Sunday, June 28, 2009

my last hurrah


photo by Troy Kajala


My very last insurance-sales appointment was this morning at 10:30, when I pulled up they looked guilty and said, "we were going to call you...."

Story of my insurance career - being stood up, cancelled, or rebooked. Many of the people I worked with told me to double book appointments to make up for those that didn't have consideration for your time, but I never did. I just didn't want to not show up when I said I would, and yet that probably had to do with the demise of my business.

I think that tomorrow, I'll turn in my computer and cross my fingers that I'll get a call for another part time job. I applied at a liquor store, a shoe store, and an Independent Living building, as well as Old Navy, but I'm hoping for the concierge job at the old folk's home. At least I'd get to wear my business attire.
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  1. Lori EJune 28, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I hate appointments for some reason but I would never ditch someone like that. That is pretty low. Your time is valuable.
    Good luck with the job search. I hope you get the one you want the most.

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  2. jadedjJune 28, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Hmmmmmm. Good luck. My thoughts are; 1) liquor store: too dangerous. 2) I sold shoes one summer...my advice, if it's ladies shoes: too dangerous. 3) Soooooo, I'm wishing the oldie but goody folks on you :-)

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  3. septembermomJune 28, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Good luck Kate! I hope you get the best one for you. Beautiful photo.

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  4. PunchJune 28, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    This will sound like bs, yet i have found that total belief in oneself works. Darnest thing I've ever seen. A job is just around the corner, you just have to know it.

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  5. DougJune 28, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    jj, you're thinking US liquor stores :-)

    Good luck, Kate, and have a great evening (not worrying about jobs for a few hours).

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  6. Breath-eJune 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I'm with Punch on this. And I understand the double booking quandry. Something better is just around the corner - you already know it.

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  7. AuriJune 28, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I can't believe they didn't even call! People are so inconsiderate! Good luck on finding something else. xoxo

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  8. TJune 28, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    You're a very classy person, Kate. Things will go your way soon.

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  9. Ms. SaltiJune 28, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    That has got to be so frustrating! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

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  10. LouJune 29, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Old people rock! That job would be cool.

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  11. MaggsworldJune 29, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    I understand your frustration with the cancels, the lack of notification and endings. I am certain something pretty wondeful will open up for you. Maggs

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  12. AnnealJune 29, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    Thinking positive for you!
    A

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  13. CinJune 29, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I wish you the best of luck Kate.*hugs*If I interviewed you for anything at all I would hire you on the spot.

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  14. KITJune 29, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    I admire you for doing the insurance job for as long as you did. It sounded like the hardest job in the world to me....

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