goblinbox

gobbie

n., slang. Any kind of device (computer, PDA, cell phone, GameBoy, iPod, or television) that relentlessly sucks up all of your time and attention. If you're reading this, you're utilizing a goblinbox right now. You might even have a S.O. who wishes you weren't pasted to the goblinbox who's hollering, "Turn off that blasted goblinbox and come to bed this very instant!"

Jan 15, 2010

What the fuck am I doing?

In which week 5 of my unemployment marks the beginning of the ass kicking.

It’s 4:33 on Friday. It’s been a week since the killer interview, and I haven’t heard anything back. This probably means that they’re not going to hire me.

In order to (legally) receive UI benefits, I must apply for three jobs each week. I ran out of local jobs I’m actually interested in and/or qualified for the week before last. There is literally nothing left in my field in the area for me to apply for.

This week I’m applying for a P/T hardware job installing fans and RAM and crap, and a full time job at Staples selling electronics and installing fans and RAM and crap, and I’ve also applied for something remote in order to fill my quota.

Serves me right, admitting to the universe that I was being passive. Now it’s gonna kick my ass and make me decide what I actually want to be doing.

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  1. pj says:
    January 15, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    5 weeks?? Man, time flies.

    Apply for anything you don’t want that you are sure you will not get so you can fulfill your requirements. Apply like hell for everything you want.

    The local paper has about ten ads in it. I’ma run out of things to apply for! Eek! -m

  2. pj says:
    January 15, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    You will find your spot! The universe loves you!

    Thank you! -m

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