I have decided that Sunday is the end of the week. Since, y'know, it's Friday and there's still no word from Nice Ice. And they said they would email/call by the end of the week.
So, yes, the end of the week is definitely Sunday. *nods*
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Croupiere (m/f)
I mean, really, people? Croupiere?
First of all, since we're in Cro, it should be krupje. (Actually, it should be djelitelj, but fine, whatever.) But if they're insisting on writing it in a foreign language (I'm guessing they were going for English here), they should at least make sure that the word is written correctly. Especially since croupiere is the armour that protects horse's ass. It really irks me when people are so careless that they can't even write a teeny tiny ad without mistakes. And if they're making mistakes, then they should at least be consistent. Because crouppier? Really?
I finally got an email from Mediatranslations. They're keeping my CV and will contact me if/when they need another subtitler. I'm fine with that. Right now I'm really hoping that I'll get that rink job. And I can't believe I'm so excited at the prospect of cleaning (among other things) a skating rink for 2 or 3 months. *smh*
First of all, since we're in Cro, it should be krupje. (Actually, it should be djelitelj, but fine, whatever.) But if they're insisting on writing it in a foreign language (I'm guessing they were going for English here), they should at least make sure that the word is written correctly. Especially since croupiere is the armour that protects horse's ass. It really irks me when people are so careless that they can't even write a teeny tiny ad without mistakes. And if they're making mistakes, then they should at least be consistent. Because crouppier? Really?
I finally got an email from Mediatranslations. They're keeping my CV and will contact me if/when they need another subtitler. I'm fine with that. Right now I'm really hoping that I'll get that rink job. And I can't believe I'm so excited at the prospect of cleaning (among other things) a skating rink for 2 or 3 months. *smh*
Vague much?
There's this ad. Some firm needs help in (at?) their (the?) showroom (whatever that is). It's a part time job. I guess it has something to do with helping their team with presentations and... folding clothes? Idk. OK, there IS some sort of a short description, but how about some details, ppl? Like where, when, for how long? Or is that one of those jobs where you don't even have to apply if you don't know what they're talking about? It kinda reminds me of that joke- Psychic wanted. You know where to apply. *rolleyes*
I guess it's a step up from ads like 'We need workers'. But not by much.
I really hate vague ads. Are they supposed to intrigue us and make us wanna call and find out more? Because when I see an ad that doesn't say much, it only makes me wanna ignore it. And that's exactly what I do. Every time.
I guess it's a step up from ads like 'We need workers'. But not by much.
I really hate vague ads. Are they supposed to intrigue us and make us wanna call and find out more? Because when I see an ad that doesn't say much, it only makes me wanna ignore it. And that's exactly what I do. Every time.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Ain't it cute?
I can't believe I forgot to apply for that mystery shopper job. I was freaking out about sending my CV to HRT and trying to write the bestest cover letter ever for that potentially very interesting job at a skating rink. (I read fics. I know what happens in places like that. *nods*) And it completely slipped my mind.
But it's probably for the best. That job really wasn't for me. I'm not the most observant... observer... among observers...? Uhm... Never mind. And I'm not a liar. I mean, I can lie if I want to. It's just that usually I don't. Want to. So my lies come out all half-assed and unconvincing. It's embarrassing really.
I did however remember to send my CV and cover letter to Nice Ice. :D Yes, in pdf format. Big thanks to MR for telling me how to go from doc to pdf and for sending me the link to CutePDF Writer.
I got an email from them today. They'll let me know by the end of next week if I should come for an interview. Hope my day job won't be considered a hindrance. *fingers crossed* I do after all work from home and have flexible hours, so I could take any shift, any day.
I wonder if ice skating is like driving a bike. I used to skate when I was younger. I even had my own skates. But that was years ago. Maybe I'll get a chance to find out.
But it's probably for the best. That job really wasn't for me. I'm not the most observant... observer... among observers...? Uhm... Never mind. And I'm not a liar. I mean, I can lie if I want to. It's just that usually I don't. Want to. So my lies come out all half-assed and unconvincing. It's embarrassing really.
I did however remember to send my CV and cover letter to Nice Ice. :D Yes, in pdf format. Big thanks to MR for telling me how to go from doc to pdf and for sending me the link to CutePDF Writer.
I got an email from them today. They'll let me know by the end of next week if I should come for an interview. Hope my day job won't be considered a hindrance. *fingers crossed* I do after all work from home and have flexible hours, so I could take any shift, any day.
I wonder if ice skating is like driving a bike. I used to skate when I was younger. I even had my own skates. But that was years ago. Maybe I'll get a chance to find out.
Monday, October 18, 2010
D(id it) Day
aka Oh shit! What the hell was I thinking? *hyperventilates*
I really didn't know what to do. For the last two weeks I was changing my mind every 5 minutes. It was like 'Yeah, of course I'll send my CV, I can do this, it's a piece of cake...' and then 5 minutes later 'I can't do this *headdesk* I can't do this *headdesk* I can't do this *headdesk*...' (Bipolar much?)
I just couldn't decide what to do.
The thing is, I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a TV host, but if I could actually get the job, who am I to say no to that? I mean, someone has to pay for my con addiction. Unfortunately, turns out that that someone is me. Man, addicts would really do anything for their next fix. *sigh*
So, since I couldn't decide, I did the next best thing. I waited for the last possible moment and then left it all to chance. And the post office. I told myself - if the post office is still open when I get there, I'll send the CV, and if not, well, it's just not meant to be.
I went there at 4:30 pm.
The bastards work until 5.
And now my CV is on its way.
What the hell am I supposed to do if they actually call me?!?! *full panic mode*
Oh look, the show's on TV right now. And it's not mocking me. At all.
I really didn't know what to do. For the last two weeks I was changing my mind every 5 minutes. It was like 'Yeah, of course I'll send my CV, I can do this, it's a piece of cake...' and then 5 minutes later 'I can't do this *headdesk* I can't do this *headdesk* I can't do this *headdesk*...' (Bipolar much?)
I just couldn't decide what to do.
The thing is, I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a TV host, but if I could actually get the job, who am I to say no to that? I mean, someone has to pay for my con addiction. Unfortunately, turns out that that someone is me. Man, addicts would really do anything for their next fix. *sigh*
So, since I couldn't decide, I did the next best thing. I waited for the last possible moment and then left it all to chance. And the post office. I told myself - if the post office is still open when I get there, I'll send the CV, and if not, well, it's just not meant to be.
I went there at 4:30 pm.
The bastards work until 5.
And now my CV is on its way.
What the hell am I supposed to do if they actually call me?!?! *full panic mode*
Oh look, the show's on TV right now. And it's not mocking me. At all.
Friday, October 15, 2010
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