Making the grade

I have all my finals done for this semester except my accounting exam. So far I have final grades of A's in all my classes. I actually got a 100% in my office technology class, which means that I did not miss a single point through the whole class. I like computers and seem to catch onto software programs fairly easy. It helps that I have worked with two of the four programs covered in the class.

I have a low A in accounting and teetering on a B. If I don't get an A on the final exam, my final grade will be a B...breaking my straight A record. I guess I'm a little anal about getting A's. I am so determined to do well. It's harder at my age, and each semester the work seems to get tougher. I only have 5 classes to go to graduate. I can only take 2 classes during the summer because they don't offer many classes in the summer semester. Then I will have 3 for the fall semester. I should be able to handle it with a full time job...if there is a full time job to be found. I am hoping the grades will give me a little bit of an edge with a job and show that I'm worth taking a chance on. There are so many people looking for work who have degrees and experience. I know it won't be easy.

I am so tired of being broke. As you can see from past blogs, I was used to going places all the time. I know I won't make the money I used to make starting all over in a new field. The truth is, after 33 years in printing, I have to learn something else. The printing industry is all but gone. I can't count on it.

I applied for a job at a printing co in town here. I told him I was willing to work anyplace in the building...I can be put anywhere in the company since I started in production at my old company and worked my way up to supervisor, then on to an office position. I told him I was willing to work full-time, part-time or just on call when someone called in. I don't have to be trained and I'm hungry for work. I told him I don't expect full-time wages for part-time work...he said he would be in touch but never called. It reminds me of the games people play while dating. If you’re interested just say so...if not, don't say you'll call.

Back to the books. Wish me luck with my exam on Tuesday.