supernova
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:18 AM
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Do you know what's really maddening about job searches? |
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Edited on Thu Jun-24-04 08:27 AM by supernova
the feeling of being strung along... sorta being courted, you like them; they like you, and then ... nothing. They stop calling and won't return your calls.
You finally realize you got dumped for a prettier bauble that came along. She's got better boobs or longer legs.
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:20 AM
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1. Don't let them do that to you! |
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You have great boobs! :evilgrin:
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supernova
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:26 AM
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:-)
I don't know what to make of it anymore. It seems like more and more of a crapshoot.
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:35 AM
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:39 AM
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Life is one giant Foozball game.
Sorry, I'm filled with nothing but cliches this morning.
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:57 AM
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:24 AM
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9. Welcome to DU Juniper! |
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Thu Jun-24-04 08:58 AM
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:08 AM
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through the monitor.... :shrug:
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:21 AM
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can't you?
Actually when I was wee I thought people could see out of the TV, I never used to get changed in front of it.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:25 AM
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I used to wonder about Godzilla and all the Sci Fi monsters living in the set. I wondered how they could fit in it. :D
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:26 AM
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11. I also used to think the world was black & white |
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until the 60s. I even asked my parents what it was like to live in a B&W world.:shrug: I guess I was a special child.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:28 AM
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12. They lived in Pleasantville, didn't they? |
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Looking at old family photos, I often though how boring it must have been to only wear black and white.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:28 AM
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13. I was on the dole for 9 months, |
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before I got this job.
I hated it, I hated job searching most of all. People not replying or writing back saying they'll let me know & not hearing anything for weeks.
It was soul destroying.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:30 AM
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I sometimes feel that I must have used up my lifetime quota of rejection by now, :eyes: But of course I haven't.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:31 AM
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15. How long have you been looking? |
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What are you looking for?
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supernova
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:33 AM
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16. Let's see.... 22 months |
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as of July 1.
I was a technical writer in the IT industry.... and I still put in to those jobs. Of course I'm open to any sort of writing job. I'm just not the best at selling myself.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:40 AM
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20. I'm not good at selling myself either, |
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I think that had a lot to do with it.
Fucking hell! That's a long time.
Is there freelance work to be done?
What about your magnum opus? (If you have one)
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:35 AM
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is like going on a blind date and discovering you were lied to about everything except the time and place.
You excuse yourself to go to the bathroom and never come back.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:39 AM
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18. Yes, and because I go through |
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Edited on Thu Jun-24-04 09:39 AM by supernova
a lot of recruiters, sometimes what they understand about the job and pass on to you, isn't quite what the company is looking for. I discover that more than I like to admit when I go on an interview.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:46 AM
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27. I actually did that recently |
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it was a lunch break and I got in my car and just kept on going and they still called me afterward wanted me to come back.
I need to update my resume and go on monster and try a little harder. I hate interviews and all the crap they put you through and then you find out it wasn't worth it.
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:40 AM
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and stiletto heels
try that :D
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:41 AM
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21. And plunging necklines too? |
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:42 AM
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oh an fishnet stockings
and garter belts
and naughty, lacey black teddies
and...
shit be back in 9 - 12 minutes :D
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:44 AM
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25. Did you pass the doggie toy or marital aid quiz? |
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:42 AM
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22. Even if it's just for a photo to post in the gallery! n/t |
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Edited on Thu Jun-24-04 09:42 AM by Guy_Montag
:evilgrin: edit: spelling - I think I got a little over excited there
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:46 AM
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26. yes. yes that would be acceptable |
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:47 AM
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28. I think you guys are planning an entirely different |
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:48 AM
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29. if you need to practice your interviewing skills........ |
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i'll PM you my address :D
course we could also do it over the phone..... :bounce:
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:53 AM
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30. Would you be prepared to relocate? |
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I think there might be a position here for you here.:evilgrin:
Seriously, are you prepared to move for work?
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Thu Jun-24-04 09:57 AM
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31. I could certainly travel |
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for "work" :D
Seriously, it would have to be a very attractive offer. For a variety of reasons, I'm very settled.
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Thu Jun-24-04 10:14 AM
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32. I wish you luck, Supernova. |
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I have to get back into the workforce after a 3&1/2 year absense due to mom duties and I'm in the midst of a career change, deferred for a year to start my clinical work for nursing school (though all my other coursework is thankfully done, space was not available this Fall), I do NOT want to work in my old field, and have no idea what I'm going to do in the meantime (all with a very up in the air personal life). I just hope I can get something with decent benefits that hopefully will help in my future field of work (and I don't get whatever position because of my boobs either) that I can balance with child care needs and costs. Probably, I'll end up in some medical office or assistant thing at this point.
I wish you the best. I hope something works out for you soon. :)
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