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Hoping for work

May 1st, 2008 at 11:57 am

I currently work as an editor for a publishing company in Boston. I love my job. I love the pay, too. But it is a contract poition, and my contract is up in about 2 weeks. I was told that as long as there is new work for me, they want to keep my on there. Problem is, as of now, there is no new work.

So I am kinda of stressing. I need to find work within the next 2 weeks or so, but I don't necessarily want to find another permanent position. I want to be able to go back to the place I am at now when they have new work for me.

I'm just worried about making enough for the bills. And about being somewhere I won't be on my feet all day with my MS.

It's so frusterating.

I have been adding to my savings a bit, so I will have a little to help us. May's bills are taken care of, and most of June's will be, too. But I am still scared.

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6 Responses to “Hoping for work”

  1. Apprentice Fun-Frugalist Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 12:05 pm 1209643542
    1209643542

    Here's sending you some Irish luck with the career situation !!! :-)

  2. merch Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 12:59 pm 1209646764
    1209646764

    Good luck!! I work in Boston and it is an expensive city so I know exactly where you are coming from. You might want to start looking for a new job. That way if no work comes, you are already actively looking. If new work comes, it may be a good networking exercise.

  3. Petunia Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 01:26 pm 1209648397
    1209648397

    You are looking ahead and have a good idea of your needs and goals. I have every confidence that you'll find something that will work for you.

  4. ceejay74 Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 05:32 pm 1209663153
    1209663153

    Sign up for a temp agency? My husband did that, and he had several placements that were weeks and even months long (he even got his current job because of a temp placement). I temped a few times, and it was nice because you only had to give a week's notice if you found a permanent job.

    ProStaff and Adecco both treated us good and found positions fast. AppleOne never found me a single placement.

  5. scfr Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 10:42 pm 1209681754
    1209681754

    Keeping my toes and fingers crossed for you! Have they indicated when they expect to have new work for you?

  6. luxlivingfrugalis Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 01:21 am 1209691272
    1209691272

    Can YOU do anything to generate or bring in new work where you're currently at?

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