To use the word frustration would be a MASSIVE understatement. This is now DESPERATION! For those who don't know my situation: On November 11, 2008, I lost my job as a residence hall director at an university in Ohio, because of budget cuts. Ever since that day, I have been on the search for a new position. I've had several promising interviews, but no one has pulled the trigger and offered me a position. I am frustrated. I am tired. I'm tired of being told "Sorry, but we offered the position to someone else". I'm tired of being second place.
You know, what's the point of going to school all these years to not be able to get a job? I've sent my resume just about everywhere. Universities, community colleges, non-profits. Nothing. I've been on six interviews (phone and in-person). I was a final candidate for three positions. Nothing. Thank God I'm not completely rubbing pennies together (student loans, unemployment compensation, a large income tax refund and supportive family is keeping me afloat), and I know things could be much, much worse.
I keep self-motivating myself by saying, "Maybe next time", "This won't last too long", "The next interview will be a homerun". It's not working anymore. I'm at my wit's end. The tunnel seems darker now than it did on November 11, 2008. I'm not seeing the light at the end. I'm so tired of living at my mother's house. I'm so tired of having to worry about when I will get the chance to showcase my talents and get compensated for doing so. I'm out of answers, and there's so many questions.
What shall I do now?
Stay tuned........
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Prayers for you sir! I've never been in your position but I do believe God has something major lined up for you! And whatever it is, you're going to need all the strength, determination, and patience you can muster because he's testing those qualities in you now!
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