I haven't blogged in a few days (except for about Hyrum's call) but that has been for a good reason. I've thought of a million things to write, but I am cognizant of the fact that mostly I want to blog because I'm kind of going crazy and I just want to talk to someone. I have been housebound for way too many days and it's starting to get to me. Last weekend it snowed here (while I was arriving from the south, it was snowing) and then a record long week of freezing weather set in, so that the roads are still a nasty mess of packed ice. (Because they clear them very slowly with their one plow or not at all--because it only snows about once a year, if that.) Anyway, so because of that I didn't go out much last week. I did occassionally and it was always nice. But then on Friday, after a bitter, bitter cold night and an equally cold day (I think the high was 9) my car won't start. Through fun science experiment type antics that Roland coached me through I am sure it's because it's not getting gas, and since I have a full tank, that induces me (and my trusty long distance mechanics) to believe that there is ice in a filter. So, alas. I am really housebound. Oh, not to mention that on the same Friday the door of the apartment where I'm staying would no longer lock from the outside. Or even close. So, I shouldn't really go anywhere anyway. I did get maintenance to fix the door (I knew I would need to leave for church on Sunday), but I still have no car. I've gotten a couple of rides, but I feel uninclined to call up very busy people and ask them if they can give me a ride around town just so I can get out of the house. There would be times when having a whole glorious week+ to stay home would be wonderful. But those times would NOT be after 2+ months of having very little to do. They would NOT be when I'm feeling discouraged and lost because I don't know what I'm doing with my life. They would NOT be when my sewing machine is broken. Etc. You get the point. Well, in case you didn't, the point is, I'm going crazy. And so I shouldn't be blogging. (Doesn't this post verify that for you?)
Anyway, the reason I decided to post this morning was because I wanted to get some other people's opinions. Really, ANYONE who is reading this, I would love to hear what you think. I've talked to a few people here and I know that in the long run it's a choice I'll have to make and pray for help with. But, I'd still like some thoughts from others.
Here's the question, While looking for a real job, should I work at some other low hourly wage job? For example, McDonalds where I have a friend working (younger, paying her way through school) and she would hire me. Or other such things. For me the immediate answer is YES. I have no money. No brainer--do what you have to to survive. But, I've been advised by more than one person to not tie myself down with a job I have to be at, so that I'm available and flexible for looking for jobs. Hmmm. I get that point and it has been nice to be able to go out of town and look, to make phone calls, etc. during business hours, and other such not-tied-down activities. So, what do you think?
3 comments:
What about tutoring, teaching ESL, teaching LSAT classes or nannying (is that a word?). Those pay better than a McDonald's-type job and give you some more flexibility with continuing the job hunt. Good luck chica! The Lord has a plan for you, don't worry! Love, Carrie
So, money is important to have because how are you supposed to drive to your interviews if you don't have gas or can't afford your car. Maybe you could work at night leaving your days free or you could try to get certain days of the week always off and on those days you look for jobs. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be. I hate looking for jobs!
I agree with the night time work thing. Maybe as a waitress? That way, you are free during the day when you're more likely to need to be available. I don't know, it's a tough call. I'm sorry you're home bound. Going stir crazy is not fun.
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