Believe the hype: it really is that bad out there. Not to toot my own horn, but I am an experienced admin with great references who performs really well in interviews, is open to full or part time, and doesn’t require a hefty salary - but all that means absolutely nothing.
Companies just plain aren’t hiring. Recruiters are telling me that it’s “deader than dead out there” right now. I haven’t been on any interviews because there aren’t any interviews. But The Accountant and I have house and baby saving to do, so something must be done!
Today I am doing that something and going on a job interview at a (favorite!) clothing store. They’re hiring, and I need a job. Sure the pay will be crap and the hours will probably suck, but with each day that I’m not getting paid, it feels like the house and baby get pushed one day farther away. Is that accurate? Maybe not, but that’s how it feels. We’ve been waiting patiently for these next steps in our life, and I hate feeling like I’m not doing anything to help us get to them.
So, one retail interview today, applications to two other stores submitted yesterday, multiple recruiters trying to find me admin jobs, and daily prowling of craig.slist – I am Feminist Housewife the Super Job-Searcher! Recession be damned, I will find a job one way or another! Hold on, house and baby – we’re coming!
Shazam!
March 13, 2009
Remember you don’t NEED a house to have a baby. It will come but be patient!
feministhousewife
March 13, 2009
Hi Shazam, thanks for stopping by! And yes, I agree 100%!! Growing up, I lived in apartments until I was about 10.
We don’t yet know which one will come first for us, and that’s fine. If we weren’t married to the idea of a full guest room here in our current apartment (which we decided to do because we have so many friends and family that live far away, including my wife’s parents), we could have made room for a nursery and been able to stay here indefinitely. Even with the guest room being as it is, we could live here happily and comfortably with a baby for a while before it got too cramped. However, my wife really, really wants a yard…
Shazam!
March 13, 2009
I feel her…believe me. I REALLY want a yard too but alas it will wait. I have to believe it will all be worth the wait and we’ll be a better financial place to deal with it all. Only thing that keeps me somewhat patient!
) Have a good weekend!
feministhousewife
March 13, 2009
Shazam – It will be worth the wait indeed! You have a good weekend too – tell SSG I hope she feels better!
Rikki
March 14, 2009
I ADORE your confidence right now. I really really do. Reading this was JUST what I needed to read.