Things don't always go as planned especially when it's a big day! My car started overheating the night before the interview. No way was i going to cancel an #interview as those are few and far between for me. I checked google maps and saw the location is 9 miles away. Luckily for me i still had a bicycle in the garage. I brought a few bottles of water and my interview clothes in a bag so they would not get sweaty. I found a bathroom a couple miles away to change in. The exercise there put me in a good mood, i got to think about what i was going to say and had a good interview. I even shared the experience with the interviewer and i think it showed him i'm not someone to give up when things don't go my way. We talked about mechanics and it lightened up the mood. They called me back for training this time i took the car. I was thinking the bike ride was actually a good thing, i might just ride my bicycle there a couple times a week. #jobsearch #stress #training #transportation #motivation #advice #inspiration #application

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Since last March 7th, 2019 I have been searching for a job in my field of Respiratory Care. I have worked in this field since 1996. I was retired by my hospital due to circumstances that would take time to explain. I was a great employee, and those that worked with me give me a hug every time they see me. The hospital will not consider me for anything, and I am in an area that is tied up with a huge company that controls the decent paying jobs. I was never reprimanded for having a conflict with coworker, patient or manager.

Edison Community college, in Florida was the college I attended. Before that I was homeless due to a devastating situation in my family that all but killed me. I lost everything. What was it? Well, after 18 years of marriage I discovered that my husband was a pedophile. This happened in Florida where I lived for 26 years.

After, recovering that devastating blow I started college, got a part time job and walked to work. I got a small efficiency type apartment, studied and prayed. I was nearing 40 years old, but did not give up. I found a organization that put in a good word for me. They helped me get grants, which helped pay for school. I had two clinical outfits. I was not on the level I should have been, but that didn't stop me. I prayed for my mind to be opened to learning, and after making a 26 on a physics test, I was embarrassed, but I didn't stop. I sat on the edge of my bed and studied till as they say, a light bulb came on. I ended up with a B at the end of that semester. Two years went by and I never missed one day of class. In the end I won the Directors Award, for outstanding effort.

I just want to get back into what I worked so hard for, even part-time. I cannot take travel jobs, due to custody of a great grandson, hes 10 years old this month. I do have a BS in Business Administration, that I acquired while working as a therapist. I went to fast track classes at Milligan College, graduating in 2004 at the age of 48 years old. So, why am I writing this? It is to show that you should never, ever give up, because thru faith and persistence you will succeed in the end.

I’ve had 4 job interviews. Been offered and hired 4 times and still haven’t started working. I keep being told how impeccable my resume is but nothing. The first time I was hired on the spot. Was told to get my security license transferred and it was a go. I did this. Paid the $100 and was told the business was sold and they decided to go a different route. The second job decided that they wanted me to work out of town but still waiting after 3months to close the contract. The 3rd said they changed their mind on hiring someone new. And well the first said all I had to do was do an orientation but can’t get in touch with the person in charge. Is it something I’m doing wrong?? This frustration is killing me and child support is not buying it. I’ve lost my car, place and everything else that means anything to me. I really got to get out of Alabama.