I’ve technically not been “employed” since September 1st
of this year. Well, that’s not exactly
correct. Because technically I AM
employed, but I don’t go into the office, and I don’t have to work the normal 9
to 5 day (which we all know is never 9 to 5 anymore). I work from home on
various projects by logging in remotely.
But, while I’m in this strange “in-between” stage of working/not working,
I am also interviewing for a new job that will be in an office, and will be 9
to 5 or whatever equivalent that comes in today’s work world.
After several months of speaking with mostly recruiters,
and having just a few interviews, since there are very few job openings at my
level, I am very close to receiving offers from 2 different companies (probably
will hear about one next week). So it seems that this strange situation is
going to be coming to an end soon. With
this in mind, I decided to get away from New York, the cooler weather, and the
boredom of being at home too much! Also,
once I start a new job I will not have the opportunity to get away for a while.
So it’s kind of a now or not for a very long time scenario. But, since I’m in
this strange in-between job situation, is this technically considered a “vacation”?
Whatever it’s called, I’m down in South Florida, enjoying
the beautiful weather, sitting by the pool and definitely not wearing a coat. I plan to go to the Keys to do some
snorkeling, and eat some yummy key lime pie!
I’m going to be able to hit the gym here every day (it’s a really nice
gym, and not that crowded, so no waiting for machines or equipment!) and take
some zumba classes. There is a gorgeous,
practically professional pool hall here.
Maybe I’ll come back to NY and be able to hustle someone! (probably not)
Tonight I’m going to the show. Tonight's show will be a couple of singers. Not
sure if I’ll know the songs, but it’s entertainment. There are barbeques on
Tuesdays and Thursdays here. And I’ll
get to see a couple of movies in the big movie theater they have here, for a
cost of $2!! I even plan to try my hand
at golfing!! If nothing else, it will be
fun to drive the golf cart around!!
We also plan to hit the casino that’s nearby (I’m not
much of a gambler, but it will be fun for an evening). And of course, I’ve signed up for a couple of
meetup events to go to while I’m down here!
A board game one, and possibly a karaoke one! Haven’t fully committed to the karaoke one
yet.
But the best part of this
… whatever we want to call this … the cost is very economical! Why?
Because I’m here at my parents’ place!
So, whether we want to consider me employed or not employed, I didn’t
have to pay over a grand to take a vacation to a warm, fun place!! And even better, I got to bring my dog with
me!! She loves coming to visit her Nanny
and Grandpa!!
So, to all my NY peeps, I’ll see you guys when I get
back. But for now, please excuse me,
because it’s time to go sit in the hot tub!!
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