Wow, that's a tough one. Especially when it's someone that knows someone. Perhaps Howie could take the opportunity, since he knows about her interview, to do up a little portfolio centered around their company to really knock their socks off. Thinking about you both.

~Dee

Thanks, Newfie. You look great, by the way!!

The hiring guy used to work at Howie's plant, so he knows him at least.

Ugh, he's so swamped at work, he's almost cross-eyed. He's on call this weekend, so is taking files home to work on over the weekend. He was soooo wanting to turn in his resignation today. That would be fantastic, wouldn't it??

Thanks!

Now that's what I call dedication - working overtime for a company that you know is going to lay you off. If only the prospective company knew that!

Thanks -- Not much choice if we want to keep our house. *snort*!

Boy, do I know how to clear a room or what? :yikes:

Any news? Thoughts and prayers for you both.

Nope, nothing yet.

I know this doesn't help, but if you move to Wisconsin, I will be your IRL friend. :hug:

Still keeping my fingers crossed. :crossed:

Awwww, thanks! :)

There's no word just yet. We're waiting. Good news on the job front for me -- I have an interview Monday at 2:00pm! It's for a post closing processor position at a mortgage company. A friend works at the business and turned in my resume when I e-mailed it to her - I didn't even know abou the job until the woman called me this afternoon!

Here's the God thing...The people we stayed with in Maryland have their own mortgage brokerage business, so I have a wonderful letter of recommendation from them, tailored to the position I'm applying for. She says in it that she offered me a job, which she did -- We just didn't want to move to Maryland and didn't feel comfortable flying solo on it remotely from Ohio.

I'm hopeful!

Good luck on your interview today Kimberly! I also keeping my :crossed: for Howie!

Good Luck on your interview today Kimberly.
We'll all keep our fingers crossed for you.

A mutual friend of Howie and the hiring manager at the other company golfed Saturday morning. Our friend said the manager told us the company's deciding whether to continue their direct mail operations (where Howie would be). He did mention Howie by name, not knowing our friend knew us, and said Howie's skills would transfer well to the work he'd do there. It sounds like Howie might be their choice...If they continue in that direction. It's good to know the delay's been because of a company examining their costs and such, not because they've hired someone else.

sounds good on both fronts. Keeping my fingers crossed for you today.

Me too, for both of you! :) ;)

:crossed:

:hug:
Linda

:goodvibes: to you both.