I seem to remember that I started this blog when I was unemployed. Well, guess what! I am again. I spent over the last ten years as a client [customer] service representative. I was initiating requests on behalf of provider offices and imaging facilities for many different types of procedures. I came to love the job. However, my company experienced some set-backs and laid off about half its employees.
This time around is different. There are jobs out there. However, my car died the same year I moved. This past winter a friend gave me his car, and that died too. Living and working at home without a car worked well. Finding another remote job is the difficulty. With the prices things are today, I don't see being able to obtain another car. Once I do have a car, I'm not sure if I'd have any more discretionary income. I seem to recall any time I had some, I had to use it on the car. I am currently reduced to either working locally, using the local buses, or remotely, my preference. The majority of the openings locally are either retail or health-related. There could be something good hidden here, though.
I worked many years as an administrative secretary/assistant. That combined with customer service seems to get me attention. There are many positions where they want bilingual Spanish speakers. It has been a long time since I spoke Spanish well. I'm currently using Duo to relearn the language. I have surprised myself by remembering much more than I thought I would. Once I get more proficient, I think the local senior center might be able to help me find someone to practice with. The other thing I would like to learn is bookkeeping. I read "Bookkeeping for Dummies," but it's not the same thing. I'll have to see what the web can turn up for me.
Expect this to get active again. Somehow it helps the situation.
