Uggggggghhhhhh...
So I am out of a job. My temporary position ended over a month ago, and still no luck in the job market. I've had a few interviews at staffing agencies, but that still only gets me halfway there. So in the meantime, I am essentially my mom's overpaid, live-in maid and personal assistant, with a part-time maid position with my aunt and uncle. And if I could make any money at painting t-shirts, I would be self-employed. As much as I raged about being a receptionist, I am sending my resume to every open receptionist position within a 35-minute commute range and missing my old job like crazy. The rapidly dissapating savings account may have a great deal to do with that! I suppose it would not be disappearing so quickly if not for that wonderful thing we call alcohol...
Which reminds me, I am also missing school. Where the hell did August go?!?! All of a sudden it's Labor Day and my Facebook page is all a-buzz with my younger counterparts' planning the usual reunion binge-drinking back-to-school celebrations. Three months ago you probably could have BARELY bribed me with $1 million to go right into grad school, but now I am actually excited just to APPLY. It might also have a lot to do with my friend being in law school--she is so happy and excited about the material, I am totally jealous. Grad school sounds great right now.
But for now, I am staying up and sleeping in. Emailing my resume to every want-ad on Craig's List for "Receptionist. Cleaning house and grocery shopping for my mom. Nephew-sitting on Friday mornings and going swimming when I am feeling exceptionally lazy.
All in all, its a decent life. I need to remind myself that although I am unemployed, I need to be grateful for a supportive family who provides the roof over my head and the food on my plate. Unlike many of those who are unemployed across the country, I have been blessed with the opportunity to earn my bachelor's degree and to continue beyond that.
Good luck to everyone looking for a job right now!! (Including ME!)
