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Since I started training for this job, I went into shadowing an expert, then yesterday I stumbled and fumbled on my own meeting many of my coworkers. It was really great and I think it’s going to be a great experience. Today is my first day off. Since yesterday was Mother’s Day and after being…

Well it isn’t like a teacher inservice, and the skills are almost immediately transferable, but it does move quickly. 4:2 ratio of new to trainers. The new tech is a challenge. Not surprising mine didn’t work. No I didn’t drop it on the floor, but they replaced it soon enough. Today and tomorrow I shadow…

Well the day has finally arrived. I have been tested, checked, researched and today I begin the training. Hopefully it will go well. Naturally I am excited. The headquarters is a far distance, towards the city, and Shawn, my wonderful and ever so patient husband, is going to drive and wait the 4-5 hours so…

A really good friend of mine had his big retirement bash last night. Although we could not fly in to be there, Alaska is a long way for an evening event, we attended with a cyber connection, thanks to another good friend who held up her phone for hours. Thanks Danielle. Chris worked for 35…

The last couple of days I have been helping my folks rearrange things so a delivery can be made. Today we did the last of it, removing some safety bars from the doorway. Those safety bars are important for my parents to keep them spirometer falling, to add support as they go up and down…

In my books, NewEarth experiences some very interesting weather, sudden storms, unseasonable cold, but that doesn’t mean I’m a fan. As a matter of fact, if I am registering a weather order I prefer between 55-65 sunny and with a light breeze. Today the weather was really pleasant and I had a chance to work…

Okay, having a plan is not necessarily the kiss of doom, but let’s face it, it does create an interesting contrast. The plan consisted of going to the conservation station so we could order compositing and rain barrels. Then we would finish the latest puppy proofing of the dog yard. Two spots needed reinforcing. One…

This has been an incredibly busy and fruitful week in lots of amazing ways, but let me tell you about the latest in my new job hunting adventure. As many know, I am branching out, looking for something less demanding than teaching special education. I am writing, editing and launching books as well as being…

It sickens and saddens my heart to hear of any group that believes that by murdering groups of people they can make a political point and back it up with influence and fear. It never proves anything but that they are monsters, with no respect for life, not even their own. Killing to make a…

It was an old respected company, but they had many positions to fill seeing as how they were opening a number of new offices. Instead of the usual one to one interview, or even as a candidate facing a team, this was eight candidates or applicants sitting in a room for a presentation. The presenter…