There's nothing as demoralizing as...

jeff_bass28 · #1 06-13-2008, 12:55 PM

...being unemployed and looking for work.

Job #1...laid off.
Job #2...laid off.
Job #3...I caught my boss in the parking lot, in MY car, smoking pot. I called the police. He fired me. Oh well; I hated being the only SOBER person there, anyway.

Job #4...temp agency. Work assignments ended and they didn't have anything else.

All within a year. Unemployed for the last 6 months. I either get "We're not hiring right now," "No," or "Ohhh...we just filled that position."

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

jeff_bass28 · #2 06-13-2008, 01:00 PM

And then you run into people like this, and it totally ruins your day:

I walk into a certain retail establishment with a completed application and resume.
Girl at service desk: Hi. Can I help you with something?
Me: Yes; I have an application and resume I want to submit.
Girl at service desk: Oh okay! For here?
Me:

...yyyesss. For here.

peterbright · #3 06-13-2008, 01:05 PM

They're everywhere.

palm grease · #4 06-13-2008, 01:08 PM

i say run for president!....you'd get my vote!

rjny36 · #5 06-13-2008, 03:48 PM

I hear ya, brother. The two times I was on unemployment were some of the least enjoyable times of my adult life. It'll turn around for you sooner or later. As John Gorka says, work brings more luck than knocking on wood, so even though it's demoralizing, just keep at it.

OtterOnBass · #6 06-13-2008, 03:54 PM

I'm in the same boat. I'm back in school, substitute teaching (although school's almost out) and looking for something that will be flexible for my two days of classes. I'm playing bass a lot though. It really made me realize how much of my self-worth I got from work. It was a wake up call that sent me back to church.

Also, keep your car doors locked at all times!

bwv1013 · #7 06-13-2008, 03:58 PM

hang tough brother! times like this show you what you're made of. the next chapter is around the corner.

MakiSupaStar · #8 06-13-2008, 04:00 PM

So tell me how your boss wound up smoking pot in your car again?

EricF · #9 06-13-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm sorry you're having a rough time, and I hope your luck changes, but I'm not sure I would consider this the most demoralizing thing ever. The saga of SpankyPants would rank pretty high.

dave64o · #10 06-14-2008, 07:20 AM

I'm curious to hear the details of #3, too. Unless there are some key parts to the story that you didn't tell us, that might be a great case for a wrongful termination suit. Talk to an attorney.

spencer · #11 06-15-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

So tell me how your boss wound up smoking pot in your car again?

Seriously..

I was unemployed for 7 monthes, it sucked. How I need to pay off some debt but I make 1500 a week.

Matt Till · #12 06-17-2008, 12:00 AM

Bump to hear the number 3 story.

I'm in the same boat (looking for a job) honestly, for me, it's the worst part of the working world. I live in an area where the jobs are so rare and everyone is fighting to get them. I'm hoping something comes up for both of us.

GeneralElectric · #13 06-17-2008, 02:10 AM

Another bump for the tale of Boss #3.

If I don't hear a story by tomorrow, I'll make one up myself!

::::BASSIST:::: · #14 06-17-2008, 02:26 AM

I guess I'm fortunate, but there are a ton of jobs in my area. Drive down the street and you see 5 businesses with signs looking for employees. Trucks even have 'now hiring' painted on the side of their door.

I make $23.61 an hour at a grocery store (part-time) and teach part-time. That grocery store is desperate for employees. Granted the new employees are paid on a different pay scale than me (I've been there for 17 years).

Anyway, good luck. The best thing to do is get some skills that will get you hired. Take first aid, learn a trade... make yourself valuable to a prospective employer.

WarofAges · #15 06-17-2008, 02:47 AM

the economy is just fucin going down hill man. I cant even get a job at carls Jr or any other fast food restaraunt in nor cal...and thats sad because McDonalds will hire any one

playinpearls · #16 06-17-2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

So tell me how your boss wound up smoking pot in your car again?

he was with him...

jeff_bass28 · #17 06-17-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playinpearls

he was with him...

Not a chance.

jeff_bass28 · #18 06-17-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

So tell me how your boss wound up smoking pot in your car again?

Pizza delivery. I walked out to my unlocked car just to see him shutting the door and walking away.

"Uh...your sign wasn't plugged in," he says.

I open the door and a cloud of smoke rolls out.

Sue over a crappy minimum wage pizzaboy job? Why?

csala · #19 06-17-2008, 01:23 PM

Um... is job # 3 looking to fill your spot?

Matt Till · #20 06-17-2008, 01:30 PM

It was disrespectful, but calling the cops? A bit much, I'd say.