Clawing My Way Out Of The Hole
Ok, so it's been a few days since the bad news. At first, I took it hard, didn't see any way out, and lapsed into a depression coma. I've come out of it now. I know things are dire, so I had to start working on a plan. First off, I figure $7.25 an hour at TI just ain't cuttin it. So I looked for another part-time job online that pays a bit more. I found a post on www.nj.com (if you live in NJ and need work, this is a GREAT source) from a woman looking for someone to watch her kids 3 or 4 mornings a week. She happens to live in the same town. Would she mind that I'm having my own baby? Can't find out unless you call. So I did. Turns out she's willing to pay me $12 to $13 an hour for 15 - 20 hours a week. It fits in perfectly with my daughter's school schedule, I can drop her off and pick her up without a problem. And, she doesn't mind that I'm having a baby. She's expecting herself (due very soon) which is why she's looking for extra help. Doesn't mind if I take a few months off when I have the baby, and then I can come back with the baby. I'm supposed to call her tomorrow to set up a time to meet, either tomorrow morning or Monday morning. I'm hoping this works out. It's not a LARGE amount of money, but it's more than TI and leaves my evenings and weekends free for other projects. I'm not down and out yet.
So...there you have it. No more emails telling me that I should look at the bright side of things and not to worry. I'm still going to worry, that's just how I am, but now at least I feel like I can do something about the situation.
Ok, so it's been a few days since the bad news. At first, I took it hard, didn't see any way out, and lapsed into a depression coma. I've come out of it now. I know things are dire, so I had to start working on a plan. First off, I figure $7.25 an hour at TI just ain't cuttin it. So I looked for another part-time job online that pays a bit more. I found a post on www.nj.com (if you live in NJ and need work, this is a GREAT source) from a woman looking for someone to watch her kids 3 or 4 mornings a week. She happens to live in the same town. Would she mind that I'm having my own baby? Can't find out unless you call. So I did. Turns out she's willing to pay me $12 to $13 an hour for 15 - 20 hours a week. It fits in perfectly with my daughter's school schedule, I can drop her off and pick her up without a problem. And, she doesn't mind that I'm having a baby. She's expecting herself (due very soon) which is why she's looking for extra help. Doesn't mind if I take a few months off when I have the baby, and then I can come back with the baby. I'm supposed to call her tomorrow to set up a time to meet, either tomorrow morning or Monday morning. I'm hoping this works out. It's not a LARGE amount of money, but it's more than TI and leaves my evenings and weekends free for other projects. I'm not down and out yet.
So...there you have it. No more emails telling me that I should look at the bright side of things and not to worry. I'm still going to worry, that's just how I am, but now at least I feel like I can do something about the situation.
posted by Meghan at 10:37 AM
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