Relief
Well, Ive been looking for a new job for the fall. I wanted something that would free up my evenings to allow me to use them for rehearsals, attending concerts, certain events, etc.
Awhile ago I submitted at least 10 applications to positions I found on the WildCat JobLink for the Student Union. Of them all, Ive had now 4 responses. I had interviews for 2 of them a little over a week ago. The first one I didn't really want. Luckily they found someone else more suitable; it was too far anyway. The second one was at one of the restaurants at the Union and the guy who interviewed me was a very helpful guy and said he'd pass on my application one way or the other, which is how I got the fourth response.
While I was on vacation I got a call for a 3rd place, but I didnt get it until the weekend cause there's no reception in the white mountains, for my phone anyway. So I called her back on monday late morning, had an interview this morning and well, 3rd times a charm!!! She told me about how things work at The Cellar, the restaurant in the basement of the union, asked me what I thought and then asked me if I wanted to fill out the official application. I said absolutely!!! :D It wasn't like the two other interviews where I was asked a series of questions. The other two also told me about them and what they were looking for, but it was different, and they were white. Lol, this lady was hispanic. Im not sure if that makes a difference. I just thought it was interesting. The first job I had in Glendale, I was had at the interview. I think my dad knowing the manager of the office helped. He was hispanic though....
The job I have now, I guess doesn't count in making my point. I think it helped that my friend/roomie was already working there and took me to them. They just need people to call.
I wonder if I only make an impression on hispanics, and to others I'm just a nice person? Maybe its just luck, plus their need for a number of people on the staff. But this next job is the first job I've had without needing/using any networking. No matter the reason, Im happy and excited.
Yesterday, I sat down and figured out my monthly expenses, things I need to purchase, save up for and set aside, smarter ways to use and manage my money according to how my life works. Then today I figured out where I could work around my class schedule and how much I could make between the minimum and maximum amount of hours. She checked me off for 26 hrs to 40 hour bracket cause I told her I wanted to work between 20 and 30. So far I have 18 hrs scheduled.
I also figured out the hours I could work depending on the orchestra I get into. Sadly, I could work more hours if I have to play in the orchestra Im planning on not getting into. The plan is to get into the AZ Symphony and they have rehearsals in the afternoon, not the evening!! And itd probably be best for me to get off of work at 5, not 7. Going by that, I'd make $100 more a month being in the Phil and thats only 4hrs more a week. However, its worth the sacrifice making less and a plus working 12hrs less a month to be in the Az Symphony. The figure may look good, but I'd prefer the fruits of my efforts to be where I want to be and should be. Of course, all my calculations do not account for the 10% tax deduction every paycheck, which if I were ambitious I could figure out.....but Im not going to. I need to focus my energy on getting into the Symphony, cause its all meaningless if I don't.
On a different note. Im greatful for bikes. Makes traveling from the house to the school quicker. And Im more independent about my transportation. Plus, its good exercise for my legs. Hopefully its burning and firming my thighs, not increasing muscle...! And thanks to April for letting me use it. Im the only one in this household without my bike. Hopefully I'll bring it down before school starts. Or find some one to send it down. I know it needs some work, but maybe my dad can get it done before it gets sent down here.
Well. the ideal is starting to fall into place. Hopefully I will be disciplined enough to finish work I know I can do right away without putting it off so I can still sleep and live happily. I don't want to burn myself out or jeapordize my progress on violin.
Here's to changing bad habits and acquiring new ones.
Awhile ago I submitted at least 10 applications to positions I found on the WildCat JobLink for the Student Union. Of them all, Ive had now 4 responses. I had interviews for 2 of them a little over a week ago. The first one I didn't really want. Luckily they found someone else more suitable; it was too far anyway. The second one was at one of the restaurants at the Union and the guy who interviewed me was a very helpful guy and said he'd pass on my application one way or the other, which is how I got the fourth response.
While I was on vacation I got a call for a 3rd place, but I didnt get it until the weekend cause there's no reception in the white mountains, for my phone anyway. So I called her back on monday late morning, had an interview this morning and well, 3rd times a charm!!! She told me about how things work at The Cellar, the restaurant in the basement of the union, asked me what I thought and then asked me if I wanted to fill out the official application. I said absolutely!!! :D It wasn't like the two other interviews where I was asked a series of questions. The other two also told me about them and what they were looking for, but it was different, and they were white. Lol, this lady was hispanic. Im not sure if that makes a difference. I just thought it was interesting. The first job I had in Glendale, I was had at the interview. I think my dad knowing the manager of the office helped. He was hispanic though....
The job I have now, I guess doesn't count in making my point. I think it helped that my friend/roomie was already working there and took me to them. They just need people to call.
I wonder if I only make an impression on hispanics, and to others I'm just a nice person? Maybe its just luck, plus their need for a number of people on the staff. But this next job is the first job I've had without needing/using any networking. No matter the reason, Im happy and excited.
Yesterday, I sat down and figured out my monthly expenses, things I need to purchase, save up for and set aside, smarter ways to use and manage my money according to how my life works. Then today I figured out where I could work around my class schedule and how much I could make between the minimum and maximum amount of hours. She checked me off for 26 hrs to 40 hour bracket cause I told her I wanted to work between 20 and 30. So far I have 18 hrs scheduled.
I also figured out the hours I could work depending on the orchestra I get into. Sadly, I could work more hours if I have to play in the orchestra Im planning on not getting into. The plan is to get into the AZ Symphony and they have rehearsals in the afternoon, not the evening!! And itd probably be best for me to get off of work at 5, not 7. Going by that, I'd make $100 more a month being in the Phil and thats only 4hrs more a week. However, its worth the sacrifice making less and a plus working 12hrs less a month to be in the Az Symphony. The figure may look good, but I'd prefer the fruits of my efforts to be where I want to be and should be. Of course, all my calculations do not account for the 10% tax deduction every paycheck, which if I were ambitious I could figure out.....but Im not going to. I need to focus my energy on getting into the Symphony, cause its all meaningless if I don't.
On a different note. Im greatful for bikes. Makes traveling from the house to the school quicker. And Im more independent about my transportation. Plus, its good exercise for my legs. Hopefully its burning and firming my thighs, not increasing muscle...! And thanks to April for letting me use it. Im the only one in this household without my bike. Hopefully I'll bring it down before school starts. Or find some one to send it down. I know it needs some work, but maybe my dad can get it done before it gets sent down here.
Well. the ideal is starting to fall into place. Hopefully I will be disciplined enough to finish work I know I can do right away without putting it off so I can still sleep and live happily. I don't want to burn myself out or jeapordize my progress on violin.
Here's to changing bad habits and acquiring new ones.