This is the longest I have ever been without a job in my life. This is a strange period of my life, where I should be sitting pretty, but I am coming up empty. I find myself wondering what went wrong with economy, how everything got so screwed up.
I applied for a temp agency who turned me down.Gave me a rundown over why I was way too overqualified to even apply. How utterly ironic, to not be able to find a job because you are too good for them. I've heard of being overqualified before, but I never actually literally encountered it.
If things keep going this way, I don't want to wish the worst, but I may have to stay home for a while. And for those that know my family situation, I would rather face death. That is hyperbolic language, but my family has and always will be a fucking mess. I think I'll take my chances out here and starve a little.
I am still free and living my own true life. That's how I should see it. Have to remind myself that I have my own life, and I can take it wherever I will. And fuck-all, I am going to get something, even if I have to make fucking cupcakes or mop floors. I'm not leaving without a fight.
5 comments:
Remember that the education field is doing better (the private schools at least), since people tend to obtain more degrees in poor economic times.
And hey, there's always the option of teaching overseas. S. Korea hires a lot of Americans (where they will appreciate your over-qualification).
Of course, I realize the ridiculousness of having to go to ANOTHER country to get a freakin' job. Damn America...what is up with you?!?
Anthony, just a little suggestion, (if you don't mind)...
If you are over-qualified, leave your credentials off of your resume. Tailor the resume to match the requirements of the job.
I'm not sure what the ramifications are if they find out you left out your degree, but I don't imagine it's nearly as bad as making up credentials you don't have (I would NEVER suggest that).
Anyway, I know of a gal who, in desperation, did just that to get a job at the UCD Med Center. When she wasn't able to find a job as a scientist, she left her degree off of her resume and got a job as a hospital assistant, which is one of the entry-level jobs there.
D.
Ashley: I was just thinking of that, moving to Argentina. I have a contact who can get me in, I hope.
D: I am willing to take your suggestions regarding business. You are a businesswoman and I respect that.
I have been advised to take my qualifications off of my resume before, and now it seems like it is more than real. I must leave off my hard work to pull the wool over their eyes. I do think it's ridiculous, but I suppose that's just pride screwing with me.
I suppose I get it, it's just foolish of the work force to assume I don't want the job simply because I have better qualifications than what they post. Everyone, especially M.A. accredited professors, are suffering and in need. I guess I need to bullshit in the working world.
Argentina!!!!! YES YES YES :)
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