692174419116280119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-78924035668563119592013-07-07T16:08:36.843-05:002013-07-07T16:08:36.843-05:00Yes, it is Pete. Yes, it is Pete. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-68075293931319346252013-07-07T16:07:42.726-05:002013-07-07T16:07:42.726-05:00Indeed. Trying to remain positive, upbeat and . . ...Indeed. Trying to remain positive, upbeat and . . . yeah, all that whiz. Keeping and sending good, positive thoughts your way, and of course, poet's way as well. ♥ Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-39066191529512549282013-07-07T08:58:15.223-05:002013-07-07T08:58:15.223-05:00Is that Pete?Is that Pete?Madame One Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692174419116280119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-15928597108799017022013-07-07T08:56:58.361-05:002013-07-07T08:56:58.361-05:00Pushing one hand out of the quagmire to say that I...Pushing one hand out of the quagmire to say that I believe I know how you are feeling. I hope good things come to all three of us.<br />Madame One Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692174419116280119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-80333154572819954492013-07-06T17:58:05.196-05:002013-07-06T17:58:05.196-05:00I hope, I trust you are correct. Thank you. Handin...I hope, I trust you are correct. Thank you. Handing in. Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24957384.post-79683144453281198932013-07-06T08:43:50.083-05:002013-07-06T08:43:50.083-05:00You know, I'm coming out of a period of really...You know, I'm coming out of a period of really lacking confidence. And I have a great many theories around it. <br /><br />But my biggest comment around that is, there are employers who understand that you get what you pay for. Experience, knowledge and competence are huge, to me.<br /><br />Hang in there, I think good things are going to come to you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com