Well that just bites the big one. The project we were working on was cancelled after 8 months of work on the company’s part and a week and three quarters on our part. Blarghy. I really, really do not want to go back to part time. I am just too weary and unwilling to deal with that kind of stress. Damnitalltohell, all I want is a regular paycheck*, a regular biweekly [or if you please, a weekly, bimonthly, on the 15th day of every month, whatever, as long at it comes on a regular basis] paycheck that covers all our expenses and allows us to save a little bucketful o’ gold** for future consideration.
Sitting here cringing and praying to all the deities that be in the hopes that the company finds other projects for us to work on.
Update: they are transitioning us over to some other groups. Hopefully this bouncing will continue for a while.
*I confess that is not entirely true. I would prefer that the paycheck be attached to a job that is challenging, interesting and does not involve spending long hours glaring at screen twiddling one's thumbs. I would like to work for a company that doesn’t frown when you take your vacation time [which in my mind should be at least four weeks per annum], and respects that you much prefer working in the wee hours of the night safely ensconced at home, curled up in your favourite chair, dressed in warm flannelly PJs. Is this too much to ask? No. Good. I didn't think so.
**Make that a semi-large bucket full o’ gold. Lots to do, lots to see. Would prefer not to be complete paupers for the rest of our lives.
[penned on Wednesday @ 4:00pm]
Posted by munin at Junio 5, 2003 07:26 AMI wish I could say the same (about having money leftover) about my paycheck. Grrr....
Posted by: Da Goddess on Junio 5, 2003 08:42 AMI know what you mean. I'd much prefer a challenging job, with a nice, steady paycheque. Is that really to much to ask? ;)
What is the economy like where you're at? Is there anything else out there that can offer you a little more stability? I know the job scene sucks here right now, its probably the same where you are.
*hugs* I hope it all calms down soon. I can't imagine the constant stress this has been for you.
Posted by: Amber on Junio 5, 2003 10:48 AM*hugs*, munin. i don't know how you keep such a good attitude with all that they do to you at that company!
don't they realize you need to get to disneyland??
Posted by: nicole on Junio 5, 2003 11:33 AMYou mentioned praying to all the deities that be; so I looked up the patron saint of finding employment: Saint Cayetano {Gaetan}, who is also the patron saint of gamblers. Poetic, but a wee bit discouraging.
We used to joke that our friend Richard was the God of Parking, because he could always miraculously find a spot. So whenever I need a spot, I pray to Richard the Parking God; and frighteningly, it seems to work. ;)
So, maybe what you need is to nominate your own personal Work God?
{Hey, anybody can give *practical* advice. ;p }
Posted by: edgar mousehat on Junio 5, 2003 12:45 PMGoddess, seems that all we do it work, pay our bills and work some more with very little left over. Sucks in more ways then one. to be completely cynical, it seems if our employers have forgotten that life is meant to be lived by other people then themselves. One day maybe will both find that pot o' gold! :oD
Amber, I think that the economy is pretty much the same across canada. I tried doing a search on Monster.ca recently for jobs. It sad to see how few there are. here's hoping that the economy picks up soon. And, no it's not to much to ask dear.
Nicole. *warm smile* I think they are presently ignoring that little fact. Must remember to resend them the memo.
Ed. we are seriously going to have to come up with one.
Thank you all so much for your words,and thoughts. * big squishy hugs* *mwah*
Posted by: munin on Junio 5, 2003 07:08 PM