Inside My Skull
Still unemployed / looking for a real job
Wed, June 10, 2009 - 12:33 PM
Part of my problem is my spotty job record. I worked at a coffeehouse for 10 years. Opened the door and helped the first customer. But the $8/hour was getting me nowhere. On the advice of my stepfather, I went to the corporate world. Since then, I haven’t kept a job for more than one year – in 15years! Budget cuts, bankruptcies, and psychos have made this impossible. Now with the economy in this false fear attitude, no one is hiring. The university that hires people all the time is canceling jobs or just keeping them open until they can afford it. Mind you, none of these places have actually lost any business, none of their money is different, and there is no excuse.
I wish there was a way to not have to get a regular job. I wish that my home business (that has only lost money for 7 years) could get me by. Nothing I’ve tried has worked – in fact all attempts have only cost me thousands of dollars with zero return.
I wish my job at the Book Mine could pay me the salary I need/deserve with some health benefits. The furry purry love I get there is wonderful and my heart has healed from that awful place I was in a year ago with the Russian Prison Matron. I feel so much better. To go to work each day and have everyone happy that I showed up is amazing. Dancing kitty feet waiting for pets makes me smile.
Or win the lotto. Are these things too much to ask?
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Wed, June 10, 2009 - 1:00 PM
You should read Barbara Ehrenreich's Bait and Switch. You find your in good company with people who find out how elusive a "real" job is.
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Wed, June 10, 2009 - 2:58 PM
I see....
you as a teacher......i'm not sure if you could put up with the little ankle biters but seriously.....I'm fortunate to make a living as a teacher/performer/musician. Jack of all trades, master of none but it pays the bills and always puts a smile on my face! Dig deep Laura and find what would truly feed your soul and will pay the bills. Don't limit yourself to the corporate. I did and it sucked out my soul big time. As soon as I followed my artistic muse, I have never been at a want for work! I have faith in you that you WILL find that perfect occupation! xoxooxoxxo you have my support sweets!
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Wed, June 10, 2009 - 4:30 PM
As a contractor, I use Indeed.com to scan all the job boards at once as well as see what technology is hot and what is not! I can also find out what everyone is paying. I know the frustration of sitting there and hoping something moves from all the resumes that you send out! Been there, done that! The only way I stay sane during those times is to move my mind into an "As if" state. Whenever I feel frustrated, I say: "Finally, I got a job doing such and such!" It seems to get me out of the way of whatever opportunity is out there and let it manifest.
Across whatever distance, I send my love and hopes for you! :D Michael |
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Thu, June 11, 2009 - 10:07 AM
I echo Sooz's wise remarks. That corporate business is for the birds. Hang in there, listen to your heart, and if you haven't read it, perhaps pick up Creating True Prosperity by Shakti Gawain. Good luck and remember that prosperity and abundance are your destiny.
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Thu, June 11, 2009 - 4:44 PM
And if I could actually put my post in it would be nice...
Sooz's quote "Don't limit yourself to the corporate. I did and it sucked out my soul big time." is so true of where I was 3 months ago. I worked for Blue Shield of California for 12 years and I did enjoy it for the most part, but once I went to an exempt salary position I sucked ass from here to the moon! David and I are struggling but we'll make it work out in Kentucky, we always do, and we're going to be so much happier for it. Now I just have to get myself motivated to make my costuming business work, heh, motivation is always something I've lacked...
The saying of "when one door closes another one opens" seems to apply to you too Laura, maybe that door to the corporate world is closed for a reason and needs to stay closed? Do try new things that will make money, invent a new product, start a new home business, what do you have to lose at this point? I know you can do it, I have faith in you. |
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Thu, June 11, 2009 - 7:38 PM
so sorry about problems
so very sorry about the problems
the world is a pretty ignorant place. Not much compassion or nobility to go around. Yeah, maybe you should take the whole thing in a different direction...become a healer, like someone above said... you certainly have that gift with me... best of luck with wherever life's journey takes you!! take care, Jon |
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Sun, June 14, 2009 - 7:36 AM
Maybe you can find out what jobs are available in your area and then go back to school? My boyfriend got a degree in......Anthropology of all things....and realized that the jobs aren't there. he's in grad school now for public health. I had this happen to me at one time. I got my undergrad in Elementary Ed but the jobs weren't there. This area is saturated in elementary teachers. So, i went back to school and got my master's in special ed. I had a job for a year in the field, switched to a different school district (which turned out to be disastrous....i emailed you about that one :), was on unemployment for 5 months, took a job as a teacher aide barely making $10/hr. with the hopes of landing a teaching job. Luckily, a few openings came up after 6 months of me feeling like complete crap and useless. I was lucky to get hired as a full time teacher. But even now I get worried. The school has a lot less money than they did in the past.
You're awesome and strong. Hang in there. xoxox |
