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Out of Breath

2 Jul

Two weeks ago I heaved by purse on the floor next to my desk and sat down in my chair as I do every Monday through Friday. Only, this day was different. I looked at my docking station and noticed my laptop wasn’t there. To my dismay I had completely forgotten my laptop at home. To make matters worse, I was dropped off at work so I had no way of driving the 30 mile commute back home to get my job, my life, my oxygen. I panicked and called Kat Daddy. He didn’t pick up. I called him again. He didn’t pick up. I called him again. Still no answer. I fumbled through my phone for his work number. I called his desk. Again, no answer. I was nearly at the point of tears. I thought to go to IT for a loaner computer, but realized I had a report saved to my hard drive that I needed that day. I remembered I had a roommate (my sister) who might possibly be home. So I took my chances at 8:30 AM and gave her a ring. The angels sang, my sister picked up. And she had no where to be. So I pleaded and begged for her to pleaaassssseee bring me my laptop. Without hesitation, she jumped in the car and brought it to me. Oh, what a nice sister she is.

I was able breathe once again.

Amen.

Slacker

12 Aug

Okay, yeah…so I seem to never find time to Blog anymore. It’s such a shame. I’ve also realized that I tend to write more when I’m emotionally charged or super excited about something. Having said that, I’m just not excited about life right now. The job situation is just okay and I miss laughing with my old co-workers. Too bad I let this get me down.

One great thing about life and living in America, (aside from the Olympics) is that I have choices. I can choose to not like my job or I can choose to make the best of it. I can choose to find a new job or be an unemployed bum. So I think I’ll take my right to choose to be happy and do just that. I do feel very grateful to have a job especially during this so called recession. Life could be much harder. I’ll take what I have and stop complaining. Now.

Thank you and have a lovely day.
Rizz

The Weekend

25 Jul

I’m so glad its Friday. Where are the donuts and bagels to award another week marked off the calendar?! On one hand I don’t want summer to end and on the other I’d like to put myself in a time machine and fast forward 6 months. Or maybe even three months.

I’ve started my new job and the mounds of information thrown at me over the last week and a half has been exhausting. Really, until I actually do a task with my own bare hands, the information doesn’t stick. Well actually, it’s still questionable at that point.

Here’s toasting a bagel with cream cheese to Friday! TGIF!!

My New Home

18 Jun

I never thought I’d regress in my career, but here I am, filing away documents, packing up boxes, and double checking lists to account for the many files stored in what I now call The Dungeon. The Dungeon is like a large walk-in closet, with shelves and a large cabinet. There is a radio tuned to some ghetto genre which motivates me and keeps me from falling asleep as I file. The Dungeon is also equipped with a step ladder that I have nearly fallen off way too many times. The worker’s compensation benefits are decent here so if I fall off, I’m not too worried. Unless of course I’m too injured to reach the phone…then I’ll have a problem. Oh yeah, there is a phone in The Dungeon as well. The extension is 5497, in case you need to call me.
As much as I hate being in The Dungeon, I’m somewhat impelled to get that file room packed and shipped away. Once I’m done I get to start my new job! Then I’ll be overwhelmed and stressed and cry and complain, but at least I’ll be challenged and moving forward in my career. That’s what it’s all about, right?

A New Day

3 Jun

Yesterday, I officially became an employee of the company that acquired my old company. Now I am one of a few left. I’ll be cleaning up a few pending items and then I’ll start my new job sometime in July. I thought I’d be sad when I walked into the empty office yesterday morning, but I actually love it! It’s quiet, really quiet. Just the way I like it!

I no longer need my headphones to block out noises noted in this blog posting. Ironically I smashed the right earphone in my car door last week, so they don’t work anymore anyway.

Yesterday some looters came into my area. They were looking to take off with one of my old co-workers flat screen monitors. I marched by them and glared. I noticed they didn’t take anything after all. It really felt like someone was robbing a grave or something. I took it really personal and wrote on all the whiteboards in the cubes surrounding me “HR is still working here. DO NOT TAKE ANY EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES FROM THIS AREA, you greedy son’s of BEEEEEEPPPPSSSS!” I left out the greedy part for the sake of keeping my job. I guess I could write it. I’m not sure who would fire me anyway. My manager is way over on the east coast.

I’m urgently noting dance moves from YouTube so I have to go now.

Until next time, peace!
Rizzle

To All My Supporters

12 May

Thanks to all those who emailed and talked me through one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever had to make in my insignificant life. I’ve lost hours of sleep, been unable to participate in leisurely activities, and have found steam cleaning carpet to be very therapeutic.

I’ve finally made a decision to go with Company B. I feel very confident with my decision, yet somewhat guilty for giving up a better job title and better pay. Wish me luck as my new journey begins. I hope to the Good Lord I made the right decision.

People, I Need Your Help

11 May

So this post is all about me, as most of these are. But I really, really need your help. Remember that job I interviewed for, but they offered it to my co-worker who happened to apply for the same job I did? Well, she turned it down and what do you know, a day later they offered me the job. THEN remember how I told you the company that acquired my current company wasn’t going to offer any HR people a job? Well, I was offered a job.

I’m so torn. I have two really great opportunities at my fingertips, but am having a hard time deciding which will be the best fit. Can you help? Take a look at the descriptions I’ve described below for Company A and Company B. Then no matter who you are, leave me a comment with which job either you would take or the one you think I should take and if you feel up to it give me the reason(s) why. Don’t forget, you can even leave a comment as an anonymous person.

Company A: 1,000 person company with 800 people in India and 200 in the U.S. I would only do HR for those in the U.S.
Position: HR Generalist
I would be the only HR person. Some of the duties include, meeting with the engineers quarterly and taking them to lunch. Assisting in company events. Benefits, staffing, hires, terminations.

Company B:: 74,674 worldwide. I would support a set of client groups within the company (for example all the employees who are in marketing).
Position: HR Representative
Duties include, assisting and responding to HR policy and procedural inquiries from employees and managers. Process transactions such as bonuses, new hire info, terminations, etc. Compile HR statistical data and prepare reports as needed.
This companies benefits are better than Company A.

In summary, Company A is a small, baby company. Company B is a huge, worldwide company. Company A, I would be the only HR person. Company B, I would be one among many.

Any advice you can offer is appreciated.

Thanks!
Rizzle

Tying Up Loose Ends

1 May

I should have worn my suit jacket. I found out yesterday I did not get the job I interviewed for a few weeks ago. Maybe I also forgot to tell you that my co-worker also applied and interviewed for the position and she got it.

It’s all good; I knew it was a no-go when they told me that the CEO thought I didn’t have any experience initiating change. Whatev*, they don’t even know me. This is me getting defensive and trying to justify the situation. Okay, I’m over it.

*Abbreviated and much cooler version of whatever.

Peace – Rizzle

Dispirited

21 Apr

Two interviews today. The first interview is the final round at one company and I’ll be meeting with the CEO! Yipes!
The second interview is actually a “meet and greet” with a person from the company that’s buying my current company. There’s a very slim chance, according to my manager that they could hire some of our HR people.
Amidst all this interviewing, I could not bring myself to wear my suit jacket. The jacket is so confining like a straight jacket and it’s just so darn professional looking too. Speculation says the acquisition of my company will take place on Friday. Knots and nerves are tangling my stomach causing me to feel a lump in my throat knowing that today could potentially be my last Monday as an employee of this company. For any of you that have ever gone through an acquisition may sympathize with me. The uncertainty, the constant moving of deadlines, the spikes in unusual business activity and then the lull of having nothing to do. It’s all very strange. It’s been a rocky road of watching co-workers move on – forced because they have a family to support.
In reality, my jacket is hanging in my closet as a protest. I don’t really want to interview today. I don’t want a new job. I’m happy where I am. I love my keyboard and my monitor. Why does life have to be so unfair at times?

Hiphuggers – And I’m Not Talking About My Jeans

17 Apr

It’s not uncommon to walk by anyone’s desk here at work at see them looking for a job on Hotjobs or Monster or Craigslist or Careerbuilder, just to name a few. One of my most favorite co-workers has been so kind to forward me job descriptions that she feels meet my skill set. Yesterday, she sent me one for a company interested in a Benefits Coordinator and a few weeks prior to that she sent me a job posting for an HR Generalist. Today, she IM’ed me: “if all else fails, there’s always this”. Then I clicked on the link that followed and found this:

Go-Go/Bikini Dancer – The HiPHUGGER

Ladies,

If you are looking for some part-time work, both day or night shifts, in a safe, friendly, fun environment, come check us out. We are a family run bar. One of the last “bikini bars” in the area. No nudity. No drugs. No prostituiton. Just a small bar with Dancers performing 7 days a week.

There is good money to be made. Day shifts are from 11am to 7pm. Night shifts from 7pm to 2am. No experience necessary.

To talk to one of our Managers, stop by…or call 408 736-6505. I will apologize if it is loud when you call, as the Managers often answer the phone while on the floor. Tell them you saw the ad on Craigslist, and they will be happy to answer your questions.

For a map, see www.hiphugger.com

If you are not sure, just drop by and talk to the Bartender. Tell her you are thinking of dancing and let us buy you a beverage.

Hope you join us.

I’m so relieved to know that if I am unable to find a job in this ultra competitive, high-tech, corporate America, I have a chance at the seemingly very friendly, Hiphugger. Phew! I was getting a little worried there.

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