Sick

It seems as though unemployment has lead to sickness, or its the weather. Whatever. I made it to one interview so far this week but was so zoned out I'm not sure if I should be expecting a call from them or not. I'm going to assume not.

Keep your head up. I'm going back to bed.

Marathon interviewing

Today got off to a late start as I decided to sleep through two alarms and a phone call to confirm an interview. But, no worries, all went as planned. I had a phone interview this morning, which went well and lead to a second phone interview this afternoon. Throw in a face-to-face interview between the two phone calls, and you've got a busy schedule! Everything went really well today and I'm really hoping that the interview I went to today will pan out. It sounds like a fantastic position and would be really good experience. Luckily, I got a call back for a second interview for this position, which is tomorrow! YES!

Things are starting to look up.

Do it anyway

This is just super fantastic. Ben Folds Five AND Fraggle Rock?! Mind. Blown.

They're rolling in

My phone interview was rescheduled for tomorrow and I have another interview tomorrow, as well! Both positions are two that I am really interested in, especially the face-to-face interview. So cross your fingers and do your best "kerry needs a job" dance.

In other news, the internet is full of awesomeness today:

I'm in love with this. 

This is incredible. 

And..... I need to find a studio to get back into aerial silks. Anyone know a place near Pittsburgh?

Oh, yeah...

I also napped today with the pups. Rough day, I'm telling you. Life is hard.

Sales!

I went for an interview today for a sales position. Yeah, I know. I have zero sales experience and I really don't think I would do well in this type of position. Anyways, I show up to the interview and forget to bring a copy of my resume. I'm sitting in the lobby with three other candidates who are dressed to the nines and look like they are straight out of college. And, of course, they all remembered to bring a copy of their resumes. Oi. Fast forward to the actual interview. Some sample questions and my answers:

Where do you see yourself in three to five years? (Legitimate question.)
My answer?: I have no idea. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do and where I fit in.

Do you see yourself as management material?
My answer?: No. I have management experience and I didn't feel like I was able to answer my staffs' questions.

The guy explains the position and the company then asks, "Does this sound like something you would be interested in pursuing?"
My answer?: Yeah, sure, why not?

I have to admit, it was the most candid I have ever been in an interview. I wasn't really invested in the position and didn't expect for them to contact me regarding a second interview. But, uh, yeah, they did. I have to call back tomorrow and respectfully decline. I don't think sales is for me.

The good news is that I have a phone interview tomorrow, a second interview for a therapy position next week, and another interview next week. Things are starting to pick up, so there is hope for me yet. One day, I will be employed again! Let's just hope it isn't sales. Or management.

Unique finds

In an effort to get out of the house, I let my mom drag to me a few yard sales and thrift stores. I typically love this stuff, but being unemployed, I've got to watch what I spend these days. However, I did find some great stuff (which I didn't buy).

 

I had to resist the temptation to buy this hat and run around town reenacting Mortal Kombat. 

And then there is this gem. A razor stuck in a stick. I couldn't put this down. I promised a friend I would pick him up a gift while out with my mom - had this not been $10(!) - it would have been his. Instead, I bought him Big League Chew.

The job hunt continues! I've sent out resumes to pharmaceutical companies in hopes they need someone who knows a thing or two about psych meds.

Interview! Yes!

I finally received a call for an interview! I drove an hour and half to southwestern Pennsylvania for this interview. I think it went well, I was told that I'm "entertaining" and would be great for the partial program! Score! The downside to this? There are no openings in the partial program. Nuts.


So, back to the job search.

I made it outside today

I finally made it outdoors today!

Meet Jabba - He's my second adoptee and one of the loves of my life. 

Hi. I'm Kerry. I finally went outside today with the pups. 

Tucker - one of my mom's dogs. He's an asshole.

The good news is that I have an interview tomorrow, wish me luck!  I'll be sure to post how everything turns out. Keep your fingers crossed and send out those good vibes into the universe!

Here's the story...

How did I end up becoming unemployed? Well... that's a funny story:

I was living in Boston, working, going to graduate school, fostering dogs, and taking care of my own two pups. I took a trip to Chicago to meet up with my brother and our friends from high school. While on this trip, my friend and I ended up confessing feelings for each other. Six weeks later, I'm quitting my job, packing up my apartment, fighting with my roommate, and driving to Chicago. Huge risk. Very impulsive. Totally something that I would do. As it turns out, guy friend and I couldn't live together. He hated the dogs and couldn't live with them and I couldn't live without them. Big fight ensues. Two days later, I'm packing up my car again and heading for Pittsburgh - to live with my mother. (and her three dogs).

So here I am, in Pittsburgh, with my mom, watching countless hours of tv, not sleeping, and completely surrounded by dogs. Oh yeah, and unemployed. And 6 credits short of my Master's degree. Damn.

Here we go.