What's upsetting you today? - Page 333

skysidhe · 01-05-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

In this day and age. Yes. Lots of people are in the same boat.

I am sure there are more people than me who are feeling quite desperate. It's sad. I didn't feel like I was one of the desperate ones until today.The reality of the economy just hit home.

BUT
I am eating dutch apple pie with my nice hot heat on so I'm good. It's good.

TheMercenary · 01-05-2010, 08:15 PM

Eh, I agree. I think everyone is just trying to do the best they can with the current situation.

Tulip · 01-09-2010, 01:02 PM

Just in a bad mood.....everything is making me unhappy and upset today.

Nirvana · 01-09-2010, 01:17 PM

I hope things get better for you Tulip

xoxoxoBruce · 01-10-2010, 01:09 AM

Tomorrow will be better for twolips.

Cicero · 01-10-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

I went to an interview today. The third one at the same state agency.

At the end the one main person asked me if I had any questions.
Thinking I won't get this job either I asked for a critique. I never usually never NOT get a job offer after so many interviews and I wanted to know of any impressions. Anyway one of the women in the panel said they did not offer feedback after interviews but the supervisor allowed it told me very kindly that they have been up to 200 interviews per position because so many people were out of work. She said I did fine but that was what they were up against.

I knew the economy was bad but to hear the staggering number floored me. When I went to my car I teared up for the first time since being dislocated.
I don't say this to get sympathy because I am alright. It was just upsetting.

Can you imagine 200 people interviewing for the same job?

Same news here except it's more like 35 or 40 for some. Smaller town...Soon I'll be fighting to get into Burger King.

No joke. I didn't cry after the interviews though. I realize I am up against people that have more degrees and are over-qualified for the positions I used to fill, that they are now getting hired for. I have a serious reassessment to do. I am sorry for you sky. I am going through it. It's ugly out there. I apply to ads posted on craigslist and about 3 out of 5 are fake.

I used to get hired immediately. Not so these days. It just isn't so.....

I don't even bother waiting for the phone to ring anymore. I have 2 side-jobs. They are not going to pay the bills. off/rant

In any case, I am sending you good energy today sky!! Don't give up hope!!

skysidhe · 01-10-2010, 11:37 AM

Cicero. I appreciate your kind words and so sharing your story I can understand and appreciate the place you find yourself in.

I try not to cry and I do not usually! I hate to cry and am very stoic. I just got choked up because like you said when you are used to getting a job after an interview and don't , time after time, it is a let down in a big big BIG way.

So I had a weak moment. I am busy planning my garden and taking care of my mom.

Also I am reassessing too. Good luck to the both of us aye?

Griff · 01-10-2010, 11:42 AM

Asshats =

skysidhe · 01-10-2010, 11:45 AM

snow mobile?

Cicero · 01-10-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

Cicero. I appreciate your kind words and so sharing your story I can understand and appreciate the place you find yourself in.

I try not to cry and I do not usually! I hate to cry and am very stoic. I just got choked up because like you said when you are used to getting a job after an interview and don't , time after time, it is a let down in a big big BIG way.

So I had a weak moment. I am busy planning my garden and taking care of my mom.

Also I am reassessing too. Good luck to the both of us aye?

No really I should cry....lol! I'm not calling you a wuss. Crying is the perfectly natural thing to do here! Especially since it's a "holy shit" moment no one has control over. 200? Really? Holy Shit!!!!

((hugs))

skysidhe · 01-10-2010, 12:48 PM

lol no I don't think you are calling me a wuss. I am actually when it comes to smashing spiders and stinging bees though

Yes, 200! interviewees. I wonder how many applicants there were.

I have a letter given to us displaced workers by the Governor that mandates other state agencies give us an interview if we qualify for the job. I am not sure how now I am thinking it is a good idea any more. I don't know if I get an interview because it was mandated or if they would have called me anyway. I am tempted next time not to use that resource just to see. It doesn't help with getting hired. I wish there was a twist someone's arm clause in there. :P

((hugs you back ))

Cicero · 01-10-2010, 01:00 PM

Ok this is what you do sky...Just walk in, find an empty cubicle, with a computer, and phone. Then proceed to start working!! lol!!

I read a story a long time ago where an investigative reporter did that at a large company he did not name. When times get tough I think of that, and laugh my butt off...Because in his case, it worked... lol! ( I wish I could find that article as it was hilarious)

Good luck to you. And I am still trying to send good energy your way.

monster · 01-10-2010, 01:11 PM

200 interviews per position? What a ridiculous waste of resources. they need to employ better HR people

Griff · 01-10-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

snow mobile?

Around here snow-mobilers support tearing down fences, wrecking ski trails, growing childhood obesity, and giving aid and comfort to enemies of the United States through stupid use of fossil fuels... Did I miss anything?

monster · 01-10-2010, 01:31 PM

noise pollution

01-05-2010, 08:15 PM	#4982
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Eh, I agree. I think everyone is just trying to do the best they can with the current situation. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#4984
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I hope things get better for you Tulip __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

01-10-2010, 01:09 AM	#4985
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Tomorrow will be better for twolips. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-10-2010, 11:42 AM	#4988
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Asshats = Attached Images __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-10-2010, 01:00 PM	#4992
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Ok this is what you do sky...Just walk in, find an empty cubicle, with a computer, and phone. Then proceed to start working!! lol!! I read a story a long time ago where an investigative reporter did that at a large company he did not name. When times get tough I think of that, and laugh my butt off...Because in his case, it worked... lol! ( I wish I could find that article as it was hilarious) Good luck to you. And I am still trying to send good energy your way. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

01-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#4983
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Just in a bad mood.....everything is making me unhappy and upset today.

01-10-2010, 11:37 AM	#4987
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Cicero. I appreciate your kind words and so sharing your story I can understand and appreciate the place you find yourself in. I try not to cry and I do not usually! I hate to cry and am very stoic. I just got choked up because like you said when you are used to getting a job after an interview and don't , time after time, it is a let down in a big big BIG way. So I had a weak moment. I am busy planning my garden and taking care of my mom. Also I am reassessing too. Good luck to the both of us aye?

01-10-2010, 11:45 AM	#4989
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	snow mobile?

01-10-2010, 12:48 PM	#4991
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	lol no I don't think you are calling me a wuss. I am actually when it comes to smashing spiders and stinging bees though Yes, 200! interviewees. I wonder how many applicants there were. I have a letter given to us displaced workers by the Governor that mandates other state agencies give us an interview if we qualify for the job. I am not sure how now I am thinking it is a good idea any more. I don't know if I get an interview because it was mandated or if they would have called me anyway. I am tempted next time not to use that resource just to see. It doesn't help with getting hired. I wish there was a twist someone's arm clause in there. :P ((hugs you back ))

01-10-2010, 01:11 PM	#4993
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	200 interviews per position? What a ridiculous waste of resources. they need to employ better HR people __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-10-2010, 01:31 PM	#4995
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	noise pollution __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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