I have decided to send Obama my resume . . .

[DollyM]

After 7 months of being unemployed and with no hope in site of finding a job, I have decided to send President Obama my resume, so that he knows what kind of job I am seeking. I need a social service job, it is where my education and training is and at this point in my life (50 and with bad knees)the prospect of going back to school and training for something else is rather daunting. Besides the fact that I have two degrees already and can't get financial aid to go back to school other than student loans. (I paid on the last of those 10 years ago and really don't want to be trying to retire and pay on student loans at the same time.) I know alot of people are without work and he is trying to come up with jobs to help in general but I can't clear brush after a storm (what some of the stimulus money went to around here)or dig ditches. Surely, there is a social program that took cuts that could use some solid, experienced, "mature" personnel?

[dennis4868]

1. Obama is not your daddy!

[Autumn]

2. The poster was making a point about his

jobs program, Why do you feel the need to protect him? I don't think he is your daddy either.

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[treestar]

10. Is there something wrong with pointing out that

Making a President individually responsible for your individual life is wrong? I'd like the President to hire me, too.

[Autumn]

12. Try reading the post, the poster wasn't asking Obama to

hire her. Here's a clue, it has to do with what kind of jobs are needed.

[treestar]

21. Sending the President your resume indicates that one

thinks it is his problem and that one should receive attention before all other people who are unemployed or have any other problems.

[Autumn]

23. If you read all of the OP that kind of

shoots down the idea of one thinking "it is his problem and that one should receive attention before all other people who are unemployed or have any other problems."

[Claudia Jones]

24. this must be willful

I can't believe that you so misunderstood the original post.

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[DollyM]

5. I never said he was . . .

but he is "my" employee in a sense. I voted for him, I pay taxes to pay his salary so I think he needs to know what my needs are as well. His re-election could very well hinge on the rising unemployment rate, so he needs to pay attention to what kind of jobs people need to have available to be able to go back to work.

[nadinbrzezinski]

19. It was a well made point

That went whoosh

[sabrina 1]

32. He's not yours either, but if he had a son, I would be seriously

wondering if he was! :rofl:

[Enrique]

4. good luck to you

there's something wrong with our country where all this ability goes unused. A huge waste.

[InkAddict]

7. That tactic though "bold and brilliant" won't be any more effective

than finding an effective headhunter who, like real estate agents/brokers working for the sellers, work only for the corporate liars.

[treestar]

8. Why not send it to someone who might hire you?

This is making a fetish of the Presidency. It's like wanting him to be like Eva Peron, and help individuals out here and there (which dictators will do, as the story gets around and keeps them popular).

[pacalo]

9. Send it to Boner; he's the leader of those who block every job-creating measure coming from the WH.

And, seriously, I wish you the best in finding the good job you deserve.

:hi:

[dennis4868]

13. please delete your post...

we don't blame congress here at DU; just Obama...he's our daddy :-)

[Claudia Jones]

22. not about blame

We expect more from Democrats than we do Republicans, and that is why we address our appeals to them. Should we not?

[onethatcares]

27. that's a great idea, we all send resumes to boner and

if we all buy stamps it will help our brothers out that are in the post office.

win/win

[pacalo]

29. Sending appeals for job creation to Obama is preaching to the choir; he's already on board.

Why not swamp Boner's office with resumes; he's the one who got on the soapbox during the 2010 campaigns with the promise to create more jobs. Boner sets the agenda in the House & he will not allow in any job-creating legislation by the White House.

I agree that we expect more from Democrats, but not when their hands are tied in the legislative process.

[Claudia Jones]

33. do you really believe that?

Interesting.

How is it that one party's "hands are tied in the legislative process" and that is not the case for the other party?

How is it that Republican voters are free to scream their heads of should any Republican politician stray from the Republican agenda, yet we must remain silent when Democratic party politicians stray from the Democratic agenda. It seems to me that it is the thinking you are using here that "ties the hands" of the politicians that represent us.

The corporations who finance the Democratic party politicians, and the lobbyists, are free to criticize the administration and bring pressure demand that their needs are met. Why are we not to have that same freedom?

[pacalo]

34. That's a good point about making it known to the Democratic party what our needs are, but the

subject in the OP was focusing on Obama only when it comes to the need for a job by someone who has clearly done her part by educating herself, had a substantial, noble career, then became a victim of the economy (caused by 10 years of mismanagement & corruption).

Because the House sets the agenda & Boner decides what legislation is brought to the floor, why is he refusing to allow Obama's legislation in for consideration? Because the Republicans don't want Obama to succeed. Why isn't the House doing more to bring back corporations that have outsourced to other countries? Because they don't want Obama to succeed. Why did Boner focus on job creation during the 2010 mid-term elections, then drop it after he became Speaker?

By all means, send a message to Obama, but don't forget the axle of the broken wheel, & that's Boner.

[jwirr]

18. As protests go this is a good idea. If every unemployed worker sent

one to boner it would be appropriate but without media coverage neither of these ideas are going to change anything.

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

11. Unless you're a wall street millionaire, ex-CEO, or lobbyist - your resume won't interest him.

sorry.

[David Sky]

14. Join tens of thousands of laid-off teachers, thousands of firemen, and

probably tens of thousands of bankers, clerks, middle managers in the service industries and local, state and other government offices.

You may have just found out what these kinds of personal tragedies are like in your own household and career. But, sadly, literally millions of people are in the same boat as you, well trained, well educated, experienced, able to do a good job.

But sending your resume' to Obama will do absolutely nothing. Send it to all the Republican Senators and House members, send it to your own state representatives, senators, etc. They should be getting thousands of these from thousands of people around the country. But even THAT won't probably do any good. The current US House of Representatives, with a majority of Republicans in control, will make this situation last for another 15 months, at a minimum.

Better to find a volunteer job, something that you can do a few hours a week to take your mind off of your plight, something that makes you feel good for doing SOMETHING to make your world a little better place. Being active as a volunteer also gives you leads and information about job openings, enables you to make personal contacts.

Look for jobs out of your field but in health care, anything from doctor's offices to hospitals and nursing homes in your area. Staff shortages are evident there, and your training and experience can do a world of good caring for the elderly, disabled, or severely ill. Take the bottom rung job, do it part time, just to get some income and different pattern to your life. Nursing homes almost ALWAYS need help somewhere, even if it's in the kitchen or laundry.


And even if none of these seems reasonable to you, final advice, don't stay idle blaming Obama. Get active in fixing your own life by doing more than sending people resume's

[DollyM]

28. I have been volunteering, never stopped . . .

David, I am very active as a volunteer. I volunteer on a regular basis in local nursing homes, I dress up the residents and do old time photos of them, I offer doll making classes, I go and do craft projects with them, I organize special events like parties for them and yes, I do find it very rewarding, but it doesn't pay the bills. Our Governor just announced today massive lay-offs in state facilities that serve the mentally ill, handicapped and elderly. http://www.wjbdradio.com/index.php?f=news_single&id=28850 So yes, there will be many more like me without a job as well as people going without needed services. What I am saying is, if there is stimulus money out there to put people to work, I hope that President Obama sees that social service agencies really could use the help and we could really use the jobs. Maybe it will tide us over until the worst of this recession is past. Until then, I am not spending money in the economy because I don't have it, just like lots of other people. Which in turn, makes things worse overall because the people who count on us spending money are not getting those funds either.

[Bluenorthwest]

15. This thread speaks so many truths.

How proud the President must be of his most ardent supporters, he must quiver with joy at their intellectual ardor and civil manners in political discussions. They reflect so well on him, and on his manner of politics. Their arguments are so facile and always on the very highest level of respectful discourse.

[JuniperLea]

16. ;)

Truly!

[Bluenorthwest]

17. You really think that?

Let me tell you this. The President brings his faith to the political table when speaking of my civil rights, and yet that faith teaches many things about how we should communicate with one another, in particular in regard to those in need. To read that OP and claim it is asking the President to be her Daddy is nothing but rude, disrespectful, crass, and also, fully off the mark in terms of what the OP actually said. To respond not to what is said but to your characterization of what was said is called 'bearing false witness against another'. Claiming they said what they did not say. So yeah, God is in the mix. Sure. Having read the book, this internet version does not really seen true to the text.

[JuniperLea]

30. I guess you missed the wink...

I was buying into your sarcasm:)

I'm all about calling out alleged Xtians and beating them senseless with their own book... recovering Fundy that I am, I find it quite satisfying.

Jesus never taught hate, he never taught us to judge either. I personally have a hard time with both of these things, but at least I try and I am sincere and I know my shortcomings.

He didn't send his disciples out with three fishes and five loaves and tell them to make sure people are REALLY hungry and not just lazy. He didn't say do not kill, except when your entire state votes to do so.

The hypocrisy is why I'm an EX Fundy. This is an issue near and dear to me.

[emilyg]

20. If you can prove

that you are a Republican - you'll be hired.

[undeterred]

25. You don't want to work for Obama for America.

Worst job I ever had. 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. Violated every labor law ever written. If ever there was a group of workers that need a union, its Obama for America. The salary will sound decent but after you get done figuring out how many hours you've put in, it ends up being about $1.42 per hour.

[MerryBlooms]

26. So many in the same boat.

We're in desperate need of jobs - at every skill level. I sure as heck hope things start improving for you, and everyone else in this awful situation.

Good luck and I hope good fortune shines down on you soon.

[LadyInAZ]

31. Smiles...

thanks. this is a wonderful idea. we all should do this. perhaps washington will see the seriousness of how many people are not employed.