Temp job for two weeks

Perfect timing - I was offered a job as soon as I applied to work Temporary work.  It was for Independence Title.  I am the receptionist.  I clean for COVID-19, answer phones, restock the frig with drinks and the coffee machines.  I also restock all the snacks, because we offer drinks and snacks to all the clients that come in for a closing. 

I really liked working with these people and doing the CLOSING work.  The receptionist position was very boring.  I was able to bring in my computer and finish two scrapbooks while working for them!  YAY - silver lining!!!

The job ends just before we leave for Idaho and Utah - so Perfect timing!!!

Betsy loses her job due to the Coronavirus

Earlier in March the city announced it was canceling the largest event in Austin - South by Southwest.  It brings in thousands and thousands of people to Austin and fills the hotel for the whole month.  Then the mayor announced all restaurants and bars had to close for sit down business. Take out was still available.  YIKES!  This is going to kill the hotel business.

I went to work on March 17, Wearing green for St. Patrick's day!  I was glad to be back after missing Friday and Monday.

We had planned to take donuts to clients in the area, however, due to the coronavirus Jennifer canceled our visits.  In our sales meeting Jennifer mentioned that the company had been discussing cut backs due to all the cancelations.

That afternoon, Jennifer called Marisa into her office.  Marisa was crying when she came out and started packing up her things.  OH MY GOODNESS.  It's happening.  As expected, Jennifer then called me into her office.  I knew I would be one of the first to go since I was the last one hired.  She was very polite about it, and said she would like to hire me back as soon as this is over, but that for now, we were let go.  One other, Karina was also let go (she wasn't there that day).

I packed up everything and drove home.

Another trip to Memphis

Mark had another business trip to Memphis - so since I was still without a job, and with very little responsibilities, I went with him on the business trip.  We drove down (in a rental car) Tuesday mid day.  It is a six hour drive - and of course it rained on the way down.

This trip I was with a new realtor for the Mississippi homes.  Her name is Tina.  I was given her name by recommendation, but she was not a good fit for me.  First, she didn't listen to any of the previous emails I had sent with details about the homes I wanted to see on the trip... it was like she hadn't read any of them.  This meant I needed to start from scratch again, making a list of possible homes and locations in Mississippi to see.  She seemed put out that I had not narrowed my search to a specific area in Olive Branch.  I keep an open mind and made decisions based on each and every house I see.  This was a disaster - she tried to make decisions for me, even to the point of not showing me homes because she thought I would not like it, but not giving me the opportunity to make that decision for myself. Even with all that I was trying to work it out with her on Thursday, but when we stood me up Friday morning and then said "I assumed you didn't want to meet," as her excuse - I was completely disenchanted with her - the lack of professionalism, the lack of respect, the lack of knowledge... and so on.

Mark still wanted to see the homes I had talked about.  She agreed to meet us at 2:00 pm.  I picked up Mark from work and we met her at one place - too small of a yard for Mark.  Then we drove out to the second (but first choice) place.  Mark liked it, and I liked it.  She was very pushy about writing a contract.  We said we would write one when our house sold.  She seemed very disappointed.

Mark and I had a long drive home, and we were trying to leave before a big storm him.  Unfortunately, due to the extended house looking that we did, we were stuck driving home in an ice and snow storm that covered many states.  Mark was a trooper.  He drove in the icey parts.

So far I still have not found the house and location I want, but I feel like it will reveal itself when the time comes for us to move to the Memphis area.

Mark accepts offer to stay with FLEX

Mark had been looking for a new job since March of this year.  Just after getting back from Cayson's blessing Flex contacts Mark to offer him his job in the Memphis office.

Mark and Betsy consider the offer and accept it. 

We will be moving to Memphis, TN as soon as the house sells.  Unfortunately, they made this offer after school already started so we missed the "school rush" to find a new home. 

Mark is happy to be able to stay with Flex.  This is such a blessing.

Marissa decides to go to Nursing School at BYU-I

It has been a hard summer for Marissa.  She has had to make some very touch decisions.

She decided to stay in Provo over the summer to work at the Provo Rec Center and be close to Jessica, Tate, and Devon.  They get together often.

She loves her job at the Rec Center.  It's is such a great job.  She rotates between taking care of children, managing the fitness area, or watching the pool area.

Over the summer she had to decide if she was going to stay at BYU but change majors to something other than nursing, or transfer to BYUI to become a nursing student.

She followed her heart and passion and decided to make a HUGE change; she is going to transfer to BYUI to follow her dream of attending nursing school.

She will start school in September there.

Her apartment lease in Provo runs out on August 17, so she will come home for a few weeks between terms.  Betsy wants to go back to Provo with her to help her drive up and move into her apartment in Rexburg.

Robert's had a busy summer

Robert has worked most every day of the summer at Tinseltown movie theaters.  He really does a fantastic job for them and likes the work he does.

Since Devon came home, both Devon and Robert have been asked to help Sister Straub move heavy furniture at their warehouse.  Devon and Robert had been helping them when Robert isn't working at Tinseltown.  It's hard work, but good money.

Robert has also been leading Captain's practices and recently his soccer team started conditioning try-outs.  Try outs are only two days next Monday and Tuesday.  Robert has worked hard all summer!

Robert's works at Tinseltown

In December Robert started working at Tinseltown Theaters.  It is the same place that Jessica, Devon and Marissa had their first job! 

Right away his managers liked him.  Robert works as much as he can.  He works every Friday and Saturday.  They are very good not to schedule him on Sunday.  Robert worked concessions in the beginning.

Later Robert was moved to ushering!  He likes both.