Well, here I am, 6 weeks unemployed. I was let go of my previous position at Mapleview Shopping Centre on June 1st, 2005. I'd been with the company Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. for almost 4 years. It came almost as a relief. The position as Customer Service Manager was quite boring.
I experienced a lot of "down time" and got cranky with nothing to do. It was definitely not the busiest shopping centre in the area. Most people work during the day so I catered to new mom's and the elderly. I met some wonderful people and developed some new friendships over the years. I'm the type of person who needs a challenge in my daily routine. I need to be kept busy and know that I'm being productive.
The company itself was one of the best I've worked for and for that, I have regrets. But it was evident that I was going to get sacked if I wasn't happy in the position.
So, here I am. The timing couldn't've been better. It's been a great hot summer. I've been trying to get back in shape and drop some of my nasty habits I've aquired over the long winter. Trying to fill the days, waiting for the next interview can be depressing.
What I need is more unemployed friends to help me pass the time. Yeah, right! Eventually something will come along and I'll be back on track. I talk to people who are so envious of where I am right now. They wish they had the summer off. But I bet they really don't. Having a routine and feeling like you've contributed to the world on a daily basis has it's upside. Oh, then there's the pay cheque!