anyone else unemployed?
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funkmasterb
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black_vegeta said:
Someone offers you a job opportunity, you can't be bothered to comprehend the details, then you call them an asshole to when you get called out on it. On top of that you aren't willing to relocate in a difficult economy (which is key).
Give your head a shake man.
bengraven said:
That's a really shitty situation, sorry to hear about it. Maybe this is silly, but have you tried looking for positions at UF? I just looked on their job listings portal, and saw two IT positions that you might qualify for (one is a sysadmin job, the other looks like an A/V position). I can PM them to you if interested. Is the local college you refer to Santa Fe or UF?
half a moon
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So, I have bad stoical anxiety. Looking for a job isn't going so well.
I find the anxiety is making me not put in a lot of effort.
I need something to pay for health bills and start community college.
I find the anxiety is making me not put in a lot of effort.
I need something to pay for health bills and start community college.
BeautifulMemory
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No but I have heard it's demanding but you will make moneyIlive1up said:
Sorry just wanted to chime in
Ilive1up said:
I did a few years back when I was in college. If you don't mind manual labor, it's not a bad job. My driver simply had me run all the packages from the truck to people's doors. However, some drivers will drop you off with a bunch of packages and a cart and make you deliver them all on your own. If you are doing it in an unsafe neighborhood, you may have to get a signature for everything.
You also don't really have a clear end time, as you're done when you're done.
Still, it's decent money, and they'll probably give a bonus if you are available to work every single day until Christmas.
Also: Make sure you wear comfortable shoes.
Just watch your checks. In my case, the driver was the one who filled out my timecard, and he shorted me about 4 hours.
sooperkool
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ThisWreckage said:
Cheer up:
In your teens you have a carefree life, in your 20's you make all of your life's mistakes (hopefully), in your 30's you fix all of those mistakes and you live carefree again in your 40's.
black_vegeta
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funkmasterb said:
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bengraven
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Why the hell do they ask for your resume...
...and then require you to fill out all your work/education/personal/skills/references in their webapp?
Santa Fe. Worst part is, they have a satellite school literally one mile from my house here in my little town that would have been extremely useful for the family. I'm going to try again once I start work, but I'll have to start taking classes and paying out of the pocket for them (so only 1-2 classes a semester) and the fastest way to get my GPA over 2.0 will be to take two four-credit classes and get NO LESS than an A in each.
I'll go look for those jobs you mentioned: I've been checking UF, SF, and Shands every few weeks to see if something new pops up. I've been told working for school systems is really where it's at for someone with my background, so I've been checking out the local schools in Alachua, Bradford, Putnam, etc.
...and then require you to fill out all your work/education/personal/skills/references in their webapp?
SolKane said:
Santa Fe. Worst part is, they have a satellite school literally one mile from my house here in my little town that would have been extremely useful for the family. I'm going to try again once I start work, but I'll have to start taking classes and paying out of the pocket for them (so only 1-2 classes a semester) and the fastest way to get my GPA over 2.0 will be to take two four-credit classes and get NO LESS than an A in each.
I'll go look for those jobs you mentioned: I've been checking UF, SF, and Shands every few weeks to see if something new pops up. I've been told working for school systems is really where it's at for someone with my background, so I've been checking out the local schools in Alachua, Bradford, Putnam, etc.
black_vegeta
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Anyone think about starting their own business since they've been laid off or fired??
Or, has actually started their own business after being laid off?
Or, has actually started their own business after being laid off?
Lionheart1827
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bengraven said:
Yeah, my one year is december. :/
Feels bad man.
BlazingDarkness
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I was but I just got a job! My first full day on saturday
Been jobless since Jan 1st this year so it'll be good to get back into it
Been jobless since Jan 1st this year so it'll be good to get back into it
BlazingDarkness
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It's retail so nothing specialzero_suit said:
It's actually the same place I was in before I became unemployed (same store, same department) I guess i've been drafted in for the holidays
Can't complain though, it's good to finally get out of the house
Interviewed for a production art position (basically converting flash assets to html5). Did not get the position because of "lack of enthusiasm". 
The fuck is this shit? I have more than 7 years experience in Adobe programs, and could do the work being asked in my sleep. Jesus Christ on a monkey rant.
The fuck is this shit? I have more than 7 years experience in Adobe programs, and could do the work being asked in my sleep. Jesus Christ on a monkey rant.
SHAZOOM said:Interviewed for a production art position (basically converting flash assets to html5). Did not get the position because of "lack of enthusiasm".
The fuck is this shit? I have more than 7 years experience in Adobe programs, and could do the work being asked in my sleep. Jesus Christ on a monkey rant.
That's bullshit. I think I get turned down for the same reason sometimes. I cannot "fake" it.
BlazingDarkness
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SHAZOOM said:Interviewed for a production art position (basically converting flash assets to html5). Did not get the position because of "lack of enthusiasm".
The fuck is this shit? I have more than 7 years experience in Adobe programs, and could do the work being asked in my sleep. Jesus Christ on a monkey rant.
Remember these two things are not the same, in an interview generally how you come across as a person is more important than if you're qualified for the position
Especially considering that generally in these situations everyone being interviewed would be equally qualified for the role, it's all about how you present yourself
I totally "get" the idea of being enthusiastic. But not once during the interview did I act cross or angry. Nervous? Of course. I don't know if I'm going to have to drop my kid out of Pre-K or what other bills I have to skip in order to get by.
I honestly think I just got Shallow Hal Big Toed.
I honestly think I just got Shallow Hal Big Toed.
ThatCrazyGuy
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Hey Guys,
I was wondering if anybody knew the answer to this.
If you take a temp job, will they recalculate your benefit payment based on your wage at the temp job?
Seems like it would suck if you get the temp job that pays less than the job you got laid off from and get you claim lowered.
Sorry if this was answered before.
black_vegeta:
Yea, I have thought about staring my own business.
I was wondering if anybody knew the answer to this.
If you take a temp job, will they recalculate your benefit payment based on your wage at the temp job?
Seems like it would suck if you get the temp job that pays less than the job you got laid off from and get you claim lowered.
Sorry if this was answered before.
black_vegeta:
Yea, I have thought about staring my own business.
I was unemployed for 2-3 weeks then I got a job as a security in a Japanese University
and during that job there is a 4 hrs of front desk duty, So I get to study for ASVAB.
well after a month, I just took the Navy asvab yesterday and passed.
It was dark times for awhile but I'm seeing a light at the end of that tunnel
and during that job there is a 4 hrs of front desk duty, So I get to study for ASVAB.
well after a month, I just took the Navy asvab yesterday and passed.
It was dark times for awhile but I'm seeing a light at the end of that tunnel
Yesterday I had a job interview on what could be the job of my life. Top company in the world with top conditions and amazing environment.
I fucked it up completely.
They first started a personal part interview, and they really loved me, I could fit perfectly in the team. Then we just got deep on my technical background, even if I lacked some experience on the last years, I think I did it quite well.
But then a last guy came and started to ask me very precise technical question and some very generic ones like "tell me all you know about this:" I got really nervous and fucked up all of them. Of course the precise ones, were some things I have done at UNI thousands of times, but I happened to not remember perfectly, so I got nervous and everything went downhill.
Today I got a call discarding my option because they had some doubts about my technical skills. It sucks when i consider myself a very prepared guy and specially when I was one of the more prepared guys in my class.
I feel totally like shit, as I lost one of those opportunities that you only have once in your lifetime...
At least I can say I learnt a couple of lessons.
I need to prepare myself better for the next ones. I'm really rusty when it comes to this job position. And I shouldnt listen to people when they say 'hey, dont prepare anything, with your background it should be ok'.
I fucked it up completely.
They first started a personal part interview, and they really loved me, I could fit perfectly in the team. Then we just got deep on my technical background, even if I lacked some experience on the last years, I think I did it quite well.
But then a last guy came and started to ask me very precise technical question and some very generic ones like "tell me all you know about this:" I got really nervous and fucked up all of them. Of course the precise ones, were some things I have done at UNI thousands of times, but I happened to not remember perfectly, so I got nervous and everything went downhill.
Today I got a call discarding my option because they had some doubts about my technical skills. It sucks when i consider myself a very prepared guy and specially when I was one of the more prepared guys in my class.
I feel totally like shit, as I lost one of those opportunities that you only have once in your lifetime...
At least I can say I learnt a couple of lessons.
I need to prepare myself better for the next ones. I'm really rusty when it comes to this job position. And I shouldnt listen to people when they say 'hey, dont prepare anything, with your background it should be ok'.
33-Hit-Combo
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oneils said:
Yeah that makes sense. I got an offer from them in the end but declined it
they were so nice too... I was just wondering, is 2 weeks enough time to relocate? It's what I originally asked for, however I'm having so much trouble finding a place to live. A lot of tenancies finish next month but that's far too late. I might have to just suck it up and sign a 6 month agreement at an overpriced place!
33-Hit-Combo
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Zoe said:
I couldn't find any nearby, but luckily a friend has generously allowed me residence in his living room for a few weeks until the properties I am interested in free up. Will be booking viewings and hopefully reserving one of them sometime this week. Excellent!
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Well after 9 months of being rejected for everything in sight and having pretty much the worst year of my entire life so far...... I got a job at the start of this week.
Plus, I also got offered another job today. Oh yeah, I have two interviews at the beginning of next week too.
Sense? It makes none! It does though supports what plenty of guys have said in here beforehand, tough it out and your luck is bound to change at some point.
I'm aiming to move to China to teach in the new year so couldn't have come at a better time really
Plus, I also got offered another job today. Oh yeah, I have two interviews at the beginning of next week too.
Sense? It makes none! It does though supports what plenty of guys have said in here beforehand, tough it out and your luck is bound to change at some point.
I'm aiming to move to China to teach in the new year so couldn't have come at a better time really
So how does everybody feel about hiding the truth on a resume about your address? I only ask because I live very far away from the major job center and I get the feeling, not only from my own sense of things but also from what I've heard from interviewers, that my address is a liability. In other words, people think I would not be able to reliably make it to a potential job (which quite frankly is bullshit, I already have a part-time job which I'm never late for). The catch-22 of the situation of course is that I can't afford to move closer to where the jobs are until I get something full time which would be able to support me. So I had the idea that I should just start putting a phony address on my resume, because I feel like employers take one look at the address and just throw it out. Obviously this could potentially bite me in the ass, but I don't really think it's unethical. Just throwing this out there. I'm desperate, as you might infer.
SolKane said:
how far away are we talking? I JUST was offered and accepted a job yesterday that is about 40miles from my home. They asked me what my commute would be like but never raised it as a concern.
Coincidentally, I too have been searching for around 7 months looking for other game production gigs, heard nothing and now I have this job offer working with a Music hardware company and I also now got sort of an offer for a game gig in another state. So yeah, once you accept a job more jobs start coming! ARGH!!! Frustrating!!
CFMOORE! said:
That's the thing, it's only about 25 miles of a commute. Honestly, I hate it and desperately want to move closer, but EVERYONE I've talked to has brought this issue up. It's very aggravating to keep having to explain my situation. It's like people aren't capable of realizing that I hate where I want to live and am interested in moving, provided I can get full-time work. And before anyone asks, I always make it clear that I will relocate for a position if it gets brought up. But I'm talking more about crappy part-time jobs at the moment, which is about the only thing I qualify to do. I understand why it would be an issue for them, so I'm still concerned about it.
Al-ibn Kermit said:
I live with family now, and I don't have any friends around here. The phone number is not really an issue, since I only use a cell phone. I was thinking of randomly pulling an address from a recent craigslist posting or just using some apartment complex.
Al-ibn Kermit
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SolKane said:
If you honestly know that you are going to move closer assuming you get that job, then I wouldn't feel that there's anything wrong with it.
Do you have any friends/family that live closer? Maybe you could convince them to let you put their home phone number on the application and pretend that you're their roommate (assuming your actual home phone is in a different area code).
SolKane said:
25 miles is nothing really. I can't see how anyone would even bat an eye at that. depending on the city that is like a normal person's commute. but if it is like a retail job or something other than an office job, I can see how distance MIGHT be an issue for the hiring manager.
I don't see the major risk in fibbing about the address. Just fake it really well, especially if someone know that area you "live" in. So maybe learn about the neighborhood in case you're asked about a certain eatery or something lame like that.
Etrian Oddity
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Working in a kitchen sucks. =\ Still, getting 22 hours in two nights leads to a decent paycheck, even near minimum wage.
I have no clue what I'm going to do about a career, though. I need to start looking into internships and programs...my degree in particular (biology with emphasis on limnology) seems to shunt you only to government work. I'd love to have a prospect with NOAA or NASA, though.
I have no clue what I'm going to do about a career, though. I need to start looking into internships and programs...my degree in particular (biology with emphasis on limnology) seems to shunt you only to government work. I'd love to have a prospect with NOAA or NASA, though.
Great King Bowser
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Got past the first interview for a Trainee Account Executive position at a tech PR firm. Second round requires me to give a presentation on Open Source Software and Technology and then have a second interview. It's on Thursday, tad nervous but I should have time to prepare and research. They seemed quite keen which is good, I guess.
GAF, I need some advice on my employment situation.
I started training for my job on Saturday, shadowing a mentor. Pre- and post-interview I had been applying and interviewed for a receptionist position. During the final induction day, it turned out I'm doing a porter position. This is what I did on Saturday.
Now, last year I had been in hospital for two operation to correct my scoliosis (spine curvature) which basically meant 12 months of recovery as I had two metal rods to hold my spine in place and some pins. Therefore lifting suitcases, and even walking approx. five miles a day, means pains and aches start to set in. Yesterday and todayy, for the first time, my back felt stiff as if it was locking up. My left should hurt when turning in, and my spine felt weird as if it closer to the surface of my skin than it should ever be (best way I can describe it TBH).
The result of this was on Saturday evening I came home pissed off, depressed and wondering why the fuck I was doing a job I had not applied for and had not been told about until the final induction day. Combine that with not being able to drive, traveling 18 miles a day via bus or my parents (who are working shifts and full time), working either 7-3 or 2:30-10:30 (with the traveling in mind) and weird pressures (literally) on my back and the situation comes across as a bit shitty.
I've spoken to my brother, who said wait a week and then consult someone and explain the situation. He also agreed that I should pay attention to my health with all the heavy lifting involved. My parents have said if you don't want to do it, don't. However, I know it's not the simple: I need the money. Leaving this early would also look terrible on my CV, and even if I said that I quit because of my health being in danger I'm not sure this would wash.
So, what would you do?
TL;DR: Shifts, medium-distance traveling, dodgy (literal) pressures on my still-recovering spine means I'm already considering my situation.
I started training for my job on Saturday, shadowing a mentor. Pre- and post-interview I had been applying and interviewed for a receptionist position. During the final induction day, it turned out I'm doing a porter position. This is what I did on Saturday.
Now, last year I had been in hospital for two operation to correct my scoliosis (spine curvature) which basically meant 12 months of recovery as I had two metal rods to hold my spine in place and some pins. Therefore lifting suitcases, and even walking approx. five miles a day, means pains and aches start to set in. Yesterday and todayy, for the first time, my back felt stiff as if it was locking up. My left should hurt when turning in, and my spine felt weird as if it closer to the surface of my skin than it should ever be (best way I can describe it TBH).
The result of this was on Saturday evening I came home pissed off, depressed and wondering why the fuck I was doing a job I had not applied for and had not been told about until the final induction day. Combine that with not being able to drive, traveling 18 miles a day via bus or my parents (who are working shifts and full time), working either 7-3 or 2:30-10:30 (with the traveling in mind) and weird pressures (literally) on my back and the situation comes across as a bit shitty.
I've spoken to my brother, who said wait a week and then consult someone and explain the situation. He also agreed that I should pay attention to my health with all the heavy lifting involved. My parents have said if you don't want to do it, don't. However, I know it's not the simple: I need the money. Leaving this early would also look terrible on my CV, and even if I said that I quit because of my health being in danger I'm not sure this would wash.
So, what would you do?
TL;DR: Shifts, medium-distance traveling, dodgy (literal) pressures on my still-recovering spine means I'm already considering my situation.
^ this seems like a no brainer. Talk to them about the position which you originally applied for and state that due to your health reasons that is why you need to work the job your originally interviewed and applied for.
If you quit it won't look bad since it is for your health you simply will never put this job on your resume anyways. So no one will know about it.
If you quit it won't look bad since it is for your health you simply will never put this job on your resume anyways. So no one will know about it.
CFMOORE! said:
This is basically what I have been told, even discussing it just now with my mum.
Looking at the bus timetable now, my parents are working tomorrow and the bus arrives there at either 2:20 or 2:25 (I start at 2:30), and that's assuming they're on time. I still have to walk into work, clock on and get the green room before the briefing starts.
I have already considered phoning in tomorrow and telling them what's what, purely because it is so difficult to get in already. However, I realise after a day this looks pretty terrible and they would not take kindly to news like this over the phone. You can only phone in an hour before start time, so they'd be pretty infuriated (I imagine) at hearing this news when I've done a day. They'd be wondering why I did a day of work and didn't tell them there and then.
My wife was recently let go from her doctors office job due to the doctor closing down his practice and has been off work for 3 weeks now. To her credit, she didn't get down about it and only put applications in at two places.
She got both jobs and intends to work both for now. Not too bad.
She got both jobs and intends to work both for now. Not too bad.
Quit job, explained my history of the op and travelling problems. Said they could transfer me but, realistically, never going to work.
Gave me an e-mail to send my notice in to.
Now waiting on a response from a friend over the next two or three days, who is talking to HR to see of they have any vacancies.
A painful decision, but I think it was the right one.
Gave me an e-mail to send my notice in to.
Now waiting on a response from a friend over the next two or three days, who is talking to HR to see of they have any vacancies.
A painful decision, but I think it was the right one.
That suckstirant said:
. I'm afraid of it happening to me, since now it's been more than a year since university. Problem is, you can't really remember everything without looking it up again first. Luckily so far nobody has asked me technical questions, but if it was a job I would really like, they probably would.This afternoon I have an interview for an internship at a company working with the university. They have 2 positions, A, involved with programming, statistical data, experiment design, I+D stuff (and they are looking for an Industrial Engineer, strangely). If you look at the requirements (High english level, programming skills, electronics), I fit them all perfectly and there are 3 vacancies! But it's going to be a weird job, not really related with my Industrial background at all.
The internship B is more about application, design, and quality. It asks for things I know but not perfectly, but it seems to be the more interesting for the long run, since it is more related to Industrial Engineering and here in Spain we don't have that much of I+D. Problem is, there is only 1 vacancy.
What should I tell the HR? That I'm interested more in B because it's more interesting for my career, but I would do a good job in A since I really know to do all that stuff? I would be happy to work at either of them, and it's a nice pay for an internship (around 1100 , a lot here in Spain for something like this)
shanshan310
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So I passed a group interview at Myer (yaaay). They said the next step was checking my references, which could take several weeks, but its been six weeks now and I still haven't heard back. I know someone else got a rejection letter, but I haven't received anything at all. I spoke to my father about it and he thinks they are just waiting for a position to open up, but what do you guys think? Should I email them or something?
SHAZOOM said:
It's a bad situation, but employers want to know you really want their job. I know, it goes without saying that you want the job since you applied, but you have to show such in the interview.
"Lack of Enthusiasm" tells me either you were way too nervous during the interview (maybe from a lack of experience), or you just didn't come across as really wanting the job. Who knows why, though. Maybe your competition wowed the interviewer and made everyone else seem like they didn't want the job.
tirant said:
Feels bad, man. I had an opportunity like that back in May, but I didn't have all the qualifications the company was looking for. Huge, stable company. Lots of potential to move up. I nailed the interviews...even had the Engineering Manager tell me he couldn't wait to get me on the team. Just didn't work out.
Have to keep trying. Another opportunity will come up.
Going to see my career adviser department next Thursday for help with finding an internship with my major. Hope it goes well (I'm majoring in CIS) but I recently got two volunteer jobs. Sure, they don't pay, but are these valued at all by companies? They're both freelance writing jobs. I like to write, so I don't mind it myself.
BeautifulMemory
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shanshan310 said:
I'd suggest call, only because you get a more instant answer
If you are not comfortable with that, yes e-mail, but just know you will still be at the mercy of their response again
Old Gimlet Eyes
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Been painting for the last few months with my brother off and on, nothing steady though. But my sisters' work, a local Animal Hospital, is hiring for a front desk receptionist. I have an interview on Thursday at 1pm and am about 99% sure I am going to get the job. At least 30 hours a week, not sure of the starting pay or if there are any benefits (other than seeing sweet cats and dogs all day). Can't wait to interview and hopefully get some steady work.
Keep your heads up and stay positive. I know it can be really discouraging sending out resume after resume and filling out application after application. Best of luck to all of you in your job hunting.
Keep your heads up and stay positive. I know it can be really discouraging sending out resume after resume and filling out application after application. Best of luck to all of you in your job hunting.
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