So hire me already!

News from the job search front: It appears that three companies want me... I think... because two contacts have checked in on me to say hello and that they are still "in the process" of filling openings, and the third contact has me on a phone interview today (with a would-be colleague in San Francisco) and an in-person interview tomorrow.

Now why would they call to let me know they are still "working on filling the position" without informing me that they are not interested in me... unless they are interested in me. The problem is that I may not be the only one in whom they are interested.

Here's what I want: Would someone just buckle down and hire me already?!? All jobs are within my expertise and interest (some more than others), and none of them are a good commute (so it doesn't really matter).

All I want for Christmas is a job!

Who's got your vote?

Yes, I believe it's way too early for all of the 2008 Presidential election crap going on right now (my gosh - how many debates have there already been???).

However, I found something that may help me determine who deserves my vote - by gauging how close a candidate is to me on issues I find important.

You can use it too! Check this out: Select A Candidate(TM), courtesy of Minnesota Public Radio. Simply enter your leanings on certain issues, and how much the issue matters to you, and you will get a list of the candidates in the order of your preference!

I will check this online tool again when it's actually election year...

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Okay, it's getting old now...

When I was laid off, the first thing many people told me was "enjoy yourself!" I was told to take some "me" time and relax.

While this may come to a surprise to those who know me (and how lazy I can be), I really want to re-join the job force SOON! I am not enjoying this time off as much as I think I should... probably because I cannot relax when it's the only thing to do!

Yes, I have had interviews, sent resumes left and right, and we are surviving financially, but I am ready to go back to the office now, thank you very much. Perhaps I have been too long in Corporate Land and it has impacted my brain (is it too late for de-programming?).

It just occurred to me -- this could be all about Mexico! You see, I have not been to the warm, sandy beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula since 2005, and it does not feel right to plan on returing anytime soon when I am still unemployed. Yes, that's it! I need to feel the tropical breeze, feel the waves of the Carribean, and watch where I am going lest I step on an iguana. I want to again speak those magic words, "¡Una cervesa, por favor!"

(Sigh.)

Well, at least Mexico isn't going anywhere... and I can't stay unemployed too much longer. Maybe I should run to Target and grab some sunscreen... just to make sure I am prepared!

¡Adios!