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Dear God, Gods and Goddesses, Buddha, the Powers that Be (shouldn't that be the Powers that Are?) The collective conscious or whoever is listening,
Look, I've got a problem. My life has stalled out. I feel that I need to get out of my job, and get out of this city, and I don't seem to be making much progress. I sat at my desk last night, working till almost 8pm working on a couple of projects that need to be finished before the end of the quarter - which is tomorrow. I expect another couple of late nights. The problem is, I probably won't be noticed for the effort, and it doesn't get me anywhere.
I'm still throwing my resume at everything, and not getting much feedback. Very few companies even acknowledge your presence, let alone tell you why you weren't considered. Google was one of the few to send an email telling me thanks, but no thanks.
I guess the only think I'm actually qualified for is another customer service manager, but most companies seem to place people in the entry level spot, and look for you to move up-after a year of basic service. I can't afford to backtrack that much. I can't seem to convince anyone to make a stretch and hire me for a position that's a little different than what I'm doing now. I can learn! Too bad no one wants to teach. I guess, as long as people move within the same circles, they don't have to train anyone.
How do people ever get past their original jobs and make a change? I can't really go back to school right now, and I can't take the time to intern. I need to be paid. I have bills, and frankly, I won't be a burden on someone else.
That's a problem with me. I don't do well, asking for help. I'm not always sure where to turn. Should I find a recruiter? Trying to do a job search in another city is difficult, it's hard to do much more than look at the listings on Monster and Hot Jobs. It's harder to do face-to-face interviews.
Should I just get it over with and go up there and apply at Target - or is it worth hating your job any more than you do now.
I'm tired of being in Houston. I've lived here over 25 years and I'm ready to move on. I'm ready to start a new life with Chris, but the job thing keeps getting in the way. I feel that everything is trapped in amber until this job thing happens.
Chris and i have a great time together. The weekends we share are great fun, but we can't get past that. Sure, moving in is an unknown thing, how will we get along for more than 3 days at a time? Can we share a home and not drive eachother crazy? Will he feel like his home has been invaded? Will I have problems of having someone else in the house, and getting adjusted to what's clearly his home? I don't know, but right now, I'd like to have the opportunity to find out.
It's better to have, than have not.
So whoever you are up there, where do I go from here? I have to renew my lease on my apartment this month, or have to pay an extra $200 a month - something I can't afford. I'm getting to hate the drives between Dallas and Houston, but i love Chris so much. It's draining my money, though.
I'm not even asking for relocation money, though I could use it. I just want a good job, a new start in a familiar city and the change to grow in my relationship with Chris. I know there's much more important problems than little old me. Just help me know the way to get there.
Look, I've got a problem. My life has stalled out. I feel that I need to get out of my job, and get out of this city, and I don't seem to be making much progress. I sat at my desk last night, working till almost 8pm working on a couple of projects that need to be finished before the end of the quarter - which is tomorrow. I expect another couple of late nights. The problem is, I probably won't be noticed for the effort, and it doesn't get me anywhere.
I'm still throwing my resume at everything, and not getting much feedback. Very few companies even acknowledge your presence, let alone tell you why you weren't considered. Google was one of the few to send an email telling me thanks, but no thanks.
I guess the only think I'm actually qualified for is another customer service manager, but most companies seem to place people in the entry level spot, and look for you to move up-after a year of basic service. I can't afford to backtrack that much. I can't seem to convince anyone to make a stretch and hire me for a position that's a little different than what I'm doing now. I can learn! Too bad no one wants to teach. I guess, as long as people move within the same circles, they don't have to train anyone.
How do people ever get past their original jobs and make a change? I can't really go back to school right now, and I can't take the time to intern. I need to be paid. I have bills, and frankly, I won't be a burden on someone else.
That's a problem with me. I don't do well, asking for help. I'm not always sure where to turn. Should I find a recruiter? Trying to do a job search in another city is difficult, it's hard to do much more than look at the listings on Monster and Hot Jobs. It's harder to do face-to-face interviews.
Should I just get it over with and go up there and apply at Target - or is it worth hating your job any more than you do now.
I'm tired of being in Houston. I've lived here over 25 years and I'm ready to move on. I'm ready to start a new life with Chris, but the job thing keeps getting in the way. I feel that everything is trapped in amber until this job thing happens.
Chris and i have a great time together. The weekends we share are great fun, but we can't get past that. Sure, moving in is an unknown thing, how will we get along for more than 3 days at a time? Can we share a home and not drive eachother crazy? Will he feel like his home has been invaded? Will I have problems of having someone else in the house, and getting adjusted to what's clearly his home? I don't know, but right now, I'd like to have the opportunity to find out.
It's better to have, than have not.
So whoever you are up there, where do I go from here? I have to renew my lease on my apartment this month, or have to pay an extra $200 a month - something I can't afford. I'm getting to hate the drives between Dallas and Houston, but i love Chris so much. It's draining my money, though.
I'm not even asking for relocation money, though I could use it. I just want a good job, a new start in a familiar city and the change to grow in my relationship with Chris. I know there's much more important problems than little old me. Just help me know the way to get there.
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I know the feeling of the job problems. I left CA after just moving into a new position, that I held for less than 6 months. I ended up having to take a job that took my career back by 3 years and 40k annually! It sucks. Now here I sit almost a year and a half later still doing the same thing because I can't get anyone to see what I have inside of me! Just because I don't have the technical training and the degree to back it up, it is soooo hard to move to a new job doing that!
I feel for you and Chris. Even though it is only a 4 hour drive thats a LONG WAY! Its the coming home and just knowing that someone will be home to cuddle with, share dinner with, fight with, love is 4 hours away its just not the same.
But I am a strong believer that good things will come to those who wait! Hell with that! Go get it!
Put your resume out there. Contact a Head hunter and get those interviews. They will understand that you are trying to relocate. Keep your chin up!
BIG HUGS from someone who knows how you feel! :)
Job Search
I used to work for a job placement firm back just after I graduated from college. With a little research, you ought to be able to find a job placement firm that has offices in both Dallas and Houston. In addition to sending you on interviews, if they are good, they should also talk strategy and interviewing skills.
You might find it useful, even if your new job comes about because of networking... which, unfortuately, is most often the case. One caution - make sure the agency is a "fee-paid" agency rather than APF (applicant paid fee) market. In the first case, the companies with openings pay for your placement; in the second, you pay. No one should have to pay themselves.
These companies can set up interviews and work around your current job. In the best case scenario, you stay in your job, leave and begin the new one without interruption.
Good luck!
Re: Job Search
Good luck and believe me, I know how you feel.
Re: Job Search
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Tony & I did 4 hours apart.. we lasted about 6 months before he moved down. But he managed to score a better job here than in Orlando.
But I think we're both kind of burned out of living in Miami.... we're contemplating a rather large move @ the moment.... (more later)
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No more Miami? The hurricane warnings getting to you? I'll be interested to see where you go.
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I said that exact same thing so many times over the past year. I know your pain all too well.
Call me. I can commiserate, tell you what I did.
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1) Has your resume been reviewed by someone?
2) Do you have a Houston or Dallas phone # listed. I finally resorted to getting a cell phone with the new area code and used a friends address. Then I started to get calls for interviews.
3) Browse the book What color is your parachute? for ideas.
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Perhaps you could use Chris' address & home phone on your resume? When they leave a message, Chris could relay it to you. Future contact could be directed to your your cell with the whole "I'm still in transition, haven't changed my phone to a dallas phone number yet..." story?
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This is one of the few vestiges of the Subjunctive in English, and subjunctive always sounds weird unless you're a grammar snob.
As for the job thing, I feel for you. My company paid for a 2-day "outplacement" seminar for those of use who were left last week. The theme seems to be
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Perhaps the lower cost of living might allow you to take a slightly lower-paying position???
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Besides, I still have to pay bills at Chris'.
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Wish my parents understood the oddity of job hunting right now...