Yeah, I got a little perspective...I have a new unloved manager. So I have been cutting into my 3FC posting time in order to look busy (and have been busy). Ya know what??? Not worth it!!!! I've changed my ways, gals. Back to the SOS. And to you friends...
Anyhoo, does anyone know what a database administrator does? I need to change careers and I understand these people make a lot of money. I work in a networking/computing place so I figure I could get a job here.
re: WW - to be honest, I was ready for an excuse to quit being an employee. It's just so difficult to find a sub, etc. And since I'm only getting $10.00 a week, it's not like Eddie will go without cat chow (God Forbid!) if i quit. Ya know what I mean?
Hey speaking of disappearing acts, where's KT Marie?
Seasaw: Lake effect snow happens when the lake isn't frozen and the cold winds pick up the moisture and change it into heavy snow...depending on the winds, temps, etc. it can bring as much as 12-18" of snow...now this time of year it should only be a little but it makes driving a little crazy.
Janet: I think the hardest part with all the snow is that the weather is so dreary, grey and everything looks dirty. I really look forward to Spring and the flowers blooming. I guess it makes you appreciate the changing seasons all the more.
Laurel It's good to hear from you again! I know what you mean about something not being worth it...that's how I felt when I was doing some transcription work (psychiatric evaluations)...they were boring and it wasn't the worth the $$ I was getting. I felt so much better when I quit
On the WW front, I went to my meeting and was once again down--it was .2 this week but it's still down...it brought me to 137.8 I really thought I was going to be up but heck I'm not complaining. I'm getting a little closer to my personal goal. Easter will be tough since I'll be off work Thursday-Monday so I'll have to watch things. This week's meeting was good on portion control. I've been trying to watch a little more and measure and it sure has helped out. It's amazing how things get a little bigger each time we have a serving
JanetMae - If I could send you the snow I would but I don't think you'd want the cold weather that accompanies it. I really don't mind winter that much - it's just frustrating when it's nice when it's supposed to be cold (January) and cold when it's supposed to be melting (March).
Laurel - A database adminstrator is essentially the same as a network administrator - you just manage the database instead of the network - not anymore exciting I would say. I mean, you need a different skill set, know some different programs etc. (not a big stretch for you I would imagine) but I don't think the excitement level is any higher.
Seasaw- Nope, it hasn't warmed up. I'm still wearing my winter parka! Can you believe that! And, they say it's going to be unseasonably cold for the next two weeks - not a day of melting in the forecast. Argh.
Back from WI and as I suspected I gained -- 1.5. Actually I thought I gained even more so I was happy. I gotta try to be more OP this week no matter the workload.
Myra, that' s such a small gain, esp. considering the hard week you had. Is your work schedule going to lighten up any time soon?
Kena, I know what you mean; our weather has been pretty weird lately too. Just missed a huge hailstorm (baseball size) and wind that ripped roofs off houses and toppled semi rigs, an hour north of us. And it's so dry, our ranchers will have to start selling off their herds soon. Where is El Nino when you need it?
Melissa, congrats on your loss! And thanks for the hint on portion size; you're right, it's easy to underestimate. I'll have to watch that too.
Laurel, re: career change, have you considered teaching? There's a real need for tech folks right now. And it's *anything* but dull! I quit my mgmt job last year to go back to the classroom, and I love it. Just a thought ...
Well, it's a beautiful day outside, and I still need my 2-3 miles, so guess I'll get moving! When summer comes, afternoon walks will be impossible, as daybreak is the only time semi-cool enough to exercise outdoors.
Lala, hope you're feeling better in LA!
Regards,
Jan
Hi everyone!
Beautiful sunny spring-y day today. Birds chirping. Flowers blooming and now it's supposed to snow tonight! Argh.
Thanks for your ideas about career things. For me this would be a complete change and require a good bit of training. Mostly I'm looking for more$$$. As I said to a friend at work, I already don't like what I'm doing, so if I get a job that I don't like but I get paid more, I'll be way ahead...so cynical, it's sad, isn't it?
Myra, keep yer chin up! We know you're a big loser and I mean that in the BEST sense of the word!!! That extra 1.5 will come off in no time!
Hello everyone,
Just thought that I'd let you know that I WI Wed and had no change. That is ok considering TOM is due at anytime now. I have to work on my portion control as well. It is very easy to stretch a tsp to a tbsp and a 1/2c to 3/4c. Easter is coming and all those choc eggs. My favorite are the milky way eggs. Last year I couldn't find them, Maybe I'll be just as lucky this year.
Hello to all,
Thanks for thinking of me, ladies! I have fallen off the face of the 3FC's earth for the last several weeks. Seems I just don't get to the computer when I'm at home now. Guess that tells me that I spent too much time on it while at work??
Still no job offers. I've only had ONE interview since being laid off in January. I went to a job fair held here in Madison on Tuesday & there was a booth there with a business that helps with resumes, career development, etc. I showed them my resume & they thought it needed some re-working. I may spend the money to see what they can do to help me. I've been subbing a few extra WW meetings, plus I decided to take an At-Work meeting last week. I also signed up DD for the next session of swimming lessons during the daytime. I figure if I fill up my days with commitments, I will sure as heck get a job offer. If I keep things open, then I surely won't get a nibble. Otherwise, not much at the job fair, mostly temp agencies. I did meet with one of the temp agencies today.
The weather has been cold here lately. Spring is officially here & it feels like winter.
Glad to hear you're all carrying on. Welcome to the new faces I see around here. I'll try to get my butt in gear and show myself around here more.
After a few toxic days in LA (no exercise, too many hours in dark rooms with marxist geographers and not alot of points friendly foods), I'm back in San Diego.
Laurel- a database admin is a fine, fine job. Women are typically very good at database design and programming. I would suggest looking at your local community college, taking a few classes, work with a nfp helping them with their database and start job hunting. Relational databases are where its at is true and so is datamining and other little gems.
Hey KT, glad to know I'm not the only one who disappeared for a while. Good luck with that durn job search. It is so difficult! My offer re: submitting your resume still stands.
Lala dawling - so, what's a nfp?
spring is starting to spring in a chilly way. daffs in bloom. spent a good bit of time pulling weeds and cleaning up the planting beds. so very pleasant....how we do love weekends.
I really thought I was going to be up but heck I'm not complaining. I'm getting a little closer to my personal goal. Easter will be tough since I'll be off work Thursday-Monday so I'll have to watch things. This week's meeting was good on portion control. I've been trying to watch a little more and measure and it sure has helped out. It's amazing how things get a little bigger each time we have a serving 
. Last year I couldn't find them, Maybe I'll be just as lucky this year. 
