monetary frustrations

I've been officially unemployed now for almost three months, and while I suppose I could get a job at a diner without a problem, the jobs for which I'm qualified and would actually want to perform are hard to find. The one I was most excited about? Well, they wanted someone who'd move to the suburbs within six months -- it was an expansion of their current website, and given that the expanding was into the 'burbs? That means an actual presence there. Ah, well. At least I was honest that I wasn't willing to do that, which is progress.

I'm trying to look on the bright side of things -- it's the perfect time of year not to have a job, and as long as I keep sending out 20 resumes (or more) a day, something's bound to click. I received an email yesterday from a large corporation in the northern suburbs, asking why I'd apply for a job so far beneath my capabilities and under my salary range... except I viewed the job as a step up, and the salary offered is $12 an hour more than I was making at my last job. So I suppose it's all a matter of perspective.

For now, though, I'm waiting for the weather to turn to the "warm" side of the thermostat, and I'm looking forward to lazy sunny days at the beach, in the parks, and wandering around the city. And, oh, visiting New York City, too. And possibly going on one or more "volunteer vacations" -- one in Guatemala looks especially appealing.

In other news, JS has the flu, and he's going tonight to see if it's the dreaded swine flu. I stopped by last night to bring him supplies -- soup, crackers, fruit popsicles -- and he was just miserable. Today's not much better, from what he says, so he's going to the doctor for recommendations and advice. And me? Well, other than dropping off supplies, I'm avoiding him... there's no way I want to get sick. If there's one thing worse than being unemployed, it's falling ill while you're unemployed... argh. Here's to hoping the job scene improves AND JS takes a turn for the better. Namaste.