GettingFree

Like Anna said, hopefully one of the 2 interviews that went well will turn out. And so will the meds!

And yes, I'm actually doing well. Learning a lot about me in the last few weeks. And a growth-spurt on my recovery I think.

gf

DesertEyes

I hang with the old timers from the Green Valley Club, which is over by the airport. My sponsor has been around there forever. I got AA meets on Tue, Thur, Sat and Sun. Monday I either do Al-Anon or my sponsor and I go visit some random meeting he hasn't been to in a while. Wed is my day off.

I've been networking. Getting lots of interviews. Tricky part is the various gaps in my employment history, caused by hospital stays. There's also lot of jobs at the casinos, but one of the requirements is the ability to work in smoke-rich environments. I can handle about 5 minutes in a casino, then my already inflamed lungs start to swell and I turn some pretty shades of blue. I'm not allowed to work on my feet, or do anything other than sit at a desk. So I'm pretty much limited to a government paper pushing job. Soon as one opens up with the state I'm on the list. In the meantime I'll keep looking. If I don't find something then I'll just expand my rehab list to include other cities, and even other states. I just have to be patient until I find a job that I can do with my physical limitations.

I could also just give up and go on disability, which my docs are strongly encouraging. But I'm not that sick yet. I'd rather keep living as normal a life as I can until I really have no choice. Besides, there's people way more sick than me, and they need that disability money more than I do. For now, anyway

Thanx for the hugs and prayers, you're an angel.

Mike

DesertEyes

ty ty. Interview #1 was at a company that owns the whole top floor of an office building. I guess some 300 cubicles across that whole floor, but there's only 12 people left in the company. They don't even have a secretary. I'm only partly qualified for that job, but they didn't seem to care. I think it would be a good job until I get a better one. Hopefuly they'll be able to meet payroll, I've been burned that way a couple times.

Interview #2 was a tiny little rental outfit out in the boonies. Half a dozen kids answering phones, little warehouse in the back. Very nice people. Hope they don't think I'm too old, I don't think a one of them was older than my daughter. Heck I'm only 48 but I can sure feel the age discrimination when I go on interviews.

There'll be more jobs on the web next week, and more interviews. I'll just keep plugging along

Way cool, love it when good things happen to good people



Mike

Morning Glory

You can still work as much as you want on Social Security disability. It just gives you something to fall back on when you can't work.

Just my 2 cents.

I know what you mean about that age discrimination.

historyteach

(((Mike)))

I agree about the farty smell broccoli gives off...

But, know that you remain always with me in my heart and in my prayers.

Shalom!

GingerM

(((((((Mike))))))))

We need you here too much for you to go running off and having a heart attack, got that?! You're frequently the 'voice' I hear when I'm contemplating doing something stupid with my family (or even doing something smart with them).

Hang in there. Much positive energy directed towards you.

DesertEyes

Thank you all, your love and kindness are an inspiration. I'm taking good care of myself and following docs orders.



Mike

Cynay

Sweetie there is nothing wrong with going on the disability.... and you can still work too.

That would make sure you dont have to move again...which is stressful and probably not good for your health either.... Maybe rethink that one?

BTW .... if you need anything Im not that far away... just give a shout.