Define Your Life

 “Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.”

― Walter Anderson

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 “Don't be too hard on yourself. There are plenty of people willing to do that for you. Do your best and surrender the rest. Tell yourself, "I am doing the best I can with what I have in this moment. That is all I can ever expect of anyone, including me." Love yourself and be proud of everything you do, even your mistakes, because your mistakes mean you're trying.

If you feel like others are not treating you with love and respect, check your price tag. Perhaps you subconsciously marked yourself down. Because it's YOU who tells others what you're worth by showing them what you are willing to accept for your time and attention. So get off the clearance rack. If you don't value and respect yourself, wholeheartedly, no one else will either.”

― - Unknown

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“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”

― Brian Tracy

I need a new job - updated

Originally published on 8-10-13     Updated 6-19-14

Those of you who are close friends know I am on a job search but this is for my more casual readers. Recently my employer cut some of my compensation, (my mileage reimbursement), to the tune of $250 a month. This really hurts on a job where I am making less than I did back in the 90's. If any of you know of a job opening for a business manager or accounting professional with lots of experience please let me know where I can apply.

I am not averse to relocating for something that would pay in excess of $40K but would like to stay in the contiguous 48. Since my days of wearing heels are over (I hope), I would prefer not to be employed with an extremely formal employer. I am both a hard worker and extremely accurate.

My background is quite varied but I do have experience as an AP Supervisor, have done Fund Accounting (with 500+ funds, in 5 corporations), and have done payroll with both ADP and Paychex. There are also years as a Business Manager where I paid all the bills, developed contracts, prepared fee schedules, did collections, applied payments, answered phones, and provided all manner of functions in at least a backup position. I have worked with online banking in a variety of situations.

My extensive experience with Microsoft Products such as Excel, Access, and Word was enhanced a couple of years ago when I went back to school to learn the "new" Microsoft with the "button" and "ribbon". There were other IT classes taken as well and I did make the Dean's List.

If anyone has a lead I can follow I would appreciate an email at christy.shane@gmail.com. Thanks!


Update: I finally found a great job,doing work I like,  near home, and am sitting at my desk in jeans and Crocks (which would be acceptable every day according to my boss). We have a friendly relationship and he tells me all the time "not to cheat myself on hours I worked", he compliments me often, buys lunch several times a month, as well as, stocking my brand of soda, (his brands are different), ice, and bottled water in our full size fridge. I guess perseverance worked out in the long run. Best wishes to all who are in the "No Job" or "Underemployed" situation.

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