Aol, Fall Colors and Employment

Have you ever tried to cancel your AOL account? It is extremely difficult. I have done it twice over the years. There first tactic is to give you three months free, even though I said I did not want it nor did I use it. Then after three months the automatic deductions begin again. Three weeks ago I suggested Katie and Paulette cancel their subscriptions to save some money and switch to Gmail (which is free). After two seconds they both said absolutely not. One week later Katie's savings account was hit with a charge from AOL. She is battling AOL and her bank over that one. She has switched to GMail in the mean time.

This morning Paulette called to cancel her account. When she said she was unemployed they canceled it without further discussion. She does get to keep her e-mail account and her address book so she is a happy camper.

Yesterday as I was cleaning the kitchen because I could not stand it any longer. Katie said when that happens to her she just moves to another room. She is much more practical than I am. That reminds me of the famous athlete who said when he is overcome by the desire to lift weights he lays down until it passes.



Employment
Last spring when we decided to move to Georgia I was concerned about replacing my income here. Governmental jobs are hard to come by, and there is very little turn over. I did some research and found we were moving to Cobb County, and Fulton County and the City of Atlanta were nearby. In June, July and August I was surprised and delighted to find out there were three openings at Cobb County which I was qualified to do. Then last week I was approached about an excellent six to nine month opportunity City of Atlanta. So, within five months, I had four excellent opportunities. As it turned out, I only got one interview. We were told it is who you know and not what you know here. I can see that now.

Previous to working at Washoe County I was working temporary positions waiting for the ideal opportunity to come along. Whenever some one would complain about the County (including myself) I would either think or say "but it sure beats unemployment". I must remember that as I wait for my next great opportunity. There is something out there that is really fantastic.

On the bright side my assignment with the Simmons Bedding company was extended another four weeks. They were named as one of the 100 Best Employers by Forbes Magazine in 2004. The two people I work closest with worked for Simmons as temporaries before they were hired full time. See, who you know, and fantastic opportunities. Hmm, I wonder.

Danielle asked my to take her and her friend Kelsy to the movies last Saturday. She wanted to see Saw II, a thriller about an evil genius against the police. On the way over she informed me I would have to buy the tickers because the Under 16 Must Be Accompanied by an Adult is strictly enforced here in Georgia. OK, I thought, I can buy the tickets and just leave. So when the agent sold me three tickets I was perplexed. She informed me I had to pay and watch the movie. I thought about sneaking out the front or back. Then I decided I just could not walk away from seven bucks, after all. Lo and behold, I did enjoy the movie.

The colors are changing from green to reds and yellows. Today it rained in the morning but it is sunny now.

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