[George16]

I just got done completing one more "honey to do list". Putting all these curtain rods and curtains require a lot of patience on my part. I'm glad that's one of the best traits I learned from the Navy.

Anyway, I applied for an opening within the state department and we'll see what happens. You're right about the process Jerry. It was tedious and time-consuming. But it's okay. I'm not really doing anything right now anyway. I'm going full throttle on job applications in a couple of months or so in order for me to get fully recharged and start another career. I'm hoping it will be a rewarding one just like the time I spent in the Navy.

My background is on gas turbine techonolgy but also got certified as a substance abuse counselor along with my degree in psychology. This degree doesn't pay but I can deal with it as long as a company doesn't blatantly undervalue my experience and what I have to offer. My first job interview went well and in fact got oferred the job. I politely declined since the compensation was well below the average pay in the area. Additionally, the HR personnel told me that I need to make a decision within 4 hours hahahaha. Up to now, they haven't filled the opening yet. Oh well.

Like I said in my previous post, I'd much rather work at Lowe's or HD and get paid the same or even lower as a residential facility counselor. Dealing with hardcore addicts at a residential facility is very, very difficult.