Where is everyone?

[Natooke]

Update
Life is not just that simple when writing a paragraph or two … but I’ll keep it short.

There is someone who is going to buy the Wärdshuset but ………….

Before I start I consider my self a rather open minded person.


This person is from another generation & country that females are treated lower then (you can add the object of choice) not to get into too many details … I’ve decided that if he gives me hours I will NOT work there. The sole purpose of working part time (& there are many reasons) 1) to pick up more Swedish 2) to get out of the house 3) feel vital etc etc.

Unfortunately my work environment will drastically change in many ways … so for now I’m working until the last day my boss is the owner. Living in such a small town there are not many opportunities of working part-time while the kids are in school … but I do have a letter of recommendation which my boss has written & her name on it (a respected business woman in the community) will go a long way.

[Vember]

Natooke -

Thanks for the welcome

As for your own situation, I hope it works out ... maybe he'll be a distant boss and ... ok so I'm daydreaming a bit, but I hate it when you play by all the rules and an outside influence messes with you, anyway.

So g'luck. I dunno, maybe give it a try (unless you've already met the fellow?) I worked in a video store several years ago in high school that was run by folks of that sort of belief. They were actually the most easy-going I'd ever known. Perhaps that's part of why they left, or part of their adjustment into a culture where that's just not the norm. But in your case I can only cross my fingers... and if you have no luck there, well I hope the replacement activity is easy to find!

[angiebaby]

Thanks Natooke!
Good luck with the job search! I scan jobsafari.se, monster.se and ams.se everyday at least two times....I know what its like!

Applied for a job in ams.se for English Interviewers --- for a marketing company and told I would be in their data pool.... and might have a chance but then they added --- if I knew other European languages, I'd be more attractive....

I have thought about doing another language after SFI and SAS --- Spanish or German sound interesting.
Perhaps even some Finnish?

[Aussie]

Natooke,

How disappointing! Like you, I live in a small town and I know what it is like in these communities where everyone knows everyone and jobs are thin on the ground. Keeping my fingers crossed that you can find a solution.

One thought is that you could give the job a try. I know since moving to Sweden, I've had to revise one or two long held prejudices about people I bought with me from my homeland. Maybe this guy is like the stereotype from his country, maybe not. The other thing to consider is that if it is indeed a Wärdshuset, he may want to keep the Swedish flavour about the place. You won't know until you give it a whirl - if he sucks, then you can get out. It would be sad to lose the work and that feeling of independence without giving it a trial.

It would also give you a chance to look around while still employed

Whatever your decision, lots of luck!

[Sabeine]

Natooke,

I do hope that the job situation can work itself out. Here's for wishing for the best!

[Wyndweaver]

I was hiding since my Swede broke my heart and then fixed it. Then I had my heart broken again when my dog passed away. And a week after that happened he left for 15 months of Hunter training. <growls at the Swedish Military>

[Carolyn]

Well, at least it wasn't broken, just mangled a bit and I'm glad it got repaired. Sorry to hear about the dog as well. This is NOT a good time to be doing military service, it's COLD outside.

[Wyndweaver]

He is in Arvidsjaur as we speak learning to be a mountain hunter. He gets the really cold weather. <shivers>

[Natooke]

Wyndweaver said:

I was hiding since my Swede broke my heart and then fixed it. Then I had my heart broken again when my dog passed away. And a week after that happened he left for 15 months of Hunter training. <growls at the Swedish Military>

Wyndweaver ... sending you some good vibes it's never easy being apart that length of time ... & I'm so sorry to here about your dog we lost our beloved dog just before Xmas ... hugs to you.

[Maja]

Okay, I'm here. And I just sat here for like 4 minutes trying to think of a good topic to start, but I can't think of anything. So I'm sorry I can't increase the amount of posting going on. Although, by posting this, I am increasing the amount of posting, just not the quality of posting.

Uh, I guess I can give a "shout-out" to Melanie, aka Vember, who has had to sit through what I am sure is 2 really excruciatingly painful fikas with some of us up here this week. I really think she's a brave girl, because I don't think we stopped talking for 3 seconds to let her say anything.

[Beverly]

I was just telling Olof the same thing, Helena, that I feel sorry for Melanie for having to sit and listen to us prattle on endlessly. She's been a good sport so far! ;D

[Vember]

oh yeah, when I think on those fikas "excruciatingly painful" is what comes to mind .... [glow=blue,2,300]NOT![/glow]

Now that was a lot of fun, and no doubt! For one thing ... people didn't sorta slip back into Swedish after a "polite time."

Granted, I'm all for learning Swedish and fitting in. I know I torture some Swedes who are forced to speak lotsa English around me and aren't comfortable with it. However, it's nice to go somewhere and hear English ... not just for the first 2 minutes while they're thinking about it, but as a natural language! That was almost a better treat than the tasty fika snacks...

almost Beverly, you are a divine homegoddess, and your treats are now famous among other people I know (since I told quite a few people about my nice new pals, hehe.) No wonder you have people coming from far away towns to visit! Ok, so they do so for more than just the eats, I know.

You two, and Debi, have been great to know. It's inspiring to see three people taken out of their element adapt as you have. So, if it's quiet on PS just because we're all doing fun things like that in the real world, I say that's a fair trade ;D

Now, to figure out what I can do and have you gals over... *goes off to learn domestic skills...*

[Maja]

haha. I don't think you'll have to learn too much to develop domestic skills. I think when it comes to most of us there is just one rule, as long as it's tasty and not good for you, we'll eat it.

[Aussie]

Melanie,

I have some great domestic tips that really help me ;D

Dirt:
Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 15 and leave it alone.

Cobwebs:
Cobwebs artfully draped over lampshades reduce the glare from the bulb, thereby creating a romantic atmosphere. If your significant other points out that the
light fixtures need dusting, simply look confused and exclaim "What? And spoil the mood?"
(Or just throw glitter on them & call them holiday decorations)

Pet Hair:
Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways by claiming you are collecting it there to use for stuffing hand-sewn play animals for underprivileged children. (Also keeps out cold drafts in winter)

Guests:
If unexpected company is coming, pile everything unsightly into one room and close the door. As you show your guests through your tidy home, rattle the door knob vigorously, fake a growl and say, "I'd love you to see our den, but Fluffy hates to be disturbed and the shots are SO expensive."

Dusting:
If dusting is REALLY out of control, simply place a showy urn on the coffee table and insist that "This is where Grandma wanted us to scatter her ashes."

General Cleaning:
Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household cleaner with four cups of water in a spray bottle. Mist the air lightly.

Leave dampened rags in conspicuous locations.

Develop an exhausted look, throw yourself on the couch and sigh, "I clean and I clean and I still don't get anywhere."

As a last resort, light the oven, throw a teaspoon of cinnamon in a pie pan, turn on oven and explain that you have been baking cookies for a bake sale for a favourite charity and haven't had time to clean....Works every time.

Another favourite, (I think from Erma Bombeck) always keep several "get well" cards on the mantle so if unexpected guests arrive, you can say you've been
sick and unable to clean.

You figure if you can live in it, they can surely stand it for a 30 minute visit!

[Wyndweaver]

;D Melanie I love those tips. Too bad my roommates are neurotic about cleanliness they drive me nuts. I want my own room and bathroom mostly tidy not completely. At times they "clean up for me" when I am not home and when I get back I can't find anything. Oh well, they have good intentions, perhaps I should post this on my door. Oh no I can't do that they'd be horrified!