August 17, 2010
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I am so frustrated. Lets start with the back story. That job I was offered...I did not take it. There were things omitted in the interview that I found out, and in the end, taking the job would have put me in bad and unsafe conditions, along with no guarantee to good pay. Actually, many people say it is more like you paying the company to work. Not a good situation. I was pretty upset about the outcome but my family(and a good friend) backed up and agreed with my decision. Does not mean I wasn't crushed about the thought of going back out into the unemployed market searching for jobs. I am quite depressed about it actually.
How many times can you be you be turned down before it starts to get to you? "You do not have the requirements we are looking for", "We're going to bench you, we are looking for the perfect person to fit the job", "We cannot offer you the job at this time", "We will keep your application on file". What happened to taking a chance? It is like I want to start begging, please, I know there are more "qualified" people, but I am smart, and I can do the job! I am willing, eager, and I want the job, I am not just applying here because I have to. =(
It really makes me feel like nobody wants me. It is so discouraging. I have never taken part in a "group" interview. Yes there was only two of us, but it threw me off. The first question I don't feel like I answered well, I did not explain myself well, but I knew I could make it up. I had some really good answers but I could tell, after the first answer I gave the woman wrote me off. When the time came for my single interview the interviewer acted like I was wasting her time. It was terrible, I still tried my best, but with the bad feelings swirling around the room I had no chance. If and I mean IF I get offered a job it will be because she passed my file off to another manager. If she doesn't just toss it in the shredder that is.
I hate that people do not see me for who I really am. I hate that my life is on hold until someone takes a chance on me. How come the things I really want in life depend on others?? I can do 100% on my side and still I have to wait for someone else to make the final decision. Grrr!
I am blerg and frustrated and...and...*sigh*
Comments (8)
My boyfriend knows how you feel. He is getting frustrated too.
I totally get how you feel. I am proud of you that you didn't take the job. I am actually writing a blog entry this week about how you need to make sure the job fits you! And that this is equally, if not more important than getting the job.
i know how you feel. i am also looking for a job and getting no where. grrr
@Shining_Garnet - Aww I was wishing he was having better luck than me or had found one already!! =( I have always had such luck getting jobs so this is super frustrating for me! Well I wish your BF luck and I hope he find something soon!
@MyWebume - Well I agree that the job needs to fit you to an extent. I think it also depends on someone's situation. Someone with a family and a lot of responsibilities shouldn't be too picky because an income is desperately needed. The job would have fit me, but it was one of those companies who deceive their applicants and employees. They tell you the job is amazing then screw you over in the end. It is sad to see corporations do that kind of thing. I am happy to have "gotten out" before I was stuck in a bad situation.
I know how you feel, this economy sucks. On the positive note-things never stay the same and good things are coming your way, you will see.)
Job hunting is difficult and frustrating. I haven't done it in years, but I remember all the feelings you describe. It isn't the kind of thing a person forgets.
Good luck with your job hunting!
there are many of you out there feeling the same. it is not you, it is this time in our societies life. you are just a rider on a long train. your stop is coming. ::hugs::
@okitapieds - I am sorry! I wish you luck!!
@greeenleaf - Thank you, I just hope things change just a little faster. I have never been very patient and I am desperate for a job. =) lol.
@C_L_O_G - No, I don't think people forget the difficulties of looking for a job. I just hate hate the constant judging and attempts to impress. =( Thank you for the wishes of luck! I sure could use it! hehe
@buddy71 - You are very right! I definitely am aware of all those other people, I want to go give them hugs and say don't give up, at the same time I wanna say go away! I want the job! LOL. What frustrates me is that the girl who interviewed with me yesterday already has a job that she likes! I wanted to tell her save the job for people who really really need it! lol
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