Job & Career Support Thread
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That actualy makes me angry Danielle.
I'm not being mean there. It's just that there are so many people in the world who will never have the smallest fraction of the opportunities that we have no matter how hard they strive.
For literally billions of people the luxury of giving up, of accepting failure, would be pretty certain death and a very unpleasant death at that.
That kinda makes giving up, accepting failure, a luxury.
A luxury which, to indulge in before death, is to spit in the faces of those who don't have that luxury.
To spit in the faces of people denied that luxury is, imho, incredibly heartless and incredibly rude.
Yep I'm a terrible person. Thanks for confirming that. Even more reason why I shouldn't be alive.
Danielle, the problem with the Internet is you have to sift through the garbage. Try not to let the negative stuff get to you. People are going to make assumptions not really knowing what life is like for you. And we can only know you by what you are able to share. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. Try and hang in there. (((Hug)))
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That is just ridiculous.
The only person here who thinks you are a terrible person is the one and the same only person who thinks you are useless Danielle.
That one and only single solitary all out there on their own not seeing what everyone else can see person is you.
Danielle, everyone here apart from you actualy thinks you are great.
Where is this entirely Danielle generated **** storm of negativity against Danielle actualy coming from???
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beancounter
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Does anyone have experience with traineeships or apprenticeships? Are apprenticeships paid and traineeship not paid, or are they the same thing?
beancounter
The Fire That Burns Within
I don't know if this is relevant to your situation, but...
Quite some time ago, "Vegetarian Times" magazine featured an article about vegetarian Eileen Goudge (Gouge?), who is a rather successful writer of paperback novels such as "Garden of Lies" and "Blessing In Disguise" (I haven't read them, but they sold well). Ms Goudge recounted her difficult past, including marriage difficulties, poverty, and- worst of all- a serious lack of self-esteem (although she did believe she could write well). If I remember right, her situation improved only when some of her manuscripts were accepted by a publisher, and her confidence started to grow.
One other thing: you obviously don't believe that a rat who might be used as food for another animal is a "waste of life". And NEITHER ARE YOU.
Edited to add: You've said (more or less) that you don't know of anything useful which you're good at. I find it hard to believe that you have no useful aptitudes or talents, but since I don't know you, and since you (understandably) might not want to divulge much personal information about yourself on the internet, I'm sort of against a wall. I'll try to come up with some other ideas, but can't promise anything.
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Okay:
Danielle, I'm going to list a bunch of general aptitudes or talents or interests which might impress someone hiring a new employee. You can consider whether you either have that talent, or suspect you might have it, and/or would enjoy it if you were doing that:
1) (a) Information, generally: are you good at finding it? There's the internet, but I've seen that some sites are difficult to search. And I'd say hardcopy printed sources are more reliable.
...(b). ...and after finding information, are you good at conveying/teaching it to people? (This sort of leads into...)
2) Are you good at interacting with people? Are you a "people person"?
3) What about physical skills- as in making/repairing things: clothing, furniture, toys, bicycles, cars, small/large appliances, electronics, computer software/hardware... home repair... or working with plants/gardens (veg or flower)?
4) You pointed out that pet stores are most likely unacceptable (unless maybe it was a pet store which did not sell any living animals as food for other animals... I don't know how this could be ensured... maybe by just not selling the usual victims such as mice, rosy red minnows, crickets, etc AT ALL). What about other companion-animal related jobs: training, grooming, pet sitting, etc? (I know that some schools offer Veterinary Technician certification, but 1: this would probably cost money, and 2: I think vet techs sometimes have the job of euthanizing animals and I don't know if you'd be okay with that.)
5) Are you artsy/craftsy, or artistic in general?
If you just want to just think about some of this instead of responding here, cool! Just so long as it's of use.
Danielle, I'm going to list a bunch of general aptitudes or talents or interests which might impress someone hiring a new employee. You can consider whether you either have that talent, or suspect you might have it, and/or would enjoy it if you were doing that:
1) (a) Information, generally: are you good at finding it? There's the internet, but I've seen that some sites are difficult to search. And I'd say hardcopy printed sources are more reliable.
...(b). ...and after finding information, are you good at conveying/teaching it to people? (This sort of leads into...)
2) Are you good at interacting with people? Are you a "people person"?
3) What about physical skills- as in making/repairing things: clothing, furniture, toys, bicycles, cars, small/large appliances, electronics, computer software/hardware... home repair... or working with plants/gardens (veg or flower)?
4) You pointed out that pet stores are most likely unacceptable (unless maybe it was a pet store which did not sell any living animals as food for other animals... I don't know how this could be ensured... maybe by just not selling the usual victims such as mice, rosy red minnows, crickets, etc AT ALL). What about other companion-animal related jobs: training, grooming, pet sitting, etc? (I know that some schools offer Veterinary Technician certification, but 1: this would probably cost money, and 2: I think vet techs sometimes have the job of euthanizing animals and I don't know if you'd be okay with that.)
5) Are you artsy/craftsy, or artistic in general?
If you just want to just think about some of this instead of responding here, cool! Just so long as it's of use.
Danielle I can understand where you're coming from. Being unemployed and/or job hunting is soul destroying.
If you already have retail experience this is a great skill and would make you more employable compared to someone who didn't. Even if it's not the ideal area you want to go into, it could be used as a springboard for something else.
If you already have retail experience this is a great skill and would make you more employable compared to someone who didn't. Even if it's not the ideal area you want to go into, it could be used as a springboard for something else.
Cerebellion
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100 percent agree on the job hunting being soul destroying. I've been steadily going at it, but nothing in this ******* state moves with any kind of speed. I've had a few close calls and an interview tomorrow, so I hope that works out. If not, one of my old customers runs a sex shop that he's offered to let me work at. I'll take it at this point before I drive myself crazy with this thing.
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On a happier note, it appears that I got the job at Cinram. They make movie DVDs and I'd be doing overnight inventory. To say that I needed this is the understatement of the year.
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I am going to be looking for a new job soon. Once I can get experience in the dietetic field while I am still studying for my DTR exam. I realize I need experience in the lower level jobs in the field before I can get a higher job. It seems no matter the education the employers want experience.
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That experience is a beast to get, too. I wish you the best, lady. You've got so much on you right now.
