Another Pink Slip

[CosmicCowboy]

With a wonky eye and dirty feet I doubt if they would take me.

But seriously, isn't there a monstrous test you have to take? And then a series of like 200 interviews to get in? I can hardly solve a Wheel of Fortune puzzle without racking my brain...and you want me to join the FBI?

Just think...your first case could be investigating ACORN housing!

[phxspurfan]

Just happened over the phone.

You all know I work for ACORN Housing. And yes they're in a world of mess.

The position I hold is a full-time temporary grant funded position, but was temporary as long as we continued to have the grant (which was in the bag as far as ACORN Housing could tell for years to come...well until...). I was assured once all this went down that they would find something for me to do (that was early September). Well, yeah, so that's not too true.

My last day is Friday.


I have interviews for two positions at other local non-profits this coming week and am waiting to hear if I will be moving forward in the Teach For America process later this week. So, it wasn't like I didn't see this coming. But, if you all could please send some good vibes and prayers my way so this lay-off could be non-existent that would be absolutely fabulous. And I promise not to be a whiny baby about my job hunt like I was last time.

Thanks!

Have you tried Catholic Charities? My mother used to work there when we lived in San Antonio. She was all about the nonprofit orgs.

[ashbeeigh]

Just think...your first case could be investigating ACORN housing!

Conflict of interest much?

Actually it sounds like you would be a perfect fit!

Well...maybe not then!

You're biggest problem might be the physical parts of it.

I tend to like my ability to avoid the gym and eat Halloween candy during Easter. I may pass on this....

[Thunder Dan]

Just happened over the phone.

You all know I work for ACORN Housing. And yes they're in a world of mess.

The position I hold is a full-time temporary grant funded position, but was temporary as long as we continued to have the grant (which was in the bag as far as ACORN Housing could tell for years to come...well until...). I was assured once all this went down that they would find something for me to do (that was early September). Well, yeah, so that's not too true.

My last day is Friday.


I have interviews for two positions at other local non-profits this coming week and am waiting to hear if I will be moving forward in the Teach For America process later this week. So, it wasn't like I didn't see this coming. But, if you all could please send some good vibes and prayers my way so this lay-off could be non-existent that would be absolutely fabulous. And I promise not to be a whiny baby about my job hunt like I was last time.

Thanks!

my cousin does teach for America in the Bronx, she likes it. She doesn't know what the she is going to do when her contract expires or whatever they do, but she likes it for the time being. TFA sounds like a cool gig if you can get in

another interesting note her roommate is Chris Duhan's gf

[ashbeeigh]

my cousin does teach for America in the Bronx, she likes it. She doesn't know what the she is going to do when her contract expires or whatever they do, but she likes it for the time being. TFA sounds like a cool gig if you can get in

another interesting note her roommate is Chris Duhan's gf

That's the thing with all the Corps, service things that 17-24 year olds are doing now (and I've done one too...Summer of '07). What do you do next? Do you do just teach? Do you go in to ministry (mine was for the church)...do you do this....that...go and look for another job.... go back with the degree you graduated with?

They try hard to get you up with a network so you're set when your contract runs out...but there are so many members that it is hard to get "in" within the organizations that you network with.

With TFA I interviewed with a girl who taught in the Bronx for two years with TFA and then stayed for two years and then moved over to a staff position (I interviewed for a staff position...)..she sounded like a cool chick. The position said "flexible/NYC" so I asked and she said they wanted me to perhaps move to the City...I was like "umm...maybe?"

And PS...where's your hook up? Chris Duhan's girlfriend?

[I. Hustle]

I hear the KKK is looking for an administrative assistant.

[Crookshanks]

I'm really sorry to hear about getting a pink slip - but I think you will be far better off to not have any association with ACORN. Good luck in your job search - I hope you're not unemployed for very long.

[tlongIII]

I am really sorry you lost your job Miss Ashbeeigh. I know you'll find something soon. Like my dad always says "If at first you don't suck seed... then try try again".

[boutons_deux]

The Repugs and their rabid mob are clearly to blame for Ashbeigh's job loss.

Acorn's "faults" were:

1. registering 1 million+ low income voters, who mostly vote (if they vote) as Dems.

2. fighting banks and private lenders for their predatory lending practices.

3. fighting for better wages and job conditions for low-wage employees.

All of these pissed off the Repugs and conservatives.

The Repugs and conservatives are more interested in hard-ass partisan politics and disenfranchising citizens than in respecting the Cons ution and having any semblance of ethics, fair play, or good will.

[phyzik]

There's plenty of street corners available in town.....

[mexicanjunior]

Sorry to hear about this...good luck on the job search.

[EricB]

I'm really sorry to hear about getting a pink slip - but I think you will be far better off to not have any association with ACORN. Good luck in your job search - I hope you're not unemployed for very long.

Ditto.

Good luck, your a great asset to any company that would hire you.

[Party troll]

Ditto.

Good luck, your a great asset to any company that would hire you.

Somebody cut this guy off, he must be drunk.

[TheSuckUp]

Ditto.

Good luck, your a great asset to any company that would hire you.

I could have said it better but thanks.

[Bigzax]

i think the place where paki used to work is looking for a vp that has bowel control.

[panic giraffe]

sorry about your loss smashly........sue the teabaggers?

[thispego]

I could have said it better but thanks.

[thispego]

i worked for americorps 4h capital program for a year. all is did was teach youngsters 1st-8th grade science enrichment, sport fishing, outdoor recreation, goat raising & stock show, etc during the week and 1 community event a month.... is that what you wanna do ashbeeigh?

[I. Hustle]

i worked for americorps 4h capital program for a year. all is did was teach youngsters 1st-8th grade science enrichment, sport fishing, outdoor recreation, goat raising & stock show, etc during the week and 1 community event a month.... is that what you wanna do ashbeeigh?

Honestly, I'm kind of shocked. Not a shot... not this time.

[thispego]

eat

[I. Hustle]

eat

[ashbeeigh]

i worked for americorps 4h capital program for a year. all is did was teach youngsters 1st-8th grade science enrichment, sport fishing, outdoor recreation, goat raising & stock show, etc during the week and 1 community event a month.... is that what you wanna do ashbeeigh?

I want to run that program- from picking the corps members, to the fund-raising, to picking the sites, to setting up the community events...but..at this point I'll do anything that comes close to that.

[thispego]

well they're in shambles right now, now is the time to swoop in. do you have a degree?

[mrsmaalox]

Well Ash, I'm sorry about this but I'm sure you'll be okay. You may have not gotten the time there you hoped for, but the education and knowledge you've acquired there are going to serve you well for a long, long time

[marini martini]

I'm going to miss your funny, y rants in here about your job, but everything will be OK. Call me if you want to meet for Happy Hour!!!