I need to find a part time job. We just aren't cutting it financially right now, and I really don't want to have to dip into our meager savings, which are supposed to be going towards college for the boys. Ideally, I'll find a job that I can do during the hours the twins are in preschool. The job I interviewed for seemed very promising - flexible hours, 9-12 hours a week total, and I'd be providing mental health support to one person and helping her/him to make positive changes in life. It would be fulfilling to me to put my degrees to use again. Plus, I really liked the person who would be my boss, and the company as well. There are some companies out there that provide this service and seem more concerned about making money than about the people they are supposed to be helping. I want to make sure I stay away from places like that.
As part of the job application process, there is a lot of paperwork, including extensive background searching. I had to go down to the jail for fingerprinting by the sheriff's office. Pierce was out of school, so I brought him with me. He charmed the sheriff's deputy that was fingerprinting me with all of his questions about jail. She was so amused that she carried him to the back and lifted him up to the double paned glass window so that he could peek into the jail. Now Pierce wants to be a sheriff's deputy when he grows up.
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Jobs that are just 10-12 hours a week with flexible work hours aren't too common, so I'm hopeful this one will pan out. If not, there is another out there right now that could be another interesting prospect. I might apply for that as well. Wish me luck. It seems like a lifetime since I was working, even though it's only been about a year and a half since I was teaching psychology classes part time. It'll be nice to contribute to the community again, and to contribute to our finances as well!
Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa good luck you would be perfect for this job. I bet you truly looked good in that old suit. Pierce is a charmer:) Hug B
ReplyDeleteAll the best Lisa; it's a difficult choice to make but I'm sure you'll get a job quickly and be a true asset. They'd be silly not to hire you!
ReplyDeletegood luck with the job. guess that is part of any job these days.
ReplyDeletei remember a jail visit when i was a child. all the kids from our elementary school locked in a jail cell ... the sound of the door shutting was a sound i will never forget. so scary. ha. ha!! ( :
Good luck! Doing the same here.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a perfect job for you. I have my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has 4 children and just went back to work part-time this past summer after 5 years away from the working world. It creates a nice balance in her life. Wishing you much luck at finding the right fit for your needs too! xox
ReplyDeleteOkay, so you just need to take Pierce along with you on all of your interviews so he can charm the pants off of them! :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you lots of luck Lisa!! I don't know how families do it today, even with two working parents things are tough. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck! It sounds promising.
ReplyDeleteHope this job works out for you! They're missing out if they don't hire you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! That does sound like the ideal situation if you have to return to the work force!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck Lisa !!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! That sounds like a good fit for you!
ReplyDeleteooohhhh best of luck to you lisa, i hope you get the position!! a lot of peeps work from home these days, perhaps if this doesn't work out, you might look in to something along those lines.
ReplyDeletethat pierce, WoW, what an inquisitive mind!!
Sending good luck wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great opportunity, and I hope it all works out for you!
Tough to enter the job market after being away. There are many in home care companies, plus many families do it privatly so placing an add might help.Good luck
ReplyDeleteI hope this works out for you! You sound like you really want this one. :)
ReplyDeletegood luck, lisa! i've been out of the work force for about 3 yrs and i'm not ready to go back. *shudder* :)
ReplyDeleteGosh, what a MAJOR post! You used to teach psychology classes? So interesting, my favorite class was psychology and Phil works with many mentally ill or brain damaged people. Where did you teach and for how long? When you land a job, I want to hear everything about it! One thing to consider if you can't find a job soon enough. This would not make good use of your degree, but just till you find a better job you could teach pre-shool. My D.I.L has been doing this and it is great that it doesn't keep her away from Anne Marie any. There are lots of private church schools who don't advertise and would love to get you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, I know it's not easy finding the right job to fit.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!! I just recently got a job as well, working from home but I LOVE that I have something that I can do besides talk to a 3 year old all day :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you lots of luck!! I've been out of the job market for over a year and know I will need to head back soon. It's nice that you have a degree that allows you to contribute to the good of society. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteAnyplace would be so lucky to have you! I wish you the best of luck, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteWe will be cheering for you Lisa. My career has taken a backseat to making sure our kiddos have what they need with a parent at home. It is difficult to find flexible work for sure...
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you! I'm sure it can't be easy to get back into the job market after a little time away. Sounds like Pierce loved his adventure at the police station :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you know I'll be keeping good thoughts that you find exactly what you're looking for. I like that you want to contribute to society, Lisa; that's awesome!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Good Luck! I hope it works out for you!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck, Lisa.. I hope you get the one you want. It's great that you may be able to put your skills to work and help your finances all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who does a jail ministry through her church (volunteer job).. She talks about how 'interesting' it is going to the jail to help....
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Betsy
Lisa I will say a prayer so let us know what happens. I bet you get it.
ReplyDeleteI have to look for a part time job too - but I don't know what to look for.
Good luck.
That job sounds like it would be perfect for you!!! I know you'll get it......:)JP
ReplyDeleteI wish you much success with the job - it sounds perfect for you.
ReplyDeleteI do hope this works out well for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get it! I can't imaging trying to get back out into the job market after staying home for 17 years! lol
ReplyDeleteWe wish you lots of luck that you find the one special job that will make you happy.
ReplyDeleteWe know it will happen.
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Lisa
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck! It sounds like the perfect arrangement for you right now.
who wouldn't be charmed by your little Pierce?
I'm hoping you get it! Otherwise, I'm sure there are other things out there. My fingers are crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteVery best luck to you! I've got my fingers crossed for you :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll do well, Lisa! All my best to you!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck...wife, mom to 3, all a round care taking...pets, cats, dogs, chickens, horses??? You are busy. Best to you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck from me too! It sounds like the perfect job and I hope you get it! Plus-if you should ever have to resort to a life of crime, it's nice to know that the finger printing process is already taken care of;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteHow cute that Pierce got a special moment! Good luck on getting the job.
ReplyDeleteI hope this works out for you, Lisa!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAnd it sounds like a great outing for Pierce! Fun!
It sounds like a great job for you. Have you tried online teaching? I think I remember you were a college teacher before. I teach for university of phoenix. It's not a lot of money, but it helps and I can stay at home.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I haven't been in the real work force for a few years. The school I worked at closed. Then I ended up selling a small cleaning business that I had started. Now I sell on ebay and do part-time consulting (marketing for local businesses). I know it will work out for you. :)
ReplyDeleteSending prayers that it works out!
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