Welcome Tang, New Beginnings Options

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

I think Tang just likes how cool the tub feels; same as he likes the kitchen tile. I'm keeping my eye on him. He climbed up on the couch as I was getting up to go to the bathroom and I didn't have the heart to move him. He laid there for about 1.5 hours and Thersa took the chair. So, I got on the computer and posted on some more jobs. Like you said, all I can do is keep trying. I just hope there is something out there for me. I let them both out this morning for balcony time while it was still cool, and I imagine Noah likes his similar time in the set up you have provided him. Hope you arew both well. TTFN

TTT

[xxForeverxx]

Hi Tom's Dad

I am sure you'll find a job soon and I said my luck. Sending my love to you and all your fur babies too.

xxForeverxx

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, good evening greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I know your precious Theresa and little Tang enjoyed balcony time today, and hopefully your little "circus boy" behaved. A couple of weeks ago Noah tried to get on top of the refrig -- as he has countless times before - - but he misjudged his leap and fell to the floor in a very rude belly flop. He had shown no interest in attempting this feat, so over the weekend I lifted him up to the top of the fridge and he was able to get down okay. Yesterday evening he got brave and successfully completed his leap onto the top of the fridge and with much pride laid down on the top with much satisfaction in his face and eyes. I, too, was beaming with pride for my little boy.

I hope today is treating you and your precious furkids kindly, Tracy, and that you and your fur family will have a very peaceful and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you xxForeverxx and Moon_beam (chuckling at Noah's acrobatics)

Applied to many more jobs today one of which required a brief phone conversation to complete the site profile (weird) The kittles enjoyed a little more balcony time this morning as well. Not much more going on right now - just trying to stave off feelings of depression and inadequacy. Hope all is going well on your end. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sunny late afternoon Wednesday greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I know what you mean about applying for jobs and how some application procedures are just really weird. I do hope and pray you will reap the benefit of your efforts very soon, my friend. Please let us know how things go.

Well, the deed is done. I submitted my letter of resignation today. I waited until I had logged out for the day, then clicked the "send" button on the e-mail to the managers. I was having a hard time thinking of an appropriate e-mail message to go with the attached resignation letter, and then on the way into the pit this morning I got a truly "Divine Inspiration". I remembered the constant friction between Kirk and Spock about human emotions and logic, and this is what I came up with: "Hi, Elaine, Donna, Viki, and Mary, attached is my Voluntary Separation of Employment Notification. This is a case of where the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many. I ask that you graciously respect my desire for a peaceful and unceremonious departure: no lunches, no dinners, no gifts, no cards, no donations, no group gatherings, no group wishes. I take with me 12 years of memories and, for me, this is all I need." I guess I'll find out Monday when I go back into the pit how much "flack hit the fan".

It is soooo nice being home with my precious little Noah now and for an extended weekend. Yesterday after I had sent you my post we got a bona fide hail storm here over the homestead. The size of the first wave of hail was no smaller than nickle sized, and then the heavens opened up and poured out pea sized hail for a good 20 minutes. I'm glad I have a garage for the car because if it had been sitting outside it would have sustained some damage.

I hope today is treating you, your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious fur family will have a very peaceful and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious furkids. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Hello moon_beam

Loving the &%^ogy. So did you give 2 weeks - or more? I would not count on them respecting your wishes about no fanfare though. From what you have told me, I think they will do it to salve their own egos. I do hope things work out for you in manner you wish.

I have some good news I was sitting on until I saw the pending deposit in my bank account this morning. I guess I'm not in default at the moment for student loan, because I got my tax return for 470.00. The web site had first said expect release by 04/03 - then a few days later it said DD by 03/21 - amazing how quickly it shows up when one is careful enough to double check the routing and account number (a reference to the tax refund customers) So, that was a bit of good news I had really needed. I spoke with the lady at Office Teams today (yeah, she actually took the call) she said she'd been on a differnt rotation and someone else had my file (if she's lying, at least that's better than ducking me) and they they were working on something for later this week. So, I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I hope the hail didn't damage your car too much. I know you probably feel a great deal of relief after putting in your resignation after all the years of nonsense you went through there. Personally, I'm ready to start working again; I much prefer structure and being able to look forward to getting home each evening. I hope this finds you and Noah doing well. Theresa and Tang are both well as can be. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sending you, your precious Theresa and little Tang our warmest greetings from Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I am soooooo thrilled for you about your financials, Tracy. I know this takes a heavy load off your mind. I am soooo very glad this worked out for you. It truly is an answer to prayer on your behalf. The young lady at Office Teams may be telling you the truth about her "rotation". I'm sure the supervisory agents use (and abuse) the office workers as any other employer - - without thinking how it affects the people they are supposed to be helping. I am sooo glad you were able to speak with her, finally, and that she has given you HOPE that the current agent assigned to you is working on a job for you. Please let us know how this goes, my friend, and I am lifting this up in prayer that it is a job you will enjoy AND get paid a decent wage so that you and your fur family can have better financial security.

I thank you for your most kind and welcome thoughts about my departure from this particular employer. It is actually a required 2-week notice that I handed in early since I am off today and tomorrow for use or lose paid time off. I have already told the folks that they can plan whatever they want but that I would not join them. It's up to them to choose not to believe me - - which is what they have done for the last 12 years. The only sadness here is "what could have been" - - but I am not shedding anymore tears over that.

Fortunately I have a garage and I was home when the storm hit so the car was parked inside, which thankfully spared it from any damage from the hail.

Have been working on the monthly "bill-a-thon" today, and have everything lined up and ready to be paid when needed. I am so thankful that I pay all of my bills online now, even the two that still need checks. The bank sends the checks to them now instead of my having to use my checks.

Tracy, once again I am soooo thrilled for you that the DD was earlier than anticipated. That is ALWAYS good news. And once again, I am sending you every good thought and lifting prayer on your behalf that you will have GOOD employment quickly. I hope today is treating you, your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, and that you and your precious fur tribe will have a very peaceful and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious furkids. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

I hope you and Noah are enjoying your extra time together. I have some more news. Not sure how hopeful, as I hate to get my hopes up over nothing. But, I got a call from a recruiter and made an appointment tomorrow with an agency that happens to be in the same building as Today's. He has a tier 1 help desk position available at Kindred Healthcare. They used to be Vencor, the company I worked for as a contractor from 1999-2001 for the mainfrain to NOC transition. He says it pays between 18.00-20.00/hour - I would really like to get it as getting into that range again would solve all my (and Tang's) problems. It's funny sometimes how life comes full circle - well that is only if I actually get the job. But it's funny coming on the heels of a tax refund I never expected to get. But, perhaps "the powers that be" feel I have leaned my lessons ovr the past 2 years. I sure hope so; we'll see.

I'm glad your car did not sustain any damage and hope that you have smooth sailing ahead. I'm grateful for the thoughts and prayers. Peace and TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, how EXCITING about this job potential. It's a good thing that you have an interview with the job agency tomorrow - - the fact that it is happening when the "iron is hot" so to speak is very hopeful. I do understand your feelings about not wanting to get your hopes up, so I'll keep my hopes raised for you. I hope this tuns out to be a GOOD THING for you, my friend. Please let us know how things go, and that you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

It's all that I could have hoped for - I just hope it's not a waste of time and a let down. I'll let you know, Thanks for the prayers.

[LoveMyMickey]

Hi Tracy,

Just stopping by to wish you the best of luck for tomorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

I feel like there is something good heading your way for you and precious furbabies....God Bless..

LoveMyMickey

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you LoveMyMickey

The interview with the recruiter went well, I think. I got the impression he will do his best to get me the job. I guess it's up to the client now...

[Tom's Dad]

Well, it seems the client is not taking any new apps at this time. I knew it was too good to be true

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sounds like you have good news / bad news. I am very glad your interview with the recruiter went well. That's important as it will bode well for any other job openings that may be presented to you. The bad news is, of course, that the company you interviewed for apparently is not accepting new applicants and / or does not have any openings at this time. This is a standard HR response - - you don't know what's lurking behind the scenes. So, keep your chin up, my friend. You did GOOD today. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that today's event has not been a "lost" cause for you.

It's a beautiful day here - - another door open day for Noah and me to enjoy the sounds of the woodland critters and fresh air in the house. I hope the weather is as pleasant for you and your furkids, my friend, in the hopes that this will bring some cheer to your hearts.

I do understand how much of a let down today's turn of events is for you, my friend. Please do not misunderstand my intentions to try to encourage you. I hope and pray with all my heart that you will soon be called for an interview for a true and bona fide position that will be a blessing to you and your furkids.

I hope the rest of today is being kind to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang, and that you will have a peaceful and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious furkids. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

It really is a let down after all the "good signs" like the tax refund erc. I even found 2 shiny new pennies heads up in my travels; the seond of which was right there in the office building. One of them I tossed into the wishing well/fountain at the mall across the street waiting for my bus home. The recruiter seems very passionate about placing me there (email exerpt: " I feel that your experience is something that could benefit Mark and his team.") He'd also said that my experience at Sykes and LG&E (high call volume exp) alone was enough to get me the job, everything else was just "extra" He even coached me on the "right" answers to a few questions that would come up in the interview. I suppose it's also a good sign that he's sent 4 people to this manager and all have been hired. It sounds like he has incentive to "work on" this person; we'll see. For al I know he could just be feeding me a line. It's hard not to feel like it was a waste of time (sigh)

The weather is also good here- now. We had a few tornadoes touch down, but they were on the other side of town. Now it's 75 and sunny. Tang's new hiding place has moved from the tub to behind the toilet. He's not showing any signs of distress otherwise, but it still worries me. One of the reasons I really was hopeful for this job. It's benn almost 2 years exactly since losing the last job that paid that well. I was hoping my "pennance" was over. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Hope you and Noah are both well. TTFN

TTT

[LoveMyMickey]

Hi Tracy....I'm sorry you had a bit of a let down today. But I don't think today was a lost cause. There is still hope there will be a job opening and I pray that will be so.

I hope little Tang is okay. The tub and the bathroom probably does feel cooler in the warmer weather. Blackie has been laying on top of my car after it cools down in the evening. I guess the metal feels cool. He was comical last night. He sat up real straight just a few inches from the food and watched as Bandit and Harry ate. Blackie hasn't been eating as much, maybe he is catching his own food.

That tornado today in Fern Creek sure was a surprise. After my nap, I turned on the TV and the county right next to us had a tornado warning. The storm went north instead of west where we live.

Tracy, give the furbabies a special pat for me and always remember you all are in my thoughts and prayers...God Bless..

LoveMyMickey

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you LoveMyMickey

Tang did another number on his ear scratching last night. I cleaned it up and does not look too bad. The mass does not appear to be any bigger. And he's not showing any other signs of distress. I'm glad Blackie seems to be doing well and more or less coexisting with the "neighbors"

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers on the job. I have to believe the recruiter went into this thinking he could place me. I can't imagine what his motive would be or what he'd hope to gain by lying. We will have to see. Peace and TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, good evening greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I'm glad your little Tang is doing okay. I know your concern for his ear, my friend. Just keep doing what you're doing - - continuing the excellent care you are giving him and enjoying being his Forever Dad. That's all he asks, my friend.

Today has been a quiet one here working on quiet projects. We're under a severe storm warning until 8 tonight. So far just a bit of thundering outside and clouds.

I hope today has been kind to you and your precious furkids, my friend, and will have a very peaceful and cozy evening together. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

Today has been sunny and cool. So I let Theresa and Tang have balcony time throughout the day; he has been very well behaved out there. Yes, all I can do for him now is keep it clean and use the drops. This recent let down has not helped. It feels like a carrot I can never have was waved in front of my face as a cosmic joke forever on me. The depressiom has been making me sleep more and have troubling dreams. Today, on its own, has not been too bad. Hope you and Noah are well. TTFN

TTT

[LoveMyMickey]

Hi Tracy....I hope you had a pleasant "Caturday". One of these days you are going to grab that carrot. (Just wanted to make you smile.) Seriously though, I believe everything will work out for the best.....I hope little Tang's ear keeps improving. You are doing all you can for him. I bet he and little Theresa had a good play time on the balcony....The temps are nice today, but around midnight last night we had a mean thunderstorm. I thought the hail was going to break the front windows, but all is okay.

Tracy, I hope you and furbabies have a pleasant and cozy evening. I always think of your angel Sir Tom too....God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

P.S. Blackie is having his dinner right now. I think when he stares at the other animals after dark, he is letting them know this is MY territory, but "I will let you all eat".....