It's official, I will have no jobs after June unless something happens.

Are there any temporary service agencies out there that will send you somewhere while someone goes on vacation for a week or two? Or ones that when factories or warehouses need someone for a day or two, they can call you? Check temporary employment agencies and see what kind of things they have. I repacked nutrition bars before. I sat and answered the phone before. I filed letters for a TV Station. I had my name in at two temporary employment agencies one year. One got me work for a month and then the other one got me work for a month. Usually just going to one doesn't work. Some people register in as many as three. The more skills you have like typing, phone, photocopying, etc. the better. Also can you find things at rummage sales that people would like to buy? Buying at rummage sales and reselling can help some. Try http://cash4books.net/index.php?ref=118125 You may have some books you already own that you wouldn't mind selling.

I feel your pain. I also messed up at work today and got into trouble for something so dumb. Hurts the ego, doesn't it?

Yes, it does hurt the ego. As a sub, I can't afford this. So they called you back to work? Good for you. Now if I can just find a job.

Yeah and my worrying is making me forgetful and scatter-brained at the jobs I still have. This AM, I messed-up Kindergarten for crying out loud!

Thank you, I hope so, too.

I hope you're able to get work soon. Good luck. This economy is difficult. The schools here, people are scrambling to transfer out of positions that have been abolished, into ones where people have retired and the positon is open. Sounds similar to down there. You may want to broaden your scope.

Thanks, I'll try, they don't give very many hours here and some positions don't pay much, but something is better than nothing. Also 25 miles in one way so when the cost of gas goes up. . .. But I can try.

Summer camps are over 100 miles away from me. Many are only 2 to 4 weeks. Most hired the college students in May. Haven't seen much for openings here, mostly specialty certified like swimming instructors with life guard cert. and camp nurses.

Temporary services, mostly. They hire people to replace people when on vacation. More and more people are afraid to take vacations. But many are factory. I usually end up repacking nutritional bars. I used to get office work once in awhile. Taking phone calls. That was nice and easy. Also buying stuff at rummage sales and reselling online. Like on ebay and some other auction sites.

What sorts of opportunities do exist in your community that would still allow you to write and explore those other things you are interested in? Coffe shops? Book stores? Craft stores? Flower shop? Even a part-time reception/front desk job could get you where you want to be.

Yeah, I hear you, it's a weird economy. I had three part-time jobs, Census, subbing, and PetSmart, now I'm looking at maybe none or maybe the Temporary Employment Offices will give me too many. It's the year of the OX, so maybe because I'm a hard working nut, I'll stay employed. I have a few weeks to go and anything can happen.