Still unsure about things

Hi,

We've already been in NZ for two and a half months, and in our Island Bay home for a full month, and I still don't have a job. I never thought it would be so difficult, especially since I got so lucky (and it was luck, I realize now) in Brighton. I keep waiting for something that seems right to come along, and passing on roles, but maybe I've had it all wrong. If I would have taken that first one offered to me, the one for Internal Revenue, I could have been working this month. Maybe it would have led to something else, or maybe not, but at least I wouldn't feel so frustrated.

I'm not sure how much stock I should put in recruitment agents. I was (and am) really excited about the Environment job, but from what I'm gathering, the odds are a lot worse than what I've been told. It has been five days since my details were passed on by Kinetic Recruitment, and I haven't heard a word. Now they are asking what my salary expectations are...this seems like a pointless question right now. They won't even commit to giving me an interview!

Even if I got the job (which of course would be wonderful), it doesn't start until September. What do I do in the meantime? The recruitment agent says that she can find me something for the month of August, but then doesn't mention it again, and doesn't send me along any job specs. My flatmate has a job lead for a part time role until the middle of September, but again, it doesn't feel right. I could end up complicating things for my ideal job...but who knows if I even have a chance anyways? I hope that at the end of August I'm not sitting here writing, "Gosh, I should have just taken that part time job, at least I'd be making some money..."

On the plus side, the futon is being delivered today. Rory and I invested in our first piece of furniture for the house (well, besides the bed), and it'll go in the guest room. That way we can keep the other futon in the living room, and the house is almost complete. Rory and I are hoping to use the guest room as an art studio and a gaming room, as well (I'll let you figure out who is planning what!).

Love,
Amy