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monkeysugar · 06-09-2010, 12:05 AM

After I graduated college, I did have *some* savings and was looking for the high paying dream job. As my savings ran out, and the dream job outlook being somewhat bleak, I came to the conclusion that any job is better than no job. It ended up paying off. I got a part time job, which I was actually very good at, but disliked, and through my interactions with customers in that job, ended up getting more side work in a variety of different fields than I knew what to do with, and while I was good at all of my jobs at the time (at one point I was working for 4 different entities, on top of taking care of elderly grandparents, etc,) they didn't offer what I desired on a professional, personal, or financial/benefits level. However, working my ass off in jobs that I at one time considered to be "under me" allowed me to have both the confidence and financial means available to not come across as completely desperate and needy when I went through the application process and subsequently was hired on with my current employer. I now can honestly say, and will tell anyone that asks me, that I have done a whole lot more for a whole lot less. I can't say that I'm raking in a shitload of money, but I make a comfortable living, and any side jobs that I may do, I am approached/recruited for.

IMHO, it is infinitely easier to find a job when you have a job...as long as you are GOOD at that job. If you are unemployed and looking, you're one of many potential applicants. If you're employed, and are good at what you do, opportunities can and sometimes do find you. Sometimes it all comes down to networking...someone sees your work ethic, observes how you deal with people/customer relations/conflict resolution/multitasking/whatever, and likes what they see...and they are in a position to help influence your chances of employment elsewhere, wants you to work for them, and can help polish up your resume and application to what human resources wants to see: it's a beautiful thing. Add them as a reference: this can be the difference between a great new job or continuing on with something you are really good at, but don't really enjoy. Either way, it pays the bills until that "dream" job comes along.

06-09-2010, 12:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	After I graduated college, I did have some savings and was looking for the high paying dream job. As my savings ran out, and the dream job outlook being somewhat bleak, I came to the conclusion that any job is better than no job. It ended up paying off. I got a part time job, which I was actually very good at, but disliked, and through my interactions with customers in that job, ended up getting more side work in a variety of different fields than I knew what to do with, and while I was good at all of my jobs at the time (at one point I was working for 4 different entities, on top of taking care of elderly grandparents, etc,) they didn't offer what I desired on a professional, personal, or financial/benefits level. However, working my ass off in jobs that I at one time considered to be "under me" allowed me to have both the confidence and financial means available to not come across as completely desperate and needy when I went through the application process and subsequently was hired on with my current employer. I now can honestly say, and will tell anyone that asks me, that I have done a whole lot more for a whole lot less. I can't say that I'm raking in a shitload of money, but I make a comfortable living, and any side jobs that I may do, I am approached/recruited for. IMHO, it is infinitely easier to find a job when you have a job...as long as you are GOOD at that job. If you are unemployed and looking, you're one of many potential applicants. If you're employed, and are good at what you do, opportunities can and sometimes do find you. Sometimes it all comes down to networking...someone sees your work ethic, observes how you deal with people/customer relations/conflict resolution/multitasking/whatever, and likes what they see...and they are in a position to help influence your chances of employment elsewhere, wants you to work for them, and can help polish up your resume and application to what human resources wants to see: it's a beautiful thing. Add them as a reference: this can be the difference between a great new job or continuing on with something you are really good at, but don't really enjoy. Either way, it pays the bills until that "dream" job comes along. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good. Last edited by monkeysugar; 06-09-2010 at 12:09 AM..