Squeek
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hey All,
I've gone through a bit of a tough patch in the last year. I lost my job (which I thought was secure), had to move back in with my folks, had a really tough time finding more decent work and just general all round bad luck.
My live-in girlfriend was suffering a similar fate, losing a job she loved and by being backstabbed by her bosses. She was unemployed for a while but was able to secure some contract work in the government. She currently loves her job, but has zero benefits or job security. Therefore it has been imperative that one of us secure permanent work. We both figured it would be her, as she has completed her education and is just more employable.
I've always said that luck is cyclical. You can't have good or bad luck all the time. I knew it was just a matter of time before mine turned around again. It seems that it has finally happened.
After a grueling series of interviews I managed to get myself a decent position at a large company. I start with full benefits and it is a full time permanent job with definite room for advancement. The pay is good and the environment is fantastic. I am finishing my degree as we speak, and I should be graduating just in time to have the ability to move around the company as there is a requisite settling period.
We also found a new apartment. Right in the heart of the city, a beautiful little place just a couple of blocks from the canal. I know that my girlfriend and I will be very happy there. It is affordable, walking distance to her workplace and offers all of the perks of living right downtown.
So, as I said, my string of bad luck has been temporarily swapped for a string of good luck. I knew it was coming, but was praying for it to be soon. I hope that it lasts as long or longer than the bad luck!
If anyone out there is feeling like they are being dealt a bad hand, please be patient. You deserve a break and will get one soon!
Cheers,
Squeek
I've gone through a bit of a tough patch in the last year. I lost my job (which I thought was secure), had to move back in with my folks, had a really tough time finding more decent work and just general all round bad luck.
My live-in girlfriend was suffering a similar fate, losing a job she loved and by being backstabbed by her bosses. She was unemployed for a while but was able to secure some contract work in the government. She currently loves her job, but has zero benefits or job security. Therefore it has been imperative that one of us secure permanent work. We both figured it would be her, as she has completed her education and is just more employable.
I've always said that luck is cyclical. You can't have good or bad luck all the time. I knew it was just a matter of time before mine turned around again. It seems that it has finally happened.
After a grueling series of interviews I managed to get myself a decent position at a large company. I start with full benefits and it is a full time permanent job with definite room for advancement. The pay is good and the environment is fantastic. I am finishing my degree as we speak, and I should be graduating just in time to have the ability to move around the company as there is a requisite settling period.
We also found a new apartment. Right in the heart of the city, a beautiful little place just a couple of blocks from the canal. I know that my girlfriend and I will be very happy there. It is affordable, walking distance to her workplace and offers all of the perks of living right downtown.
So, as I said, my string of bad luck has been temporarily swapped for a string of good luck. I knew it was coming, but was praying for it to be soon. I hope that it lasts as long or longer than the bad luck!
If anyone out there is feeling like they are being dealt a bad hand, please be patient. You deserve a break and will get one soon!
Cheers,
Squeek
