I'm not feeling well at all today. I look out my office window, seeing an overcast landscape of antiquated buildings, trees of every size and shape... a parking lot filled with every imagineable make and model. I have wasted days with thoughts of exploring far off lands. I have dreamt of many things... this was not among them. I wouldn't say that I'd categorize my current mind-set as being a "rut" of sorts. I certainly wouldn't classify it as depression. I *can* heartily say that I've been happier, although I find it increasingly difficult to remember when. I should be ecstatic that it's Friday again, but strangely I'm not. My personal life is filled to the brim with much needed home improvements. New roof, new gutters, new floor coverings. Paint. Spackle. Who do I look like, Bob Vila? Christopher Lowell? I'll do the best I can, I just hope that somehow I'll be able to make it presentable.
As if my home life weren't enough to deal with... I've work to contend with as well.
Monday will be an important day for the company for which I work. Currently we are in Chapter Eleven bankruptcy, the local union has refused to ratify the latest contract. Special Metals has more or less stated that should the contract not be ratified on Monday, liquidation is a strong possibility.
Not exactly going to be a relaxing weekend I can assure you. I suppose I'll send out some more resumés and keep my hopes up. I'll be riding my motorcycle to my aunt's home... a 2 hour trip that should do wonders for my psychii. :)
::: posted by Bobby |
Friday, August 15, 2003 :::
What do you know? I received a call from a fellow whose company is looking for a systems admin. I attended the interview yesterday evening, where we discussed everything from the intricacies of Active Directory to how well I deal with problem users. The interview itself took in the neighborhood of an hour and a half, and ended with a short tour of the facility's server room/noc. The only issue that might pose a problem is the pay. In all honesty, I'll be fulfilling a much broader role within that organization, and won't have the opportunity to be quite as focused/specialized as I am in my current position. When asked what I'd like to be paid, I told him the figure... he winced a bit and said that he'd have to confer with the HR Director.
I looked him dead in the eyes and told him I was worth every penny, even more. He had no reservations about replying that he completely agreed. He gave me his card and said that he'd be getting back with me Friday(today) and that most likely the final interview with HR will happen on Monday. I'm just optimistic that I get the salary I requested. Time will tell I suppose...
::: posted by Bobby |
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 :::
OK, time to try and get back on-track and start updating this site!
Where to begin... I'm still single, but just taking things in stride and not rushing into anything. I'm surprised I'm not married again by now, since... God help me... I liked being married. I've gotten close to a few people along the way, but I'm still looking for "her". Whoever she is :)
I'm strongly thinking of exploring new employment opportunities. I sent out roughly eight resumés over the last couple weeks and have heard back from only one of them. The area in which I live is currently experiencing an economic downturn, and as a result, job openings are few and far between. I'm glad I'm employed and doing what I love, but the company I work for is nothing more than a sinking ship. I sent out a couple more today, and will be doing the same tomorrow.
I suppose you could say my new part-time job is finding a rewarding, stable, full-time job :)
