Small Steps

Well, I snagged a small, short-term position with Pearson scoring standardized tests for schools.  That starts May 11.

Today I sent in my application materials to be a proctor for the WASL for a local group of schools (Washington Virtual Academy).

I think I'll also apply to be an emergency substitute teacher.  It's something and maybe I'll learn that teaching would be a good calling.

Taxes were filed and by this time next week we should have some $$ in the bank with the refund.  Once employment settles down, we need to do a better job with our witholding...

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The Fridge Gave Up!

As I grabbed "stuff" out of the refrigerator this morning, I thought things felt mighty warm and alas, they did.  Fridge is unplugged awaiting bailout from the repairman.  Hopefully the fix won't be too bad (nor will we need to wait forever for parts).  

Friday I spent tinkering with internet connection.  Seems that the power outage the previous Sunday mucked up the wireless router and I couldn't get to it until Friday...took a while but got it figured out and then Saturday Harley got the laptop to connect!

Jobs on the Federal listing seem to have tapered off a bit.  Will have to explore what's up with that.

Taxes need to be done. 

This is shaping up to be a busy week.  Helping out with a field trip on Wednesday; Living Last Supper practice that night, too.  

Tuesday is repair day, so I'll be on hold until someone shows up for that.

Thursday is an interview from the previously mentioned post.

Breather on Friday...but no sapphire...

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Some Opportunities

The news doesn't get any better, but I'm tuning out some stories.  Yesterday and today I got quite tired of hearing about the demise of the Seattle PI.  Yes, it is sad that the paper is shutting down, but after about the 20th story, I'd had enough!

Internet connection is down at home, so I've headed down to the church to work a bit.  That works fine, but I spent too much time today on church matters and not applying for a job.

Sunday learned that Big Lots was looking for store managers.  Sent a note to the recruiter...no reply yet, but I'll tweak her on Friday if I haven't heard anything.  It could be spring break where she's at, so vacation could cause a delay.

Also applied for a job grading exams.  Wouldn't necessarily want the day shift for that one....but the evening shift would work out just right I think.  Boring work, but $$ nonetheless!  Interview for this one is Wednesday.

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More snow!

It's close to mid-March and we have snow!  Kids really aren't interested in playing in it.  Imagine that.

Monday morning, the snow came and no delay of school.  In theory the white stuff will melt by the time the school day ends.

The job search continues.  No word from the Auburn School District position.  

The NOAA job from a while back appears to not have been filled at all.

I continue to apply for Federal jobs.

I'm frustrated that I missed the deadline for the VTS job.  Too many positions floating around in my head with differing dates.

I'm networking with my Kiwanis Club and will start at the library doing some teaching of computer classes in the near future.  I figure if I impress well, they will remember me and if something comes up, someone will let me know.

I guess I was a hit at the "Read Across America" event last week in one of the classes.  they were a great group of kids and were fun to read to.

We had the pastor and his family up for dinner on Friday night and had a great time.  Our church is so fortunate to have him there.  

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I came, I saw, I answered.

Four folks faced me, and they asked the typical job interview questions.  I think I answered them all well...Job interviews give the company a chance to see you and try and get a sense for how you respond to questions.  Hopefully I made a good connection with the folks there.

Wrapping up an application package for the Coast Guard for the VTS here in Puget Sound.  While it has a rotating shift, it would be a way cool job.

Not encouraged by the continued dip in the stock market.

Amused by the spat amongst the "leaders" of the RNC.  Is it Rush or Michael Steele?  

Disgusted by all in the Congress who'd rather snipe than try and get something done for the nation and not just a single congressional district in a state.

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