Looking for a job is like repeatedly banging your head against the wall hoping to break through to the other side. It always seems like there has to be a better way, and each time it hurts a little more, and you hope that you're getting closer to breaking through but you can never really be sure. And you're not even sure if what's on the other side is even worth it. I feel like my college degree is doing me no good. Every employer wants experience. Is four years of college not experience enough? How, exactly, is one supposed to get experience if never given the chance? Our economy is in the hole. I understand this. I get it. But I didn't spend four years in college to work in retail or fast food (not that there's anything wrong with that- I spent almost a year and a half in fast food). It's tough and it's annoying and hopefully will all be worth it in the end. If not, I'll continue to sit in my pajamas plotting my next move.
"And generally my generation
Wouldn't be caught dead working for the man
And generally I agree with them
Trouble is you gotta have yourself an alternate plan"
-Ani DiFranco
With peace and love,
the Dormouse
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ReplyDeleteI smiled when I read this post. I hate job hunting. I'm going to have to start the hunt soon, and am dreading it already. Some say the difference between humans and animals is that humans can picture pain in the future and drag it into the present. Anyway, I totally agree with you on the 'experience needed' part. I just guess that in the present economy no one has the time to train supposedly experience-less people.
Very apt comment. I am in employment myself, but when you're trying to get into better employment, as many people are, the opportunities just aren't there these days...
ReplyDeleteStill though, a job is like gold at the moment. Even if it's a bad one, and there are no really bad jobs at the moment if you think logically!