i am still living my NY Adventure...however it has proven to be a difficult journey. i came here without a job, and knew it was going to be hard to find one. i did not expect it to be quite THIS hard, that's what she said. finding a job is a full-time job in and of itself. i've been very committed and driven each day, each week, this whole time to search and apply and follow-up with employers. i realize in this economy that it is very difficult for job-seekers and this makes me all the more determined.
it's been about 6 weeks since I got here, and i've been to many temp agencies and one real interview. Unfortunately I was over-qualified for the job I interviewed for...i guess that's encouraging! so the search continues. i am trying to remain positive and know that this challenging time is simply that - a challenge. i have faith that God will provide and take care of me here in new york. it is just a matter of time until that great job comes along.
i never really thought i could get sick of "being lazy" or not having to work all day. however, there's only so much you can online, watch on TV or listen to on your iPod. 24 hours is a considerable amount of time, and i would like to be productive for the majority of it. i have learned a few things during my unemployment days...
1. i HATE raymond...as in "everyone loves raymond" it is on about 7 episodes a day on TBS (one of the only channels i get on my tv)
2. the internet has made for an unfortunate and difficult platform for job applicants. there is no way to follow-up or contact the hiring person or HR...they hide behind "brass ring" websites and one-way e-mails. grrrr
3. job fair lines are insane, and remind me of that picture of the unemployed during the great depression
this is the line i stood in for over an hour and a half to get into the job fair, which turned out to be lame. oh well, live and learn.
well i felt i needed to put down in words how frusterating this whole process is. i promise the rest of my blogs will not be this dull and whiny. unless i still don't have a job the next time i write. TBD.
