today in 'things no one cares about'

[carolinecrane]

Currently I have nine resumes out, with a tenth listing for which I have to drum up letters of recommendation, so I'm dragging my heels. (Seriously, City College? It's 2013. An email address should be enough.) I started to get confused so I had to make a list of where I've applied and when just so I know. I have an account at CUNY now and everything.

One of the openings I applied for today is at a large Episcopal church in Manhattan. I'm not exactly qualified (they really want a music librarian) and they might not want to pay me what I'm asking (though I know they can afford it) but I figured it was worth a shot. My dad doesn't know anyone there, unfortunately (and my mom knows someone who would definitely stop me from getting so much as a 'thanks but no thanks' if they found out I knew her) but I managed to get 'my dad's a minister' into my cover letter anyway, just in case it helps.

Naturally there is tons of work to be done here at my current job, but I'm not feeling all that motivated. It's just so boring. So it's a good thing I just applied for an open ILL position in the CUNY system.

Of course the chances of anyone calling are still slim, considering how far away I am, but I figure I will wear them down eventually. It's only a matter of time. And my dad's coming around to the idea of me moving, which is helpful, since I'm going to need him to help out with getting my house ready to sell. I'm fine with just walking away from it at this point; there's no way I'm going to make any money, so as long as I don't take a huge loss I don't care. The real estate market is just not for me, let's face it.

I need to start writing again. While I am officially Done With Fan Fiction, I do have ideas for original stuff. I'll get on it one of these days.

Comments

[yabamena]

Job hunting is the actual worst. I'm just going to keep sending good vibes your way.

[carolinecrane]

For me it's the waiting and not hearing for ages and knowing that they won't tell you if you aren't a candidate. As someone who does hiring I know it's impossible to contact everyone, but still. I am much more sympathetic to the people I don't interview now.

[yabamena]

Yep. That right there is what drives people to give up the most. Because at least a rejection kills the hope of getting the job quickly. The hope and anxiety doesn't get to fester into resignation and self-doubt wondering what it was they made them choose someone else.

[carolinecrane]

Yes! I can only imagine what it's like for people who don't realize how awesome they are. Or maybe I'm not awesome and I just tell myself they're not calling because I don't live in NY already.

No, I'm totally awesome.

[yabamena]

Yeah, this is pretty much why I gave up on having a nine-to-five after looking for three years. :/

Pssshhh, you are totally awesome!

[helsinkibaby]

Wishing you all the luck of the Irish and sending good thoughts your way! And also, while I am sad that you are done with fanfic, I promise to read any original fic you write!

[carolinecrane]

The luck of the Irish! Thanks, I will take it. I will wear it like a mantle and I'm sure it will make all the difference. :)

My original fic is going to ROCK. No, seriously, thanks for the support! I just need to make some money, to be honest.