Okay, tonight (this afternoon) is my orientation with New Job Gig. I am being glass half-full that I will find out and have a schedule tonight. I think this is being incredibly overly optimistic.
However, I am planning to tell them that I am available from 8-6 M-F and Saturday 8-12. However, I would like (prefer) a 10-6 schedule so that I can still continue to tutor at FPE.
I would like to continue tutoring because: I like my student. She shows up, she’s prepared, she does her homework. Small things, which are essential and which keep me from having to lecture her versus my other students who do not show-up (which means I do not get paid. Me like being reimbursed for my time) or, have the same courtesy or school homework ethic.
Two, it would be a nice addition of cash. Not a huge (or even large) sum by any means, but every dollar counts at this point.
Three, I was told by my former co-workers that I still need to be seen and that they still want to see me on a regular basis (ah, warm fuzzies.) I told them that I still want to be seen.
So.
The old habit of working more than one job, is back (ah, how quickly old habits reappear no matter the lecture I give myself.) However, I have new priorities. That new priority is me. I am not going to kill myself, stress myself, or wear myself out, and I will do my damnedest to get 8 hours of sleep a night.
So, there.
Again, not to complain, but gosh, I hate not having a schedule. Here’s why: it’s really hard to plan get-togethers, outings, dates with friends, and such because if they ask me on Monday if I can do something on Thursday, my response is, “I would love to! (pause) However, as of right now I am free to do XYZ on Thursday, but that might change by Thursday.”
There are bigger and far worse problems to have.
Even though I am cash-free and jobless (basically) at the moment, I am managing to keep the social calendar and outs and abouts flowing freely. I am just very aware that I actually need to stick to my two drink minimum (suck) and going for walks is about all I can afford. And I am hoping that being asked out on a dinner date means he will be forking out the cash, even though I will offer to pay my share. (Let’s hope the appearance of my wallet brings the phrase, “No, I’ve got this.) (Yes, I can be that girl.) (I am not ashamed, just broke.) (He knows this.) (That I am broke, not that I am that girl.) But, it allows me to see and be seen, and hey, that’s all that really matters, right?
Hope to hear that the job gives you the hours that you want, and that things go well. I like that you’re going to continue tutoring – definitely shows your fantastic character.
And yay on the social calendar. VERY important.
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PTG: Yesterday was….interesting. 3.5 hour orientation, and I have another 2.5 hour one tomorrow. All without pay. I also need to be CPR and first Aid certified…at my own cost.
Normally these would be fine, but since I have no money….youch!
I told them I could do 10-6 M-F with saturdays 8-12. If need be, M-F 10-8. That way I can still meet with my student. This makes me happy.
Hopefully in-home care starts next week.
the social factor has been very nice!