Monday 09/05/16

Websites browsed:          Ten million, four hundred and ten.

Jobs applied for:              1

Replies                             0

Attitude:                           Definitely 

Enthusiasm:                     6.3

Weather:                           Dull with a chance of depression

Weight:                             I have the the munchies really bad.

Walks:                              3 at the weekend.

Even though I have applied for one job today, not feeling that confident. I also know why that is. I have sun deprivation syndrome which makes me want to throttle someone. Then eat every thing in site.

Food eaten so far: 

Pringles 

Small fairy cake, yes SMALL.

Three slices of ham.

Small cocktail sausage roll.

More BBQ pringles. Yummy.

What's next?

A punnet of Strawberries.

Seriously, much of the same, looking at loads of websites etc and hoping they'll be something for me. 

Actually, I need to raise my spirits, need to listen to some music first.

                       

Friday 06/05/2016

Weight loss:      One pound

Friday 06/05/2016

Job sites browsed:          Ten million

Time taken:                    Ten million hours

Jobs applied for:            A big fat no

References requested:    1

Flippant:                         Big time

Enthusiasm:                    5.75

Weight:                           Weigh day today. May update later, but 

                                        with the mood I'm in, there's no way

                                         of knowing. 

Not sure what sort of mood I'm in today with regards to finding work. I want a job, I just wish there was a magic fairy who could plonk one in my lap.

Meanwhile, the sun is shining and I'm going to grab those sun's rays and wash my body in them. That is sure to cheer me up.

Then, I am proud to say, this evening I am going to a Darts presentation with my team mates to collect two trophies. That's an idea, perhaps I can go professional...or not.

What's next?

I'll browse through a couple of job sites but all in all, I'll have some time off from it.

  

Thursday 05/05/2016

Websites browsed:     Loads

Jobs applied for:         1
Enthusiasm:                6


Although I have a great adviser at the Job Centre, I feel as if I'm almost begging for my money. Even though I have paid NI, and it's only available to me for six months. Hopefully, I may get a job soon and not have to put up with these feelings for much longer.

But, I only feel this way when I am looking for jobs on the net. Otherwise, I feel OK about it. Strange.

However, I'm not going to pursue the matter in depth, because it may bring up a whole can of fish, dog food, worms or whatever!

What's next?

First, there's a piece of cake in the kitchen that needs a home.
Then carry on with my job search. 

Wednesday 04/05/2016

Websites browsed:     Loads

Jobs Applied for:       None

Rejections:                 None

Walks:                        1

Enthusiasm:               Morning 7     Afternoon  8

Feedback:                   None and in this day and age, none expected.
Weight:                       So far, a good healthy eating day.



Not much to talk about today.
The sun is shining so I'm in a good mood.
Having spent time at home, I've put on some weight, so have been walking more. After all, it all helps.
Oh yes, updated my jobs search to ALL.

What's next?

More trawling the net, in the hope of finding a job.

Tuesday 03/05/16

Sites browsed:              Loads
Jobs applied for:           None
Agency signed up to:    One
Replies:                         Unsuccessful Aplications 1
Feedback:                      Nil
Walks:                           One
Enthusiasm:                   Morning    4.6    Afternoon    7


At the moment, I have no feedback from the job I did not get. But not expecting any.

Put it this way, at the age of 56, this is what I am up against. And I'm not saying that all firms or corporations are like this but for the first time in my life, I feel that in job terms, this is going to be a hard slog.

Minimum Wage

Year	25 and over	21 to 24	18 to 20	Under 18	Apprentice
April 2016 (current rate)	£7.20	£6.70	£5.30	£3.87	£3.30

I hope that someone is going to prove my cynicism unfounded because, it's not looking good. lol

Thank god I am an optimistic person and do not need a job to qualify who I am. But at the same time, I wouldn't like to think that I am off the job market forever.

But then again! lol

I'll give it a few months then I will have to seriously consider sending my book off. Actually, I've been seriously considering it for 5 years now. Hey, perhaps this will be the push I need. 

Just come in, another email to say that I have not been successful in my last job application. Don't mind this refusal as it was a bit of a long shot. It was quite a long way from home and not really an option. The fact that it says that I was not successful on 'this occasion,' was a bonus.


There's hope for the future. lol 
Also, in this day and age, it's good that they reply.

What's next?

Look through job sites again, and most importantly, keep positive because not being successful in procuring a job, doesn't mean I'm not good at what I do. Because I know I am. 

 I expect there are going to be a lot more of these letters. And there will be times when I will not feel this positive, but I'm expecting that, and it will pass.

Once more into the breach my dear friends, and remember, when one door closes, thirty others will close in your face. Then eventually, a window will open.   

Sunday 01/05/2016

Website searched:          None today as it is Sunday
Jobs applied for:            None
Replies                           1
Enthusiasm                    8


I had my first rejection letter from a prospective employer.
I applied on Friday and got the rejection letter Sunday. Is that a record lol

I've asked for feedback, will be interesting to see if they reply. I'm thinking, it will say I have not had enough experience which would be true, but I'm sure, even I could fill shelves during the summer months.

How do I feel? Pretty good, because I'd only applied for it because it was a Summer job, and would do until I got the job of my dreams, lol

So onwards and upwards and I am going to get back to enjoying the bank holiday with hubby.

Just remembered, it did say, ' On this occasion.' lol. So all is not lost.......or is it.