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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Job hunting woes

 
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I've been depressed lately about the job hunt.  Yes, I understand our economy is bad.  Yes, I do know it's the summer and even harder to find work.  Sure, I have more education than experience, but I'm not without skills.  And yes, I do realize I live in one of the states with the highest unemployment rates.

Still.  I've sent out dozens upon dozens of resumes and applications.  Not even a nibble.  Nothing.  Nada.

Likely it's not a reflection on me at all, but it makes me feel worthless.  It makes me feel like I have nothing to offer society.  Or, what skills I do have, aren't valuable.

I'm not looking to be pitied.  I'm looking for a job.  I'm looking to feel useful.

I sent out another bunch of resumes and applications today.  This group is for research facilities and working in their *winces* call centers.  It's not telemarketing, but it's still call center work.

I'm seriously considering getting my CDL.  Ads for drivers are everywhere.  I would have my pick.  They pay is pretty darn good, too.  I could have a job that is a regular 40 hour one and never leave the state.  But could I be a trucker?  A delivery person?  A chauffeur?  I don't know.  I like driving around, but I need something much more mentally stimulating than that.

I know.  I'm unlikely to find a job that mentally stimulates me.  I'm unlikely to find one that I even enjoy.  That's the fate of the majority of people.  If you want to live the life you want, you have to have the income to fund it.  Or find a magic money tree.
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i feel you... i've applied to so many teaching positions but never heard back... so frustrating!
Posted 7/7/2009 1:41 PM by chibijoyce - reply

Well, I don't know your financial situation, but my suggestion is that as long as you can afford to, don't settle for anything less that a job that you will *at least* like. I've taken a job that I thought sounded OK, it was in the psychology field (youth behavior treatment facility), and with in a week I realized that I HATED IT WITH A PASSION. I had a stomach ache every day as I drove to work. I was so stressed, I could hardly stand it. And even though that is probably not likely to happen to you exactly, just be careful of settling for work that you don't like. Life is worth more than money, and if you are working 8 hours a day in misery, what are you gaining?

Oh, and I saw all those trucker ads . . . I'm not sure what to think about that. Why is there such a huge demand for truckers and nurses? What is the correlation?
Posted 7/8/2009 1:47 PM by Meg (site) - reply


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