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  • I have been lookin' for work, outside of my business, for better than a year, now.  All kinds of work, doin' just about anything. 

    And I love how all my "well-meaning" friends are lookin' out for me. with suggestions, and jobs they hear about, or see, online.  And up to now, I've been pretty upbeat about it all.  But...(there's always a but, ain't there?) I'm gettin' a little aggravated.  One, I'm up at the crack of dawn, online EVERY morning, puttin' in apps, sendin' out resume's, checkin' on apps/res' sent. And Two, I've been doin' this routinely for a year, so I know the "ins-and-outs" of the job hunt.  What aggravates me, is the fact that these "well-meaning friends, have no compunction, of suggesting that I take a job, that they themselves wouldn't work at.  Like...flippin' burgers. Or they want to tell me how to go about following up, or updating my resume'. 

    Good Lord!  I've done all that...and more.

    Now, I do these job searches, on top of doin' any cleaning work, that I have lined up.  Or working for my landlords somewheres (they have many properties), in exchange for rent.  In other words, I work my rent off.  (As well as what's left of my butt...)  But BEFORE I "sing for my supper", I go online. Usually between 5-8 in the mornin'.  Then if I do go someplace, I check out any "now hiring" jobs I might see along the way. (Such as the dry cleaner, or the corner store).  But nothin's happenin' for me.  And I'm a little "anxious" about the length of time, this is takin'.  My landlords have been patient, but that too, is runnin' thin. I'm feelin' pressured, and that makes me more anxious...and then, I get more aggravated.  Vicious cycle. I'm tryin' as hard as I know how!!! I'm tryin' to take people's "help", in the spirit intended.  So, why is it, that I find myself gettin' more and more defensive and irritated? I also know my maker, has a plan, it just hasn't happened yet.  I'm only hopin' it'll happen, in "the nick of time".

    Cause, I really need it to. 

    Just blowin' off some steam here, folks. Writin' it down, is cathartic for me. The one thing I don't need right now?  More advice. I do care what you think, and I do appreciate, your thoughts and prayers.  More than you know.

    I need encouragement, is all. 

    Ride Free 

    Tweek

     

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  • Tweek Thanks Jimmy and alwayspms? I OWN my own cleaning business, have for two years, now. But the economy caused people to do two things. First, get rid of any "outside" workers, when they can do it themselves, such as cleaning, and lawn service. And two,...  more
  • LCStrat It is a rough time for job seekers all over. I'm praying for you girl.
  • blurplebuzz I feel your pain,been the same here for me,work is tight,especially when ur older n out of work for couple of years.No one wants to even consider hiring me even for work where I hve years of experience.I would take a burger flippin job if it was possible...  more
  • 99Savage Wish I could be a comfort but the times out there are just flat out evil.
    Retired in 2008, then went back, part time in 2011.
    Hate to check my work e-mail; most weeks will get a half dozen resumes. - How did they know I was back? - Almost all from highly...  more