Yep....it's true....I was really thinking it would be great to start paying taxes and tithing again. With very active teenagers and all their camps, EFY, sport fees, teen-ager car insurance etc., Plus, our outrageous house repairs, a 10 year old van and 12 year old car that are on the slippery slope of major repair....and an economy that has us worried. I've been cutting things here and there....but....to my utter dismay...nothing seems to be helping....what the freak! (ooops...sorry bad language...but seriously it gets a little frustrating.) So, when a friend of mine told me about a job that she is doing from home, my ears perked up and I started drilling her with questions. I've always wanted to work from home but just didn't know of a reputable company. So, this last month, I had Bob work on my resume, I took a typing test, I typed a cover letter.....then I sent them all in to a company called Home Tech. They emailed me and said they'd like to interview me...hooray!! So, I went in for an interview..... You should have seen me right before the interview. What a retarded mess I was. And on top of that.....I'm sure I looked just like the guy in the above comic during the interview. It has been FOREVER since I've done anything like this. They asked me all those questions of, "Share an experience when.....". All my answers were church or child related. I had NO business stories to share (except if I went way back to when I worked in college). The minute I got into my car, I wanted to laugh....but....I held it in, just in case they were looking and I would have solidified my insanity. But, the minute I turned the corner, I literally busted up laughing.
Weeeellll.....The exciting news is that I GOT THE JOB!! I am going to be a transcriptionist for insurance companies. Basically, I'll download an audio set and then type what they said as they talked back and forth. I have a certain amount I have to do and a time limit to get them done in. Sometimes it can get quite stressful (that's what I'm told....I'm thinking for my pea-brain it just might be ALWAYS stressful). But, regardless of the mundane typing, I think it will be a lot of fun. Plus, I can just do it all on my schedule....I can type when the kids are at school if I have time, or I can type into the wee hours of the nights on those really busy days. Regardless, it will bring in a little cash for all the little ways my kids seem to need money. I go in for training next week and should start after our spring break. Wish me luck!!
17 comments:
Way to go Julie! Even though your working from home, you have to remind yourself that you ARE WORKING and don't be too hard on yourself when things don't get done.
You are one brave woman. I can't imagine having to juggle something like that right now with the kids, too. What a go-getter you are, girl! Best wishes and I can relate to the giggling and being nervous- you are just so cute! We miss you!
Oh Julie- good for you!!! I am proud of you. I am sure it will be an adjustment at first but I know you will rock!!!!!!
WOW! Seriously Julie...you never cease to amaze me! You are definitely a go-getter! Congrats on a successful job interview. Oh...and I'm sure it was Bob's crazy good resume skills that helped land you that interview...so a measure of congrats to him too. Good luck with training (although I'm sure you don't need it!) and good luck to adjusting to the increased demand on your time! If anyone can do it, you can!! Happy typing!
Congrats on getting the job!! So you can work right at home? That's awesome! I'm glad you got a good laugh at your interview. That's too funny!
That is awesome - if there is an opening in Utah for a position like that - let me know! Rick will have his journeymans in a few months and I would LOVE to find a part-time or full-time job then and work from home. It seems the only "work from home" jobs around here is all those party's of things that people host. You know what I'm talking about! Anyway, fill me in - if they are nationwide!
Interviews are scary; I am super impressed you went to an interview -- let alone got a job! Congrats and good luck.
Hootie hoo!
good work, you'll do great
Of course you got the job! You always impress. I am excited for you. It sounds great.
Way to go Julie! How wonderful that extra income will be with multiple teenagers in your home! I loved your explanation of your job interview--I can just imagine you cracking up as you turned the corner! It had me laughing with you!
Woohoo! Very nice. I would be a nervous wreck, too. I don't know how you do everything you do!
That's awesome, Julie. You are amazing with all that you do.
You should be so proud of yourself. They would have been crazy if they hadn't hired you! You are amazing! Love you!
Way to go Julie!! A real job, that pays money I can't believe it. I love your interview story.
Congrats on the new job! I had a job where I worked at home and I LOVED it. Thanks for the visual on your interview - what a hoot!
Wow Julie! Good luck! I bet you were so excited that you got the job. The extra moolah will be great!
Good for you! In my opinion you have years of great experience, you've been a mom! I'm glad I can read your blog again!
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