Job Hunting Social Networks

[CosmicCowboy]

Ashbeeigh, quite a few posters here are giving you sound advice. Others are just being assholes. You need to ask yourself this, "Am I really doing all I can possibly do to find employment?". If the answer is yes, clearly you need to reassess your efforts.

As others have mentioned, I can't imagine being unemployed for any extended length of time. Even when I was still living with my parents. Spoiled aside, I worked. I just turned 26 in November and the longest I've been unemployed in the last 8 years was a week, maybe longer. That was over three years ago. I know I've been fortunate and I understand that it's tough right now landing that job you so desperately want but with the amount of posts/threads/whatever you write about you being jobless, one would think you actually wanted to work. Remember...one step back, two steps forward.

we have assholes here?

[katyon6th]

we have assholes here?

Clearly.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

What if you're just an asshole by nature?

[ashbeeigh]

Ashbeeigh, quite a few posters here are giving you sound advice. Others are just being assholes. You need to ask yourself this, "Am I really doing all I can possibly do to find employment?". If the answer is yes, clearly you need to reassess your efforts.

As others have mentioned, I can't imagine being unemployed for any extended length of time. Even when I was still living with my parents. Spoiled aside, I worked. I just turned 26 in November and the longest I've been unemployed in the last 8 years was a week, maybe longer. That was over three years ago. I know I've been fortunate and I understand that it's tough right now landing that job you so desperately want but with the amount of posts/threads/whatever you write about you being jobless, one would think you actually wanted to work. Remember...one step back, two steps forward.

Lucky you. And lucky everyone else who has found work within a short period of time. I'm done hearing this "I was out of work for 2 weeks, 1 month, etc." It seriously is not the norm. And I know you know that.

(again directed towards everyone in general) Even if I am going to work at Mc ingDonalds or Target it's probably going to take more than a week.

And to everyone who has given me sound advice, perhaps I'll try to wade through the sarcasm and thank you later.

[mrsmaalox]

we have assholes here?

Yes!! And don't you be getting any ideas

[katyon6th]

Lucky you. And lucky everyone else who has found work within a short period of time. I'm done hearing this "I was out of work for 2 weeks, 1 month, etc." It seriously is not the norm. And I know you know that.

(again directed towards everyone in general) Even if I am going to work at Mc ingDonalds or Target it's probably going to take more than a week.

And to everyone who has given me sound advice, perhaps I'll try to wade through the sarcasm and thank you later.

Are you on unemployment?

[ashbeeigh]

Are you on unemployment?

Indeed. Filed on Day 1.

[ashbeeigh]

And are we getting to the point where we say your unemployment should be denied because you are refusing to work?

Because no one has offered me a job.

[katyon6th]

Indeed. Filed on Day 1.

Have you had any job offers that you've declined?

[katyon6th]

What jobs are you applying for?

[CosmicCowboy]

Yes!! And don't you be getting any ideas

[ashbeeigh]

Thanks for another vote of confidence, though Katy.

[katyon6th]

Thanks for another vote of confidence, though Katy.

You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. Seriously. WTF does that even mean? I'm trying to help you.

[marini martini]

Are you on unemployment?

BINGO!!! We have a winner!!!

[CosmicCowboy]

And are we getting to the point where we say your unemployment should be denied because you are refusing to work?

Because no one has offered me a job.

I get at least 5 calls a day like that.

"Are you hiring?"

"OK...can I get your name?"

It's only 3 calls a week.

Life is good.

[CosmicCowboy]

And Katy...I'm really not an asshole.

[koriwhat]

and you think we're doggin' ya. you do a good job of it all by yourself lil' lady.

[koriwhat]

And are we getting to the point where we say your unemployment should be denied because you are refusing to work?

Thanks for another vote of confidence, though Katy.

example #1 and #2

[ashbeeigh]

You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. Seriously. WTF does that even mean? I'm trying to help you.

I understand. And I sent you another PM.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

[katyon6th]

And Katy...I'm really not an asshole.

Not even a little bit? Who ya foolin'?

[ashbeeigh]

and you think we're doggin' ya. you do a good job of it all by yourself lil' lady.

Can't a girl have a bad day?



Yes.

[katyon6th]

Seriously, ashbeeigh. Do you want to work? If you do, call me tomorrow. I'm currently recruiting for a non-profit for contract recruiters for a project starting immediately. If you're concerned about contract work effecting your benefits, don't worry. You can reapply and receive your previous benefits after the project is complete. And although this is a position you probably wouldn't normally think twice about applying for, think about the possibilities it could lead into. I'm just sayin'.

[koriwhat]

Seriously, ashbeeigh. Do you want to work? If you do, call me tomorrow. I'm currently recruiting for a non-profit for contract recruiters for a project starting immediately. If you're concerned about contract work effecting your benefits, don't worry. You can reapply and receive your previous benefits after the project is complete. And although this is a position you probably wouldn't normally think twice about applying for, think about the possibilities it could lead into. I'm just sayin'.

what job is that?

[ashbeeigh]

Seriously, ashbeeigh. Do you want to work? If you do, call me tomorrow. I'm currently recruiting for a non-profit for contract recruiters for a project starting immediately. If you're concerned about contract work effecting your benefits, don't worry. You can reapply and receive your previous benefits after the project is complete. And although this is a position you probably wouldn't normally think twice about applying for, think about the possibilities it could lead into. I'm just sayin'.

I'm going to be honest, and everyone can know this. The reason I'm in this situation right now is because of a contract. And a grant. And it being canceled. So, that just makes me a little nervous to begin with. And I took my previous position "thinking of the possibilities" and this is where I am, but that's life. I did send you everything earlier this evening, though. So, take a look at it.