Comments on: Handling job search desperation http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/ CareerBuilder Job Seeker Community Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: emagineSUNIL http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-42336 emagineSUNIL Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:35:17 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-42336 The somatic symptoms of depression (eg, fatigue, insomnia, diminished appetite, diminished sexual interest, excess weight change, and constipation) causes lots of people to visit their primary treatment medical professionals. When a person has five or more of these depressed symptoms for 2 weeks or longer, that individual is probably depressed. http://www.depressed-test.com/ The somatic symptoms of depression (eg, fatigue, insomnia, diminished appetite, diminished sexual interest, excess weight change, and constipation) causes lots of people to visit their primary treatment medical professionals. When a person has five or more of these depressed symptoms for 2 weeks or longer, that individual is probably depressed.

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]]> By: Do unemployment benefits deter job seeking? : The Work Buzz http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-16297 Do unemployment benefits deter job seeking? : The Work Buzz Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:06:59 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-16297 [...] Handling Job-Search Desperation [...] [...] Handling Job-Search Desperation [...]

]]> By: Audie http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-14273 Audie Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:08:18 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-14273 Brenda and anyone else without a job, I have recently joined the list of the unemployed. Luckily, I don't have many expenses and I got a roommate to help with the cost of living. That may be something you could do. Also, there are numerous drug study trials going on all the time. You might want to see if any are offered in your area. They don't pay a lot but any money is better than none and I don't believe you need to report the money. I don't think the government has a way of knowing about the pay but I am not sure. The studies can be for 1 week or 3 months, etc. Example of one recently was for 2 weeks. One day you would spend 8 hours at facility just hanging out and they would give you some shots of vodka. I quess they are studying the effects. Then a couple other short visit follow-ups. They were paying $225. Many years ago I did one for a month live in and was paid $3500. Met a lady there and that is all she did. She traveled all over to different studies. They are all different. Check the web site for the studies, www.wakeresearch.com to give you an idea of what it is. The address is for my area. I would bet they offer things in your area but not sure how you would locate them. Good luck and hope this helps some. Brenda and anyone else without a job,

I have recently joined the list of the unemployed. Luckily, I don’t have many expenses and I got a roommate to help with the cost of living. That may be something you could do. Also, there are numerous drug study trials going on all the time. You might want to see if any are offered in your area. They don’t pay a lot but any money is better than none and I don’t believe you need to report the money. I don’t think the government has a way of knowing about the pay but I am not sure. The studies can be for 1 week or 3 months, etc. Example of one recently was for 2 weeks. One day you would spend 8 hours at facility just hanging out and they would give you some shots of vodka. I quess they are studying the effects. Then a couple other short visit follow-ups. They were paying $225. Many years ago I did one for a month live in and was paid $3500. Met a lady there and that is all she did. She traveled all over to different studies. They are all different. Check the web site for the studies, http://www.wakeresearch.com to give you an idea of what it is. The address is for my area. I would bet they offer things in your area but not sure how you would locate them. Good luck and hope this helps some.

]]> By: Desperate http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-13302 Desperate Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:24:27 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-13302 I am too laid off and depressed for a year for not being able to get a job. I applied everyday and submitted 20 resumes per day that I never even got a chance for an interview. Temp agency are worse! they make you sit through tests and say they call you back! I wonder are companies HR department short staff or they wanted to make themselves look busy so they decided to keep a position open forever. I am also behind with my bills and also don't have health insurance because unemployment medical security program are facing high volume of applicants. I will of course be facing a charge of state tax $500 to $1000 next year for not having health insurance from this year. My Cobra went up to $500 a month and since I am behind with my other bills I can't afford anything. The credit collection agencies calls me everyday and suggest I file bankruptcy. But filing Bankruptcy would effect my background check when applying for any jobs with any employer. I live near a pond and look at it everyday I would like to drown myself and end all this depression. I know with my luck I will either be saved or floating. I really don't want to be in the ER and be slapped with a bill I can't even afford gas for my car. HELP!!!!!! I am too laid off and depressed for a year for not being able to get a job.
I applied everyday and submitted 20 resumes per day that I never even got a chance for an interview. Temp agency are worse! they make you sit through tests and say they call you back! I wonder are companies HR department short staff or they wanted to make themselves look busy so they decided to keep a position open forever.
I am also behind with my bills and also don’t have health insurance because unemployment medical security program are facing high volume of applicants. I will of course be facing a charge of state tax $500 to $1000 next year for not having health insurance from this year. My Cobra went up to $500 a month and since I am behind with my other bills I can’t afford anything. The credit collection agencies calls me everyday and suggest I file bankruptcy. But filing Bankruptcy would effect my background check when applying for any jobs with any employer. I live near a pond and look at it everyday I would like to drown myself and end all this depression. I know with my luck I will either be saved or floating. I really don’t want to be in the ER and be slapped with a bill I can’t even afford gas for my car. HELP!!!!!!

]]> By: Jim Buonopane http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-10267 Jim Buonopane Tue, 04 May 2010 23:56:27 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-10267 Why does everyone think that one's financial situation remains stable when one is employed long term ? As time goes on with no money coming in, it becomes ever more difficult to even GET to a job interview. I have been unemployed since 01/2009 and NOT eligible for unemployment. The State believes I can get by on $48.00 a month for food stamps and my bills keep coming and coming and coming. During this time, I have completely exhausted my savings, completely exhausted any financial help that my family can give, and lost my car. When it comes down to car payments vrs eating - well don't think I have to elaborate. Each of these factors has limited my job searching options. I now have to WALK to any job interviews meaning I have to apply for jobs within 3 miles of my home ! Talk about limiting factors ! No one however, seems to understand the financial burdens of even looking for work. Somehow it is assumed that all of this going to interviews and sending out resumes etc is all free or something. Well its not; and, I think that somewhere along the line state unemployment bureaus or some agencies must begin to realize that it might just be cheaper to give people free bus passes than it is to keep paying unemployment, medicaid and food stamps. Why does everyone think that one’s financial situation remains stable when one is employed long term ? As time goes on with no money coming in, it becomes ever more difficult to even GET to a job interview.

I have been unemployed since 01/2009 and NOT eligible for unemployment. The State believes I can get by on $48.00 a month for food stamps and my bills keep coming and coming and coming.

During this time, I have completely exhausted my savings, completely exhausted any financial help that my family can give, and lost my car. When it comes down to car payments vrs eating – well don’t think I have to elaborate. Each of these factors has limited my job searching options. I now have to WALK to any job interviews meaning I have to apply for jobs within 3 miles of my home ! Talk about limiting factors !

No one however, seems to understand the financial burdens of even looking for work. Somehow it is assumed that all of this going to interviews and sending out resumes etc is all free or something. Well its not; and, I think that somewhere along the line state unemployment bureaus or some agencies must begin to realize that it might just be cheaper to give people free bus passes than it is to keep paying unemployment, medicaid and food stamps.

]]> By: john http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-10047 john Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:17:43 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-10047 If you know you are overqualified for a position that you are interviewing for then tailor your experience to the position. Omit What is necessary. Read the job description carefully and give them what they want. hope this helps someone. By the way I have gotten jobs by researching the company before I go on the interview. I start my interview by acknowledging or congratulating the company on achievments etc. If you know you are overqualified for a
position that you are interviewing for then
tailor your experience to the position. Omit
What is necessary. Read the job description carefully and give them what they want. hope this helps someone. By the way I have gotten jobs by researching the company before I go on the interview. I start my interview by acknowledging or congratulating the company on achievments etc.

]]> By: m3 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-7321 m3 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:43:42 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-7321 I have 2 bachelors degrees and I have never found a good job. Always had to settle for a convience store b/c there are no where else hiring unless want wal mart or food places I have 2 bachelors degrees and I have never found a good job. Always had to settle for a convience store b/c there are no where else hiring unless want wal mart or food places

]]> By: Joy Ann LaJeret http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/worklife/desperation/#comment-7104 Joy Ann LaJeret Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:56:51 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3858#comment-7104 Hi Guys, I have a masters degree in Political Science & Sociology. I quit my job in 2006 in healthcare and have worked temp jobs ever since. I am so very over qualified, I have to modify my resume for every job. Temp positions do not get you references, unless you know how to work that end of the business. Without references, one doesn't stand a chance of landing a good job. I am now battling the fact I am a senior and must work to survive and the ignorance of the hiring managers. I still have a hold on the biggest lie...HOPE...; without it we would simply give up and die. While HOPE is the biggest lie it is the best one. This concept was taken for a movie by Speilberg called "Taken." Dakota Fanning said circa what I have just written, in that Science Fiction movie series of 10 episodes. Regards, Jobless in Seattle Hi Guys,

I have a masters degree in Political Science & Sociology. I quit my job in 2006 in healthcare and have worked temp jobs ever since. I am so very over qualified, I have to modify my resume for every job.

Temp positions do not get you references, unless you know how to work that end of the business. Without references, one doesn’t stand a chance of landing a good job.

I am now battling the fact I am a senior and must work to survive and the ignorance of the hiring managers.

I still have a hold on the biggest lie…HOPE…; without it we would simply give up and die. While HOPE is the biggest lie it is the best one. This concept was taken for a movie by Speilberg called “Taken.” Dakota Fanning said circa what I have just written, in that Science Fiction movie series of 10 episodes.

Regards,
Jobless in Seattle

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