Up and running in new town..

cowboyup

Well-known member
Well, sort of.

I hit a patch of ice/snow and my car spun out of control until I pulled the emergency brake and then my brakes failed (need new solenoid) and THAT was scary!! But I avoided hitting anyone or cars, so that was a good outcome. It happened about a week after arriving here in WA. I've been without the car for about 6 weeks now which stinks because I am trying to look for work.

That leads me to my next thing...job!

I've applied to every job available from working in a restaurant as server, host, to fast food places to grocery stores and the school districts in and around the area and have had only 1 interview. I heard last week they hired someone else.

My sister's in-laws say that when they moved here it was hard getting a job as well. The town is small and very 'clichey' as in they take care of their own first.

But I will not give up until I get a job!! I have been searching not only in this town but in close, neighboring towns as well so hopefully if I cast my net a little farther (or is it further?) I will grab a job :)

It's been an adjustment, but I am OK. I've had a few panic attacks but that was, at least I feel, I am overwhelming myself with the "gotta get a job immediately" and putting a lot of pressure on myself.

I still have not heard from my brother or SIL and I never thought I could be angry as he!! and have a broken heart at the same time. I miss my nephew and niece something terrible. Yet at the same time I am so angry with my brother and SIL for accusing me of something so horrible as credit fraud when there was nothing to support their claim.

My cousin said that at least I know in my heart I didn't do anything wrong and that God knows it. She encourages me that this is a blessing in disguise and to make the most of it and start living my life for once. She's a cool person :)

OK, thanks for getting this far in my rant !! Whew!

Hope 2017 is a better year for everyone!

Though this Trump-president thing..... hmmmm :thinking:
 

MollyBeGood

Well-known member
That's great!! I just moved to the Pacific coast and we have had the worst weather ever, I bet you have been getting the same.

Good luck with the job hunt. The house hunt was also horrible here. I am pretty sure I made the right move but the start has been awfully rough.
I am not in a small town anymore but I was in one for yrs. I have to say I like no one knowing me here and there are a lot of opportunities, more than i have ever had. It's actually still a rural feel to where I live, but close to a cool city. If I could just make some money it would be fun here lol

Oh yeah- I had to basically trash my old sport utility before I moved so I can sympathize with the no wheels-blues!

Keep us posted on your progress and happy new year to you!
 

cowboyup

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I'm growing frustrated with the job search. Got turned down for 3 jobs. I am determined something's gotta give!

I was going thru my phone, deleting old apps msgs,...the usual, and found a few 'voice recordings' of my nephew. I guess he was playing around with it ... no biggie, but it brought me to tears. I feel like my heart has been ripped out - I miss my nephew and niece so very much, it hurts. On the flip side, I am very angry at my brother...I am sure time will help heal.

Weird how a person can feel so many different emotions at once.

Hope Springs Eternal :thumbup:
 

cowboyup

Well-known member
That's great!! I just moved to the Pacific coast and we have had the worst weather ever, I bet you have been getting the same.

Good luck with the job hunt. The house hunt was also horrible here. I am pretty sure I made the right move but the start has been awfully rough.
I am not in a small town anymore but I was in one for yrs. I have to say I like no one knowing me here and there are a lot of opportunities, more than i have ever had. It's actually still a rural feel to where I live, but close to a cool city. If I could just make some money it would be fun here lol

Oh yeah- I had to basically trash my old sport utility before I moved so I can sympathize with the no wheels-blues!

Keep us posted on your progress and happy new year to you!


Hey MollyBeGood,

I hear ya, it is quite the adjustment moving to a new town...then you find these little things that keep coming up on that 'to-do' list! Sounds like you are gaining your sea legs with your new start :)

Oh...that money thing, so true!

Wishing you the best 2017!! :perfect:
 

Pilllypoi

New member
Yeah your start might be rocky but you sound like you are a strong willed person. Keep at it. Might I suggest looking 'inwards' rather then changing your outer situation. I started doing it this year. I keep a journal and try to record my thoughts. It's been an eye opener to say the least. All the best!
 
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