Well, I am back. Back writing and back in India. I was back in the US for about 6 months, in California this time. I found out there, that it is not so easy to find a job. I am talking about just a cruddy job. I was happy to receive it, since it took me two months just to get one reply and at the same time, an interview – by phone! (I accepted the job – as a merchandiser – working nights at Safeway Supermarkets – re-merchandising their freezers). Here are some highlights of the job:
#1. No one wanted to get to know you. (I guess the turnover rate was so high, they all were surprised I stuck around).
#2. Being “new” automatically made me “slow”. (No matter how hard I worked – they just thought I was slow).
#3. Harassment! (The “supervisor” was from another company, and would intimidate the “new/newer” employees, saying that the project is easy – it should be done within an hour – various things she would say, all meaning the same thing. Then, “Why aren’t YOU done!?” I finally took up this sentence: “I will do my best”. After a few times saying this, she left me alone – sort of. The others kept getting harassed).
#4. The faster you work, the faster they sent you home. Come on! Where is the good in that?! I had to drive out of my way, and you are sending me home at 2am?! (Work started at 10pm). I needed the money…the only people she would keep, were the “old timers”. Talking about favoritism!
The only thing good about the job was, I got a little money and it kept me busy. Would I ever work that job again? HELL NO! I could see it if the people were interesting – they weren’t. At lunch, they would all stand around in a circle, and basically stare at each other. Anyway, it was a learning experience. 
Well…so good to have you back on line. Sorry your sojourn in the land of fruits and nuts (my own term for good ole CA) was a downer. And you are back in time for the visit of our glorious President.
Anyway, now that I know you have rejoined the electronic community, I will check for posts on a regular basis. While I am waiting, I have three questions for you:
1. Why do you have to put your two cents in…but it’s only a penny for your thoughts? Where does the extra penny go?
2. What disease did cured ham actually have?
3. Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog’s face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he stick his head out the window? Why is that?
Be well, and say hello to everyone.
Tom
Awesome Tom! I love those questions you posed.
hehehee! I was very lucky to see some of the live coverage of the President, and that it was in English 
hehehee…does that make sense? I guess it does, ’cause they could have had an interpreter talking while he was… 
. It was great to see how down to earth the President and First Lady are. I really enjoyed hearing him talk about “Global possibilities”, that is where the world should move towards…just think it will take a LONG time, unfortunately.
Maybe I should grab some of the newspapers from here, and do some coverage of the coverage. You know things get censored there, only stating what they want.
Yeah, digging out the newspapers!