Another Day 5 - Life Goes On

 

Today was my second day being unemployed since 1985. It's going to continue to be a scary place until I have a job. 

Speaking of which, yesterday I received a connection request on LinkedIn from a high level manager at Accenture, a telecom consulting company that works extensively with AT&T. Many former AT&T employees work there. After accepting the connection I messaged the gentleman to thank him and to advise I'd love to chat about opportunities. He responded today to advise he had a couple of telecom billing audit positions open and asked me to send a resume. I'm writing this after midnight (so it's 5-30 now) and I sent the resume at 12:10 am. I really hope to get an interview and ultimately, get the job. It would be a great use of my skills and would give me new skills.

I went to rock and roll bingo at Point Place tonight with Kim & Joe and Rich & Barb. We had a good time and it didn't cost me a dime ! Joe paid the bill and wouldn't take any money, as usual. Joe gave me the number for his financial planner and I need to call and set up an appointment to talk about what I should do with my 401k and pension. Accenture does have a 401k program but there is no company match, so my best bet is to follow whatever the financial planner recommends even if I don't get a job there.

I happened to check my email while I was working on my resume and was shocked to see Turning Stone is giving me a $100 free play every week for the month of June ! I may allow myself a visit just to use that and the $30 casino credit. If I get the job at Accenture I might allow myself an occasional casino trip. We'll see !

I haven't posted anything on Facebook about losing my job, but I do plan to post when I start a new one ! I also plan to start exercising, so I can get this weight back off. I was going to start tomorrow (today) but I need to get the lawn mowed and I'd like to wash my car, so I may do that instead. 

Since it's now 1:25 am I need to get my fat ass to bed !