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Yeah, I got a job! Finally! It took me 4 months to find one… ONE…. 4 months… that’s a first! (It never took that long before). At first, I felt a kind of proud of myself to have reached my goal (at least one of them).Being a “non-citizen” disqualifies me automatically for all GS- and…
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Monthly Archives: June 2009Here are the top 3 Grillin’ tips my Soldier would say are crucial to getting your meal just right:#1) Always wipe down rungs of grill with cooking oil before grilling, this will keep your meal from sticking to the metal.#2) it’s best to cook longer on a lower heat, then to cook shorter on a… YUMMY!!! Oh to feel so NEW again! I’ve only lived on post for about 6 months (though we’ve been military for 3 years). I hadn’t realized how much of me was becoming jaded so quickly. I am converting most rapidly to a “lightly seasoned” spouse! Ha! That sounds like I’m a bowl of popcorn. Okay seriously… It all becomes so 2nd nature to us after awhile that we forget when we talk to “civilians” that they may get a little lost in the conversation. My husband has even stopped asking me if I understand acronyms after almost 9 years of marriage. Even if I don't know them, I know enough Army terms to figure them out. I do have to ask on some now that they've restructured the Army and changed what they call a few things. Us “old and crusty” soldiers and wives alike have had to learn a few new ingredients to the alphabet soup in the last few years. This goofy cat above is Jay, my husband. Today my sweet Soldier was headed out to a very important event, but not so quickly that he did notice my new license plate. He was so excited to see how AWN is advertising. He thinks it’s the coolest thing that I am now a “cartoon” character…. LOL!!!! LOVE THE PHOTO! Just Say It! © Tara Crooks A hug. A kiss. A hello or a goodbye. A smile across the room. A wink. A loving pat. A snuggle or a cuddle. Watching a movie together. Sleeping in on Sunday. Doing a project together. These are all things that are taken for granted on a daily basis… [...] He had many wonderful ideas about how to show your love even during the times of separation and extreme duress that military families endure. It’s hard to share all we’ve learned through the years from this book. Tara did do a good job with this blog, “I know what it’s like to just want a hug…” [...] |
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Sonja, I thought I was reading something I wrote!! We just moved to Ft. Stewart at the end of February. I finally found a job in May and had to do free training for it. Didn't actually get on payroll till June!! It was SO SO hard just getting this job!! I have a Degree in psychology and did not get ONE interview after putting in over 50 applications! I don't know if its the economy out here mixed with the fact that I just moved to Geogia and am new to the state. The job I finally got is this little crap job where the boss is rude and the clients are rude as well.! I love the area here. (we moved to Savannah). But the people here are very diff. I am usually really good at understanding people. But out here it is not going well. And that southern accent is kicking my rear! I am constantly asking them to repeat what they said cause I can't understand the words coming out of their mouth!! LOL! I am leaving you with my email address. Feel free to write me and maybe we can get through this frustration together! Take care girl! And keep your head up! ~Jen lunalove74@yahoo.com
I believe that being overseas is even more complex! The little pay and no job that I 'truly' would want—I stay-at-home with my four children!
IF I did get a job–I would only be paying for childcare, paying someone else to raise my children. I totally understand that some would rather work, but for me the option is to stay at home.
There is also the choice of becoming as FCC provider–which I am the in process of completing. FCC is Family Child Care (childcare in your home). You get free-training and once you set up your home, the Army finds you your clients (parents/children)–you have the option to pick and choose for the most part and you get paid at CYS rates because it is regulated by CYS/Army. It's a great way to help your community and help your bank account!!
Happy Job Hunting for the rest and I congratulate Sonja for finally finding the job you want! And yes, you have to stay POSITIVE in all aspects of life…Take care all!