Stuck in a rut.

I knew that looking for a new job in this economy was going to be a difficult task. I'm well aware that companies simply are not hiring. This is becoming a source of frustration that I simply cannot free myself from. I search for openings almost daily. I'm well aware that beggars can't be choosers, so I'm considering anything with a pay-rate of more than $9.50 an hour. Too bad I am not certified to operate a fork-lift or haven't had 5 years in grocery store experience. I could be making $50,000+ a year right now. The sad thing is that the jobs I am qualified for are either at the same pay-rate or they are for companies who work with people with disabilities. *sigh*

I did take a step to better my current job situation this week. I suggested a transfer to a new classroom. This classroom would be all female residents, and only one has "severe" behaviors. Her biggest aggressive behavior is one that I encounter 20+ times in a shift with just one of the boys I am currently working with. I'm hoping that they okay the transfer. I'd get myself out of a class that is dangerous, and I'd also get out from under my current supervisor. (He and I butt heads quite a bit, so this would be a great change.)

On the home front, things have been okay. I just found out that my mom is pretty badly injured. She nearly completely tore her Achilles tendon and needs surgery before she loses her ability to walk. (If she tears it completely, that's what it will come to. Apparently it is only hanging by a thread.) This was discovered after seeing a doctor about her knee, which she will also have to have surgery on. After 8-12 weeks in a full-leg cast for the Achilles tendon, she will then have the knee operated on and will have to go through recovery for that. This poor woman. I don't know how she does it, but even now, she remains strong and doesn't complain about it. She's dished so much crap and yet she's never "why me" about it. I wish that I will one day be that strong.

Things with Jordan have been going strong. We are nearing 10 months together which blows my mind. I always wish I have more time with him, but I take what I can get and support him and his new job. I can say that I'm hoping a great job in my area opens up for him so he can move in and I can spend every day with him. I had considered looking for something in his area as far as work goes, but we both love where I live so I decided to abandon that idea. Paradise for only $450 a month? Who would give that up?

Alright, that's it for me. Perhaps I'll post more when I have something interesting to say.