56 days in. Still unemployed.
I really thought I would have an interview by now for at least one of the dozen jobs I've applied to. Huh. I mean, I wasn't crazy about any of the jobs I applied for anyway, but I still thought that I would get a call.
Well, guess I've reached the point where it's time to start thinking about alternate plans.
1) Graduate school
Pros: Won't need to work except maybe part time if I can manage it. Could learn new skills that would open up other doors. Would also put my current student loans on deferment. I live in the middle of a city with great graduate programs, so I wouldn't even have to move.
Cons: Another pile of debt. I'm so close to paying off my car and my undergrad loans. I really, REALLY don't want to add another few thousand dollars to that pile. Going back to school also feels like the easy way out somehow. Part of me feels like getting a job is more about sucking it up and doing what needs to be done and going back to school feels more like a delaying tactic. Another possible con: not getting a job once I get done anyway because I'm *over* qualified with a Masters. (Counterargument to last point: getting a Librarian degree only takes two years.)
2) Recruiting agency
I've only used one of these once, five years ago when I was unemployed for the first time in my life. I don't think I actually got any leads from them because I was hired at the company I used to work for shortly after. I don't remember much about it except a urine test and talking a lot about my resume. Will need to do more research. Maybe an item to put on my to-do list for today.
Cons: Might get a job that I don't like or want. (Counterargument: if it pays more than unemployment, stop whining)
3) Find a single man in possession of a good fortune
Pros: Everything?
Cons: Mr. Darcy doesn't exist.
Well, guess I've reached the point where it's time to start thinking about alternate plans.
1) Graduate school
Pros: Won't need to work except maybe part time if I can manage it. Could learn new skills that would open up other doors. Would also put my current student loans on deferment. I live in the middle of a city with great graduate programs, so I wouldn't even have to move.
Cons: Another pile of debt. I'm so close to paying off my car and my undergrad loans. I really, REALLY don't want to add another few thousand dollars to that pile. Going back to school also feels like the easy way out somehow. Part of me feels like getting a job is more about sucking it up and doing what needs to be done and going back to school feels more like a delaying tactic. Another possible con: not getting a job once I get done anyway because I'm *over* qualified with a Masters. (Counterargument to last point: getting a Librarian degree only takes two years.)
2) Recruiting agency
I've only used one of these once, five years ago when I was unemployed for the first time in my life. I don't think I actually got any leads from them because I was hired at the company I used to work for shortly after. I don't remember much about it except a urine test and talking a lot about my resume. Will need to do more research. Maybe an item to put on my to-do list for today.
Cons: Might get a job that I don't like or want. (Counterargument: if it pays more than unemployment, stop whining)
3) Find a single man in possession of a good fortune
Pros: Everything?
Cons: Mr. Darcy doesn't exist.