Among the ranks of the unemployed

[A Desert Rose]

At 5 pm today, I will join the ranks of the unemployed.

Any advice? Any suggestions? I know I will now have time to clean my sewing room.

 

[christophe]

take a little time off for yourself.....now that you have it available!

 

[Guest]

 

[I'mVan]

But not too much, you have no idea how dibilitating not having a job is on your self esteme and motivation.

 

[A Desert Rose]

Re: Re: Among the ranks of the unemployed

Here
http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125647

I don't like you any more Hanns. Go away. You never liked me either.

 

[A Desert Rose]

But not too much, you have no idea how dibilitating not having a job is on your self esteme and motivation.

That is a concern to me too. I can imagine it won't be easy to find another job real fast. And I admit to being more than a little scared.

 

[Guest]

Re: Re: Re: Among the ranks of the unemployed

 

[MaggieH]

Good luck to you *hugs*

Try to keep a positive view of things. You will find a great new job and make a fresh start. I was laid off back in 1993 and it turned out to be a wonderful thing. It gave me a chance to start my own business, which I kept until this year.

If you need any help with your resume, just let me know. When I was looking for a new job last year, a friend here helped me reformat mine and it made all the difference.

 

[The Heretic]

Welcome to the ranks.

Advice and suggestions follows:

1) Don't tarry, update your resume and get it out there right away. I made the mistake of taking a sabbatical last year when I was laid off, thinking that the economy and job market would turn around in 6 months or so. Here it is 19 months later and the economy/job market is significantly worse than when I was laid off.

2) Make looking for a job a job - every day work a certain number of hours at finding a job.

3) Take this opportunity to evaluate whether to make a change in directions. If you are unhappy with what you do now, consider heading off in a new direction.

4) Take this opportunity to update any skill sets that may be lacking. When I was employed I had everybody and their dogs calling me trying to hire me because I had Java experience. That was fine when that was all you needed, but now available Java programmers are a dime a dozen rather than a rarity, and I need a lot more to even be considered for a job. So I am taking this opportunity to learn those skills that are in demand.

 

[zipman]

Rose,

I am so sorry to hear about this. I know that the econeomy isn't great, but talented people still find new jobs everyday and I have no doubts that you will get a new job soon.

Some thoughts:

Being in a creative field, I would highly recommend redoing your resume and portfolio. Perhaps you can find some new ways to highlight your work and stand out more in interviews.

If you need someone to take a look at your resume, feel free to send it to me. I am pretty good at making anyone sound good (although I highly doubt that my abilities could make Hanns look like anything other than the useless piece of gender conflicted crap that s/he is.)

In the meantime, try not to stress about it too much!

Zip

 

[Lancecastor]

I think everyone everywhere should quit their jobs at the same time and go shopping.

That'd show those fuckers!

 

[A Desert Rose]

Good luck to you *hugs*

Try to keep a positive view of things. You will find a great new job and make a fresh start. I was laid off back in 1993 and it turned out to be a wonderful thing. It gave me a chance to start my own business, which I kept until this year.

If you need any help with your resume, just let me know. When I was looking for a new job last year, a friend here helped me reformat mine and it made all the difference.

My big concern is that I don't want to relocate. I love it here and my children are here.

I guess I will think about it tomorrow.... And tomorrow is another day, right Scarlett? ~wink~

 

[A Desert Rose]

Rose,

I am so sorry to hear about this. I know that the econeomy isn't great, but talented people still find new jobs everyday and I have no doubts that you will get a new job soon.

Some thoughts:

Being in a creative field, I would highly recommend redoing your resume and portfolio. Perhaps you can find some new ways to highlight your work and stand out more in interviews.

If you need someone to take a look at your resume, feel free to send it to me. I am pretty good at making anyone sound good (although I highly doubt that my abilities could make Hanns look like anything other than the useless piece of gender conflicted crap that s/he is.)

In the meantime, try not to stress about it too much!

Zip

Thank you so very much. I very well may take you up on that offer Zip.

I appreciate your kind words. ~smile~

 

[A Desert Rose]

Welcome to the ranks.

Advice and suggestions follows:

1) Don't tarry, update your resume and get it out there right away. I made the mistake of taking a sabbatical last year when I was laid off, thinking that the economy and job market would turn around in 6 months or so. Here it is 19 months later and the economy/job market is significantly worse than when I was laid off.

2) Make looking for a job a job - every day work a certain number of hours at finding a job.

3) Take this opportunity to evaluate whether to make a change in directions. If you are unhappy with what you do now, consider heading off in a new direction.

4) Take this opportunity to update any skill sets that may be lacking. When I was employed I had everybody and their dogs calling me trying to hire me because I had Java experience. That was fine when that was all you needed, but now available Java programmers are a dime a dozen rather than a rarity, and I need a lot more to even be considered for a job. So I am taking this opportunity to learn those skills that are in demand.

GREAT ADVICE, too. Especially the making looking for a job a job. I set my goal date for job hunting as next Monday. That should give me time to get over the drunk I will be working into this weekend. LMAO.

 

[The Heretic]

I think everyone everywhere should quit their jobs at the same time and go shopping.

That'd show those fuckers!

Hey! I'm there! I am showing them what for! Grrrrr!

 

[REDWAVE]

My sympathy

Sorry to hear about this, Rosie. As I know, this is not a good time to be looking for a job. The economy is utterly horrendous, and is probably going to get much worse.

I hate to bring this up (all right, I really don't), but-- doesn't this shake your faith in the "wonderful free market system" just a bit? Are you ready to become a socialist yet?

A good-paying job should be a right, not something you have to beg some greedy, exploitative pig for!

 

[curious2c]

posted by redwave:

A good-paying job should be a right, not something you have to beg some greedy, exploitative pig for!
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ummm. You need to get your reality checked there pard. I have never seen getting a job as having to 'beg some greedy, exploitative pig for' Everyone has skills that are needed somewhere and when a proper fit comes up it all gels for the good. Any time one works any way for another there is going to a certain amount of 'exploitation' that is the nature of the beast.

In a socialist life the government tells you where to work. Hmmmm. sounds more like slavery to me.

A Desert Rose...something will come along even better that what you had. Life is that way. It will be allright for you because you have talents and skills that many others don't.

Hang in there kiddo. It will be ok...trust me.

 

[ksmybuttons]

So it sounds like a layoff? Not a choice thing?

In 1997 I was sold.

The program I worked for was sold to another company. I was offered a job with them, but I really, really didn't want it. I chose to stay within the corporation. I took all the opportunities they gave me as I had stayed to get the bonus to close down the program. I was manager during the transition. That was tough. Being a company person when you are so disappointed in the company. I took the classes on finding a job, had assistance with my resume, had head hunters help me. I put together a little part time thing so I could still collect my severence and then I was offered a promotion which I took and hated. Again, I was laid off in 2000 and applied for a nice 4 day a weeker which I got.

Even though I was able to maximize the opportunity, I was shaken and went through a definate grief process. I have always been very employable and job hopped in the beginning of my career. Now that isn't possible like it was.

It changed my perspective on security. I just want to retire and not work anymore but, damn, now I have 15 more years until retirement. If I am lucky, I will be able to quit in 7. Sounds like a long time but really not in the perspective of having worked for 27.

I am just not wanting opportunities anymore. I just want to pursue all the other things I would rather be doing. Like cleaning the sewing room.

 

[bknight2602]

Sorry to hear this. Most of the people have given you excellent advice, update the resume and make several aimed at different positions emphasising those points that fit different requirements.

 

[Sillyman]

Discarded pizza boxes are an excellent source of cheese.

 

[Lost Cause]

#2 State with the highest unemployment...

And I'm there! I got laid off in Dec '01, worked for 3 mos, laid off again to now. Your door is open, were you happy where you were? Maybe make a list of things you like to do, and revamp the resume to find a close match in employment. Go to the local worksource office, and scan the possibilities. Maybe check into a school, and see about an education grant. The world is yours again!

 

[bored1]

Sorry to hear your sad news.......

 

[A Desert Rose]

Discarded pizza boxes are an excellent source of cheese.

If you are inferring that I am whining then, fuck you.

Anyone who knows me, and there are several on this board who do, know that I am not a whiner.

Unless I am whining for a spanking..... thats a different kind of whine, though.

 

[A Desert Rose]

It was a lay off. It happens. There is no reason for me to be immune from this misfortune.

I will find something. I will be fine.

It is a major life and career change, but I am smart and resourceful, not to mention witty, charming and gorgeous.

I appreciate any and all suggestions that you posters have and will give me. And thank you for your input thus far.

But this is not a pity or sympathy thread. You, who are my friends know I don't do that sort of thing, unless I do it tongue-in-cheek. ~smile~

 

[curious2c]

Some of the things that are taught in job hunting skills classes are to reach out to your 'peers' and get help. Someone may know of something in their company or another comp[any that is looking for someone with your skills. By posting here I see that A Desert Rose is doing just that. Looking for support and possible ideas. I do not see anything else in her post. Anyone have tips on Resumes', or job hunting in a special field or way that is relevant. Anyone with informaiton of possiblities in thier company or of another looking for someone with Desert Roses's talents?

Come on people, there are over five hundred people around here with something to add or help in a real and productive way. To any others out there who are looking too. Just because is it posted in this thread doesn't mean that it wouldn't help someone else too.