The "anti_shrub can't land a job" blues

[anti_shrub]

Well here I am, been collecting unemployment since January, been working part time in the college library, one class away from an AS in networking, and I can't pay anyone to hire my ass.

I send out resumes and applications and never hear from the place again.

I'm not expecting to land a million dollar career, but I seem to be at a point where I'm overqualified for minimum wage jobs and underqualified for good paying jobs so I end up with neither.

I know there's some Pittsburgh area DU'ers around here, how'd you guys land jobs in this market?

[ReadTomPaine]

1. There was a great thread about this recently.. a lot of good suggestions.

Check it out when you have a moment...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=253660

[anti_shrub]

2. Good thread

I mentioned before I'm thinking of starting my own PC repair business, but I admit I'm a bit nervous of jumping in the deep end of the pool with it and finding out it sinks like a rock....

[NJCher]

4. do it

All you need is one person who needs your services to get a start. From there you can build.

While I have a f-t position as a university instructor, it nowhere near approximates what I made in the dot-com days. So I've supplemented it with freelance contracts and it's working out great. Just get out and talk to people; network like crazy. Remember that you're supplying a service they need!


Cher

[The_Casual_Observer]

3. Look into System Integration

Of industrial controls in factories. This is an area that very few IT people are involved in or think about but should be.

[sasquatch]

5. Have you considered prostitution?

:evilgrin: :silly: :freak: Just kidding. I hope you find work soon. If not in your field then something you enjoy.

[anti_shrub]

6. At times its crossed my mind

but I wouldn't get many takers with the shape I'm in, heh.

I got my garage cleaned out to set up my shop, I have most of the needed tools on hand anyway, and I can post flyers on the boards at school to advertise.

Just have some starting-something-new jitters I guess.

[Cloud]

7. Me too

I can't seem to find a job if it bit me in the ass. I am a college student and I was looking for summer employment. Just something temporary. I applied for 10 different jobs. I heard back from one of them telling me there was not much of a demand for the position I was seeking in the summer.

Oh well, I don't really need a job. Just a little spending money would be nice.

[SoCalDem]

8. Rent yourself out..(for computer lessons, that is)

I have a friend who I pay $20.00 an hour when I need to learn something specific on the computer..

There are tons of us, who do not want to sign up for a whole class and have weekly obligations to go to class, but DO want to learn a specific thing on/about our computers..

Draw up some cute flyers and distribute them through friends or in areas that get a lot of foot traffic..

Create your own job description.. Computer guru..Personal computer trainer...whatever.. There is a need for one on one training ..:)

Another benefit might be a permanent position somewhere..:)

[Erika]

9. How Sad!

There is no job market out there for our talented people. I hear India is paying fantastic wages, if you will relocate. The Bush economy.

[anti_shrub]

10. It definately is calling me....

A friend of mine and I went on an emergency call to help a co-worker who's boss at her other job suffered a computer meltdown.

We backed up his data and replaced his hard drive, and the guy gave us a check for $300 for roughly 3 hours of work.

Needless to say the seed was planted, but it took almost a year of underemployment for the seed to take root.

[JVS]

11. Beer Minimum is hiring.

Other than that, I can't think of many job openings I've seen around lately.

[anti_shrub]

12. mmmmmm......beer

Now there's a job where I'd end up getting a bill instead of a paycheck.

[Lost4words]

13. you might find work in India! n/t

[Dogmudgeon]

14. Two years for me.

Welcome to Dubya's America.

--bkl
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