Finding the right job

Future · Post by **Future** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:28 am

Hello all,

I am in the process of searching for a job, it has taken a lot longer than anticipated. Yes there are days that I feel realllllllllllllllly discouraged to the point of tears. I have been on a few interviews with few offers or I decline the offer. I am a chronic job hopper and I am trying to stop. I have a habit of taking jobs at the last time for financial reasons then hating then 6mos to 1yrs in. I have never had a job that I truly enjoyed. I am very well educated but unable to find the right fit. Yes I have applied everywhere for everything. Most of my friends just go to work, I have a problem settling, but time is not in my favour I may have to settle gain. Oh here we go again.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:24 am

I too have a difficult staying with one job. Through this program I have come to realize with me, it is the judgmental side of my personality. I can do it better, the lack of integrity, or inferior management; or I just become bored. I am in a job now that I hate. I hate it but am grateful. I hate it because it obligates me to get out of the house and am grateful because it obligates me to get out of the house. I have been at this job for 6months and have thought about quitting a hundred times. I am forcing myself however to stay put until I am finished with the program. Working with the program has helped me to see where many of the feelings are coming from. I will probably move on after the program is finished, but will choose my next job more discriminatly.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:17 am

Boy do I never know what you guys are talking about!!! I'M THERE RIGHT NOW!!! Future I feel your pain.
I am well educated and have talent. Yet, I can't find a job or keep a job. The longest I have held a job was 2.5 years. And that's after I had to fight for it! I just got a call from some guy who wanted to see me. He interviewed me 2 years ago. I think he's not going to hire me again. I really think I give off a bad impression or am too old for them.
I know what you mean about being close to tears. I feel the same way. I always end up in the same place UNEMPLOYED!!! I don't have an answers. Just know I know what you're feeling. Sending a warm hug!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:37 am

I'm 30 now, I've been working since I was 16, I have never enjoyed 1 job i've had, I think if you enjoyed it you wouldn't call it a job, all you can do is grin and bear it my friend.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:08 am

Hello everyone,

thanks so much for the support. I am still hunting for a job. I have changed my cover letter and I feel more positive. I am considering going back to my previous job. Hey I tried to find a job that I could enjoy but such is life, I have responsibilities that are pending. I wish everyone success in their hunting.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:57 am

I went to college, got a degree, and went right into the career I thought I would have for life. After 4 years in the field, working in all different areas and overseas, I threw the towel in. I was burnt out and realized that I no longer wanted this career. So, I went back to school for another career that I had dreamt of, but figured it wasn't practical. Well, I've come to find out that it is practical. Although it is hard starting at entry level and even doing a few internships, I'm very excited about the future! It's definitely not stable like where I used to be, but it's so worth it. Don't stay in a job you hate. It will destroy you. Take a risk. It's worth it, I swear!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:04 am

Hello,

thanks for the advise. I have been doing some soul searching and I have decided to ask for my old job back. I tried to find something enjoyable but hate to be negative it just didn't happen for me. I have been job hunting for 4mos supporting myself with no assistance from anyone and it's getting hard and might I add stressful. Yes I feel a little humiliated going back, but such is life. Times are hard now, I have responsibilities. I have always been independent, so taking care of myself is second nature. I really wish everyone all the best. Life is funny I have helped so many people but when I turn came there was no one. It's ok, we have to keep our head up, no more blame game.