Lost My Job and Doubting Myself

[cats paw]

Hi Bones,

  I wish I had something to offer you as a possible lead to a solution, or something to help you not feel so discouraged.  I can imagine how disappointing it must feel right now to have worked your tail of to get your Masters and there seems to be no tangible reward in the form of employment on the horizon yet.

  How will you be able to get those experiential hours that you mentioned you needed?

cats paw

[BonesMS]

Hi Bones,

  I wish I had something to offer you as a possible lead to a solution, or something to help you not feel so discouraged.  I can imagine how disappointing it must feel right now to have worked your tail of to get your Masters and there seems to be no tangible reward in the form of employment on the horizon yet.

  How will you be able to get those experiential hours that you mentioned you needed?

cats paw

At this point, I'm stymied with a Catch-22 situation.

Bones

[BonesMS]

Bones,

You probably have already thought of this, but thought I'd shoot it out anyway...Can you do some volunteer hours that would qualify you for the certification?  I would imagine that there are women's shelters that would love to have someone work with them.  Or some other worthy group with no money (lots of those out there!)  Or could you work in a capacity for which you are, at this point, overqualified? 

I know what you mean about being nervous.  I was late to my FIRST DAY OF WORK.  I thought I was going to absolutely die.  I was so mad at myself.  I just have lost the skill to organize my time in the morning (I have re-learned it this week!)  Those kinds of things, though, can really rattle you so I could just picture you getting lost on the way to the interview and feeling a bit off balance as a result.

One of the things I've done is watch lots of Oprah programs about major turn-arounds in people's lives.  Makes me think it's possible even if it looks impossible.  All of those stories have a loooooong beginning where it looks like there wont be a happy ending.  So far, it looks like you are just at the beginning of your story.  Here's hoping for your happy ending to arrive soon.

CB

I've previously attempted to volunteer.  However, part of the Catch-22 situation is that I need to be supervised by a Board-approved supervisor.  Finding such a supervisor has proven to be another obstacle.  I was able to work for a hypothermia shelter.  That seasonal job ended as soon as the weather warmed up.  Right now I feel like I'm in limbo.

Bones

[BonesMS]

I did send a "Thank You" note to the person who invited me to the interview this past Friday.  I guess that is about the best I can do.

Bones

[BonesMS]

I guess there's no solution for limbo.

Bones

[BonesMS]

More frustration today!     I had been referred to another county agency.  I called them yesterday to find out exactly what they can and cannot do so I wouldn't waste my gas making another trip for nothing.  The individual who called me back, near their closing time, advised me to come in as they have resources that are accessible ONLY from their office, due to licensing restrictions, and that I did not need an appointment.  I drive over there today only to encounter a receptionist who had no idea what I was talking about and told me that he couldn't help me.  I ended up wasting my gas for nothing AGAIN!     DAMN IT!

Bones

[mountainspring]

How frustrating Bones.   I hope you're able to find something soon. 

[BonesMS]

How frustrating Bones.   I hope you're able to find something soon. 

Thanks, MountainSpring.

I've sent e-mails to two county agencies asking for clarification but they have not responded.

Bones

[BonesMS]

Dear Bones,
  I am so sorry that you are going through all this. How did your dentist situation come out? I have been following it on the 33 pages of posts( can you believe it?) I think that something good will come up in the job arena in a very short time. I truly have an intuitive feeling about this     Ami

The root canal took care of the infection.  The dentist recently sent me an e-mail regarding a check-up, to which I responded.  Their e-mail system responded to my response with a message that they will call me soon to schedule an appointment.

Bones

[BonesMS]

How frustrating Bones.   I hope you're able to find something soon. 

Thanks, MountainSpring.

I've sent e-mails to two county agencies asking for clarification but they have not responded.

Bones

Update:

The county agency that created the frustration just sent me an e-mail apologizing for what happened and asked that I give them another chance to assist me.  I've sent an e-mail back repeating my request that I gave in person and will probably receive a response some time tomorrow.

Bones

[Hopalong]

That's really good news, Bones.
I'm so glad they got in touch.

Bodes well for an interview!

And they'll be pleased to see how understanding you are.
Even bureaucrats are human, make mistakes.

Sending good vibes,
Hops

[debkor]

Hey Bones,

My H is going through the same thing you are right now.  He was a big time supervisor for many years until the company went bankrupt.  It took him almost 2 years to get an OK job.  He's been there now almost three and still looking for something close to what he use to have. 

He has been on many of interviews very promising and then no calls.  I can see the disgust and disappointment. 

I think it is very hard these days.  Very frustrating and sometimes knocks your self esteem out of whack.


Love
Deb

[mountainspring]

That's very good news Bones!!!! 

[BonesMS]

That's really good news, Bones.
I'm so glad they got in touch.

Bodes well for an interview!

And they'll be pleased to see how understanding you are.
Even bureaucrats are human, make mistakes.

Sending good vibes,
Hops

Thanks, Hops.  I'm hoping that they are also educating their receptionist.

Bones

[BonesMS]

Hey Bones,

My H is going through the same thing you are right now.  He was a big time supervisor for many years until the company went bankrupt.  It took him almost 2 years to get an OK job.  He's been there now almost three and still looking for something close to what he use to have. 

He has been on many of interviews very promising and then no calls.  I can see the disgust and disappointment. 

I think it is very hard these days.  Very frustrating and sometimes knocks your self esteem out of whack.


Love
Deb

Thanks, Deb.

It's even harder competing with other applicants half my age.  It's frustrating and discouraging.

Bones