Work (or lack of work) Woes

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

You didn't think I'd see this did you?

Oh, I knew! Gotta keep you on your toes!

 

[Diosax]

Just one? I'm looking to diversify.

You gotta start somewhere!! Lol

 

[Diosax]

Work is often a pain in the butt, and not a good kind! And not having work is too (unless you’re one of the few lucky ones!)

Let out all your vents/anxiety here, ask for advice, support others, etc.! And maybe sometimes even share triumphs!

I’ll go first. I’m sick and tired of writing cover letters. And yet, I’ll probably still be bitching about something when I get a job, but at least I’ll have money to get drunk then

I fucking hate cover letters. Just fucking look at my resume

Wow this thread is timely. I'm at an academic conference, and I let my friend drag me to the meeting of people who invariably make me feel like shit (not the people directly, just new fresh hopeful women at the start of their academic careers). It's super hard to explain but it just makes me dwell on things that I shouldn't, like how much of my career was fucked up by a single person and the fact that, a lot of years ago, there weren't a lot of places to go with these things, for women. And so I made some stupid choices, and here we are.

And it makes me resent everything about my work and my life and time and the universe and everything, and I need to get over myself because I have to give a presentation in a hour.

Don't forget you have help pave the way so that younger women have it easier!!

I have to start looking for a job in the summer and

 

[MsNatalie99]

I hate that I work 50hrs a week in a hot factory, and my room mate just got a job at taco bell and makes the same amount.

 

[cheekygirl75]

I fucking hate cover letters. Just fucking look at my resume

Seriously, right? Though in my case they’re probably necessary since I’m returning to work after a few years and sort of changing directions. *Sigh* So I’m stuck

 

[cheekygirl75]

I hate that I work 50hrs a week in a hot factory, and my room mate just got a job at taco bell and makes the same amount.

Is Taco Bell still hiring?

 

[MsNatalie99]

Is Taco Bell still hiring?

No

 

[Diosax]

Seriously, right? Though in my case they’re probably necessary since I’m returning to work after a few years and sort of changing directions. *Sigh* So I’m stuck

Yeah there's going to be an almost 2 yr gap in my resume too. Plus other stuff so I'm not looking forward to having to explain anything lol

 

[HeavyBalls]

I love my work being a major reason the clients LOVE us, yet the raise was fucking bullshit.

 

[talkeasy5813]

If a new position opens up where I work and if I meet the qualifications I hope I can overcome my insecurities and apply for it. My boss is a bitch and I can’t tolerate her.

 

[jeff_is_smiling]

Is Taco Bell still hiring?

For fast food salaries, think In N' Out...they pay the best in the industry...

 

[Diosax]

For fast food salaries, think In N' Out...they pay the best in the industry...

They totally do. But they're only in the west coast
They also have the best burgers. Fight me

 

[jeff_is_smiling]

They totally do. But they're only in the west coast
They also have the best burgers. Fight me

No need to fight...lol...when you're right, your right!

 

[Diosax]

No need to fight...lol...when you're right, your right!

I meant other people. I should've clarified lol
If you know you know!

 

[cheekygirl75]

If a new position opens up where I work and if I meet the qualifications I hope I can overcome my insecurities and apply for it. My boss is a bitch and I can’t tolerate her.

Apply!! Channel the mentality of a man:
“Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them.”

HBR article

 

[cheekygirl75]

For fast food salaries, think In N' Out...they pay the best in the industry...

Don’t have them here

Are you near any @MsNatalie99 ?

 

[jeff_is_smiling]

Don’t have them here

Are you near any @MsNatalie99 ?

Move out west...

 

[cheekygirl75]

Move out west...

No thanks! I’m an East coaster for life I think.

 

[jeff_is_smiling]

No thanks! I’m an East coaster for life I think.

Your loss! You are missing out on the pleasure of buying a burger, "animal style," or the other unique ways to order food from In N' Out...not to mention the taste.

 

[JerseyJade]

What I hate mostly about my job.. when I'm hanging out on the corner of Elm and Main hoping to make a few bucks and the fucking cops come by and chase me away. I mean, WTF...don't they have anything better to do than harass us girls for trying to make a living? Assholes!

 

[fsa52]

What I hate mostly about my job.. when I'm hanging out on the corner of Elm and Main hoping to make a few bucks and the fucking cops come by and chase me away. I mean, WTF...don't they have anything better to do than harass us girls for trying to make a living? Assholes!

Seems to me you need to get to be better “friends” with them!

 

[MsNatalie99]

Seems to me you need to get to be better “friends” with them!

You'd think, but then they'll just expect free services.

 

[jaF0]

Going on 11 years since I went to work. Don't miss it a bit.

 

[JerseyJade]

You'd think, but then they'll just expect free services.

And you know this... how?

 

[MsNatalie99]

I'm sorry but your question interferes with girl client privilege.