Electronic Mail to my Employment Advocate

Hi Raul! I have great news. My shifts at the Sky Cupcake & Coffee didn't work out for me. I suppose I need more experience in customer service. However, I applied with Skyway Telemarketers, and am working 30 hours a week with them!

When I saw the e-mail from you, I went and visited them on Wednesday. Even though it was after 2:30, I happened to catch the receptionist, and she set me up for an interview at nine the next day. Then on Friday I went back for training, and started work this Monday. Today is my second day, and I think I'm doing well! Along with my 30 hours there and my 8-20 hours at Starland's, I am working plenty, and it works well with my schedule and religious accommodation to have Saturdays off. Thanks for all your help!

I apologize for not making my e-mail more concise; I hope it helps that I bolded the main points. :)

If I ever want to apply to Skyway Foods in the future, because I happen to really like them, how best would I apply?

Also, can I come get my gift certificates when I'm not busy? I don't know when that will be, though. I don't leave myself much time to pause.

My last bit of good news is that I am no longer homeless and about to move into a very safe room in a shared house, inexpensively rented to me, and near one of the Ascadia Community College campuses so I can get education in the future.

Thanks,

~ Cara Lowing, Full-time Employed Worker!

New Excitement!

I'm really excited. I think I believe I can do this now. :) (Did that sound sure at all? :)

I've been so worried about making enough money in my career, that I haven't considered picking what I WANT to do. I need to stop thinking that way! I won't be rich, and that's OKAY. I'll learn how to find clothes that are nice without spending tons of money, and I don't need to live in an city with high living-costs or have a fancy apartment. I'll go to colleges that are less costly and I'll work my butt off for scholarships, grants, and good grades. I'll get low-interest loans only. I won't buy things I don't need, I'll do my own pedicures and spa treatments, and I'll exercise outsides instead of paying for a club membership. I'll save money carefully for a used car that runs well, but I'll use a bike to go places close-by. I won't color my hair and I'll be stingy with cosmetics and shampoo. I'll buy cheaper fruits, eat oatmeal for breakfast, make my own wheat bread, munch on rice, and drink filtered water instead of buying soda, juice, or coffee.

I'm going to play the piano to my heart's content, explore new languages, revel in knowledge I get from school, take pride in my work ethic, read the Bible for devotions, and learn to sing and dance with confidence and peace in my heart.