Month: May 2022

Updates

6:08pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Tuesday evening, May 31, 2022. Had a call with a recruiter today but I don’t expect much to come of it. Not really an area I want to live or a company I want to work for. Also had some recruiters reach out for different positions. One was a bit different, somewhat tied to hospice and post-acute care, but indirectly. Might be a better choice for me right now.

Memorial Day 2022

4:27pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Monday afternoon, May 30, 2022, Memorial Day. Left Orange County early to beat traffic but, it wasn’t necessary. In fact, it was the fastest trip across the desert so far. I even had time for a quick nap afterwards. My mom sent pictures of the graves in Wyoming this morning. Everything looks nice. She always does a good job. Seeing the pictures brought back fond memories of my brother and dad.

Sunday May 29

6:11pm, pacific standard time, Dana Point, California, USA, Sunday evening, May 29, 2022. Woke up around 4:30am, took the dog for a walk, got coffee and dog treats, then came home to read articles online. At 9am I went for a quick work out, followed by some grocery shopping and a good bathroom cleaning. This afternoon we visited friends for a small get together and bbq. Now we are home relaxing for the rest of the evening.

Saturday, May 28

3:08pm, pacific standard time, in a restaurant, Mission Viejo, California, USA, Saturday afternoon, May 28, 2022. Slept in until six thirty this morning. Then I took the dog for a walk, got coffee, caught up with my daughter’s mom, worked out and showered. At 1:30pm we headed out, picked up a friend and bought party supplies for an upcoming get together. Now my daughter and her friend are having an afternoon snack before we head home. I am sitting in a different part of the restaurant so they can have time to talk and hang out.

Arrived in Dana Point

5:04pm, pacific standard time, post office parking lot, Dana Point, California, USA, Friday evening, May 27, 2022. Decided to leave early for California to beat holiday traffic. Came through San Diego, which was actually faster this time. I told everyone I was getting in around seven. For some reason I don’t want to show up early. Maybe I will try and get a haircut.

I remain open to anything

3:11pm, pacific standard time, parking lot, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Thursday afternoon, May 26, 2022. The meeting about severance with the previous company went well. I will have the document reviewed just to be sure but, it does help bridge the gap. Also, the interview in Glendale was positive this afternoon. It is a fast growing start up company. The opportunity is excellent but, the position won’t be available until August. That is too far away to be an option for me. I have one more virtual meeting today at 5pm. From what I gather it is with a senior living company in Orange County, California starting their own hospice. It might be a bootstrap operation for a while. Not sure how it will go but, I remain open to anything.

Job updates, Wednesday, May 25

3:28pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2022. Busy day today; finally have a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss my severance with the previous company. After that, I drive to Glendale for an in-person interview to explore the Senior Leadership position I was contacted for yesterday. Finally, I have a virtual interview with a hospice in Orange County, California tomorrow evening at 5pm. A lot of options available, now it is time to see which is the best one.

Always look forward, never back

5:26pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Tuesday evening, May 24, 2022. The hiring director for the job in San Diego contacted me today. I have a virtual interview with Senior Leadership next Thursday. In addition, I was contacted for a different position this afternoon. It would require more travel and commitment but, at a much higher salary. Either way, I will return to California and be close to my daughter. I accept whatever outcome fate offers me. Always look forward, never back.

Monday, May 23

3:32pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Monday afternoon, May 23, 2022. After the game yesterday we ran a couple errands. Afterwards, it was too late to drive back to Arizona so I left first thing this morning. Another quiet day. No updates on the interviews from last week nor closure with the previous position.