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Posted 12 years agoSo. Strange things have been happening in my life lately. To give you all a little backstory, 2 years ago I took training to become an electrician. I was surprised to discover I really liked it, and I looked forward to working. Everyone (school, government, employment office, etc etc) was telling me that I would be such a sho-in, as I was in a trade in high demand, AND a woman. In my province in Canada, there is a big push to get women in the trades, because we're still a little backwards about some things. So needless to say, I had a very positive outlook. There was a LOT of construction going on, and I graduated 3rd highest in my class, then starting sending out resumes and making calls.
That was 2 years ago. I haven't had a single interview. I have called people, asking if they were hiring, was told nope, no hiring, to discover that less than a WEEK later, they would go out and hire 12 or 13 apprentices. This went on for 2 years.
I was very depressed. I honestly felt that God, or Fate, or whatever, had it out for me. I couldn't get work anywhere. I lucked into a seasonal part time job at a museum, which I LOVE, but it's only 12 hours a week. For the last year I haven't been making ends meet at all. I had to sell some things, and give up a lot of my hobbies. Luckily I never drank or smoked, and I think that would have been terrible. The only "luxury" or whatever you want to call it, that I kept, was my internet. And I had to keep that so I could keep doing job searches.
I got a call from a local retail store (no names) that wanted to hire me for a month. This would cut into my work at the museum, so I had to tell them no. Things went downhill after that.
I sent out some new resumes before Christmas looking for anything. MacDonalds, donut stores, anything.
Last week, I got a call from a big box store, looking to hire me for a clerk. Now I have NO experience as a clerk, which means I'm going to have to train. And to be honest, I'm s*itbaked. I tend to panic when I have to learn new things while STANDING IN FRONT OF SOMEONE. But I thought, no, I need this job so badly, I'll take. I had the interview, and they told me they would get in contact with me.
Two days later, they asked me to come in AGAIN for some more questions. Me and 3 others. The head manager asked me questions, and when all was said and done, he said he wanted me on their front line, said I was just what they were looking for, responsible, mature (I always want to ask, how old do you think I am? I'm not 'mature', I'm old. I just look a lot younger than I am!), friendly, blah blah blah. So I had the job.
Went home feeling pretty darn good. Still shitbaked, but good.
That afternoon, I get a call from the local Electrical Union. The woman in charge said that she was going to try and do everything she could to get me a job at the biggest construction project in my province. So now I'm thinking, "Well crap. Now I'm going to have to decide. 2 years with nothing, now 2 at once. But given the choice, I'll go with the electrical project. Much more money."
The NEXT day, I get a call from the retail store. Want me to come in that night for training. Now I was locked into something and could NOT get away until 2 days time. Absolutely no way out. I explained to the caller what happened, and that I was available as soon as that time was up.
"Oh. Ok. Thanks for applying. Bye." And hung up.
So I was left thinking,"Well, I guess I really don't have to choose now after all." But I felt a little let down. The manager in charge had praised me up so much, even though I was terrified about the training.
An hour after that, the electrical union called. Nope. No job for me. I wasn't a REGISTERED apprentice. (For those of you not aware, to be registered, you have to be hired. But no one wants to hire an unregistered apprentice. The old job -> experience ->job circle). So I was left with nothing.
I had never felt so low in my entire life.
Yesterday, I got a call from the retail store. Can I make it on monday for training? Yes, yes I can! Ok, good, we'll see you then.
Ok, so a LITTLE hope. STILL shitbaked, but I'll do what I have to do.
An HOUR later, the union called. Oh, don't worry about not being registered. WE'LL do that for you, and call tonight for a list of the jobs and make sure you apply.
So.....I have literally come full circle. As of right now, I once again have a possible 2 jobs to have to choose from, and yes, I am STILL shitbaked about having to learn to run a cash register at a big box store. My head is spinning.
Holy God what a week!
:P
That was 2 years ago. I haven't had a single interview. I have called people, asking if they were hiring, was told nope, no hiring, to discover that less than a WEEK later, they would go out and hire 12 or 13 apprentices. This went on for 2 years.
I was very depressed. I honestly felt that God, or Fate, or whatever, had it out for me. I couldn't get work anywhere. I lucked into a seasonal part time job at a museum, which I LOVE, but it's only 12 hours a week. For the last year I haven't been making ends meet at all. I had to sell some things, and give up a lot of my hobbies. Luckily I never drank or smoked, and I think that would have been terrible. The only "luxury" or whatever you want to call it, that I kept, was my internet. And I had to keep that so I could keep doing job searches.
I got a call from a local retail store (no names) that wanted to hire me for a month. This would cut into my work at the museum, so I had to tell them no. Things went downhill after that.
I sent out some new resumes before Christmas looking for anything. MacDonalds, donut stores, anything.
Last week, I got a call from a big box store, looking to hire me for a clerk. Now I have NO experience as a clerk, which means I'm going to have to train. And to be honest, I'm s*itbaked. I tend to panic when I have to learn new things while STANDING IN FRONT OF SOMEONE. But I thought, no, I need this job so badly, I'll take. I had the interview, and they told me they would get in contact with me.
Two days later, they asked me to come in AGAIN for some more questions. Me and 3 others. The head manager asked me questions, and when all was said and done, he said he wanted me on their front line, said I was just what they were looking for, responsible, mature (I always want to ask, how old do you think I am? I'm not 'mature', I'm old. I just look a lot younger than I am!), friendly, blah blah blah. So I had the job.
Went home feeling pretty darn good. Still shitbaked, but good.
That afternoon, I get a call from the local Electrical Union. The woman in charge said that she was going to try and do everything she could to get me a job at the biggest construction project in my province. So now I'm thinking, "Well crap. Now I'm going to have to decide. 2 years with nothing, now 2 at once. But given the choice, I'll go with the electrical project. Much more money."
The NEXT day, I get a call from the retail store. Want me to come in that night for training. Now I was locked into something and could NOT get away until 2 days time. Absolutely no way out. I explained to the caller what happened, and that I was available as soon as that time was up.
"Oh. Ok. Thanks for applying. Bye." And hung up.
So I was left thinking,"Well, I guess I really don't have to choose now after all." But I felt a little let down. The manager in charge had praised me up so much, even though I was terrified about the training.
An hour after that, the electrical union called. Nope. No job for me. I wasn't a REGISTERED apprentice. (For those of you not aware, to be registered, you have to be hired. But no one wants to hire an unregistered apprentice. The old job -> experience ->job circle). So I was left with nothing.
I had never felt so low in my entire life.
Yesterday, I got a call from the retail store. Can I make it on monday for training? Yes, yes I can! Ok, good, we'll see you then.
Ok, so a LITTLE hope. STILL shitbaked, but I'll do what I have to do.
An HOUR later, the union called. Oh, don't worry about not being registered. WE'LL do that for you, and call tonight for a list of the jobs and make sure you apply.
So.....I have literally come full circle. As of right now, I once again have a possible 2 jobs to have to choose from, and yes, I am STILL shitbaked about having to learn to run a cash register at a big box store. My head is spinning.
Holy God what a week!
:P
Spring!
Posted 12 years agoThe first day of Spring is tomorrow! It hit -12C here today - holy Cow was that groundhog wrong. But I'm so glad to see the earth hasn't stopped making it's revolutions around the sun. I so want summer. Each year I hate winter more and more. But the longer days are nice. :)
Driftwood? Driftwood!
Posted 12 years agoThis afternoon I stumbled upon two bags of natural driftwood I had collected last summer and had COMPLETELY forgotten about. Now I'm trying to think about what I can possibly make with this stuff. Some are larger pieces, and some are smaller. Very smooth, I love the feel of them. I'm thinking candle holders, things like that.
One of things I like about making crafts and stuff is that you learn a lot as you go. I'm blessed by having a lovely beach near my home in Atlantic Canada, and you get some truly beautiful things wash up on the shore, including a lot of driftwood. I bribed my father into coming up with me last summer and we brought down some huge pieces of driftwood that had apparently started out life as a tree stump with roots, and it had bleached and smoothed so wonderfully. We put them in our garden, I planted flowers around them, and they looked STUNNING.
Sadly, I learned that if you want to keep that bone-white bleached look, you have to seal the wood with something, or over the year, as the rain falls, and there's no more salt spraying on it, it browns. So if I do it again next year, I'll have to find some good quality clear shellac or seal.
I'm going to be posting some more things on my etsy store soon, some knitting I have done, and some of the driftwood things. Keep an eye out.
Oh, and I'm taking COMMISSIONS! HIRE ME! XD
One of things I like about making crafts and stuff is that you learn a lot as you go. I'm blessed by having a lovely beach near my home in Atlantic Canada, and you get some truly beautiful things wash up on the shore, including a lot of driftwood. I bribed my father into coming up with me last summer and we brought down some huge pieces of driftwood that had apparently started out life as a tree stump with roots, and it had bleached and smoothed so wonderfully. We put them in our garden, I planted flowers around them, and they looked STUNNING.
Sadly, I learned that if you want to keep that bone-white bleached look, you have to seal the wood with something, or over the year, as the rain falls, and there's no more salt spraying on it, it browns. So if I do it again next year, I'll have to find some good quality clear shellac or seal.
I'm going to be posting some more things on my etsy store soon, some knitting I have done, and some of the driftwood things. Keep an eye out.
Oh, and I'm taking COMMISSIONS! HIRE ME! XD
Colds. Snow. Stories.
Posted 12 years agoWell, it seems the stupid cold I have will not leave. It hangs around just enough to make me feel crappy. And did I mention I am getting tired of snow? I am! Yes, I live in a northern climate, but I hate snow! It look pretty, for all of an hour. Then it's just cold, wet crap you have to wade through. LOL Do I sound cranky. Sorry. :)
I'm having fun writing some stories I hope to post here soon. I'm working on the next chapter of Dome Earth, and I want to try a transforming one, they seem pretty popular here. :) Any Advice?
I'm having fun writing some stories I hope to post here soon. I'm working on the next chapter of Dome Earth, and I want to try a transforming one, they seem pretty popular here. :) Any Advice?
First commission!
Posted 12 years agoWell, I've successfully completed my first commission, and I'm feeling pretty darn good about it! I had fun writing it, doing a small bit of research to just make sure I did understand the setting I was going to use. I've always enjoyed the Nordic culture, and enjoyed planning this out!
Chapter four of Dome Earth
Posted 13 years agoIt's been so long since I started writing this, I forgot how much fun I had been having with it! I hope my readers are enjoying it too!
Store now open!
Posted 13 years agoI've officially opened my Etsy store, so if anyone is interested in looking at some of my first things available. My store can be found here
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CelonhaelsWhimsy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CelonhaelsWhimsy
Jewlery
Posted 13 years agoI have a few pictures of my jewlery I will be selling once my Etsy store is up and running. They're stored in my Scraps section for the curious! :)
Crafts!
Posted 13 years agoI'm going to be posting some of my crafts that I make here, probably on this Monday, Feb 4th, just to give you guys a taste of what I make and do. I'm planning on opening an Etsy store shortly, and will be adding my link here. The things I make tend to be fantasy-based, geeky kinda things. Keep an eye out this Monday!
*Looks around*
Posted 13 years agoSo. Here I am! Under the tuteledge of Mikakitty, I have finally opened a FA page. If everything goes good, you can give all the credit to her. If things go bad, well...blame her too! Muahahahaha!
