Thursday randoms/vents/FWPs

[niq]

Exciting* mom housing update:

While the unit we looked at in the condo complex was nice and even had some updated appliances, the building itself is in deep s***. We were looking at a short sale and at least one other unit is a bank-owned foreclosure. The building needs between $300K and $600K in repairs and apparently the owners are all going to come out of pocket for it, so about $7.5-15K per unit. I have no idea how the HOA messed up their insurance and/or reserve fund so badly.

Unless the owner/bank are willing to practically give us the unit (we are talking a 25% off current list price, and 50% the bubble-era purchase price) I can't see this making sense. If mom needed money in a hurry, liquidating the condo would be difficult or impossible.

Oh and the mid-tier senior housing is $200/mo more than the listed rate. Plus mom isn't yet ready to be in a giant complex with "a bunch of little old ladies who gossip all day" (though, uh, I hate to break it to you mom: that's how this is going to go).

Welp, back to the drawing board/waitlist.

*Not really

[charlie]

I'm a lurker, and I just signed up today to see if I can get some advice for how to really get my career started. I've been in admin roles since graduating university 8 years ago and it's getting really tiring. I'm upset that I was always top of my class, and now haven't achieved anything professionally.

I'm trying to work my way up in my current organization, but it's frustrating because I am at the very bottom, and I don't feel any real passion for what I'm doing. I'm taking a course that is standard for people in my industry and it is boring as hell. I've also been applying like crazy at any entry-level positions at other companies (in other industries) that seem interesting to me, but no bites.

Any advice would be appreciated.

[MNH2013]

Sorry about that. From what I remember it is slightly better for her to wait until senior housing has something for her right?

I'm sad the big Christmas market this weekend doesn't allow strollers or wagons. I wanted to take M (she went last year in the ergo and I was pregnant the year before) but she would have to walk for a few hours.

[sfy]

Nov 12, 2015 13:00:29 GMT -5 niq said:

Plus mom isn't yet ready to be in a giant complex with "a bunch of little old ladies who gossip all day" (though, uh, I hate to break it to you mom: that's how this is going to go).

 

I hope you guys find something good soon.

charlie, I think any time a person makes a career transition, there has to be something in the background that would make the transition make sense to a hiring manager.  So, for example, a teacher trying to get into HR, that's not going to make much sense on paper.  An admin who's always been in higher education transitioning to an admissions counselor, that is an easier jump to explain in a cover letter.  I would try to look at where you have been and what you have done and then make a list of what makes the most sense and stick to applying to those.  Applying to everything feels satisfying in a way because you've done something and can check the box, but on the other hand, it depletes your time and energy for things that may never happen.  Can I also suggest you make a separate thread?  Things tend to get lost in randoms.  You already have this post here, so anyone who will see it and answer still can, but you might get additional hits on the main board.

mbcdefg, saw this earlier today, thought you might enjoy:  theneotraditionalist.com/2015/11/10/6-fun-facts-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/.

If anyone else reads that blog, please tell me.  I have some random thoughts about it lol.

[raangoli]

I'm on day 3 of org meetings. I'm going to die. </hyperbole>

[charlie]

Nov 12, 2015 13:34:09 GMT -5 sfy said:

charlie, I think any time a person makes a career transition, there has to be something in the background that would make the transition make sense to a hiring manager.  So, for example, a teacher trying to get into HR, that's not going to make much sense on paper.  An admin who's always been in higher education transitioning to an admissions counselor, that is an easier jump to explain in a cover letter.  I would try to look at where you have been and what you have done and then make a list of what makes the most sense and stick to applying to those.  Applying to everything feels satisfying in a way because you've done something and can check the box, but on the other hand, it depletes your time and energy for things that may never happen.  Can I also suggest you make a separate thread?  Things tend to get lost in randoms.  You already have this post here, so anyone who will see it and answer still can, but you might get additional hits on the main board.

Thank you for the reply. I know what you're saying, and I feel like the jobs I've been applying to require similar skill sets to my current and past positions, which I have always explained in my cover letters. It's just really frustrating when it seems like potential employers aren't able to see that connection.

I will take your advice and start a new thread though. Thanks again!

[mbcdefg]

I'm sorry niq I hope things turn around for you guys soon. 

[UnderProtest]

I think this country is out to get me/ hates me. I've been back for four days and I'm sick again. Damn it.

[Mashara]

We're going to see Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet!!!

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[steph96]

I'm going to toss a confession in here. After dealing with my young coworker eating nasty fish dishes at her desk during lunch for 4 days, I went to our administrative manager to complain. The smell was literally making me almost puke. Our AM sent out a building wide email about the "offensive odors" during lunch time. I feel like such a bitch, but I shouldn't have to deal with those smells. I think YC realized it was about her bc she hasn't ate at her desk since then.

[Deleted]

Another update on my closing issue: Buyer found a lender and is super confident the deal will go through so they are paying $1200 upfront in damages to delay closing until the 30th. gosh, I hope this deal goes through...

[irene adler]

Aw, niq, that sucks. I hope something comes up soon.

My mom and I are bonding over our fear (?) of my sister's wrath. She tends to have high expectations for what people *should* do, is terrible about sharing them, but BY GOD will she let you know if you have wronged her. She is planning her wedding right now, and is more high strung than usual.

No amount "I need you to make your expectations known. I cannot read your mind, nor can I be responsible of for your disappointment if I don't do something you think I *should* do but fail to say out loud" tempers her response. We are both pro-let the storm rage. Solidarity!

[bostonmichelle]

I think there is a cockroach in my bedroom. I just went up to shower. Besides freak out and call my husband who isn't picking up what do I do? Also can I burn it down?

[kathybela]

Nov 12, 2015 14:43:24 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

I think there is a cockroach in my bedroom. I just went up to shower. Besides freak out and call my husband who isn't picking up what do I do? Also can I burn it down?

::::shudder::::: yes, you may burn it down - do you need a lighter?

[bostonmichelle]

Nov 12, 2015 14:52:28 GMT -5 kathybela said:

Nov 12, 2015 14:43:24 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

I think there is a cockroach in my bedroom. I just went up to shower. Besides freak out and call my husband who isn't picking up what do I do? Also can I burn it down?

::::shudder::::: yes, you may burn it down - do you need a lighter?

yes and someone to go upstairs and toss it in to the bedroom. DH is coming home to deal with the issue thankfully.

[bostonmichelle]

niq that really sucks. I hope you find a new solution somehow quickly.

[explorer2001]

I have a feeling my doctor is going to put me on a very strict diet at my appointment tomorrow. So I indulged in creamy cheddar baked potato soup for lunch. Now I feel like I'm going to puke

Other than that life is randomly fabulous. I solved a huge mess at work this morning. I got in two walks with Rocko yesterday and I'm getting in better shape slowly. Rocko is still the sweetest, best pup ever. We even celebrated his half-barkday (6 months since I adopted him) last weekend. Boyfriend woke me up with a backrub and generally is awesome. Our six months is later this month. I can't believe how lucky I am some times.

[niq]

Update from me: there's another complex further away with a listing in the same price range. It's not walkable or trikeable at all. But it doesn't look like there's ongoing construction, just an outstanding $18k assessment.