WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2019

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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 2,887 Member
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    :)
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
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    Lisa KJ/Kelly is our "flip the script" guru, but I love it so much, I try to practice flippin' as much as I can!

    NYKAREN
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,180 Member
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    klanders30 wrote: »
    I am in a challenging technology class this a.m., when the class got bogged down, frustrated and stuck (the instructor was teaching via a webinar so was on a screen, not teaching in person) the "facilitators" in the class noticed our frustration, so they started frantically handing out chocolate to keep us in our seats! I got out of my chair and walked out to catch my breath and deal with how infuriating it was, others stayed and chowed down on the candy :s I am not saying this to boast, whenever I got stressed/frustrated in the past, I would have been tearing into that candy, trust me. I am taking this course to learn something new, if it is of no use to me, or taught in a manner that is complete GREEK to me, I do not have to eat candy :# Isn't it fascinating to notice how our society throws food at us at a moments notice, to soothe, comfort, bribe, entertain, distract etc?

    What are you learning?
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,804 Member
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    Well the day is ending well.im down at our riverfront park listening to music with my girlfriends and having a couple of spiked seltzer and now chugging down water. .busy day tomorrow but that's ok.at least I'm off from work
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,180 Member
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    grandmallie wrote: »
    Your right ladies as much as I want to do it.. I would be stupid to do so.. so will do what I need to do .and keep trucking.. my stomach churns every darn day I come to work..

    And keep applying for other jobs.

    When I got the position I'm in, I had sent out 27 CVs and had done numerous interviews (phone, Skype, and in-person). It takes time and effort.

    Here in Australia, a CV consists of the 2-3 page document (resume?) briefly listing our education and experience, plus a multi-page document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, plus a 1-2 page cover letter summing it all up. Each of those 27 CVs was 10-20 pages long. It's all I did with my evenings for about 6 months!!!


    In Canada, it was a little bit easier because I didn't have to do the Key Selection Criteria document, but there were times when the economy wasn't doing so well that I sent out 100+ resumes/applications before I got a job. It was a numbers game ... 100 resumes/applications resulted in about 10 interviews which resulted in 1 job. :neutral:

    I'd recommend starting with all the places in your area where you think you'd really like to work, and send each of them a resume. In fact, it would probably be better to go to them and drop it off in person so you can make contact and see the places.

    Machka in Oz
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
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    Julie SC - Welcome hun Here’s hoping the site can help you log get control of diabetes to weight. Part of age we all got something that were tailoring our diet for (blood pressure to mobility reasons). Gyms a great start

    NY Karen - Daughter download a free app or two for JR on my phone that she uses to stay sharp
    1. Elevate (learning app has free y paid version) I like the free part only.
    2. Happy Glass
    3. Math Learner
    4. Dictionary
    5. Visual math 4D

    She’s trying to get him ahead like she was
    Amber Tx
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,330 Member
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    Too hot to get my gardening done. We finished the supplemental fenc for puppy as he could go right through the fence. He is very confused as to why he can’t just jump right out.
    Tomorrow is retina specialist for 6 month check-up.
    Glad Allie followed all the wise advice and suggestions. There is so much talent on this thread.
    SueBDew in TX.
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,777 Member
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    Julie SC ... never too late to join this group! Welcome!

    Beth near Buffalo
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,180 Member
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    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I just wanted to take a minute to comment on the resume/job search. Contrary to what our government says there are still way too many out of work here in Alberta. I went to see two different career counsellors while I was looking for work for 6 months. I found that resume layout and content are much different now than even a couple of years ago, absolutely no more than 2 pages no matter what. Everything the job posting has listed has to be in your cover letter in exact wording as so many companies now use computer programs to weed through their applicants. I applied for around 400 jobs and only had three interviews. It’s tough finding a job these days.

    Had a good day at work. I’m really enjoying my coworkers.

    Tracey In Edmonton

    It is a very good idea to have your resume looked at by a professional. I've done that several times throughout the years. Sometimes I've had it done by someone at one of my universities. A couple times my place of employment ran personal development seminars on the direction of the economy, where the up-coming jobs and areas of interest are, and included a resume development section. Mildly worrying when your employer runs something like that but nevertheless, I took advantage of it. I've also been employed by employment agencies (used to be called temp agencies) several times and a part of their service is to look at your resume and critique it.

    Employment agencies are a great way to go - definitely an option worth considering. Some employers use them rather than having a full HR department. I have had some really good jobs through employment agencies.


    Machka in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,391 Member
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    Julie SC - It's NEVER too late to join. Congrats on quitting smoking. Where in SC are you?

    Michele in NC
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
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    Lol have a good night guys
    Amber Tx

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