Unemployment

MikeyC

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Ooh, that's neat. Do you see anything crazy working at a police station? I would be a little afraid. Not the friendliest place to work, you know.::p:
Why is it "Lucrative" if you don't mind me asking?

You can try and dance around it, Mikey, my statement remains the same.
Smart, kind, sweet = Mikey= confidence...Math doesn't lie.:D

Thanks for the kindness. :)
After working at this one for a year and the last Police Station for 7, you do see some really crazy stuff. This one has cells so you get to see some interesting "customers" every now and again. Plus you hear the Police radio all the time so you can keep up-to-date about what's happening around your region. It makes my job there more interesting than other sites. It's "lucrative" in the way that most of the sites this company has are schools - probably over 90% of sites are schools of some kind, I would say. So I'm lucky I get to work somewhere that's not a school and interesting. Plus I'm trusted at the station and all the officers know me to some extent so I'm welcomed there.

Math can lie. ;) But thank you very much. You're way too kind to me.
 

Shyangel

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After working at this one for a year and the last Police Station for 7, you do see some really crazy stuff. This one has cells so you get to see some interesting "customers" every now and again. Plus you hear the Police radio all the time so you can keep up-to-date about what's happening around your region. It makes my job there more interesting than other sites. It's "lucrative" in the way that most of the sites this company has are schools - probably over 90% of sites are schools of some kind, I would say. So I'm lucky I get to work somewhere that's not a school and interesting. Plus I'm trusted at the station and all the officers know me to some extent so I'm welcomed there.

Math can lie. ;) But thank you very much. You're way too kind to me.
You must be a great worker to earn that then..Hmm, that sounds a little creepy. I would hate to work some where unsavory characters are staring at me..They could be planning a future murder or something.:eek: lol That police radio thing sounds entertaining. It would be good for avoiding bad traffic maybe? Or, possibly danger, like, someone robbing a bank or something. That's good they're so welcoming. It sounds nice.


I don't say it because I'm nice, I say it because it's true.:)
 

NickyNacker

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I'm 20 y/o and have never had a job. Mostly because of my Anxiety. The huge overwhelming fear that I wouldn't be able to handle it or do what I'm supposed to do and get fired. But also because my Anxiety has kept me from getting my license as well, so I couldn't even drive to one anyway. And I don't live near any bus stops or any kind of public transportation.
I feel really embarrassed and ashamed of not having a job, especially if I'm trying to talk to someone and start a relationship/friendship and I'm terrified they'll judge me for it. Which often times they do and will stop talking to me. It sucks and I don't really know what to do about it. Definitely feel lost
 
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MikeyC

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I would hate to work some where unsavory characters are staring at me..They could be planning a future murder or something.
In my experience, they have their own problems and they're the ones locked up, so everyone just avoids eye contact and it's fine.

That police radio thing sounds entertaining. It would be good for avoiding bad traffic maybe?
Yes, I have heard where they're setting up RBT's (Random Breath Tests) or where mobile speed cameras are going to be placed, so it's good for that reason.

I don't say it because I'm nice, I say it because it's true.:)
Aww. ::eek::
 

jonas89

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I have been unemployed since December of 2009 and that was when I started to have panic attacks, for the first 2 weeks I was like; yeah just another day to do nothing, and of course it started to be really boring and lonely nothing to do beside sitting by the computer all day and there was really nothing there too.
So I were extremely happy when I got to school again this semester :D

I also went for a interview yesterday and I hope I'll get either one that I was offered as a service man for the planes mainly privet jets or as a mechanic for the airport machinery :p
 

KiaKaha

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I also went for a interview yesterday and I hope I'll get either one that I was offered as a service man for the planes mainly privet jets or as a mechanic for the airport machinery :p

That sounds pretty cool. Good luck.

I wish I could 'do' something - working on it - but right now because I cant... it kind of blows. Jack of all trades is my problem.

If only someone would pay me to make stupid jokes - that would be alright.
 

Richey

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I always feel like my family members are disappointed in me because I'm not good at anything and my sister is an executive business woman in the city.
Even my brother works and does well at his jobs because he's so outgoing and not physically and emotionally fatigued, like me.

I'm just disappointed in myself, I guess.

Honestly, I don't judge people on their career at all. I have changed careers four times and i'm still in my 20s. Now i know this isn't normal but two of those times were out of my control 100% Where as i know a few others my age who have just stayed in the one career and have the personality to become a manager, they have the ego to be in charge of a team and i believe it takes an outgoing somewhat egotistical person who isn't rebellious (at all) that does it for many years. So essentially a sheep or someone who plays the game well. A job is a job, hardly any are glamerous and even the jobs/careers in a chosen niche come down to one thing, supply and demand and assisting a company to make a profit somehow. No matter what the product or industry and alot of it is production line and repetitive even in offices.

Most of the analysing of peoples jobs are by people who get kicks from gossip and mothers who want to compare their kids and success (in their minds) because they have nothing better to occupy their time with.

So remember that the most important thing in life is your own interests, hobbies, education that you deserve, activities, it doesnt have to be some job that pays your bills that defines you.

Think about entertainers, comedians, writers, they do not have secure employmnent and rely on contracts that come and go. They have a lot of down time and really they don't know if it'll last. They don't always earn alot yet if they told people they were a professional entertainer, writer, comedian then that in itself is an interesting paradox in terms of the return from wages and contracts compared to say..steady fixed employment at a factory in an area that is considered boring as a career. Also take into account how the economy runs, how the system is set up and how unpredictable and varied products and niches have become. think of the big picture

This makes you realise that really it doesn't matter that much what industry you are in, as long as you are somewhat content and it pays bills.

Happiness can be channelled through other avenues like art, hobbies, interests, sports, education etc. because they are not tied with supply and demand or a product when you pursue it for personal.
 
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OceanMist

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I applied to be a newspaper delivery boy today. I used to be one for a year. Hopefully the boss lady gives me a break and hires me because I know she'll remember i quit.

Hey boy, give me my paper boy! Rofl. I hope I get the job, so I can be the little 27 year old paper boy, haha.
 

Blannabers

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I'm going to be honest, You have no idea how much I think of the idea of becoming a hermit because I feel like it's just the way to survive anymore. I mean, think about it... I hate my customer service jobs (I have two. One at a closing blockbuster and a radioshack where you have to sell your ass off just to make a small profit). So instead of making money, what if I just... lived alone... in the mountains? I hate people enough already. I'm not bad with a bow, I have the patience for fishing, I can light a fire, I know how to grow stuff and I'm a pretty decent carpenter.

I feel like it would be a good way to just... disappear from the world. Noone can really track you. Noone could find you. I honestly wonder if I could do it.
 

Section_31

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My wife has this problem too, so did i.

She has 2 degrees, one in biological sciences, focusing on phsycology (SP?), and her second, which she is finishing up now, anthropology, with a major in primatology.....the only problem is, living in the middle of canada...not exactly alot of primates here. And unfortunately shes overqualified for alot of jobs here, shes having a rough go of it and her morale is low....

I was in the same boat except i dont have much formal IT education, i taught myself, and spent alot of time proving my ability to my boss as well as learning more along the way. Because i wasnt certified, technically they can pay me pretty much whatever they want. so its a catch 22....if your certified, no one wants to hire you because companies are cheap and want to cut costs....if your not certified they pretty much pay you minimum.

weaksauce!
 

WeirdyMcGee

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My wife has this problem too, so did i.

She has 2 degrees, one in biological sciences, focusing on phsycology (SP?), and her second, which she is finishing up now, anthropology, with a major in primatology.....the only problem is, living in the middle of canada...not exactly alot of primates here. And unfortunately shes overqualified for alot of jobs here, shes having a rough go of it and her morale is low....

weaksauce!

Anywhere in Canada you could move to give her a better chance?

Were I not agoraphobic-- I'd have much better chances with my career experience- in Vancouver.
 

Overload

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If you don't mind filling out boring surveys... surveyscoop.com
I've made around $75 so far, with little effort. Some people make $90+ a month. It's something.
 

recluse

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I'm going to be honest, You have no idea how much I think of the idea of becoming a hermit because I feel like it's just the way to survive anymore. I mean, think about it... I hate my customer service jobs (I have two. One at a closing blockbuster and a radioshack where you have to sell your ass off just to make a small profit). So instead of making money, what if I just... lived alone... in the mountains? I hate people enough already. I'm not bad with a bow, I have the patience for fishing, I can light a fire, I know how to grow stuff and I'm a pretty decent carpenter.

I feel like it would be a good way to just... disappear from the world. Noone can really track you. Noone could find you. I honestly wonder if I could do it.

Is it actually possible to live off the land, as a hunter gatherer existence? Tell me honestly could you live with zero human contact really?
 

MikeyC

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Tell me honestly could you live with zero human contact really?
I know this wasn't directed at me, but I would answer no. I love my own space and being alone and doing my own thing, but eventually the loneliness would get to me and I would need other people there.
 

emre43

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I'm 22 and have never had a job and I feel so lost. The only reason that I want one is so that I can get a girlfriend.
 
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