I've been looking for work since the summer, I'm registered with three placement agencies, and have been networking like a whore.
I'm cold calling, sending out my resume, and applying to places like Costco and Flight Centre.
I'm hearing back that perhaps I'm overqualified, and that I should 'dumb-down' my resume. Uh, no. If I do that, then I don't get a good salary. Not that I'm ever going to make more than a mid-40K anyway.
Some of the questions are so dumb, too.
"Why do you want to work?"
Because I'm a single mother trying to raise society's future.
Because I'm bored.
Because I ran out of drugs.
I look at an interview like a date, and it's a good thing I'm sociable and outgoing, so I don't take it personally when they don't think I'm a good fit for their company. Or for dinner.
Although dating is currently not on my radar. Please explain how I would have time?
I pick up my son from daycare and we spend our evenings together. We go to the library for a bit or swimming. Sometimes I'll bring him grocery shopping with me so he can look at something different.
I can't afford a babysitter and my mum is getting too old and tired to watch him for more than a couple of hours at a time, so forget any sleepovers, and I'm not going to bring him with me on a date.
Yay single motherhood! How do people decide to do this by choice?
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10 comments:
Perhaps you could get a job in the mortuary business. It must be a booming industry what with all those people your socialized health care system kills every day. (Actually, best of luck in finding a job! When I win the lottery jackpot I'll hire you to head up my Canadian operations.)
People really ask why you want to work? What the hell is wrong with them!?!
"Because I have this thing about food and shelter..."
Next time someone asks you WHY you want to work (dumb fucks), tell them it's for the same reason they do.
Finding work, egad, it can be a bitch. You keep on. I know your fabulous personality is going to land you something fabulous at the right moment. Till then, pls. continue to regale us with these tales :-)
Who can afford NOT to work when you have kids? Besides, you need the adult stimulation so when you're around adults you remember not to refer to a blanket as a blankie and stuff like that. :-) You'll find something, hang in there!
Hey Tanya,
Try temp agencies (working well for me). With your *sparkling personality* you will land a long-term gig fast. It's introverted bitches like me who have to try harder at this. I'm just not perky ... waaah ...
Blog looks AWESOME! And kudos on hooking up with George Clooney!
And if someone asks why you want to work, tell them it teaches you humility. (This isn't original - I poached it from an old B/F.)
Monkey, maybe I could do makeup on the bodies.
Dad, honestly, it had to be the stupidest question I've ever been asked.
QT, good answer! I hope I never have to use it.
KLine, I'm hopeful something will turn up soon too. Besides, I just got some great red shoes I'm dying to wear!
Blanche, that's exactly it. I like money and socializing with grown ups. I have to stop myself sometimes from cutting up other people's food.
FJ, I'm registered with THREE agencies, but there is so much competition for any scrap of a crummy job. Sometimes my outgoingness is my downfall as some people find me overwhelming. Who knew? (wimps!)
FJ, very funny on the George Clooney reference.
For many years, people would say that my ex looked like him. You know, short haircut, dark and silvery colour, very handsome and sophisticated looking.
Oh well, he's got a new accessory now that I guess looks better on him.
And I wish I had George Clooney! Le sigh.
Believe me, as soon as I get a boyfriend, everyone's going to know about it!
Tanya,
I can't wait to see your next boyfriend! I'm sure he'll put George Clooney to shame!
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