Hello everyone! Susan it is nice to hear that things are going well for you and you are all settled into your store. Me, on the other hand, has been looking for work since before we actually left the call center. BUT the search is finally over! I accepted a position as a Mental Health Counselor at Streamwood Behavioral Health Center, it is a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents (ages 4 to 17). I know what a wide range of ages. As of right now, I am employed on the acute unit where I would see individuals who are in immediate danger, treat them, stabilize them, and then allow them to return to their respective homes. This is quite exciting for me, however, I am also quite anxious over this as well--it has been quite awhile since I have worked in this capacity. I am definitely looking forward to having such a rewarding job again! I start on Monday and have two weeks of training and then off to the races I go! I am sure that my mother is excited for me as well, because now my checks will be more efficient than the ones I got from unemployment and I won't be needing to borrow any money from her!! I will keep everyone posted as to what goes on with the job and everything!
Other than searching for a job I have been keeping myself busy. I have gone to Wolves games, The Field Museum and the Art Institute (since they were both Free in February), and of course just all around vegged out!
Take care of yourselves and let us all know what is going on with you!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Helllooooo. . . Is anybody there. . . ?
I'm now up and running at Evanston 1902 and when I say running, that's no exaggeration. It's been a few years since I last worked in a store and much has changed. In some ways, things have been simplified but the one thing that hasn't is how much of your day you spend on your feet! I've also recovered my stiff neck from searching for products in the overheads!
I am very impressed by the condition of this store and by the quality of the management team here. The new manager has converted an old, worn out facility to a beautiful, clean and very shop-able one. The associates I work with have been very helpful as I learn my new department and they have welcomed me into their family completely. I expected to feel like a stranger for awhile but I was treated like one of the team from day one. My SASM is a joy to work with and has been extremely supportive and encouraging.
Cutting down on my commute time has been a tremendous benefit of this move. I'm down to 20 minutes from 1 1/2 hours each way. The hours are definitely one of the down sides and it's taking a bit of getting used to. As a DS, I no longer have two days off together--welcome to the wonderful world of retail management!
I still miss the CCC family and think of all of you often. I hope everyone has adapted to their new situations well and are moving ahead. My new joy is the addition of a beautiful cat to my life who welcomes me home each night. She's great company (although she tries to eat my plants!) and I'm happy to have the time to share with her, now that I'm not on the road so much.
Hopefully, you'll make the time to touch base from time to time so we can keep up with where and how we've all landed since leaving the CCC. So that's my update--now, who's next??!!
Entry from Evanston, Susan.
I am very impressed by the condition of this store and by the quality of the management team here. The new manager has converted an old, worn out facility to a beautiful, clean and very shop-able one. The associates I work with have been very helpful as I learn my new department and they have welcomed me into their family completely. I expected to feel like a stranger for awhile but I was treated like one of the team from day one. My SASM is a joy to work with and has been extremely supportive and encouraging.
Cutting down on my commute time has been a tremendous benefit of this move. I'm down to 20 minutes from 1 1/2 hours each way. The hours are definitely one of the down sides and it's taking a bit of getting used to. As a DS, I no longer have two days off together--welcome to the wonderful world of retail management!
I still miss the CCC family and think of all of you often. I hope everyone has adapted to their new situations well and are moving ahead. My new joy is the addition of a beautiful cat to my life who welcomes me home each night. She's great company (although she tries to eat my plants!) and I'm happy to have the time to share with her, now that I'm not on the road so much.
Hopefully, you'll make the time to touch base from time to time so we can keep up with where and how we've all landed since leaving the CCC. So that's my update--now, who's next??!!
Entry from Evanston, Susan.
Friday, January 18, 2008
THIS IS A DAILY MOTIVATION
TITLE: NO WORRY.
HERE'S A SIMPLE, EASY WAY TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE AND PROFOUND IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE. STOP WORRYING. THE NEXT TIME YOU CATCH YOURSELF WRAPPING YOUR MIND AROUND A WORRY, CHOOSE TO LET THAT WORRY FALL COMPLETELY AWAY. NOTICE HOW MUCH MORE POSTIVE AND EFFECTIVE YOU SUDDENLY ARE.
WORRY POISONS YOUR THOUGHTS AND KEEPS LIFE'S BEST OPPORTUNITIES HIDDEN FROM YOU. WORRY ACTUALLY INCREASES THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF THOSE UNDESIRABLE THINGS YOU WORRY ABOUT. CERTAINLY ITS IMPORTANT TO LOOKE CLEARLY AND REALISTICALLY AT LIFE'S DANGERS, PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES. YET THERE IS NOTHING TO BE GAINED BY WORRYING ABOUT THEM.
CHOOSE TO REPLACE EACH NEGATIVE WORRY WITH POSITIVE ACTION. INSTEAD OF LOOKING DOWN, PICK YOURSELF UP AND MOVE FORWARD. EVERY MOMENT IS FILLED WITH COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE LASTING VALUE. STOP WORRYING, AND START LIVING WITH RICHNESS, PURPOSE AND REAL JOY.
PS.... THIS IS JUST SOMETHING TO GO BY AND THINK ABOUT IN THE JOURNEY THAT EACH OF US TAKES IN MOVING ON WITH OUR LIVES IN 08. I WILL MISS A LOT OF YOU AND TO THE ONES THAT I DIDNT KNOW AND ALL GOOD LUCK IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DECIDE TO DO IN THIS LIFE. AND GOD BLESS.
MS. BREE
TITLE: NO WORRY.
HERE'S A SIMPLE, EASY WAY TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE AND PROFOUND IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE. STOP WORRYING. THE NEXT TIME YOU CATCH YOURSELF WRAPPING YOUR MIND AROUND A WORRY, CHOOSE TO LET THAT WORRY FALL COMPLETELY AWAY. NOTICE HOW MUCH MORE POSTIVE AND EFFECTIVE YOU SUDDENLY ARE.
WORRY POISONS YOUR THOUGHTS AND KEEPS LIFE'S BEST OPPORTUNITIES HIDDEN FROM YOU. WORRY ACTUALLY INCREASES THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF THOSE UNDESIRABLE THINGS YOU WORRY ABOUT. CERTAINLY ITS IMPORTANT TO LOOKE CLEARLY AND REALISTICALLY AT LIFE'S DANGERS, PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES. YET THERE IS NOTHING TO BE GAINED BY WORRYING ABOUT THEM.
CHOOSE TO REPLACE EACH NEGATIVE WORRY WITH POSITIVE ACTION. INSTEAD OF LOOKING DOWN, PICK YOURSELF UP AND MOVE FORWARD. EVERY MOMENT IS FILLED WITH COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE LASTING VALUE. STOP WORRYING, AND START LIVING WITH RICHNESS, PURPOSE AND REAL JOY.
PS.... THIS IS JUST SOMETHING TO GO BY AND THINK ABOUT IN THE JOURNEY THAT EACH OF US TAKES IN MOVING ON WITH OUR LIVES IN 08. I WILL MISS A LOT OF YOU AND TO THE ONES THAT I DIDNT KNOW AND ALL GOOD LUCK IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DECIDE TO DO IN THIS LIFE. AND GOD BLESS.
MS. BREE
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Top 5 Ways To Annoy Your Co-Workers
This clip was obtained from an actual job post that's listed on CareerBuilders.com for the company Marketing FX, Inc. I didn't apply for the job, but I found their job posting opener hilarious. :o)
The Top 5 Ways to Annoy Your Co-Workers
1) Page yourself over the intercom but DO NOT disguise your voice.
2) Send e-mails to the rest of the company telling them exactly what you are doing- for example, "In case anyone needs me, I'll be in the bathroom."
3) Put a chair facing a printer and sit there all day telling people you are waiting for a document.
4) Every time a co-worker asks you to do something, ask them if they would like fries with that.
5) Steal everyone’s stapler then ask them to borrow it.
A few of those sound familiar, don't they?
Precious Starr "PSan"
The Top 5 Ways to Annoy Your Co-Workers
1) Page yourself over the intercom but DO NOT disguise your voice.
2) Send e-mails to the rest of the company telling them exactly what you are doing- for example, "In case anyone needs me, I'll be in the bathroom."
3) Put a chair facing a printer and sit there all day telling people you are waiting for a document.
4) Every time a co-worker asks you to do something, ask them if they would like fries with that.
5) Steal everyone’s stapler then ask them to borrow it.
A few of those sound familiar, don't they?
Precious Starr "PSan"
Thursday, January 3, 2008
IRA Family
We are one big happy family--Here we are joined together to share Brian's birthday and making it one to definately remember.Top L to R: Anna F, Diana A, Donna A, Angie L, Brian G. Bottom L to R: Brad G, Michelle M, Lynn O, and Paul P.
Monday, December 24, 2007
A Message from Mary:
Top Ten Steps in the Job Search:
1. Prioritize - define what is important to you most. Discover who you are, where you would like to work and then how much money you need to make.
2. Create a List - Make a wish list of 3-5 companies you would like to work for. The right company will be one whose values mesh with yours.
3. Eliminate Limitations - Don't limit your wish list to Retail .
4. Do your Homework - Research each of your wish-list companies and even the prospective supervisor.
5. Know Yourself - jot down your strengths and weaknesses what differentiates you and makes you a good choice.
6. Be Positive - when updating your resume, keep it upbeat, shout out your accomplishments.
7. Chat it up - Keep an eye out for associations where executives from your wish-list companies will be speaking. Take advantage of these opportunities to introduce yourself.
8. Ask the Right Questions - Ask open ended questions, instead of asking if they have any openings, ask if you can schedule time to follow up with the right person to learn more about their company.
9. Express Yourself - if you are considering changing careers to a new industry this provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your abilities over a period of time.
10. Look Ahead - Your goal should be to position yourself for long term economic security rather than looking for positions that will simply pay the most short term.
Mary R Lauth
1. Prioritize - define what is important to you most. Discover who you are, where you would like to work and then how much money you need to make.
2. Create a List - Make a wish list of 3-5 companies you would like to work for. The right company will be one whose values mesh with yours.
3. Eliminate Limitations - Don't limit your wish list to Retail .
4. Do your Homework - Research each of your wish-list companies and even the prospective supervisor.
5. Know Yourself - jot down your strengths and weaknesses what differentiates you and makes you a good choice.
6. Be Positive - when updating your resume, keep it upbeat, shout out your accomplishments.
7. Chat it up - Keep an eye out for associations where executives from your wish-list companies will be speaking. Take advantage of these opportunities to introduce yourself.
8. Ask the Right Questions - Ask open ended questions, instead of asking if they have any openings, ask if you can schedule time to follow up with the right person to learn more about their company.
9. Express Yourself - if you are considering changing careers to a new industry this provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your abilities over a period of time.
10. Look Ahead - Your goal should be to position yourself for long term economic security rather than looking for positions that will simply pay the most short term.
Mary R Lauth
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