Oh my,

This may seem like a small thing to some but in my world it's a BIG thing.:heartsm:

After taking care of my family for so long,(20 years, that's a long time!) I just applied for my first paying job.I've put an application in to work at our local grocery store.(20 or so min. away) I want to work in the produce dept. maybe.:D

I am quite anxious because I've been out of things for so long. I graduated HS back in 78, worked for 5 years as a senior nursing assistant then met my sweetie, had a family & raised them. I don't have lots of schooling, but lots of life skills. I may come across here in the Village as someone who is comfy in her boots but these boots are shaking a bit now. I've lived this nice safe little world I've made for myself for so long & it's a bit scary to put myself out there.

Tomorrow at 1pm est I've got an appointment to "discuss my application" and could use your "relax, be yourself, everything will be fine " thoughts.

Thanks friends!!!!!!:smooch:

Your gonna knock um dead...Darlene :D

Just be yourself...they will hire you tomorrow! ;)

Relax..... be yourself..... you'll do great. ;)

Don't forget that you have done many of the jobs in a grocery store at home for the last 20 years (stocking your pantry, checking for good/bad produce, cleaning up spills, managing money, serving up deli salads...). Of course there will be some training involved, but, you have the skills they will be looking for in an applicant. ;)

Good luck! :hug2:

:hugz: I'm really excited for you. I can't wait to hear some fun produce stories. You know...the tomato pinchers, melon thumpers, and grape testers. ;)

And this isn't a small thing at all. It's a very big thing. I have no idea when I'll be returning to the workforce, but it's a big thing.

Hoping you don't get too anxious. You'll do great. You've got the best personality.
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Relax, be yourself, everything will be fine!:D

Darlene, I know you are going to impress the socks off them! I am thinking about you and saying a prayer for you. Sending you a ton of good thoughts and hugs!:smball:

:hugz: You guys are just what I needed. Thank you.:smooch: Jack is happy & supportive about it all but just doesn't understand the emotions.:rolleyes:

Any "juicy" stories, you'll all be the first to know.;) :laugh:

Good luck! :) It is a big deal, but you can do it.;)

Darlene,
I would think after all those years of picking the best produce for your family, you may know a few tricks that even the store manager doesn't know!:D With your skills, upbeat attitude and winning smile they are going to see what an asset you would be to their company! :hugz: Now, go get um Lady!!!!:)

Originally posted by Darlene
:hugz: You guys are just what I needed. Thank you.:smooch: Jack is happy & supportive about it all but just doesn't understand the emotions.:rolleyes:

Any "juicy" stories, you'll all be the first to know.;) :laugh:

Gabe is the same. I keep telling him I'd probably mommy all my co-workers. Tell them to blow their noses or call them honey. :eek:
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LOL Sara, I call most of my co-workers honey and dear. I do it without even thinking about it.

Darlene, you are going to do great. They will love you just like we love you. You are going to knock their socks off with your outgoing sweet personality. We will all be there with you just look to your left or right and you will see all your Village cheerleaders sitting right there on your shoulders cheering you on. I will be the loud one the right ;) .

I know you will be posting tomorrow evening giving us the details of your new job. :D
Good luck from one member of the class of '78 to another!

Oh this is so exciting Darlene! :) I'll be praying for you and thinking about you tomorrow at 1h00! You'll do great! I know it! :hugz: I can't wait to hear all about your new job!

You are going to do great! :yippee:

You will knock um dead Darlene....you are a wonderful person and they will be lucky to have you.

And good luck to you in your new venture. I am hoping that when ds goes to school in 5 years :eek: I will be able to return to the work force.

Originally posted by calico
Relax, be yourself, everything will be fine!:D

Darlene, I know you are going to impress the socks off them! I am thinking about you and saying a prayer for you. Sending you a ton of good thoughts and hugs!:smball:

I know you'll do great.

You are going to do great Darlene. :) I used to work in the produce dept during the summer in highschool. It was fun and I learned alot about fruits and veggies.

A sfar as the job goes, if you can lift up to 50 lbs you should do fine. Some of the stuff comes in heavy boxes and bags. My favoite part was talking to the people when they were shopping. :) something about squeezing a tomato makes people talk ;)LOL

Good luck Darlene--I'll be sending good thingies your way. :dust:

Darlene, you know I'm going to be right there with you! :hug2:

Just take a couple of deep breaths before you go in, they would be foolish NOT to hire you! You have a wonderful personality and life skills that are just what they need.

Love ya my friend! :smooch:

relax, be yourself, everything will be fine!!

you've stolen all of our hearts - give this interviewer about 4 seconds & you'll have them as well!!!

sending hugs & tons of good thingies your way!!!!

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Thanks pals, sure feels great to have you all cheering me on! I'll let you know how it goes.

Guess I'll go all out and take off the apron & put on shoes.:laugh:

Good luck Darlene!! I know you will do great!

Oh Darlene, they are LUCKY to have a chance at hiring you, and I'm praying they see that in the first 5 seconds of that interview!!!:angel2:

Originally posted by Darlene

Guess I'll go all out and take off the apron & put on shoes.:laugh:

Good idea! :laugh:

Good luck!!! I know you'll do great in the interview and they'll offer you the position!