Well, tomorrow I am going back to work in a temp position covering a maternity leave. It is forecast to last about 4 to 6 weeks, 40 hours per week. It will definitely help offset some of the bills that are stacking up. We may have a slight porblem in that my house insurance is nearly double what it was last year (but still not a bad rate, so I am not complaining), but I don't believe that I have enough money in my escrow account. Which, of course, given the current situation for us financially, is a problem. The insurance premium is due on August 9, but my mortgage company is supposed to pay it. I haven't received any letters, etc. that I have to give them more money, so I'm not sure what is going to happen. I may have to borrow the money from my mom. Of course, if the state of Michigan would hurry up with my unemployment claim, I may be able to use my unemployment check. At this point I have called MARVIN 5 times, for a total of 10 weeks claimed, so I that is a hefty amount. I could get my bills caught up, pay off my credit card and be okay. Ray is starting a new job, so he will be bringing in more money than he is right now.

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Well I am back to waiting for employment again. :P Sucky business, this unemployment! I am more than ready to go back to work, and I want to start getting the house ready for the baby - but that is rather difficult with no funds!! Now I am downloading all of the honeymoon pics and burning them to a CD. I might not have the most up to date pc equipment, but it helps when you have friends that do!

Well, the last week has been rather interesting. I took a temp position through Kelly at a local business. My description of it is this - it sucked. The business was very disorganized - I, as the receptionist, did not have a desk - I sat at the "break table". It was 83 degrees plus in the office, which was horrible! I had other things going on - namely, an interview for a very good job - so I had to call in. Ironically, I really WAS sick. I had a migraine for TWO straight days. I'm fairly confident that it was caused by the heat in that office, because I have felt much better since then! Needless to say, I was dismissed for my "attendance issues" by the client. :P is what I have to say in response. Of course, I would have enjoyed having some money come in, and I don't need the crap from Kelly, but I had to go. A temp position with no benefits is not acceptable for long term for anyone.

I also found out that I am pregnant - my due date is February 28, 2004. So, the need for a steady job w/ good pay and benefits is of infinite importance at this point in time. I should be hearing something any time from a couple of other contract houses. I still have to call Kelly back and I am not looking forward to that. My account manager for that position had an attitude problem about it. I didn't like her beforehand and I like her even less now. I have been with Kelly for a VERY long period of time. I was on assignment at General Motors for FIVE YEARS and she is griping about "attendance issues". On one hand I understand their point of view - her delivery and attitude are my issue - but at the same time, I have to look out for myself and family.

Ray had an interview today - he said that it went well, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. It is for a position similiar to the ones that he had before, so he has adequate experience, and he does have a bachelor's degree in this field. I really want him to get this job....and I need to get back to work ASAP. I want to get my freaking bills caught up, not to mention I need to get going on painting the computer room and turning it into a nursery!! ;)