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amazingadrian

Moving On

Jul 31, 2009 18:14

Well, it took a while, but it has finally happened. I've run out of options. Today was the last day I had to work at the Vocational Rehab Workshop. They did everything they could to help me this time around, but they were unable to find me any work, so now I'm on my own. I applied to my last resort (temp agency) about a week ago, and haven't heard ( Read more... )

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amazingadrian August 1 2009, 15:08:40 UTC

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised, but desperation might push me to make the attempt anyways. I currently have a good bit of money saved up from when I was in the work program, but it's not enough to live on or pay my debts with, and I don't know how long it will last me without any income.

Writing can be fun, but I've always stopped short of considering it for a career. It's very touch-and-go as to what works and what does not. Plus, I have no idea how to go about getting published, and probably don't have the money for it anyways (at least, as far as getting legal representatives and advertising goes). Self-publishing is an option, but I would need to get my works to spread beyond my immediate circle of friends.

It's definitely worth considering though, as I have all the materials here right now to do it. A computer and some imagination.

zenfrodo August 1 2009, 04:32:13 UTC

http://www.hirepoint.com/

They're a temp outsourcing agency, and have many options to work at home. I made it through the interview (they pay a bit more than the max unemployment rate of $7/hour), but their system assessment CD didn't like my Windows running in a "virtual emulator environment" (ie, on my Mac). It'll keep some money coming in for you.

Also check Indeed.com - it's a job board search engine, and I've found tons more postings thru them than just going through Monster or Career Builder, and Indeed'll help you find other speciality boards for specific fields. Try searching on Technical Support; folks tend to still be looking for tech helpdesk people.

For example, I found Dice.com through them, a board focusing on computer, IT, and Internet skills, and had several calls from recruiters withing a day of posting my resume up there.

amazingadrian August 1 2009, 15:10:49 UTC

Thanks a whole bunch, zenfrodo. I'll definitely look into your suggestions! :)

Joblessness akktri August 19 2009, 05:07:09 UTC

I've been there, though probably not as badly as you. I wouldn't bank on getting a novel published, unless you know something I don't. Surprisingly, job fairs are useful, especially if you've gained some experience from other temp jobs. I was referred to my current job by a friend I met at a job I found at a job fair.