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peter may · 02-18-2005, 01:07 PM

After two huge mailshots, countless answering to Job ads and just six interviews, i'm ready to jump off the next cliff

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! I want a job

Steve M. · 02-18-2005, 01:19 PM

Ditto. I've been out of work since October, except for a Christmas job at the mall, and I can't find anything!!

peter may · 02-18-2005, 01:31 PM

I now feel your pain

80s_Fan · 02-18-2005, 01:53 PM

I have my own business with a close friend/partner and it's been quiet since we started the whole thing. I decided to get a job last year before the business really got off and everything so I applied at "Zellers" and got the job. I started working there in August and had to quit in October to start doing courses for our business.

I was told that if we can't proceed with our business and/or it just doesn't work out that I could come back to "Zellers". I would only work there until I can get something much better.

Last weekend, I dropped by "Zellers" to once again speak to the director and he told me I can still come back but now I have to wait till at least March or after because right now it's quiet and there are even some people that are not working the hours that they should.

We will be finding out real soon if we can proceed with the business or not.
If not, I will go back to "Zellers" unless I find something better. I want an office job but have two big weaknesses that keep me from going for one and/or keeping a job for a real long time.

I've been struggling with jobs since 1987-1988 more or less. I have my high school diploma and a secretarial studies one but still; have a hard time.
I'm thinking about going back to school and get a college degree in something but I'm not sure if that's right for me and also the money I have to pay for it and everything. I will be 36 next month and still have no idea what I want to do with the rest of my life.

I get so discouraged and frustrated and it's putting a strain on my relationship with my boyfriend with whom I've been with for almost 10 years.
I want things to change for the better and to get out of this rut.

Georgia's on my Mind · 02-18-2005, 03:15 PM

you said you loved me
or were you just being kind
or am i loosing my mind

peter may · 02-18-2005, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgia's on my Mind

you said you loved me
or were you just being kind
or am i loosing my mind

x3 Taylor x3 · 02-18-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter may

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! I want a job

Ditto.

Kristina · 02-18-2005, 04:36 PM

TRY MCDONALDS, U KNOW SOMEBODYS GOTTA CLEAN THE TOILETS!!!!!

dawsongirl · 02-18-2005, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter may

After two huge mailshots, countless answering to Job ads and just six interviews, i'm ready to jump off the next cliff

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! I want a job

I know exactly how you feel. I went thru the same crap. I am so glad I finally got a job. It's just part time, but damn, who cares at this point?!

I wonder where they get off saying that unemployment is so low here. So many people want to work and have the skills and no one will even look at them.

TheHappyBurgerMeister · 02-18-2005, 06:57 PM

I know how you feel. I've been looking for a job since the end of november. I applied for at least 20 jobs and I've only heard back for interviews from like 3 or 4. I have another interview this Tuesday. I find out at the end of this month if I get a job working for the Brewers at Miller Park. I really hope I get that one.

peter may · 02-18-2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHappyBurgerMeister

I know how you feel. I've been looking for a job since the end of november. I applied for at least 20 jobs and I've only heard back for interviews from like 3 or 4. I have another interview this Tuesday. I find out at the end of this month if I get a job working for the Brewers at Miller Park. I really hope I get that one.

good luck with that, i had an interview this week at SONY, but i bet i wont get it

Steve M. · 02-18-2005, 10:50 PM

80's Fan - I know Zeller's is a drugstore, I was a claims processor for drug prescription claims in North America. I was - I've been working at low-wage jobs on and off since. I might have to get a job at Walgreens - the pharmacy America trusts! - as a cashier or stock clerk!

Superstar · 02-19-2005, 09:35 AM

I hope you find something soon

Czas na Zywiec · 02-19-2005, 11:37 AM

I feel your pain, brotha. It might be easier to get a job if I didn't have such a crazy ass schedule this semester. Tues, Thurs, and Fridays I'm avaiable anytime after 12:30, but on Mondays and Wednesdays, I have classes from 4 - 7. I don't have anything else on Wednesdays, but Mondays I have a class from 9 - 10. And no one wants to hire me because I can't come in 5 days a week at the same time, even for part time. So I'm about ready to jump off of that cliff with you.

MaydayMalonesGirl · 02-19-2005, 11:56 AM

Both of my parents have been in this situation in the last few years. They're both jobhunting again because they hate their current jobs. Whateevver.

I'm have a job reserved for later this year at a pizzeria. (I'm taking my sister's job after she goes to college...) Good luck finding something guys.

02-18-2005, 01:07 PM	#1
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	Jobhunting - - - - I'm losing my mind! After two huge mailshots, countless answering to Job ads and just six interviews, i'm ready to jump off the next cliff Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! I want a job

02-18-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Ditto. I've been out of work since October, except for a Christmas job at the mall, and I can't find anything!!
	__________________ I don't really get out a lot. When I do go out, I couldn't be happier. I love being in a nice milieu. I'm as happy as a clam. Just as long as I'm not in some club playing hip-hop. You hear that sort of thing in a lot of places. That's not my milieu. Rock and roll is good-time music. I love rock. So did my parents. Last edited by Steve M.; 02-18-2005 at 10:46 PM.

02-18-2005, 01:53 PM	#4
80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	I Can Relate I have my own business with a close friend/partner and it's been quiet since we started the whole thing. I decided to get a job last year before the business really got off and everything so I applied at "Zellers" and got the job. I started working there in August and had to quit in October to start doing courses for our business. I was told that if we can't proceed with our business and/or it just doesn't work out that I could come back to "Zellers". I would only work there until I can get something much better. Last weekend, I dropped by "Zellers" to once again speak to the director and he told me I can still come back but now I have to wait till at least March or after because right now it's quiet and there are even some people that are not working the hours that they should. We will be finding out real soon if we can proceed with the business or not. If not, I will go back to "Zellers" unless I find something better. I want an office job but have two big weaknesses that keep me from going for one and/or keeping a job for a real long time. I've been struggling with jobs since 1987-1988 more or less. I have my high school diploma and a secretarial studies one but still; have a hard time. I'm thinking about going back to school and get a college degree in something but I'm not sure if that's right for me and also the money I have to pay for it and everything. I will be 36 next month and still have no idea what I want to do with the rest of my life. I get so discouraged and frustrated and it's putting a strain on my relationship with my boyfriend with whom I've been with for almost 10 years. I want things to change for the better and to get out of this rut.

02-18-2005, 06:57 PM	#10
TheHappyBurgerMeister Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 23, 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,209	I know how you feel. I've been looking for a job since the end of november. I applied for at least 20 jobs and I've only heard back for interviews from like 3 or 4. I have another interview this Tuesday. I find out at the end of this month if I get a job working for the Brewers at Miller Park. I really hope I get that one.
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02-18-2005, 01:31 PM	#3
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	I now feel your pain

02-18-2005, 03:15 PM	#5
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	you said you loved me or were you just being kind or am i loosing my mind

02-18-2005, 04:36 PM	#8
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	TRY MCDONALDS, U KNOW SOMEBODYS GOTTA CLEAN THE TOILETS!!!!!

02-18-2005, 10:50 PM	#12
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	80's Fan - I know Zeller's is a drugstore, I was a claims processor for drug prescription claims in North America. I was - I've been working at low-wage jobs on and off since. I might have to get a job at Walgreens - the pharmacy America trusts! - as a cashier or stock clerk!

02-19-2005, 09:35 AM	#13
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I hope you find something soon

02-19-2005, 11:37 AM	#14
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	I feel your pain, brotha. It might be easier to get a job if I didn't have such a crazy ass schedule this semester. Tues, Thurs, and Fridays I'm avaiable anytime after 12:30, but on Mondays and Wednesdays, I have classes from 4 - 7. I don't have anything else on Wednesdays, but Mondays I have a class from 9 - 10. And no one wants to hire me because I can't come in 5 days a week at the same time, even for part time. So I'm about ready to jump off of that cliff with you.

02-19-2005, 11:56 AM	#15
MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	Both of my parents have been in this situation in the last few years. They're both jobhunting again because they hate their current jobs. Whateevver. I'm have a job reserved for later this year at a pizzeria. (I'm taking my sister's job after she goes to college...) Good luck finding something guys.