job hunting

So let's see-I had an interview with Davita on the 8th of this month. They offered me the job about a week later. Since then it's been a constant scramble to get things printed, filled out and faxed back to 3 or 4 different representatives that are doing a back ground check on me before I can officially be hired. Trying to get everything done by this Friday. So thought I was on track until this morning when I got a call from someone telling me I failed the back ground check because I don't have a high school diploma or a GED! And because I failed the back ground check they would be withdrawing the job offer! Needless to say I was stunned...she did tell me I could get my GED and then reapply with Davita, but that they would most likely have filled the position I was originally trying to get by then. So I'm dealing with this fact and realizing I don't have a job after all and would once again be looking for employment. About half an hour later the same girl calls me back and asks me if I was planning on getting my GED. I said yes and asked if they would consider holding the job for me while I went to take the tests. She said she would talk to them and get back to me. 2 hours go by before she finally gets back to me and tells me that they do want me to have the job but I have to try and get my GED before my first day which is supposed to be Oct 4th.
So I check it out and GRCC only tests on mondays and it costs $75.00! So I have to take all five parts on the same day! And I have no idea what will happen if I don't pass. And I have to call that girl on my way to take my test to let her know I'm actually following through and doing it.
The thing is I was going to take it about 8 or 10 years ago and it only cost $35.00 then!! Ah well live and learn as they say.
I just never felt the need to get it, I have never had any problems getting good jobs without it. And this job is just working in a mail room for just above minimum wage! I guess it's only going to get harder and harder to get jobs without it though...

pain

I don't want to sound like I'm whining or complaining I just feel the need to talk about my chronic pain.
I was diagnosed with arthritis in my neck and lower back about 3 years ago. For the longest time I didn't know why my neck hurt so much and why no matter what I did or took the pain never went completely away. So being diagnosed helped me to understand even though it didn't make me very happy!
I have mornings when I can barely lift my head off the pillow. My neck is so stiff and painful I literally have to put both hands behind my head with the heels of my hands just behind my ears and fingers wrapped around the base of my skull to take the weight off my neck so I can sit up and get out of bed. It brings tears to my eyes some days. And like I said nothing I take or do seems to help. I've tried different pillows too.
Then there is my lower back, constant pain but it's more of a dull nagging ache. It slows me down and if I'm standing at the sink or stove for any length of time it really starts to hurt. Bending over and touching my toes to stretch my low back eases it for a bit sometimes.
I guess I just wasn't prepared for feeling like this in my 40's and 50's...
I am doing alot of research, trying to find natural ways to ease my pain. I hate taking pain killers and don't for the most part unless I'm having a particularly bad day.
I've been vaguely depressed lately too and think it probably has to do with being in this constant pain.
Anyway, enough whining, lol.
Thanks for listening :)

Just a couple of things to catch up on-I quit my job and Jericho is engaged!
Yes I quit my job after only being there a little over a month. I gave them 2 and half weeks notice so my last day is actually the 10th. I feel they mislead me about what the job was really going to be and the hours leave a little to be desired. During my interview they reassured me that about 20% of my day would be helping out at the front desk and the bulk of my duties would be keeping the clinic clean, assisting the therapists and doing laundry. Well now about 75% of my day is at the front desk...not what I want to do at all!! I work from 3pm to 7pm which means I don't get home till 7:30ish and well it's just not working out for me...So I'm done. Oddly enough Davita called me last week on a job I had applied for over 2 months ago. So that interview is for this wednesday at 11am. We'll see what happens.
So yes, Jericho is engaged! Mike (we all call him Mikey) is a wonderful man, intelligent, has a great job and he loves my daughter.
She asked him of course, lol, my girl is anything but traditional!! They originally planned on getting married next fall but had already purchased plane tickets to Colorado some time ago for a visit to his parents. So now they have decided not to wait but to get married while they are there in a couple of weeks! Then they are planning a reception for family and friends next fall. I'm sad I can't be there for the actual marriage but they want wedding clothes and pictures and everything taken at the reception and she wants me to make her dress, which I'm excited about. Here in Washington you have to wait a minimum of 3 days after you get your marriage license to actually get married. There is no waiting period in Colorado and this way his parents can be part of it too!!
One other bit of news as well, Israel is coming to live with us for awhile-he is really struggling to make ends meet. We have always told him if he needed a place to stay till he got back on his feet he could come here, it's a 5 bedroom house for goodness sake! So he finally accepted. I know what it's like having to move in with your parents after your an adult and have been on your own for awhile but it's just a fact of life nowadays!! Anyway I'm sure it will be fine-he will pay rent and he gets food stamps so he can buy his own food. He is bringing his little dog, Matilda, that I love...not sure how the cats are going to like it at first but I'm sure they will get used to her in time.