Work Prospects Present Themselves

Two days ago there was a message left on my voicemail from Black Photo, with whom I had been employed from 1989 to 1994, at their Yonge and Eglinton location. The caller informed me that my resume had been reviewed and asked if I would be interested in attending an interview this week.

A couple of hours later that day I retrieved the message and called them back. I spoke with the manager and said that I would be delighted to come in for an interview, which, by the way, has been arranged for this Thursday morning at 11.30. The position is for a part-time sales associate, which would be perfect for me since I am intending to return to school through the Second Career program.

Earlier today I received an email from my old boss at Beamecho, which had closed its doors at the end of May. He informed me that he will be opening up a new store at Yonge and St. Clair as early as next week. He is simply awaiting reseller authorisation from Apple. If I do pursue this opportunity, I intend to make it clear that I will only be able to work there in a part-time capacity, again because of my intentions in pursuing the Second Career program.

In either case, I will keep you posted.


-- Post From My iPhone 3Gs

Beamecho Closes

When I came into work this morning, I received the sad news that Beamecho was officially closing its doors today. I cannot say that I was entirely surprised about this turn of events. The massive clean up which we did the Friday before and the fact that my boss instructed me not to come for work on the Monday were a prelude of things to come. But the most significant factors which led to Beamecho's demise were the rapid decline in both foot traffic and sales. February and May sales were particularly devastating. So my boss decided to pull the plug.

In spite of these dire circumstances, there may be a silverlining in all of this. My boss might reinvent the business after he has had a bit of time to reflect on things. With that in mind, I'm going to stay in touch with him just in case something develops. For the interim however, I'm not going to remain inert. I'll take a couple of days for myself and then set to work on applying for Employment Insurance and updating my resume. I'll also confer with Blair, who recently became unemployed himself, and together we can help out each other.

Roland as Mr eMac Head

While engaged in a massive spring cleaning campaign at work, I decided to lighten the drudgery with a bit of silliness. And so, Mr. eMac Head was born.

-- Post From My iPhone

My Dad Visits Me At Work

After having walked all the way from his apartment near Yonge and Eglinton, my dad, who is now 82, arrived at my workplace, Beamecho, which is steps away from Yonge and Bloor, shortly after 12 noon today. Being my birthday today, he wanted not only to wish me a Happy Birthday in person, but also drop off a gift for me.
-- Post From My iPhone

On Things Hugh Jackman

Today at my workplace we had a new Mac technician, who is originally from Australia, join our team at Beamecho. Over the course of the day as I was getting acquainted with our new hire, we chatted about Australia. One of the topics of conversation was Hugh Jackman, who will be reprising his role as Wolverine in X Men Origins:Wolverine. I found out that that our new hire not only knows Hugh Jackman, but was even invited to attend his wedding. Fancy that.