It's hard to keep motivated when you're unemployed and inexplicably keep failing to be hired and money is running low. I am trying, but the discouragement gets to me and that affects the movement of fingers on keyboard.
But I did write today. It's not very good and I won't post it, but it's what I had to do. I felt better for it. I'll do better tomorrow.
However, if you feel like offering encouragement or advice or high fives... I don't think you comprehend how much that would mean to me right now and that's taking into account how smart I know the people who read this blog are.
I think I must rest now. Good luck and goodnight.
It's not you.
ReplyDeleteI've been trying for ages too. Hell I started doing TESL because I couldn't find a job for months. Frankly, I have a damn fine resume, so it's not me either.
The job market here is not what it was even two years ago; so we can't blame Vancouver entirely either. (This is coming from someone who fully intended on moving to either Ottawa, Beijing or 'somewhere in Europe' by now).
Unfortunately, there is not a lot of blame to be laid. There aren't as many jobs out there; those with more experience are having to settle for less and are consequently pushing us newbies out.
In sum, it really isn't you Kels and I don't think it is just Vancouver either. I'd hazard a guess that Alberta is facing a similarly failing job market.
Maybe you should catch a plane and visit old friends - take a break! But, I wouldn't make decisions about your residence based on a nation-wide shithole of a job market. C'est la vie.
It'll get better chicka, chin up.
Rage with page that eats comment! Alright take two.
ReplyDeleteI love that you wrote when you're feeling like this. That captures my utmost admiration - its hard for me to write seriously at the best of times.
I wish I could offer advice or perspective on employment, but the markets just bad right now, and doesn't bear on your qualifications and skills. Just keep being stubborn and writing, and I believe one day we'll have the pleasure of buying a novel written by Kelsey Ehler.
Isaac
What they said. Remember, I am never wrong.
ReplyDeleteI've calmed down after a lacklustre sleep. Today will not be idle.
ReplyDeleteAngela: It's a sad thing that you're right and I wish you weren't, damn your eyes. I guess the only thing we can do is soldier on.
I've switched my gears to Korea, given that they seem to post the most positions and pay the best. I'm sending off for my university transcript today and am going to see about a criminal record check, then I'm going to wander over to the consulate to get it notarised.
Isaac: This post by John Scalzi may help: http://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/09/18/this-will-be-the-most-successful-whatever-entry-yet/
No, wait, that wasn't the one. This is and it serves as a very good kick in the ass: http://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/09/16/writing-find-the-time-or-dont/. Sometimes it's what I need to hear.
WJE: Did you actually tell me that the presents were brought by Santa, or did you let me assume they were brought by Santa?
I just said nothing and let you assume. It was better than telling you Satan brought the presents. And didn't I tell you that doing something always makes you feel better?
ReplyDeleteMy father and stepmom say that you write very well. They liked the Marconi article. I already knew this. Hope you are feeling cheerier.
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