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Interesting Work, Looking for Work — Still

5 min read3 days ago

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Starting a few months ago, I began applying for work. I submitted applications for a variety of jobs — cashier, donut server, assistant librarian, technical writer, copy editor, tutor, inventory auditor, counter helper, admissions clerk, special events crew member, among other positions.

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if you would like more context on this endeavor.

Today I thought I would bring you up to speed on where things are with my applications as well as some other opportunities I have pursued to enhance my cash flow. It won’t take long.

About three weeks ago, some responses to my applications started rolling in. First came an email regarding the library assistant position. After careful consideration, the email read, we have decided not to move forward with your application.

Losing out here didn’t disappoint me much. I love reading and I love books, and I am sure I would have loved driving the Bookmobile, but I think story time with…

Age of Empathy
Age of Empathy

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Polly Walker Blakemore
Polly Walker Blakemore

Written by Polly Walker Blakemore

Essayist, memoirist, diarist, and storyteller: I pay attention and I write.

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