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| therusticcottage |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 12:21:49 AM
Lots and and lots of changes have been going on here in the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I got laid off my job. I worked as the office manager for a truck repair service and the work had dropped to nothing. With the high fuel prices the truck drivers are having to make choices between fuel and repairs - only ones that are absolutely necessary or an emergency.
I am able to draw unemployment but it's not much. Needless to say, things are pretty tight financially. But everyone is struggling so I know I'm not alone. It's just a little scary being a single mom and not having a job! But God is good and He is blessing. I've been at the Farmer's Market for 3 weeks now and had sales every week. The online orders have picked up too. So all that is a big help.
I'm applying everywhere, even out of WA state. I got contacted by a roofing contractor in Murray, Utah and had a 45 minute phone interview on Friday. I will know Mon or Tues if I got the job. Even though I'd be moving to a totally new area it would be a good job. Much more money than I was making before and the housing seems to be a little cheaper than here. I have friends that live in Layton and they said that Steph and I can stay with them until we get settled. Another wonderful blessing. Plus I'd get to finally meet Aunt Jenny and Mona!
That's why I've not been posting much here. I'm either on the computer looking for jobs or making soap! But it's good to be busy. I do stop by and read every day though.
Life is good!
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 12:37:28 PM
Kay, good luck with the job search. I've had some rough patches that seemed to last forever, but they don't. Glad to hear the soap business is going well, that's got to make you feel better to have a skill you can take anywhere. |
| La Patite Ferme |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 11:16:20 AM
Oh Kay - Hang in their. I know how you feel - I'm a single mom also. My biggest fear has always been being unemployed and how that will affect DD's sense of stability.
I'm going to cross my fingers and pray that you find a good job. |
| gafarmwoman |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 07:20:58 AM
Kay, I just saw this and wanted to wish you well. CountryBorn Mary Jane is right. It just may be a wonderful adventure. Good luck and and good wishes from Georgia.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 7:16:36 PM
Kay, sometimes these things are blessings in disguise. You never know what wonderful adventure may open up for you now. I'll be thinking of you.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 09:19:41 AM
hope all goes very well for you. hang in there girl. it will get better.
hugs to you.
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| frannie |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 08:38:18 AM
kay, hope all goes well for you and sorry to hear you got laid off.
i hope the change will end up being an unexpected turn to a great direction wherever it leads you.
i'll be thinkg of you and your family.
please keep us all posted.
love
frannie in texas
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| Farmtopia |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 07:31:00 AM
Hey Kay, I just saw this, too. I am so sorry to hear about everything going on...seems like several people are having a hard time. I am crossing my fingers for you, and hope you find a great job 
We definitely miss you on all the forums!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 01:02:53 AM
I second what Alee had to say about Billings - it is really a growing city right now and a wonderful place to live. No sales tax in MT either and the gas prices are low!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 07 2008 : 11:17:42 PM
Me too!! I am so excited to have our Kay possibly coming where Libbie and I (and Mona too) can meet her!! I will sure keep you and Steph in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Libbie |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 06:22:21 AM
Oh, Kay!!! I sure know what that is like. The manufacturing company I used to work for kept shutting our plant down - several times - and I was laid off twice. It's really scary. BUT - you are one amazing gal, and that is wonderful about the Farmers Market! I know that Salt Lake City has a great Farmers Market - and it's really close to Murray. Sometimes I come up to visit friends and family in Salt Lake City - I would SO love to meet you!!! I'm (very selfishly ) wishing that THAT is the job you get!
XOXO, Libbie
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| Alee |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 05:55:18 AM
Kay- I am so sorry to hear that you have been struggling. Me and my little family know what that is like. I hope you find a good job quickly! We are moving to Billings, MT for a better job/education market as well. You might want to check there as there are a lot of jobs available.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 05:35:14 AM
Kay- Something good will come along soon, I'm sure. Boy, I hope you get the job in Utah! That would be wonderful. :) Good luck!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 05:29:42 AM
Kay - I have missed you! I hope the absolutely perfect job comes along for you. It is good to see your posts here again and my hugs to you as you job hunt.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| Corinnelouise |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 02:46:27 AM
Good luck to you Kay, you are doing all the right things and I am sure that all will be for the very best. Keep your spirits high, thinking of you.
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
