Positive Developments
Since I received my inadvertent raise from the cult, my hours have been cut. Significantly. Instead of two days a week, or occasionally one, this week they haven't asked me to come in at all. Nor have they felt it necessary to give me any kind of reasonable notice about this. It's office work--it's not like something is going to suddenly come up that will drastically change things.
On the upside, I decided to pursue the Valley College Internship contact despite thinking that, on its face, it didn't sound relevant to my interests, didn't pay well, might require hours during times when I'm not available, and is inconveniently located in downtown L.A.
I was further discouraged when my initial interview was rescheduled only a few hours before it was to take place.
But I went anyway. Yesterday I met with their HR person, who informed me that they had about 7 positions available and that she just wanted to get a feel for where people are best suited. "I'm going to give your resume to Doreen. She'll review it and call you for a follow-up interview if she's interested."
At this point, I had little idea about what this place did, who Doreen was, or what they might want me to do there. I also had no idea when I'd be hearing from them again, as the HR person was unable to give me an estimate.
Answers to those questions:
1. ARS, or Asian Rehabilitation Service, Inc, is a organization that provides occupational training for persons with physical and developmental disabilities.
2. Doreen is the CEO.
3. Doreen wants to do more community outreach with broader political goals, rather than only addressing individual needs. She wants me to assist her by researching current legislation on disabilities rights and funding, providing her with synopses, and discussing what ARS's stance should be on various legislation.
4. I learned all this when I received a phone call--before I'd even gotten home yesterday--and set up another interview for today.
Doreen likes me a lot, and while it doesn't pay very well and it is in downtown L.A., it pays well enough, will be much more satisfying, affords networking opportunities, and is right next to a Blue Line Station. So I'm going to get lots of reading done on transit (for my other job that I like).
I mean, it's not a lock just yet, technically, but she really likes me. And she's picking interns from community colleges, which means that she should like me--anyone younger has a much lower education level, and anyone much older would not be able/willing to work for so little.
If things continue to go this well, I'll be able to tell Apple One to suck it in no time at all.
On the upside, I decided to pursue the Valley College Internship contact despite thinking that, on its face, it didn't sound relevant to my interests, didn't pay well, might require hours during times when I'm not available, and is inconveniently located in downtown L.A.
I was further discouraged when my initial interview was rescheduled only a few hours before it was to take place.
But I went anyway. Yesterday I met with their HR person, who informed me that they had about 7 positions available and that she just wanted to get a feel for where people are best suited. "I'm going to give your resume to Doreen. She'll review it and call you for a follow-up interview if she's interested."
At this point, I had little idea about what this place did, who Doreen was, or what they might want me to do there. I also had no idea when I'd be hearing from them again, as the HR person was unable to give me an estimate.
Answers to those questions:
1. ARS, or Asian Rehabilitation Service, Inc, is a organization that provides occupational training for persons with physical and developmental disabilities.
2. Doreen is the CEO.
3. Doreen wants to do more community outreach with broader political goals, rather than only addressing individual needs. She wants me to assist her by researching current legislation on disabilities rights and funding, providing her with synopses, and discussing what ARS's stance should be on various legislation.
4. I learned all this when I received a phone call--before I'd even gotten home yesterday--and set up another interview for today.
Doreen likes me a lot, and while it doesn't pay very well and it is in downtown L.A., it pays well enough, will be much more satisfying, affords networking opportunities, and is right next to a Blue Line Station. So I'm going to get lots of reading done on transit (for my other job that I like).
I mean, it's not a lock just yet, technically, but she really likes me. And she's picking interns from community colleges, which means that she should like me--anyone younger has a much lower education level, and anyone much older would not be able/willing to work for so little.
If things continue to go this well, I'll be able to tell Apple One to suck it in no time at all.