Last night (Aug 10,2009) I decided to use a twitter application that I truly thought was harmless and used it to "give recommendations" to many guys/gals that I felt deserved a "shout-out" as they have always been supportive and nice to me on "Twitter".
With my new job about to start next week and moving into a new apartment, I knew my time on "twitter" would be rare and thus, before departing from it, I would leave with some happy thoughts to the guys/gals that I follow or those who follow me.
"That Didn't Happen"!!!
Unbeknown to me, using the "Mr. Tweet" application created havoc amongst those who I recommended and actually pissed off others who didn't even get one. How do I know? well by the number of "DM" 'S that I received telling me to "shut it down". Instead of telling me what it was doing, they simply told me to cease for a variety of reasons none that I care to elaborate on as it bears no real meaning.
It took one phone call from a very close buddy who I did in fact recommend who was highly upset and without further "ado", I ceased sending the recommendations. I was still in the dark as to what havoc it had caused but would find out later from buddies who explained it the best they could and accepted my apology at face value.
Why did I use a twitter application and not just do a FF or SSS or Humpday follow? I wanted to add something about each person, more personal I guess but as it turned out...it backfired!!
So to all twitters that were on last night and got the "wrath of Mr. Tweet" through, my recommendations....I truly apologize for the inconvenience. It won't happen again as I REFUSE to use any applications on "twitter" !!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
"New Changes As July Comes to An End"
For the last several months, I have been actively trying my best to change career paths and get out of being a professional "care-giver" and to my own astonishment, my goal has finally taken root. ☺ YAY!!! Starting in mid-August, I will be back in an office setting where I seem to be at my best. I am very excited and hope that I get to stay till it is time for me to retire!!!! It's a good job and allows me to do what I think is my "business forte" that being, providing customer service for our clients.
As many know, looking for a job in this day and age is no easy task. With our economy being what it is, "mister employer" is more selective than he has been in the past. In the last six months, I must have sent more than one thousand resumes out and at most, landed ten interviews? Of those ten interviews, perhaps, three of the interviews made any sense to the position that was being offered. I don't mean to offend any employer out there but where in the hell did you get your questions? I can understand some questions about "what if you had to fire someone....how would you go about it?....or "what if you saw someone stealing...would you report them and why??? but get real when you ask questions that are "so off the beaten path" that leaves the interviewiee with a "duh"....which I am sure I gave that answer or the look!! A word to those of you who are lucky enough to land an interview....go to google and read up on "interview questions"...you will laugh at some of them but I dare you NOT to dismiss them as they will be the questions they want to ask and want answers. Enough about that!
With a new job approaching, I started apartment hunting and this is a nightmare for TJ. Yes, I would rather get one that is small for just me but the prices are overwhelming me, so I'm looking at other alternatives. For the first year on the new job, I want to live close as TJ don't want to be late nor does TJ want to drive in the snow. Yeah, I know with "global warming" that even Philly's snow is no big deal to most...but TJ don't like how the other drivers ...drive in the snow. TJ drives slow in the snow and heavy rains....those other drivers....drive like they have a plane to catch or that their car's are racing cars and have to go maximu speed at all times. Tj tends to flip the bird a lot!!! ☺☺☺
Twitter has been lots of fun for me. I have met new twitters and laugh alot more this year than last. This is good! I tend to rant in the room about losing followers all the time but it's just in jest as I have way more than I know how to handle. Don't get me wrong, I like my followers but it's hard to say hello to each of them and isn't that what we are suppose to do? So, if, you are following me...give me a shout and let's exchange more chats.
TJ
As many know, looking for a job in this day and age is no easy task. With our economy being what it is, "mister employer" is more selective than he has been in the past. In the last six months, I must have sent more than one thousand resumes out and at most, landed ten interviews? Of those ten interviews, perhaps, three of the interviews made any sense to the position that was being offered. I don't mean to offend any employer out there but where in the hell did you get your questions? I can understand some questions about "what if you had to fire someone....how would you go about it?....or "what if you saw someone stealing...would you report them and why??? but get real when you ask questions that are "so off the beaten path" that leaves the interviewiee with a "duh"....which I am sure I gave that answer or the look!! A word to those of you who are lucky enough to land an interview....go to google and read up on "interview questions"...you will laugh at some of them but I dare you NOT to dismiss them as they will be the questions they want to ask and want answers. Enough about that!
With a new job approaching, I started apartment hunting and this is a nightmare for TJ. Yes, I would rather get one that is small for just me but the prices are overwhelming me, so I'm looking at other alternatives. For the first year on the new job, I want to live close as TJ don't want to be late nor does TJ want to drive in the snow. Yeah, I know with "global warming" that even Philly's snow is no big deal to most...but TJ don't like how the other drivers ...drive in the snow. TJ drives slow in the snow and heavy rains....those other drivers....drive like they have a plane to catch or that their car's are racing cars and have to go maximu speed at all times. Tj tends to flip the bird a lot!!! ☺☺☺
Twitter has been lots of fun for me. I have met new twitters and laugh alot more this year than last. This is good! I tend to rant in the room about losing followers all the time but it's just in jest as I have way more than I know how to handle. Don't get me wrong, I like my followers but it's hard to say hello to each of them and isn't that what we are suppose to do? So, if, you are following me...give me a shout and let's exchange more chats.
TJ
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Second Thoughts
I re-read my first post (Dreading May) and was going to delete it as it was very personal and perhaps a syndrome of "TMI" but decided to let it remain as is for now. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation and need help in deciding which path of care is right for you/your loved ones, just ask. I can't publish it here as I would be sued for my remarks. :)
You saw a fraction of my serious side and being "multi-faceted" there is a lot more to me and hopefully as time charges on you will pick it up without questioning my sanity. :) The one thing in life that I love to do is....laugh. I love a good smile on a man...well women too but being gay I sort of look at men more. :) If you read my profile on here, you would already know that I love to bike ride, work-out, skate, ( well I don't skate much anymore, I crashed into a tree and flipped over and somehow crushed my left elbow....where that tree came from I dont have a clue but it sure knew how to stop a skater, fast) I love the feeling after a sweaty work out..yeah not for everyone but there is a natural high that screams to your inner mind "atta-boy" you did good. Its harder for me to work out as the bum elbow doesn't move certain ways and lifting weights is out of the question but I can't let it stop me, so I work around it. For me, I have to get more disciplined to work out daily and with my current job, it's not always that simple but I'm gonna do it anyway. :)
As to my current job situation, it's just not for me. It is an honorable job/career for many who choose to remain in the field as it does have it's just rewards. However, I would rather be in a career where I still work with seniors but not in direct care. I am more into administrative/management and would like be a part of the solution in providing more health care options for all who need it.
TJ
You saw a fraction of my serious side and being "multi-faceted" there is a lot more to me and hopefully as time charges on you will pick it up without questioning my sanity. :) The one thing in life that I love to do is....laugh. I love a good smile on a man...well women too but being gay I sort of look at men more. :) If you read my profile on here, you would already know that I love to bike ride, work-out, skate, ( well I don't skate much anymore, I crashed into a tree and flipped over and somehow crushed my left elbow....where that tree came from I dont have a clue but it sure knew how to stop a skater, fast) I love the feeling after a sweaty work out..yeah not for everyone but there is a natural high that screams to your inner mind "atta-boy" you did good. Its harder for me to work out as the bum elbow doesn't move certain ways and lifting weights is out of the question but I can't let it stop me, so I work around it. For me, I have to get more disciplined to work out daily and with my current job, it's not always that simple but I'm gonna do it anyway. :)
As to my current job situation, it's just not for me. It is an honorable job/career for many who choose to remain in the field as it does have it's just rewards. However, I would rather be in a career where I still work with seniors but not in direct care. I am more into administrative/management and would like be a part of the solution in providing more health care options for all who need it.
TJ
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Dreading May
This is my first of many blogs that I hope to write and I implore the reader to think about it but don't dwell on it. We all have "events" in our lives that changes our lives, some events are good ones that make us more appreciative about our lives and we look forward in allowing these events to follow us into our future. Then there are "dark events". We all could live without these events but at the same time, we all know at some point of our lives, we have to face them. Yes, my dear friends, today I want to share the loss of my family. I am not writing this for your sympathy but rather, for your understanding of the guy you know as TJ.
I have been moody for the last few weeks and I know that most of it is because I finally have owned up to my problem but have no idea as of yet how to resolve it. I am professional care giver to the elderly, mostly for dementia patients. I have been doing it for the last six years and finally have to come to terms that I can't do it anymore. My problem is more complicated as most employers are being damn selective in who he/she hires and with today's economy rapidly in turmoil, getting another chance to re-kindle a new career path, looks grim. Yet, I still can't be a care giver anymore. I am on a case right now in Cape May, NJ and though many would love to be so near the shore line, ( I am 200 ft from the bay) my heart is not in the job anymore.
May is always a tough month for me and knowing it was coming up, I guess my mood started to change without giving it much thought until, someone in the Twitter chat room was talking about mother's day. It hit me like a ton of bricks and my mood started to darken.
My mom passed away in July of 2003, my brother in May of 2004 and my father in March of 2005 I took time off my career path and personally care gave for all three. Most of my brother's care was done in a hospital but I was with him almost everyday. I spent most of 2006 crying and getting the anger out of my system. I truly miss them a lot but by being the care giver for all three and being there for their darkest hours, I grew in other ways. Inever have to question myself on could's or should's as I know they had the best care.
May is hard not just because of Mother's day but because my brother was lain to rest on my mom's birthday, May 12th. June ain't much better, as it represents my fathers birthday, June 1 and my brother's birthday June 21 and Father's day lays somewhere in that month. So be forwarn that I may be moody in June as well but I will try my best to keep a better grip.
I have been moody for the last few weeks and I know that most of it is because I finally have owned up to my problem but have no idea as of yet how to resolve it. I am professional care giver to the elderly, mostly for dementia patients. I have been doing it for the last six years and finally have to come to terms that I can't do it anymore. My problem is more complicated as most employers are being damn selective in who he/she hires and with today's economy rapidly in turmoil, getting another chance to re-kindle a new career path, looks grim. Yet, I still can't be a care giver anymore. I am on a case right now in Cape May, NJ and though many would love to be so near the shore line, ( I am 200 ft from the bay) my heart is not in the job anymore.
May is always a tough month for me and knowing it was coming up, I guess my mood started to change without giving it much thought until, someone in the Twitter chat room was talking about mother's day. It hit me like a ton of bricks and my mood started to darken.
My mom passed away in July of 2003, my brother in May of 2004 and my father in March of 2005 I took time off my career path and personally care gave for all three. Most of my brother's care was done in a hospital but I was with him almost everyday. I spent most of 2006 crying and getting the anger out of my system. I truly miss them a lot but by being the care giver for all three and being there for their darkest hours, I grew in other ways. Inever have to question myself on could's or should's as I know they had the best care.
May is hard not just because of Mother's day but because my brother was lain to rest on my mom's birthday, May 12th. June ain't much better, as it represents my fathers birthday, June 1 and my brother's birthday June 21 and Father's day lays somewhere in that month. So be forwarn that I may be moody in June as well but I will try my best to keep a better grip.
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