Day 3 is going well but I've got something else to talk about

Andrew is taking his nap so I wanted to get on here and talk about something that just blows my mind...job scams.

You may know that I'm out of work (which is why I'm doing the nanny thing) and am still searching. I look at all the regular places - CareerBuilder, Monster, etc. I have also looked on Craigslist...you just never know, right?

Well, I applied for a position on Craigslist...a Personal Assistant...which I've done in the past. I heard back from the potential employer via email but it sounded a bit fishy...plus, I googled his name and couldn't find anyone by that name in the Knoxville area...hmmmm...he says he is a Realtor and an Attorney but no one by that name listed in the area?

I emailed back with my concerns. Got another email this morning. Says he does not have an office in the area yet but needs me to help set it up...he will be sending me a Client check, I'm to deduct my wages for that and send the remainder to his manager who is going to be purchasing office equipment. I. DON'T. THINK. SO.

I'm sorry, fella, but I'm not stupid...I wasn't born yesterday and don't have any plans to follow up with this. I'm heading to Craigslist to report this one as a scam.

Anyway, the job search will continue as I also do the nanny thing...

I woke up feeling a bit under the weather...a cup of tea helped but I'm still feeling a bit puny so I haven't really been a good nanny today...letting PBS do most of my sitting for me this morning. I'm heading to the shower now since he is sleeping and hope that I'll feel better soon.

Back tomorrow!