I cashed out my GymPact for the second time this month - $10 (total of $20 for March.)
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3 items sold on eBay - total of $16.xx - net maybe 0.50 (after fees and shipping) At least I'm getting rid of the items.
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Will cash out on bing tomorrow for another 500 SBs code.
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I kind of feel like I'm hitting a brick wall when it comes to job hunting in a locale 1000+ miles away. I have found some opportunities which I've applied for, but most of what I've found are not ones that are going to be willing to wait til June.
I'm wondering if there is a point for me to go out there over Spring Break, since it'd still be 7 weeks out before I move there. Until I know what kind of job I have, I'm not sure if I should secure a place to live. I'd hate to put down a deposit and everything, and then find a job 30 minutes or more away!
What I'm thinking of doing is putting in my application at whatever local employment agencies there are in the city (with a June start date) and then once I'm out there I'll take whatever they find for me, and continue to job hunt. I have a paycheck through the end of June, as well as savings if I have to use them. That way I'll also have a chance to find a church home and then pick the brains of people there for job opportunities.
I'll need to put most of my stuff in storage until I find a place (and a job.) So that means renting a moving vehicle twice (at least the second time will be easier loading - no stairs to contend with!)
I have put in applications to two school districts (one in the city I actually want to go to, and one in a district 70 miles away - not ideal, but if it's where the jobs are...) I've also done tons of searches on various job sites - craigslist, indeed, hotjob, career builder, etc. I put in an application for a city clerk/typist job (actually pays more than what I get here!)
My brother suggested finding a recruiter or headhunter. I've done some searching trying to see if I come up with anything like that for the area. All I came up with were employment agencies that didn't have any offices in the state, let alone the city!
NE is on a long distance trip buying speakers right now (he was actually in NYC this a.m.! Thankfully nowhere near where the buildings collapsed.) When he gets back on Friday I really need to see if we can lay out some more firm ideas (see if I should go out there for Spring Break, or him come here, home hunting, etc.) May 25 is coming really, really quickly! (this is good, however it is also anxiety inducing not knowing what's going to happen)
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I stayed home sick today (really nauseous, etc.) One thing I did (besides sleep!) was watch the Klondike (Discovery Channel) mini-series. I'd watched 3 of the episodes before, and today finished it. I was glad I decided to purchase the season - really enjoyed it. 
I still have my Person of Interest Season 2 to watch, and in a few days I think I'll be able to watch the newest episode of OUAT on Hulu for free.
Small flakes / Job Hunting Frustrations
March 13th, 2014 at 01:57 am
March 13th, 2014 at 02:24 am 1394677480
Obviously, I'm many, many miles away from NE too, but we are going this next week to visit the University since my oldest daughter is interested in going there. There are several colleges in the area, so those may be places to look directly. I think there are quite a few insurance agencies/calling/claim centers. What kind of job are you interested in, I can ask some family members if they know of anything that would be available in June.
From our experience moving, it really is hard to know where you want to live right away. We have narrowed it down by school districts and relation to where my husband will be working, which we always know before we move. But that is usually the only thing we know!
Wishing you well!
March 13th, 2014 at 03:06 am 1394679964
March 13th, 2014 at 03:10 am 1394680226
I'm looking for some kind of librarian position. Failing that - administrative assistant, clerical, receptionist, etc. I have 3 years experience as an admin asst (filing, copying, faxing, typing documents in Word/Excel, keeping insurance files for vendors up to date, Internet research, answering multi-line phone, etc.) I've been looking in the non-profit section as well to see what might be there. I did check out the Gallup website you mentioned, but there is only a managerial position which requires nights and weekends. (I can do any hours Sunday through Thursday - Friday til 5. No Saturdays.)
Kiki -
Yes, there is. I have found a number of possibilities at one of the local universities. Several of which I have put an application in for.
March 13th, 2014 at 03:47 am 1394682466
Any word on the missing teacher?
March 13th, 2014 at 04:27 am 1394684851
Nope - no word on missing teacher.
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March 13th, 2014 at 01:07 pm 1394716025
School spring is a great site. Another one I like is teacher to teacher (that's where I found my current job.)
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March 13th, 2014 at 11:14 pm 1394752496
Thanks CB! I will definitely check into that! I'd love to still use my degree for something, and I do enjoy research.
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That'd be nice!