work possibilities

Do you remember the song by Donovan with the lines "First there is a mountain, then there isn't"? Job prospects seem to be like that. The other day interviews and possibilities seemed to be sprouting like mushrooms. One job disappeared when the company decided not to follow up on a project. Another interview bombed on the way. That group had never sent me any information about location or time, then seemed a little snippy when I called about it. A combination of their lack of professionalism and my mind being distraught. Another place is going for bioinformatics and preference to people who had studied science. That despite calling the job a reference librarian. So, I've gone from riding a crest to being in the trough between waves. If nothing else, this is the closest I've gotten to getting completely wet in water outdoors this year!

OK. It's not all bad. I did have a phone interview last week and another one tomorrow. The first one I thought went well, but they all kept a poker voice, as someone put it. Now for the anxiety of waiting to see if I go actually have an in-person interview. I hope so because, even with the possibility of moving, I think this would be a good fit.

Moving also means more separation from my children. Yeah, they're teens and in boarding school, but still.... Well, maybe I'll become more acquainted with Skype.

Let's hope someone makes a decision soon.

Intro

While I am a librarian and am unemployed, this is not just about those topics. I want to talk about nature and what I've learned and experienced since I became unemployed. Walking around in the woods makes me aware of how little I know and how much there is to know. I've been thrilled to see deer and great blue herons, beavers and muskrats. Kayaking on the river and a couple of times in the ocean. I'd like to share my thoughts and feelings.

Til next time. Ciao.