Well, I spent all day yesterday doing research about the yacht, Ulysses, and its owner. Researched some of the other vessels in the harbour as well. Still have hope for Ulysses. This morning I went down to talk to the First Mate. Nice fellow. Basically, though, he just took my resume, etc. and said he'd fax it to the Chief Stew who is in Australia working on another project. Fingers crossed. I am guessing that she, the Captain and the Chef are all off the boat and possibly working the same project. The first mate would not normally have anything to do with hiring a stew so he must be in charge of the refit of this boat (not the real Ulysses, but a nice fill-in) for the planned cruise. He also indicated that one of th stew spots was already filled. Argh! I hope I was not too late. That Chief Stew is being too efficient. Hopefully she likes my resume, etc.
Wish me luck, say a prayer or cross your fingers for me. Whatever works.
In the meantime I will continue my active search until I find work. This is me being stubborn. I've decided this is what I want to do and I am not going to let a little thing like a lack of available positions get in my way. There is another large yacht in the harbour and I will try it as well. Not having much luck making contact with the crew on her though. Another walk by today to try again. I'll also check in with the security office at the Viaduct again.
Must get to Broadway Road, the main shopping mecca of this city. Or so it appears from the bus anyway and Elaine confirmed that it was a great shopping district. I have to get better job hunting duds. What I have may get me passed the first mate but not a chief stew and definately not a hotel manager if I have to go that route. So, a nice pair of long navy blue dress pants and a new white cotton girlie shirt should do it. Why navy blue? Because at home I have 3 or 4 pair of black dress pants and I don't want another pair. Besides, navy blue is more nautical. My hair is getting out of control too. I should probably get a trim too.
Well must go and get lunch and get shopping.
Posted by gailene at February 24, 2004 11:18 AM