When it rains it pours...

I have been in Wausau since June 12th.  I spent the month of June unpacking, reorganizing and becoming familiar with my new town.  Not to mention that we had a wedding at the end of the month so there was no reason to be looking for a job when I would need a week off.  So I waited. July came around and I started applying hard core, but nothing.  No calls, just rejection letters by the ton.  I was fortunate enough to have landed an interview with Aspirus, one of the big hospitals here, and then a couple of days later, Yankee Candle.  Anyone who knows me knows that I love Yankee candle.  I received a rejection letter from Aspirus because the position was in a pain management clinic and they just didn't feel it was the best place for someone new in the field to start.  I totally agree after interviewing with them.  They made it very clear that they have an issue with drug addicts who come just searching for meds, not something that I find my self qualified for.  I telephone interviewed with Yankee Candle and was technically hired over the phone but it was for a part time position at $7.50 an hour.  With the cost of child care here I knew that there was no way.  


So I kept applying, to anything at all that was full time.  Medical, dental, clerical, retail... Finally I started thinking about what it is that I want to do and what will be rewarding for me.  Of course, medical was top on the list but then I started thinking about the things that I like to do.  I love plants and I want to work for a company that cares about the community.  These choices lead me to apply to Goodwill, which has an opening for assistant manager, Target, which has an opening for a cashier, and Krueger floral, for a florist.  And I got calls from all three!  I interviewed at Goodwill this week and received a call today for a second interview with the district manager.  I also interviewed with Krueger Floral and received a call today asking me to go take a pre-employment drug test.  I have an interview set up for tomorrow at Target. Now I am left to decide which of these will bring me the most satisfaction, and to find a child care center that will be the best for the boys!