Hey Skittles! I need my ass kicked.

[lizziegrace]

I should be packing but first I have to go get boxes. I'm paralyzed by all this. Depression is raging and I'm having trouble facing all this. Not to mention, I the thought of moving - again - makes my physically ill. x(

[bicentennial_baby]

1. Wait, where are you going?

Did I miss something?

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

4. No idea

I can't pay my rent in March. If I don't find a job here by the end of February, maybe I'll be lucky and have one somewhere else. Then I'll have to move to wherever that is. If I don't have a job, everything goes into storage and the cats and I drive from Milwaukee to Portland, OR to live in my parents' third bedroom. My mom has asked if I can find a home for the cats. :( Regardless, it will take a couple weeks to pack everything.

Once I go there, I'll don't see that I'll be able to leave. My parents are getting up in years and headhunters are telling my my age is a problem. I'll be stuck in a town I've never lived in. I really, really don't want to move out there. The economy is worse there than here, but if I stay here, I'll be homeless.

[seemunkee]

10. WTF, your age is a problem?

That's insane, your younger than I am. Unbelievable that someone with experience gets discriminated because of age.

[lizziegrace]

12. I've worked in my profession for 25 years

I'm over-qualified and over-priced for the market. My last job? I was making $5000 less than I made in 2004. I'm willing to work for less, but placement agencies and companies assume I won't.

I need to dumb down my resume.

Experience isn't cheap and companies are going for cheap right now. It's no different than trying to sell a house. It's a buyers/employers market right now.

[fudge stripe cookays]

23. Here's a suggestion.

Knock off several years from the resume, and do NOT include any salaries if you had them on there.

Research what the average is. When they ask you how much you're willing to accept, lowball a range that you can exist on and pay the minimum on all your bills.

You're going to have to lower your standards, but it's tax time right now. There is no way you should not be able to get something, even if it's just contracting at someplace like H & R Block. Even with the economy the way it is, accountants are always necessary.

[lizziegrace]

24. I have a "dumbed down" resume

I don't include salary information even if they request it. I say "negotiable". I'm applying for jobs that are 12k less than I made 5 years ago. It's the headhunters who are the problem. I'm avoiding them now.

[fudge stripe cookays]

31. I would do that.

I'm not sure why they need to know what you were making in your last positions. Just say you're negotiable.

Have you tried applying at the IRS? People diss it, and I know the economy's a lot worse than it used to be, but they almost always need good accountants. And the benefits are great.

[GOPisEvil]

2. What is your major malfunction, numbnuts?!

Get moving!!!!


Seriously though. :hug: Are you headed out west?

[lizziegrace]

5. See my reply to Bi-Baby

I have no idea where I'm going. I just know that packing will take a couple weeks and I have to be out by the end of February if I don't have a job here.

[GOPisEvil]

9. Damn....

I wish I could do something for ya...

If you DO end up out this way, you have friends fairly close.

:hug:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. I would hate to be facing another move. You have my sympathy

and I would help if I could. :hug:

Now then: Get Back To Work :D

[lizziegrace]

6. ...

:P

This would make move #22 and I'm not even 50 yet. x(

[Tuesday Afternoon]

8. I have lost count...

...somewhere around that number or more for me
believe me, I feel your pain :hug:

I am moving ONE more time...
when I get my house built and that will be it for me.
Hopefully, this year
(I have been saying that for 5 years now :D)

[lizziegrace]

15. So you know how this can make you physically sick

:(

I hope your next move is your last. I would like mine to be as well, but I'm not holding my breath.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

19. I get sick at my stomach and have been known to throw up..

Yes, it is awful. I think psychologically it is listed right up there with death and divorce for traumatic experience.

You really do have my sympathy and if I were close by, I would help :hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

11. I know the feeling

If I don't get another job before the end of July, I will have no income, most likely will be moving to Tucson to live with a friend for a while while seeking work there.

I have to make this decision by April 1 in order to best weigh my options for teaching or other work here or in AZ.

Will be move #6 in five years...


am sad for you, babycakes. :cry:

What can I do to help?

[lizziegrace]

13. We're both in the same boat

along with so many others. :(

:hug:

I've got a shoulder for you.

[Whoa_Nelly]

17. Shoulder here for you, too

IF the timing were right, you could move to Tucson with me.
(am leaning hard on making a move back to Tucson. CA is so expensive on my own, and am pretty convinced that living here again was the wrong move altogether, with the exception of being near my son and grandkids...)

Am weary, but not giving up.

Sending you vibes of strength to get past the weariness and uncertainty. :hug:


Now get packing!
And if you still don't have a destination or place when you need it most, you and your kitties better get your respective asses down here! Have plenty of room!
Life, place, job and money can be figured out later.


Call me if you need me, or even just to talk. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Fleshdancer]

7. I wish I was there to help lizziegrace

I know that paralyzed feeling from past experiences...it's a strong, horrible force. Do you have anyone in town that can help you get started?

[lizziegrace]

14. I'm going out for drinks with a DUer tonight

maybe she can help "motivate" me. Otherwise, no, not really. Besides, this is my problem...

[Skittles]

16. fucking pitiful

I will royally kick your ass and make you get them boxes; yes INDEED!!!

[lizziegrace]

18. Yeah, I'm pathetic, aren't I? n/t

[lizziegrace]

20. Boxes are bought

x(

[SalmonChantedEvening]

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[MrPerson]

21. Violence never solves anything. (hides)

[Aristus]

25. Oh lizzie, I'm so sorry...

:hug:

But I join GOPisEvil in stating that if you move out to Oregon, you have friends in Seattle just a few hours away.

[Missy Vixen]

27. Hey! We're just outside of Seattle, too!

Nice, huh?

:hug:

[Aristus]

29. Yeah, cool!

:hug:

[Inchworm]

26. Don't make ME come up there and whip yer butt!

I really like driving.

Got a plan on where next, after?

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

30. No, not yet

I need to find a doctor. I haven't had medical insurance for over a year and the depression and panic attacks are really becoming debilitating. I think that's why I'm so paralyzed.

[Danger Mouse]

28. seems like rough times are ahead for you.

best of luck. i hope you manage okay. :hug: