(07-08-2011 08:19 AM)NKBurlington Wrote: [ -> ]I'm so depressed. I have to wonder if I'm EVER going to find another job. Ugh.
It's so deflating when I apply for a I job I see on line and then a week later, the same job is posted again. What? You're not even going to call me? I thought my skills, education and experience were a perfect fit for that position.
This has happened more times than I care to admit. Why is no one calling me!???? I re did my resume and my cover letter.
I HATE being a fucking receptionist. It's so 15 years ago. I'm so much better than that and have so much to offer. It's boring as fuck and I'm lonely. I have no one to talk to except customers. Everyone else in the office hangs out at their little cubes and talking about their weekends and holidays, etc. and I all can do is sit there at my desk all alone and answer the phone. 
It's so depressing.
Great. Now I've just ruined my day and I haven't even gotten to work yet.
FML.
Well, I know what you mean about being lonely, but having the SAME people in your face gets really tiring as well. The BS at the cubicles -trust me, most of it is people bitching about their job/boss (yawn) or family talk about how some kid took his first step or how adorable Susie was in the 1st graders play, boring-ass gossip or the same dolts always "borrowing" shit because they are too cheap to buy their own stuff.
I am really sorry the job hunt is so frustrating for you, but you are persistent and that is an excellent quality, IMO, rather than just settling, I know something will come up... I'm just sorry it is becoming such a hassle :-( Can you get on the internet on your own connection without being monitored?
My DH and I have jobs with Public Transportation. Just a thought, these jobs have not gone away at all during this entire economy bust...
BB - that's still better than sitting out here all alone. All day, every day.
That totally sucks NKB. I don't know how people can work from home all the time. They would run into the same problem. Hopefully, you'll be able to either find another job elsewhere or wait for another opportunity for an opening for a different position where you are now.
I'm somewhat in a similar position. I'm job hunting every day, which means sitting in front of the computer most of the day searching job web sites and company sites and occasionally physically handing out resumes. Sometimes I get a little stir crazy just sitting here day after day. When that happens, I'll go to one of the employment help centers and use their computers. They are totally useless for helping someone find a job, but they have rows of computers to use and there are always people there doing the same thing I'm doing. I'd rather be going to job each day, but at least I have an outlet for a change of scenery and mingling with the rest of the human race.
It's too bad you don't have more options where you are. Other than applying for that other position a little while ago, do they know you'd rather be doing something else or would it fall on deaf ears?
DH, I don't want to be at this company - AT ALL. Either at my current position or another one. I hate it there. The only reason I'm remotely upset I didn't get the insides sales job is because it would have gotten me off the reception desk and it would have been better pay.
Management sucks. My boss thinks I'm a fucking idiot and treats me like a two year old. The people (men) suck. The women are OK but all the men are pussies and treat the women like their slaves. Ugh. It's a horrible, horrible place to be.
ETA:
The owner has laid out the lunch hours for everyone and you must take your lunch at this time. One of the shippers has to take lunch at 11:00 AM! No word of lie. He comes in at 8 am and has to take his lunch three hours later. Tell me that makes sense. Three employees take their lunch at 11:30, one at noon and me at 12:30. Fine with me. I prefer a later lunch, but if I was TOLD I HAD to take my lunch at 11:30 or 11:00, I'd be PISSED.
About a month or so after I started working there, I took a walk to the shipping area and just started talking to the shipping guys. They both told me that this company is "The most fucked up place you will ever work." They were right.
I had no training at all. It took over a week for anyone to tell me that there was an after hours answering machine and I had to check for messages every morning. Really? A week goes by and no one tells me this?
No one told me how to screen calls. The company has four separate divisions and each division gets certain calls. I had to basically learn by trial and error who gets what calls. It's no wonder my boss and the other men think I'm an idiot when I transfer calls to the wrong people but when no one tells me, how am I supposed to know?
Ugh. I could go on and on but I'm depressing myself and I haven't even left for work yet. Ugh.
(07-14-2011 11:29 PM)Dog Holliday Wrote: [ -> ]That totally sucks NKB. I don't know how people can work from home all the time. They would run into the same problem. Hopefully, you'll be able to either find another job elsewhere or wait for another opportunity for an opening for a different position where you are now.
I'm somewhat in a similar position. I'm job hunting every day, which means sitting in front of the computer most of the day searching job web sites and company sites and occasionally physically handing out resumes. Sometimes I get a little stir crazy just sitting here day after day. When that happens, I'll go to one of the employment help centers and use their computers. They are totally useless for helping someone find a job, but they have rows of computers to use and there are always people there doing the same thing I'm doing. I'd rather be going to job each day, but at least I have an outlet for a change of scenery and mingling with the rest of the human race.
I went to the local "one stop center". They want you to go through orientation, I signed up, but the first available orientation is not until Aug 1. Then they assign you a Talent Coach in order to develop an Individual Employment Plan.
Oh joy!
I'm back at work after a week off. It's 1:30 and I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. This is just insanity. It's always tough the first day back from a vacation but this just feels absurd.
(08-29-2011 02:28 PM)catsnotkids Wrote: [ -> ]I'm back at work after a week off. It's 1:30 and I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. This is just insanity. It's always tough the first day back from a vacation but this just feels absurd.
Could you elaborate? Getting back into the swing of things is always tough after a vacation, but you sound more stressed than someone who has trouble getting back into working mode after a short break.
Cats, I know exactly how you feel. I was even delayed by a day, but I feel the same way.
While I was on vacation, I found exactly THREE jobs for which to apply. In 8 days! That's depressing.
Jen
(08-29-2011 02:28 PM)catsnotkids Wrote: [ -> ]I'm back at work after a week off. It's 1:30 and I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. This is just insanity. It's always tough the first day back from a vacation but this just feels absurd.
I worked on a project before I left for vaca - I had never done this project before but did my best. I had three people proof read it, including the person who usually works on it, and they all signed-off on it, saying it was "done". I get back and my boss tells me she considered it to be "75% done" and that they had to do several days more work on it!???! WTH?
To make it worse the document had a list that was created by one of my co-workers in it - it had a mistake - and I got blamed for it! When I tried to explain that I had nothing to do with that page of the document I was brushed off and it was like I was trying to avoid taking responsibility!
My boss has a way of making me feel about 2" tall and completely incompetent. I hate that I give her that power over me, but there it is. I feel like I'm a bumbling idiot and can't do anything right here. It's amazing, really.
One year ago today, I started my current job, which by now, (ad nauseam) you all know I HATE. This job was never going to be forever. It was going to be for now. However, for now has turned into one year of weight gain, tears, boredom beyond belief and resentment.
I have officially been looking for a job for two full years. I have not stopped looking for work just because I have a job. I have not been on an interview in six months. True, I am being more selective than I would be if I didn't have a job but still...I have no idea why people are not calling me. Ugh.
Cats, I don't know why I'm just seeing this post now, but I wanted to tell you this is exactly how my boss and "stupidvisor" treat ME. They even put shit into my reviews that is not my fault or over which I have no control! It's a form of abuse!
I'm so sorry! I hope things are going a little better now.
Jen
(08-31-2011 10:35 AM)catsnotkids Wrote: [ -> ]I worked on a project before I left for vaca - I had never done this project before but did my best. I had three people proof read it, including the person who usually works on it, and they all signed-off on it, saying it was "done". I get back and my boss tells me she considered it to be "75% done" and that they had to do several days more work on it!???! WTH?
To make it worse the document had a list that was created by one of my co-workers in it - it had a mistake - and I got blamed for it! When I tried to explain that I had nothing to do with that page of the document I was brushed off and it was like I was trying to avoid taking responsibility!
My boss has a way of making me feel about 2" tall and completely incompetent. I hate that I give her that power over me, but there it is. I feel like I'm a bumbling idiot and can't do anything right here. It's amazing, really.
NKB, all I can say is I'm sorry, and you are not alone. I have been looking for four years and have had ONE interview.
I will just keep my fingers crossed for both of us.
I have officially given over my situation to my Gods. I just honestly don't know what to do any more. I am taking things one day at a time, asking for guidance, and applying for the jobs I feel will be the best fit for me.
Jen
Thanks, Jen. I'm working hard with a new therapist - he does ACT therapy - it's mindfulness-based. I'm optimistic that it will help me cope with this working environment.
NKB, sorry things are still bad for you.
For all of us, I think the economy is such that finding a new job is damned near impossible. It's very hard to have hope.
Yes, it's not only you, there are so many people applying for jobs that it's hard to get recognized as the right person for the job. It gets so tiring applying,not hearing from employers, or hearing from them and not getting the job.
Find ways to nurture yourself.
What kind of a sad, fucked up world is it where, not only do you HAVE to have a job just to eat and stay out of the cold, but then we're FORCED to work at jobs that are so bad, we have to go into therapy? (Yes, CNK, I'm thinking about therapy, too, just so I don't do something rash-but-not-violent, like walk off the job without having another one.)
Grr!