Being Unemployed sucks......

[TwylaTwobits]

Sigh... been unemployed for more than a year now. Granted, I did not look that hard for a job before I went to NZ, but since I got back I've been putting in apps everywhere. Got desperate and put my resume back on Monster.com even for restaurant manager, a job I hated with a passion at times but in this difficult economy everyone still has to eat.

Imagine my surprise I get a call from a company that I hadn't even heard of, let alone applied for a job. The lady was a wee bit pushy and wanted me in Bowling Green on Monday to meet with the manager, this was a Friday night mind ya when the call came in. I explained I live in Elizabethtown and that would be quite a commute. The whole time I'm on phone my fingers are flying over the keys as I hit Google. Surprise surprise... real company. But the hiring practices are practically a scam. Numerous reports are out there on Bankers Life and Casualty. Apparently they surf Monster.com and look for people who need work. They contact them and ask them to come in to interview for a management position. They arrive and there are 20 other applicants. They go for another more personal interview, arrive and find 15 other people. Then they go into the pitch about buying an insurance license and how much you could make after so many years at the job.

I just told her I'd have to "research the company" and get back in touch when the car was out of the shop as it was a long commute. I think at that point the lady crossed me off the list because she knew what I would find on the web.

At least it wasn't like the other five emails I got asking me to set up a bank account to help them get their funds out of Federal Express in West Africa. Please be original sheesh.

[Samantha Sabrina]

Yes being out of work and not having a steady stream of income does suck.

At least you are sharp enough to do some research and find out something about the company up front and did not get taken, Big Smles..Good on you hun.

Right now there are just too many folks out there in desprate situations, and people/companies know it and are doing everythig they can to make matters worse.

Good luck in your search sweetie!!!!

Huggggggggggs
Samantha

[rissababynta]

One of the main reason why hubby is back in the military is because of the job market. Thank God he made that decision because we are now doing pretty darn ok if I do say so myself.

I do not work. I stay home with the kids. I hate the terms "housewife" or "homemaker" but...yeah...that's what I am. I'm so thankful that we are doing ok and neither my husband or myself have to go out searching for a job right now. We wouldn't be able to do that anyway for various reasons so...whew.

I know that finding a job right now is horrible, but I don't have to be involved with the stress of that. I'm SO thankful for that you don't even know, because I know many people struggling and spending many nights in tears wondering what they are going to do.

I hope that things get better for you soon and that you are able to continue keeping your wits about you with the crazies out there.

[TwylaTwobits]

Thanks guys, yeah I love the way they say we are not even in a recession, if the unemployment rate keeps going up we will not even stop at recession we will head straight for a depression.

[Samantha Sabrina]

One of the main reason why hubby is back in the military is because of the job market. Thank God he made that decision because we are now doing pretty darn ok if I do say so myself.

I do not work. I stay home with the kids. I hate the terms "housewife" or "homemaker" but...yeah...that's what I am.



First the reason for it does not matter, but I would like to tell both you and your Husband...

"Thank You for your Service to Our Country".

Second, hun being a "Housewife" or "Home Maker" is a very important job, please never forget that, far too many people just don't unerstand that taking care of a home, kids, and family IS a JOB and a damn important one at that.

Hugggggggggs

Samantha

[FalconAngel]

It could be worse, Twyla.

Been out of a day job for 2 years, making it very difficult to get material for product or advertise for my chainmaille jewelry and accessory business that I do from home. (you should see the earrings and necklaces that I make)

Right now I am hoping that I can get my current projects ready in time for the Springs River Festival in Miami Springs, Fl, next month, which is one of the 2 big shows that I do.
If I could afford it, I would do shows every month........maybe even every couple of weeks.

The big issue is the economy. Every working class person in the US is suffering. Contrary to what the Government says, the unemployment rate is well over 17%, which is much higher than it was in the recession of the 70's.

Of course the government figures only include those that are on unemployment and not those that have been denied unemployment for various reasons.

Just stick with it and keep applying.

[Canticle]

''I do not work. I stay home with the kids. I hate the terms "housewife" or "homemaker" but...yeah...that's what I am.''

That was me and still is me, Rissa. I stayed at home, to look after my children and whilst I do not regret doing so, I do wish I had returned to some form of employment, when they were old enough, to be left on their own. But I didn't. I was here for them, all of the time and I hope that the nurturing, which I did, has helped them to become the fine young people they are today.

I have always hated the term ''housewife.'' I'm not married to the building in which I live. ''Homemaker,'' is almost as bad. I don't consider I have had a home, in the traditional sense of the word. Just a house, we have all lived in, the children growing up, knowing their parents' marriage, was not a happy one.

And this is my problem. I need to work, but there are no jobs available, for which I am qualified. The same things are advertised, week after week....teachers, care workers, chefs, truck drivers. I have a good brain and I'm intelligent, but because I have not worked since 1980, I have no relevant skills and the public examinations I sat, aged 16, mean nothing now. So what do I do....I dunno! I don't drive, so any work must be local.

I want to head out on my own and I've never been independent. I want to divorce my husband, but can't do so, whilst we live under the same roof and he won't leave. Stupid thing is, if one of us moved out, we could move back, once a decree absolute is granted. That's the unfairness of legal proceedings.

I know I have got to head out, and very soon, for life is hell.....so with no jobs, no money, no income at all....I'll have to go on state benefits. I didn't want to have to do that. I guess it's called pride. Ten years ago I'd have had children at home and things would have been more in my favour. Once they are grown up.....a married woman, is in a very different position.

I guess I will find work and a way out, eventually and I guess Twyla will find employment too. I do hope that you do Twyla. Me, I've still got to pluck up enough courage, to pick up the phone and dial the benefits number. How I wish I had done many things differently...but we do what we think is right, at the time and ultimately, we cannot blame others for where we find ourselves...in most cases...but not all. So many people will lose their job, through no fault of their own.

[TwylaTwobits]

Yeah it can be worse, Falcon, and will be when the extensions of my unemployment benefits run out. Irony... lol I might have to go on Kentucky welfare, the same system that myself and some other kids came up with at Girls State way back in the 80's. Signed into a law by Gov Wallace Wilkinson.

As far as being a homemaker or housewife, the terms themselves never bothered me, but the connotations that get put on them did. Being a stay at home mother and wife is more work than most people do during a 40 hr week and I happily added those times when I stayed home after the birth of a child on my resume as work experience. It teaches you lots of things like time management, maintaining order in a fast paced and sometimes chaotic environment and the value of a lunch break, which you sometimes get to take while the baby naps or the other kids are at school.

I will keep applying, but at heart I'm a worker. I've even started working again on a few books that I've been writing for years on and off. Who knows, maybe about the time I figure out how to get from point a to point z while maintaining the essence of the story I will be employed again.

[Cherokee_Mountaincat]

Hey Riss, if you did have to go apply for a job imagine the prestige on a resume.

Domestic Enginer with X amount of years on the job, working 24/7 to coordinate a coporation and keep a proper system working in a smooth, percise method..

Finacinal manager: Responsible for the funds nesessary to keep a conglomerate in business and responsible for a whole company faction. Keeping it active and progressive on a month to month and year to year basis.

Social Director: Responsible for the recreational center and keeping your charges entertained on a daily basis for an inderterminable amount of time.

Culinary Expert: Managing the cooking needs of several in a family situation, seeing to the various desires of said individuals in a timely manner, meeting the nutritional and dietry needs of those in your care.

Secretary/Liason Officer: Running the business in the stead of the figure-head of the company, taking over all of the responsibilities of said business and keeping it running smoothly and efficiently at all times. Day starts early in the morning and runs late into the night. No perks, no paid vacation time.

That doesnt include Chauffer(sp), animal trainer, referee, and janitor.

So there ya go Girlfriend! Turn that one in to an employeer....lol :bigrin::cool:
Yer Silly Cat

[Canticle]

''As far as being a homemaker or housewife, the terms themselves never bothered me, but the connotations that get put on them did. Being a stay at home mother and wife is more work than most people do during a 40 hr week and I happily added those times when I stayed home after the birth of a child on my resume as work experience. It teaches you lots of things like time management, maintaining order in a fast paced and sometimes chaotic environment and the value of a lunch break, which you sometimes get to take while the baby naps or the other kids are at school.''

So true....it is a full time job....no extra pay for overtime....like when a child is ill and there are sleepless nights! All that comes with the responsibility of being a mother.....or a father. I certainly make a point of putting those years of dedication on my CV.

''Domestic Enginer with X amount of years on the job, working 24/7 to coordinate a coporation and keep a proper system working in a smooth, percise method..

Finacinal manager: Responsible for the funds nesessary to keep a conglomerate in business and responsible for a whole company faction. Keeping it active and progressive on a month to month and year to year basis.

Social Director: Responsible for the recreational center and keeping your charges entertained on a daily basis for an inderterminable amount of time.

Culinary Expert: Managing the cooking needs of several in a family situation, seeing to the various desires of said individuals in a timely manner, meeting the nutritional and dietry needs of those in your care.

Secretary/Liason Officer: Running the business in the stead of the figure-head of the company, taking over all of the responsibilities of said business and keeping it running smoothly and efficiently at all times. Day starts early in the morning and runs late into the night. No perks, no paid vacation time.

That doesnt include Chauffer(sp), animal trainer, referee, and janitor.''

Yep, Cat...all that and so much more...the list is endless.....timeless too.

[darkeyes]

''As far as being a homemaker or housewife, the terms themselves never bothered me, but the connotations that get put on them did. Being a stay at home mother and wife is more work than most people do during a 40 hr week and I happily added those times when I stayed home after the birth of a child on my resume as work experience. It teaches you lots of things like time management, maintaining order in a fast paced and sometimes chaotic environment and the value of a lunch break, which you sometimes get to take while the baby naps or the other kids are at school.''

So true....it is a full time job....no extra pay for overtime....like when a child is ill and there are sleepless nights! All that comes with the responsibility of being a mother.....or a father. I certainly make a point of putting those years of dedication on my CV.

''Domestic Enginer with X amount of years on the job, working 24/7 to coordinate a coporation and keep a proper system working in a smooth, percise method..

Finacinal manager: Responsible for the funds nesessary to keep a conglomerate in business and responsible for a whole company faction. Keeping it active and progressive on a month to month and year to year basis.

Social Director: Responsible for the recreational center and keeping your charges entertained on a daily basis for an inderterminable amount of time.

Culinary Expert: Managing the cooking needs of several in a family situation, seeing to the various desires of said individuals in a timely manner, meeting the nutritional and dietry needs of those in your care.

Secretary/Liason Officer: Running the business in the stead of the figure-head of the company, taking over all of the responsibilities of said business and keeping it running smoothly and efficiently at all times. Day starts early in the morning and runs late into the night. No perks, no paid vacation time.

That doesnt include Chauffer(sp), animal trainer, referee, and janitor.''

Yep, Cat...all that and so much more...the list is endless.....timeless too.

I seem to remember when I was in my late teens or early 20s, some report or other made clear that if the work done by a wife and mother (different days.. the term used then I think) was properly quantified and paid for hours worked and work done, each Housewife/homemaker/nowadays househubbie would have to be paid something like £ 600 per week to be amply recompensed for her services.. (it did not take into account sexual services it was not that kind of report). I couldnt tell you what the national average wage was at the time but it must have been somewhat less than 1/3 of that amount. Not too many Domestic Engineers get that sort of money from their partner now far less then.. and what they do get is usually for bills, food, clothes etc.

No I am not saying people who are housewifves/husbands should strike for more pay..a marriage or relationship is a partnership after all, and even now the national average wage is only about £400 a week so not much room their for paying a wage to a non employed stay at home working partner. But it does give an idea of just how important those who are homemakers (ugh I hate the term too Canticle) are and just how their contribution is undervalued..

I have never been unemployed as such. I have taken time out for a few weeks in between jobs/uni but am very lucky. Kate had been unemployed some years before I met her, and I know many others who have been and are in the same boat and have found it absolute misery and soul destroying... and the longer people are unemployed the more difficult it becomes to get back into paid work and are more likely to suffer mental and other illlnesses, children are more likely to be raised in poverty and the cycle of misery more likely to be passed from one generation to the next. The sad thing is.. it is going to get worse before it gets better...

[Aristede]

Being unemployed does suck indeed. The lack of financial freedom... the inability to do what you want with money. I was laid off last year from my elementary teaching position due to budget cuts. Naturally, the economy was starting to tank then and I found it difficult to find another teaching position. So I decided to do a career change. Fortunately, I rent a room from my parents at their house, so I was able to do this.

So I took on a unpaid internship in human resources (the field I'm switching to) and I'm currently working on my Master's degree. Unemployment compensation isn't great, but I do get to pay my rent, school fees, bills, and some leisure activities.

I do miss having the regular paycheck, even though I'm doing many things to get employed again. It's simply isn't easy. And with 3,000 teachers getting laid off in Chicago, going back to education isn't necessarily the solution either.

So I'm going to bide by time doing internships and finishing school and perhaps doing some jobs outside my desired career path. Like they say, you'll do what you have to do.

- Will

[kyguy149]

I agree being unemployed does suck.I lost my job in Dec.when the comoany decided to move from Ky to Mississippi.The job market here is in bad shape

[TwylaTwobits]

Woot they passed the extension....can breathe a touch easier as I keep looking for a job.