Selling of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and other action figures...

[ladymanson]

So I'm losing my unemployment next week.  MN has this fucked up law where if the unemployment rate drops below 6%, then the people that were on their second tier of unemployment don't get anymore money.  Which makes NO sense, but that's how it is.  Anyhow, as of today I still don't have a job. Those of you out there trying to get work know what a

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[aruna7]

I like a few items there but being broke and jobless (overqualified anyone? 120+ applications and 2 fruitless interviews so I feel your pain big time) I can't even spare any coin into such things.

Anyway, I want to send good vibes your way and say that I hope the best for you!! *hugs*

[ladymanson]

Thanks so much. I so on the same level as you with the interviews and such. It's awful.

[anniehunnam85]

Tracy, I am so sorry to hear that. I'm out of work as well, and I'd love to go back, if for nothing else than to have a little bit of money of my own, but the only person who seems interested in hiring me is my former boss, and I have NO desire to go back to THAT job.
I know you're great with Photoshop, but are you good with other forms of artwork? Like drawing, painting, that sort of thing? If you are, you could probably do commissions. I know I'd buy a piece from you...well, I would if I had the money.
What did you go to school for, if I may ask?
*crosses fingers that things will work out for you*

[ladymanson]

I swear, we are ALL out of work. It's so sad.
I went to school for Computer Information Systems Management and got my second degree in Accounting and Finance. So they're good degrees, you know? At least business related.

[anniehunnam85]

IKR? We all seem to be either overqualified or underqualified.
Every job that I apply for that I might actually like, either I never hear back from the company or I get passed over for. I'm trying to avoid restaurant jobs because I've worked there before and hated it, especially right at the end. Also, my mom's employment history is mainly in the food service (restaurants and grocery stores), so she can't seem to get hired anywhere else, even though she hates her job. I DO NOT want to be sucked into that vicious cycle.
I was totally not expecting that! Since you're so creative, I was expecting to hear that you had gone to school for graphic arts or something along those lines.

[ladymanson]

I was totally not expecting that! Since you're so creative, I was expecting to hear that you had gone to school for graphic arts or something along those lines.
Ha, no. :) That would be if I just had money to toss away on school. Back when I was IN school, the degrees I got were in high demand and supposedly are now as well. I remember when I did creative writing and our actual teacher said, "Now, you guys had better not plan on getting a degree in this. Because that will get you nothing but a job making coffee a block away at the Starbucks." I mean, if I get the right financial job, I could make six figures a year. I just need to get the damn thing.

[turquoisetumult]

I've never really had an affinity for action figures myself, but I really hope some of your pieces sell so you can use some extra cash.

And if you ever decide to sell your BTVS/ATS DVDs (although I don't understand why anyone would give those up! :D), I'd be the first to snatch them up. :D

Also - I hate that "overqualified" BS. There's no such thing! What, I wouldn't be able to stock merchandise because I'd be too busy philosophizing over its existence? Give me a break!

Good luck with everything, Tracy! ♥

[ladymanson]

What, I wouldn't be able to stock merchandise because I'd be too busy philosophizing over its existence?

OMG, this made me laugh so hard. Thank you so much! :)

[turquoisetumult]

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I'm glad. Chuckles are a luxury in times like this, right? Happy to have provided you one. :D

[ehlwyen]

What a crap law! And how ridiculous on the "overqualified." :blech: Have you considered not listing your degrees/college on resumes when applying for some of these positions?

Another thought, what about adding advertisements to your website or starting a blog and having ads? I have no experience with that, but I guess it works for some people as an income.

*hugs*

[ladymanson]

The lame thing about not listing them is that they run background checks that list the degrees and everything else. So then I get decide what's worse, having the degrees or looking like a liar.