I have been away from YT for many months because of life events. I was laid off from my college teaching job in December and 7 months later I still don't have a job. Here are some of my favorite reasons from various HR departments:
You are too qualified
You have too much education for this position
The other candidates have 20+ years of experience
We don't want to pay for relocation (even though on every cover letter I have sent it specifically says "Will pay my own interview/relocation costs")
Arghhhhhhhh.....I've applied for over 400 jobs around the country and this STINKS! Anyway, I just applied for my dream job at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and am really hoping it comes through. I'll take any positive vibes I can get
Simon and Hallie are doing well. Hallie is especially LOVING having me home all the time. Her vision is almost completely gone but she's doing well navigating around the world. Simon gets bored with us a lot so he is still going to daycare and having a lot of playdates.
I have been volunteering a lot at the local foodbank and taking an animal advocacy class through the humane society.
I suppose I've rambled long enough