Unemployment

Today is the last day of my unemployment, officially. I still have two more days of freedom, then it's back to work at Raymond James Financial over in Southfield. This is one of the headquarters... it's on Telegraph and Civic Center Drive, and the kicker? It's seven miles away! Isn't that something? My drive to Dearborn was 12 miles one way! I'm saving so much in drive time, it's amazing! Part of me feels rather sad, because I've enjoyed being off and doing what I want, when I want. In the past two months, I submitted over 40 resumes and had three job interviews. I got a job with the last company I interviewed for, obviously. Good company... they have 100% tuition reimbursement... that was shocking! I'm going to be training for awhile, then I think I'm going into operations. Right up my alley! I participated as an extra for a pilot being shot up in West Bloomfield for HBO... that was the other day. Even tho we sat around ALOT, it was worth it. I had a great time and am going to do it again! It inspired me to submit my resume and headshot to RealStyleonline, and am ordering a couple headshots to send to i group. cool! Rio is going to do my new headshots, as soon as I get some cashola. I'm going to use my check for the shoot as part of the headshot payment, and I get paid at Raymond James on October 15th.
I also joined a gym - FitZone for Women, a mile and a half from my house. I pay $29 a month to do whatever I want. Tomorrow morning, I'm going to a cardio blast class there. Then it's on to get my nails and feet done. I had my hair done yesterday. I painted my workroom. Had lunch with my girlfriends from Ford.
It's funny, because I honestly am sooooo glad I am out of automotive. I know not all businesses are perfect, and there is still a risk of losing my job, but it's a great new start for me. I'm excited and can see myself there for at least five years.
There are so many things going on in my life to be positive about... things are doing well, and I am hoping it continues. The spring was so difficult, and I'd like to see things turn around.
I had to take a pay cut for this job, but it's okay. I don't see it as a huge loss. Why? It's a step forward, you know? I think it's exciting!