Musings

Today is the last day for a woman who works where I do. She was hired on a temporary basis and had to apply for the job when it was opened. Unfortunately, she didn't get it! Whoa! My job is temporary, too, I suppose. When it gets funded, will I have to apply and interview for it? Will I lose out to a newcomer?

All around me at work, I see young women. Some fresh from college, some in their 20s. A few are my age, but only a few. I think most are in their 30s. I hear a lot of talk about babies, toddlers and young children in elementary school. Mine are grown with their own babies and young children in elementary school. I can relate, but as a grandmother. (What?!?!?!)

My birthday is tomorrow. Why are these birthdays coming around so quickly? When I was a kid, it took about five years for a birthday to slowly roll around; now they seem to come every few months. Christmas is the same way. And it's almost here, AGAIN!

I do worry about the job. I only got this job because no one else had applied, or was offered the position. If I have to apply, I don't think I would stand a chance up against a younger woman. In my other job searches, I didn't. Age discrimination is against the law, but you have to prove it. It's basically un-provable.

I think I'm bummed because tomorrow is my birthday - AGAIN!