Job Hunting Sucks

You know I read the news blogs and the face.book. post about the unemployment benefits being extended and I'm reading the comments about how people are scamming the system.  I'm not saying there aren't people who are but the majority of people are looking for a job.  People say well you are only looking for a job like the one you used to have.  Well that could be because I'm qualified for those jobs.  0_o

Others would like you to apply at fast food places and stores of that nature.  Do you think WE aren't?  You have no idea how many of us have been told:

Them: you're over qualified
Me: yeah but I don't have a job and anything is better then nothing
Them: you'll just leave as soon as you find something else
Me: duh isn't that the point to do better
Them: you'll just be bored
Me: really idk I just need a job.

I'm just tired of the people who have jobs acting like it's so easy.  It's not.  People say they are hiring and for one position you have 100 people apply for it the employers have their pick.

Sorry y'all I'm just venting right now.  I just received yet another rejection letter and I'm beyond frustrated.  It was for a position I was clearly over qualified for and I feel like I'm being penalized for that fact.

If you are struggling finding a job tell your story!  If you've been able to find a job let me know what you did!

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Social Security Age

  Should older people stay in the work force until the age of 70?

"House Minority Leader reignited the debate over Social Security this week by saying that the retirement age, now 65, will have to be raised to 70 to save the system. Boehner, who will be in a position to drive Congress' agenda as House speaker if Republicans take control in November, also said benefits should be reduced or eliminated for retirees with significant income."

What say you?

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Job Posting

Would you apply for THIS job?  I wish I qualified.


http://jobview.monster.com/Head-Blogger-Job-New-York-NY-US-87287012.aspx

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All Cried Out

I'm not quite over my pitty party just yet but "I'm All Cried OUT"...I am mourning the loss of this house and my job all at once.  It was a bit much to take.  I asked my hubby "why does it always happen?"  I mean we will get to a place where we are doing well here and something life changing will happen and mess us all up.

Several years back my husband was diagnosed with diabetes.  He was VERY sick and was out on short term disability for 3 months to recover.  He gets back to work and the co. he gave 10yrs to fires him after being back 30dys.  In those 10yrs he had NEVER received a bad review, never been written up.  He couldn't find a job.  The economy was tanking. 

About 1yr later he finds a GOOD job working for D.E.L.L.
As their store manager.  He was feeling better about himself.  He was running thangs.  I was proud of him.  BUT after 15 months of having a store they close it down.  Poof no job.  He couldn't find a job.  The economy was in the crapper. 

So I get a temp job while Dre was running his store.  It became perminate because I told them hubby lost his job I need the benefits of a full time job.  I need health insurance.  So they offered me the job and I took it.  As the economy and the housing market tanked they started letting people go.  It was mass layoffs.  I was the last hired so I figured they would chuck me.  I should have been looking then.  I made it through the 1st, 2nd and 3rd round.  I thought I had made it.  Then yesterday happened. 3/18/10.  I.WAS.LET.GO.

So all the house hunting and prep. must have been a test run for the real thing.  When ever that is. I am trying to keep my head up and press on.  ALL.MY.LIFE.I'S.HAD.TO.FIGHT!!!
And I'm going to keep on fighting. 

Speak on it ....

Works Well With Others

Do you work well with others? I like to think I do. I'm sure other might disagree. Ha!
I am helpful to a point because you know people will take advantage of your kindness.
There in lies my problem. I have co-workers who just think because they have been here many years longer they have some sort of authority over me. Now I seem to recall being hired to do the same job you do. Your many years mean nothing to me cause we are on even ground in this position. So why is it that folks want to get their panties in a bunch when you put them back in there place. I do just as much work ... if not MORE cause people loooove giving me EXTRA PROJECTS to do like I don't have enough to do already.
Any who ....
Tell me about your work environment. Do you love what you do? Do you get along with your co-workers/boss?

Speak on it.