Hi there! Dave-El here reporting from the depths of my Fortress of Ineptitude where I remain in a state of Life After Work!
The job search remains one of some frustration. The choices range from high level executive with a private bathroom or the janitor who cleans that private bathroom. It's hard to find stuff in between.
I got my hopes up about a month ago. I had a preliminary interview that went well. They asked for references. 4 references in fact. There was to be a follow up interview within a week.
I figure why bother to ask for 4 references (usually companies may want 2 or 3) if they weren't serious about me.
A week goes by with no further communication from that company. I followed up with my contact there and I received the following reply:
"The position has been filled. Good luck in your future endeavors."
No "sorry this didn't work out but please apply with us again in the future". No just a curt, "Job gone, go somewhere else."
A pretty curt dismissal, I think. Wonder what happened?
Did one of my 4 references rat me out?
"Yes, David is a smart, hard working person with a kind... (choke!)... a kind and... (gulp!)... and generous...NO! I can't do this! I CAN'T! David is a monster! A MONSTER! Stay away from him! Stay awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy!!!!!!"
One thing to look out for in the job market is that employers overhype job titles. The Circle K chain of convenience stores is not looking for cashiers. No, they are looking for "customer service specialists".
Maybe it will make Squidward feel better about his job at the Krusty Krab.
Probably not.
Another problem I'm running into is I don't know anybody.
When I've written on this blog that I have no friends, you think I'm joking. Well, ha, ha, ha, ha...no, I'm not.
A successful job search usually involves knowing a guy who knows a guy who knows another guy who knows about a job.
I'm forced to build a Linked In page to try a build a network of people who are peripherally aware of my existence who might provide some kind of positive word for me.
"David is a monster! A MONSTER! Stay away from him! Stay awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy!!!!!!"
Or maybe not?
This concept of "knowing a guy who knows a guy who knows another guy who knows about a job" was recently put to the test by my daughter who (get this!) got a job!
Randie was in a cafe where a friend works. Randie ordered a smoothie and leaves. The friend's boss saw Randie and told the friend that if Randie wanted a job at the cafe, they should apply.
Randie has been looking for a job, the cafe is nice and Randie could possibly work with her friend there. It seems like a good fit.
Randie did an interview, got the job and started this week.
Well, damn! I am impressed!
And also a bit depressed.
I don't know anyone anywhere to have that kind of scenario play out.
I'm gonna wind up working at a convenience store as a cashier.
Excuse me, "customer service specialist".
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Sorry, peeps, but we can't escape politics for long on this blog. Coming up just before noon today, I assess the aftermath of the first Joe Biden/Donald Trump debate.
If you're looking for a comic book themed post, the next post after (tomorrow morning) will look at a Wonder Woman book I recently purchased.
Until next time, remember to be good to one another.
"David is a monster! A MONSTER! Stay away from him! Stay awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy!!!!!!"
Oh, shut up already!
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