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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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To my unemployed (not by choice) nesties
How long have you been unemployed and how is your job search going?
I am 28 and married, no kids. I have been unemployed (laid off) since January 2011. The job search is going OK. I am looking for admin assistant/bookkeeper jobs. I have been on 3 interviews so far with 2 of those going into 2nd interviews. On one job, I came in 2nd. I hope that this unemployment stint will end soon because I am about to go crazy in the house.
What about everyone else?
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Re: To my unemployed (not by choice) nesties
I'm 23, graduated from college with my BA this past May, got married in July, and moved out-of-state for my husband to start med school in August. I was unemployed until December when I managed to pick up a part-time job for 8.50/hr. Its enough to keep my loan payments at bay, but I really, really need a better paying job soon.
I have had about 2, sometimes 3 interviews a month for full-time positions. I keep getting to the final interviews but haven't snagged the golden job offer. It is pretty discouraging. I have an interview next week for a 2/day a week overnight advocate position for victims of domestic violence. Its a start to get something fresh related to my field on my resume` though.
In the meantime I'm volunteering for some human trafficking victim outreach, and I am trying to get involved in some court work.
I've been applying to anything I can find--administration, data entry, legal. Anything I'm remotely qualified for. Hoping something pans out for me sooner rather than later.
I just hit four months unemployed. I left my job in Minneapolis in December to move to Chicago where my fiance took a position in September. I've networked like crazy, been to countless networking events and applied for 60+ jobs. I've had four or five great interview processes, one resulting in an offer I decided not to take. But, again, nothing like the "dream job" yet.
I interviewed two weeks ago for the "dream job" - waiting to hear back on a second interview. Crossing my fingers.
It's such a hard process. I was able to remain positive really until the last couple of weeks. Now, I feel like if this job doesn't come through, I may take a look at other options - freelancing, consulting, etc. rather than a full time position. But we'll see.
I'm now working but I was unemployed for 7 months last year. It was truly one of the most difficult things I've ever had to deal with.
Good luck with your search and try to stay positive!!
I went through a bout of unemployment in '09 - lost my full time job that July and while I bartended part time (very part time that season...one day every other week and cover for other bartenders as needed) I didn't really find anything until October...and that was just on a contingent basis. Landed something FT in December...but a job that made me miserable but I stuck it out. Finally September of last year I landed that job I am now at (and am very happy with).
If you're looking for admin/bookkeeper work...have you considered registering with a few different temp agencies? My current job came through a temp agency that I had been registered with for quite a while, but had never actually been placed through them until last fall.
Just at 3 months unemployed. I have applied and applied and sent resumes out etc. I have my FIRST interview on Monday for a job I probably don't want.
It's been a big kick in the pants since I was employed for 20 years at my last job (yes I'm older which does NOT help).
I've been to job fairs which have all been a joke, but since you never know, I still attend.
My severance just ended Friday and I have been stashing away money, building up our e-fund.
I am soooo thankful that in FL COBRA is only 35% if you were involuntarily unemployed (aka laid off). My insurance will only be about $120 for full coverage including dental. I will not go without insurance thankfully.
I am recently employed but I was out of work from November 10 till the last week in march. I got married and my H was on the other side of the state.
I was going crazy at the end I was applying to a lot of jobs I am only a few years out of college so I didnt have much experience. I did not know almost anyone besides family when I moved none of them in an remotely related field. I had only 3 interviews the whole time. I was a finalist to one and then got 2 offers at once. I picked the one with the most potential for the future. The job doesn't pay great but it is good experience and its a pay check. We live completely off my H salary and he was benefits and stable job.
The thing that helped me the most of volunteering I met people who put me in contact with my current employers. It filled up my time and I felt like I was doing something worth while.