“I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers…” Blanch DuBois, A Streetcar Named Desire,Tennessee Williams, writer.
Friday will mark the third week of my unemployment. Recall my temp assignment was terminated on May 2. For Mother’s Day, my son FedEx’d me two gift baskets from the Original Wine Country. I have been living off the breadsticks, crackers and cheese (and the wine) since then.
Today I received a notice in the mail that my unemployment application has been awarded. I have to file a paper claim in the mail, but I may not mail it before 05/25. Today is Tuesday, so it will not be until next Thursday that I will have any cash or anything to eat. I am hoping and praying my phone and my ISP are not disconnected until then.
This all sounds rather depressing, huh? Well, today, I had a problem with my ATT wireless setup here. The young man who originally installed my service last month left me his card and encouraged me to call if I had any problems. His name is Armando. When he came to install my service, I enjoyed a cerebral and animated conversation with him and was grateful then that this stranger took the time to talk with me. Today was no exception.
In spite of the seemingly unrelenting bleakness of my current circumstance, this young man’s visit today really lifted my spirits. His supervisor, Justin, was equally as professional yet friendly, respectful and courteous. I am so grateful for the conversation and for their goodwill towards me.
I stayed home today mainly trying to ignore how hungry I am. Tomorrow, I will go online again and resume my job search. Please direct all of your goodwill energies toward me and direct success toward my efforts.
This is How it Feels to Not Have a Job.
