Another Day 7 - Life Goes On

 

Today was my fourth day being unemployed since 1985. It's going to continue to be a scary place until I have a job .. which may be soon ! I'll get to that later in this post !

It was another chilly morning - 45 when I got up just after 7:30. I put the heat on again to take the chill off in the house. I spent the morning watching YouTube and playing Cookie Jam. Minnie has been demanding to sit on my lap lately but I wanted to get some things done today, so anytime she got up for a stretch, so did I ! I managed to clean the downstairs toilet and I washed the dishes. There is still a lot to do but I'm trying to get away from my "all or nothing" mentality and just get little things done here and there. The laundry room looks so nice and now the kitchen is shaping up.

This afternoon I got a call from the guy who used to mow my lawn, asking if I'd like him to mow mine. I actually planned on doing it today but I told him sure. He had a stroke and had to stop plowing and mowing, but he must be doing better. He might feel sorry for me or he might need the money, hard to know. He lost his wife so his social security payments probably went down and that must be difficult.

Also this afternoon I got a great email from the guy at Accenture. He liked what he saw on my resume and thinks I would be a good fit !! O. M. G. - I am SO EXCITED !!!! He's been in telecom for over 35 years so he is likely around my age, which is great. He has a team of 7 right now but is looking to expand it to 10. I have a call with him at 10 am on Monday and I may also have a call with their recruiter at some point. I really, really, really want this job !

Tomorrow I'm getting my fat ass on the treadmill. Things are looking up in my life and it's long past time to get this weight back off. The stress of will I or won't I lose my job is over and I have the prospect of a new job within reach. I'm also taking steps to manage my finances. Things are falling into place and I couldn't be happier. I've only been unemployed 4 days and really, I had intended to be on vacation this week - so it doesn't even feel like I'm unemployed. Also, I got paid today and that included pay for 12 vacation days. So, even though I'm unemployed, I'm getting paid ! If I get this job I can put my whole severance into my retirement account and also look into having the front porch done this summer ! I'd also like to get a new front door, have the basement stairs replaced and put a new roof on the garage, but I don't want to go overboard until I'm sure I will excel at and keep the job (if I get it). I have over $60k in my savings/checking and will be receiving a large severance check. I'm thinking at least $20k after taxes. Even so, I think getting the porch and front door done now would be a good start. I can do the stairs and roof next year. Of course, all of this hinges on my getting the job and it having a good salary and affordable insurance.

Maybe there was a reason I had trouble signing up for unemployment on Monday. Perhaps I will not need it ! There might also have been a reason tonight's zoom call with my former team was moved to next Friday. Maybe I'll be able to go to the call with news of a new job ! That would be SO amazing ! For the first time in 3 weeks I feel hopeful and excited ! Maybe there is a reason my June offers for Turning Stone include a $100 free play. If I get this job I am treating myself to a casino trip !

I'd like to get my hair cut so I'm going to shower in the morning and go to Supercuts. I don't need much in the way of groceries, but I'll probably stop at Walmart since I'll be out. I also have to get gas before I go anywhere, as I'm on E. When I get home I'll get on the treadmill. I also want to get my office cleaned up. I have laundry to do as well, so it will not be a boring weekend !

New Month. New Goals. New Job. New Me. Here's to an amazing June !