Are You Unemployed?

[mtmailey]

not really i have my own website & i may get RSSD

[sh1980]

I am also in the same boat 

[KDougall]

I've been unemployed for a couple of months. I think I will have a job--a crappy job--by the end of this month. It's taking the unemployment office forever to figure out what they are doing. True, I only applied two weeks ago, but shouldn't I know for sure if I'm eligible by now.

[bschumacher]

I'm lucky enough to be retired, but my poor brother has been looking for work ever since he lost his paralegal job two years ago. My suggestion: find a support group for unemployed people. This will help you emotionally and most likely,  give you some job search strategies. Also, read "What Color Is My Parachute?," which is full of job hunt strategies. Good Luck!!!!

[tnvader]

I am not unemployed now but I was for about three munths. It was one of the hardest times I ever had. I just became a semi truck driver. This was the best way for me to start making some money. It's not a easy job but you do get to see a lot of different things. I have been doing the driving for only two weeks and I have seen a lot of neet things. I don't like being awayfrom my family but it putting food on the table.

[jazzgal]

Yes, I have been unemployed since I graduated from Aquinas College in May 2009. Of course, having a degree in music, it is definitely hard to find employment in that. I have excellent dexterity, public speaking, listening and telephoning skills, which means I would be great at using computers in office work.
I have no interest in going back to school; it is expensive as hell. I do believe that if I start out by playing jazz saxophone with a close friend, and then we add more players after a while, that would be great gigging experience.

[KDougall]

I think I did get unemployment. At least, they sent me the little card they put the money on, and that would be a waste if they are going to turn around and refuse me. Oh, and never mind a degree in music. I have a degree in philosophy. What am I going to do, set up a booth in the mall?

[dwg300]

For all of you out, there that are unemployeed, keep you chins up.  I was unemployeed for 18 months from June 2008 - November 2009.  Try to find local networking oppertunities and also try to call companies that you want to work with.  One thing to remember is don't get to down and stressed out about this.  Make sure that you are taking time for yourself. 

[hensleyll]

I`m now gainfully employed after months of unemployment.direct mail lot of work for little psy but some pay better than no pay!

[jeankenzy]

its been one year i have been looking for a job but icant find one. But with this, that s a little to put in my pocket

[gaylasue]

I`m now gainfully employed after months of unemployment.direct mail lot of work for little psy but some pay better than no pay!

Amen!

[hensleyll]

Wish me luck,correction job! oh boy! Let you know ho it goes

[hensleyll]

dang typos ! Might keyboard messed up

[trekbabe]

I have been unemployed since April 1.  I haven't really been looking for a new job - have applied for a few, but no calls.  I worked at my same job for many, many years.  This probably means I'm too old to get a new job. (Sigh....)

[freepcmoney]

I think I did get unemployment. At least, they sent me the little card they put the money on, and that would be a waste if they are going to turn around and refuse me. Oh, and never mind a degree in music. I have a degree in philosophy. What am I going to do, set up a booth in the mall?

Setting up a booth in a mall is a GREAT IDEA-----You could offer a FREE 15 minute session of psychlogical counseling----Pick people up, make them laugh, schedule them for more in depth sessions and give them your business card.----- THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW-----YOU GOTTA GET OFF YOUR *bleep* AND DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF----DON'T SIT AROUND COMPLAINING AND WAITING ON SOMEONE ELSE TO HIRE YOU!!

MAYBE YOU COULD STAND ON THE STREET CORNER AND PLAY MUSIC FOR TIPS, OR TRY TO GET A ONE NIGHT GIG IN SOME BARS.