Whoever invented the idea of homecoming weekend, and whoever perfected it by adding Chuck's and Faegans to the equation deserves the Congressional Medal of Honor. Nothing takes away from the tedium of unemployment, and plays into the delusion that I have no responsibilities and am just in fact on a long school break that involves resumes than going back to the old stomping grounds and spending time with loved ones. And by loved ones, I mean my girlfriend, friends, and Guy the bartender.
And so I return to my Queens apartment, tired, sick, and...well...in the exact same place I was when I left, except sans a few dollars. Despite the wonderful delusion experienced over the weekend, I still return to the reality that I am still unemployed. I still have nothing to do. Employers still won't answer my calls, or talk to me in any way. And I still don't have the necessary 2-3 years experience required for pretty much any "entry" level position (a future blog to be done on this topic).
Which brings me to my next paragraph and therefore new thought. I am rapidly developing a hatred for a new pet peeve, one that I was subjected to many times this weekend. Many times during a conversation, people will ask what I do with my time. I'll spare you the further intricacies of the conversation, but it usually ends with "dude, you need a job." Yes. I know. Thank you for the heads up. If it was as easy as waking up and saying I want a job, then poof you get one, this blog would be a sports blog. Going up to someone who is actively looking for a job and saying "you need a job" is the equivalent of going up to someone with the clap and saying "you need to get rid of that." No shit Sherlock.
Expect another blog in the next few days, I have no job leads to follow up on, and all the job boards have been relatively quiet, giving me even less to do during the day.
1 comment:
Oh Ben - I feel the need to comment on your most recent entry because it sparked some ideas in my mind, and, get this, I'm bored at work. (I know, and you thought work would solve all of your bore problems right??)
So now to the comment part. I think you should make the most of NYC while you ARE unemployed. The city has so many things to see I want to challenge you off your couch (as comfy as it is) and find them - because I am jealous that you have so much time! (take that one!) Every day you should think of one thing to do and go out and do it. Ever been to battery park? (and even if you have, go again) Find a good book at the library and read it in the coolest coffee shop - even if you cant afford the coffee. Be creative and invent things for yourself to do each day. And if its raining, cook something you have never made before, or scrub that bathroom! (haha) You know that saying about watching a pot of water you want to boil? If you keep staring at the pot of hot water it will never boil. Maybe if you keep your mind off of jobs and do something else in the mean time...something will pop up. There is a job out there for you somewhere - it took me four months to find mine - hopefully you have quicker luck then that. As for "we're looking for someone with more experience" really...its just a nice way for employers to tell you "thanks but no thanks". Dont get discouraged, hopefully you are learning something positive about yourself and your career through all the rejections.
Keep that chin up! Plus, you have a new kitchen table! Be excited! (haha)
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