Today has been a long day.
This morning I found out that AmeriCorps hasn't processed my mileage payment, and though it was supposed to come within 8 weeks (which was today), they're not actually sure when it'll come.
I was counting on that money.
Especially given that I have two weeks off at Christmas with no holiday pay.
I was going to use that $800 check to balance out what I'm losing, while maybe picking up a few extra hours at a temp. job or two.
But now I don't have the cash in hand, and suddenly I'm not sure I can just hope to pick up hours.
I need something.
So I put in a few applications at the mall and at a nursery that's going to be selling Christmas trees.
Black Friday is a week from tomorrow.
Which means I'm already two weeks behind in this game.
Ugh.
Just ugh.
Eesh. Lack of organization's timeliness = sad. Hope some place very quickly sees your application and realizes just how great it would be to have you in their lives...at least for a few hours each week. :) Re-read your past post for refreshment?
ReplyDeleteFrustrating, yes. But in some ways, I'm seeing an opportunity here. I will work my arse off for the next month if it means starting the new year on a foot of financial confidence. :)
ReplyDeleteOh man, I understand how you feel about AmeriCorps. Our awards came a lot later than we were expecting, and I hadn't been working long enough to save anything at that point. I hope you get your check soon!!!
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