job stuff

babyaustin725

I got an email today from the HR for a company that I applied for recently.  They want to set up a phone screen and interview.  I know they are hiring several people for what I do, so that's good.  I also have heard that it's not that great of a company to work for, but I need to get hired on somewhere full time so we can have health benefits.  I would prefer for James to get something, but if he's not going to, I need to if I can.  So, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers for this.

Also, please tell me that I shouldn't feel guilty for applying for and taking interviews from places.  I feel guilty because I have work and I know of at least two other people that I use to work with that I know applied for this position as well and they haven't heard back from the company.  They are not working at all and have been out of work for several months.

Seattle_JiLLn

Don't feel guilty about interviewing for the jobs.  You need the job too right?  It sounds like you need the insurance.  I must have missed it - what happened to James' job?

 

Good luck!

babyaustin725

Seattle_JiLLn:

I must have missed it - what happened to James' job?

He hasn't worked since the first week of April.  They didn't officially lay him off, they just slowed way down and stopped scheduling most of the workers.  So, he's getting unemployment and I'm working 40 hours/week...which sucks because I am missing out on Summer with Tillman.  ANYWAY, the union banks up his insurance benefits, so we still have it for like five months after he stops working, but that time is coming up faster than it looks like he will find something new or his company will have enough jobs going that he will be able to work.

Alli923

Goodluck in the interviews!  And don't feel guilty, you're doing what you need to for your family, that's perfectly acceptable and never something to feel bad about!

scarletii

You need to take anything you can get!  You could always look for something else in a few months if you don't like it.  I've been looking since December and nada, DH, too!  I had one that was going to be offered to me, but then they found out they lost their funding for the job.  I haven't gotten any interviews in about 2 months now.  It sucks.  And just because you interview doesn't mean you have to take the job.

mishquiche

Don't feel guilty!  You need to do what is right for you and your family.  Plus, you leaving would open up your position for someone else, right?

 

babyaustin725

mishquiche:

Plus, you leaving would open up your position for someone else, right?

No, they wouldn't replace me here. 

mishquiche

baby_austin7/25:

mishquiche:

Plus, you leaving would open up your position for someone else, right?

No, they wouldn't replace me here. 

Well, still, don't feel guilty.  You got to do what you've got to do.

McJen715

mishquiche:

Don't feel guilty.  You got to do what you've got to do.

I totally agree. You need to look out for yourself and take care of your family. I think it is really kind, and shows you're a great person for worrying about others, but take care of you first.