Jobless Ranting

You know what?  It's freakin' cold today.  Today's high is supposed to be the same as last nights low, 54.  We put flannel sheets on the bed with an extra blanket, and set the heater to go on if it drops below 64.  Well, it's on.  Weather Underground says it will be warm again this weekend.  We'll see.  If not, I think it might be time for my clothes to go on their annual migration to the basement, if you know what I mean.  Women know what I mean.  How many women can actually fit all of their clothes in one closet?  That's why I kicked Karl out of the one in our bedroom.  I don't mind sharing most things, but not closet space.

So you know how I mentioned there was a job application I was working on?  It was for a new hospital near here, with openings in all departments.  Their website stated that they were opening June 14th.  I thought that meant this year, but any links to their website lead to "404 Not Found".  Even the link to the application I was working on is gone.  Google didn't have any news articles about it.  It seemed to have disappeared into the aether. Weird.

Now I'm back to square one.  Most of the job listings are very specific about having experience and certifications.  Some are vague, with requirements of an RN license, BLS certification, and 1 year experience.  Those are the ones I usually apply for, because I have those requirements (and many more).  But when I call HR or receive rejection emails, it's because they were looking for something more specific.  I wish they would just say that in the job description.  Or hey, maybe they can actually talk to me, or call my references and former employers and find out that I really am qualified for the job.  I hate online job applications.

I've been considering going back to school to not be a nurse.  I've looked into RN to BSN programs, but even though the actual program is only 2-3 semesters, I still need several semesters of prerequisites at the community college (or the university, I'm sure they'd prefer that).   Since I'm not a 'resident' yet, I can't afford out-of-state tuition.  We're talking at least 4 more years before I can have a BSN.  If I'm not able to get a job now, four more years aren't necessarily going to make things easier.  Sure I'd finally have a bachelors degree, but even less experience.  I had considered an RN to MSN when I was working, but you need to be currently employed for at least 2 years to apply for the MSN program. 

As I was saying, school to not be a nurse.  A radiology tech perhaps?  I quite enjoyed spending time in nuclear medicine as a student.  My favorite rotation was being in the OR, but that was what the "I'm going to be harsh with you" statement was related to.  They were hiring nurses to train for the OR.  My dream job! Crushed in it's infancy.  Sorry, I'm getting carried away again.  Being a nurse, on the other hand, had never been my 'dream job'.  It was due more to 'divine intervention'.

Karl said GM was desperate for mechanics.  Target is hiring for Christmas.  The Red Cross only wants volunteers.  Sigh.