Finally I have a full time job!
It's taken 15 months and a lot of Xanax and Ambien, but I start Friday. It's a union job in an industry
I have 18 years experience in.
If you wonder why it's so hard to land a job, I had to beat out 75 other applicants.
Now since California's unemployment computer system makes the ACA program look like a Cray supercomputer, I haven't had a check since November and I had to enlist the aid of our state senators office to even get a response. I have $20.00 to my name
I still may have to pawn my car for gas money and to pay the credit card and insurance, but that's short term now. My first full check will be on the 31st.
My sympathy is with those still looking and to those the senate screwed today by not extending unemployment.
I am really getting too old for this shit! (Almost 59)
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and optimistic.
I was told this was a full yime permanent position.
Some equipment has been upgraded so it will be a learning experience also. 
I'm always careful. People assume I'm a 'he' because of the Uncle Teddy avatar. 
I really am excited for you. It's tough out there and you obviously deserve this. 
"If you wonder why it's so hard to land a job, I had to beat out 75 other applicants. " this is what happens when jobs disappear, you get a hundred people applying for one position, but I'm so glad you got, especially at 59. In my field the burnout rate happens in the 40's unless your management.
Good Job and carry on!
-p
Thank you! 
A terrific thread to post them in, too! Very nice touch!
will this help you forget the 49's? 
for that lobotomy to forget that! 
I'm so happy for you!
Remember when you were young and that mattered? 
I know what it's like to get that first paycheck after being out of the work force for a while. Just knowing there's a paycheck on the horizon makes everything else easier to handle. After a while "broke until payday" is a walk in the park.
Go get 'em and show them how it's done!
Times are tough for us folks in our 50's still looking. You've given me a little hope. Good Luck.
SO glad to hear this, SCVDem!
Congratulations! You deserve it. Especially after 15 months!!!
I'll have a chance to travel again which is always nice.
I like to get out. I've never been to Detroit or New Orleans.
It has been a long time and I am excited. 
I like to fly.
Still looking here, had a contract job for a several months, now finding freelance only -- but glad to have it.
Damn. I got a Malia!
That's special. 
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It will be great going to work and having colleagues to interact with everyday. Just the ritual of coming and going can be a pleasure. Picking up a coffee, watching the same old same old people walking their dogs. Listening to the news on the radio on the way. Finding a good parking spot!
A regular paycheck and being able to pay off bills? You must be delirious at the prospect!
I'm really happy for you SCVDem.
Cher
I got a call from EDD and my past claim is now being processed so I won't need to pawn my car!
Only a few more days of buck a pack hot dogs and cup of noodles!
But it did take getting the state senators office involved to break through the 2 month delay.
This was worse than the ACA. This was Californias new unemployment insurance computer system.
Nor a word in the news.
Congratulations and good luck.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014698272
Congratulations!
I know what's it like. I'm still looking for a full time job myself. I had an interview this afternoon so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm 65 with lots of experience, but when you're older it's a tough go beating out the younger crowd even when they don't know jack shit about anything which is often the case these days. Anyway, congrats! Hope to be joining you soon in your good fortune. 
