Now I'm back

Since my last post, I decided to take some time off to focus on my job hunting and some other things.  In March I was called back for rehire at my hospital.  They were only able to offer me a PRN position, which means "as needed."  Basically it is not a benefited position and one that there is no guarantee of hours.  I took it as I preferred to have a part time job than draw any more on my unemployment benefits.  It looks better to a future employer if you are currently working when applying for a position.  AOL Careers section stated that some employers won't consider an applicant if they have been unemployed more than three months.  They figure if the applicant was such a wonderful employee they would've been working by now.  It is an ignorant attitude of these employers, but a reality.

So now I'm back, now working 3 months at my new part time job.  They place me in a different position albeit part time, but the best part of it is it is a sort of promotion.  One that holds different responsibilities that I'm enjoying a lot.  I am really grateful for that and believe any new experience is priceless.  Losing one's job in a layoff and then being called back seems to happen quite frequently lately.   I realize though that my situation is not uncommon in today's employment world.

In the mean time, I've been applying for part time positions in different companies hoping both jobs will fulfill my full time need to work and my need for benefits.  Living without health insurance is a huge risk that I find very uncomfortable.  Until there is a healthform act that assists persons like me obtain affordable medical insurance I have to just fend for myself and hope nothing happens.  The Obama plan won't go into effect until 2014.

I plan on keeping up my posts on here, updating the situation as it happens.   In the meantime, I'm keeping up on my job hunting skills and learning creative ways to stretch my budget.   I've got my friends hooked on my favorite frugal websites and we are enjoying coming up with ways to have fun without spending a lot of money.  Friends help fill your life with much more fun and laughter.