Mildly amusing

My most recent conversation with the parentals this evening went as follows:

Me: Hi, it's me! I just called because I wanted to let you know I found this really great organization here in the Twin Cities that I am going to apply to...

My dad: Does this organization pay money?

Me: Why is that your first question? Of course it does. It's the organization of "yes we pay cash money."

My dad: Good, good. That's what we look for in jobs for my kids. Organizations of paying cash money for work.

Can you tell they are getting just a little sick of me doing Ameri-gigs for two years and my general "stop me before I volunteer again" attitude towards life?

Yeah. That about sums it up. I don't want to jinx it, so I'll let you know about said organization in a later post...stay tuned!

Stupid thing I write all to frequently

...that must stop!!!

I feel like my prior experiences, positions, and educational opportunities directly align with the requirements posted to the job description.

What the hell is that supposed to mean? "I feel like..." What am I? A shrink now? I know feelings are important. Maybe I have a future as a counselor...or maybe I've just been to one too many conflict resolution sessions or diversity training meditations...but "I feel like" on a cover letter for a job? I don't think so.