Leslie Elizabeth David

Fresh Start

On this Holiday with having problems logging into filing unemployment, I decided to apply to a couple of investment houses for positions in banking that will test their equal opportunity policies because of my age. Truthfully, banking policies and procedures might not have changed but technology has. I understand holds, cross-selling and investing of CD,Continue reading “Fresh Start”

Elevator Music

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Seriously, elevator music is the most boring thing to listen to while stuck in a small box likely with strangers and hoping that you get out alive. In Toronto Ontario Canada, I’ve been fortunate to experience downtown near Lake Ontario of the museums, shops and hotels.Continue reading “Elevator Music”

Leader of the Pack

What makes a good leader? “The Leader of the Pack” is in reference to an old song from the 1950’s when groups of high school kids were hanging out together and even dressing alike to be noticed as one in school. The leader led the pack and was relied on to be successful amongst otherContinue reading “Leader of the Pack”

The Day After

After being awake for most of the night in tears, I have decided to go to bed early and apply for unemployment tomorrow morning when I’m coherent. Today, an old friend called who I haven’t spoken to in about two years. It was nice to chat. We’ve both become more humble and accepting since. AtContinue reading “The Day After”

Finance and Friends

Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? On the heels of losing a job that I truly disliked but stayed because I needed to survive, the job of my longest employer is where I felt loved. In west Michigan, I worked at an open membership credit union for 22 years whichContinue reading “Finance and Friends”

Lost My Job Today

At 5:30pm, I was called to an unexpected meeting that Suprised me. I wondered what was up. My supervisor, HR and the General Manager were present to terminate my employment for, “restructuring.” The person with the lowest hourly rate, no commission and no pay raise. But, I outproduce everyone in work load. About a yearContinue reading “Lost My Job Today”

Peace Found

After establishing boundaries of an insecure coworker, I have found peace once again. First, I relocked my primary gate to my backyard which the problem of illegal crossing onto my property wasn’t my neighbors or any wandering soul, it was her. She came by later early one morning and shook the gate. Previously, she illegallyContinue reading “Peace Found”

Agatha Christie on Netflix

New rendition of, Seven Dials, woohoo!! It’s good to see the older versions too. Cheers! LED

Politics (At Work)

Whenever there’s a group of people who are together for a purpose, politics are involved for work, volunteer, siblings, sports teams and anything else that has formal set of rules and/or unwritten ones. My coworker who keeps showing up on my street late at night now trying to avoid my security cameras and who IContinue reading “Politics (At Work)”

My Feline Princess Divas

What is your favorite animal? My feline Princess divas above are Bella to the left and Luna to the right who came into my life shortly after my only trip back to Michigan when my coworker thought that I wouldn’t return to Texas with good reason. About 3.5 months prior, my sweet Seville passed whoContinue reading “My Feline Princess Divas”