Today I feel that I am not in high demand. As I think over my job history I realize that many of my jobs have been given to me because I have either known someone or I was at the end of my rope and applied for a job I really did not want. Let's look at the history:
Safeway: Mom's friend introduced me to manager when I brought in my application; didn't really want to work there but it was something that was relatively not crappy for a first job.
CHVN: Was recommended by one of my instructors; loved the job for the most part though.
Archway: Last resort; hence why I didn't even last a week
Wal-Mart: Last resort; hadn't had a job in like 2 months and needed something so I settled for the Photo Lab...liked it for the most part but ran into frequent issues with my dislike for the way the management in the store was
Selkirk Florist: Knew the person who was quitting and she suggested me for the job. I enjoyed floral but there was way too much down time.
South Beach Casino: Last resort; needed to be doing something but apparently I hate waitressing..or at least I hated it there.
MTS Connect: Last resort; needed a job so dropped off resume on a whim...loved the girls but the job itself was a bit of a waste and then also the new owner freaked me out.
BOMImed: Mom knew my now manager; thought the job would be great but now I feel as if I am going brain dead just by working here.
Out of all the jobs I have had so far CHVN was pretty much the only one that I really wanted and enjoyed.
The other weird thing is going to an interview. When I go to interviews I tend to get vibes about whether or not the interview has gone well or not. For the jobs that I have actually been hired for there were generally good vibes. There has also been many, many, many jobs that I have gone to interviews for and left with a good vibe and then have been shot down horribly. Worst thing ever by the way. Example: had an interview at U Weight Loss Clinic...job sounded great and the interview went very well. Was called for a second interview which also went well...a few days later received an email stating that I was not a "successful candidate at this time". I have had so many of these great interviews that these people just don't want to hire me for. I think I am an excellent interviewee but maybe I'm just being too sure of myself. When it comes to the dreaded job search I can be way to picky; as Adam puts it "I just don't like to work". That statement is not true even though sometimes I think it is. When I look at jobs I am looking at description, wage, hours and location, which everyone looks at but it seems if one thing doesn't quite fit I pass over it. You get to the point where you're not sure what exactly you even want anymore. While job searching online today I came across a position to be one of Santa's helpers in a mall. I would LOVE to do the job and think I would be quite good at it. The hold off on applying right now is the fact that I would only be employed for 2 months and then come Christmas Day I will have nothing. Do I really want to be in that place again? Right now I am thinking that I would be fit for retail but the thing is, is that a step back? Or if I did get into retail I could start at the bottom and work my way up; make it a career. That would be smart and I have the brains to do it; I just need to get out of these jobs that I never have a chance to use my brain on a regular basis. Retail would probably be a good choice for me because it doesn't fall into any of the categories that I deem undesirable in a job. I am picky towards many jobs.
Bars: Would love to mix drinks but wouldn't be able to handle drunks
Waitressing: Great service skills but hate cleaning up after people and have a hard time dealing with people getting angry with me..and drunks
Call Centre: Can't handle people yelling at me, have a hard time with accents and get a headache from wearing a headset
Old People: Love old people but can't deal with cleaning up after their bodily functions
Kids: Love kids but only when they behave for at least the most part; also don't like cleaning up after bodily functions of theirs
Cleaning and driving for a job are also out of the picture.
Management: I think I would be awesome at it; just need to work on toughening myself up a bit.
There are also the jobs that I want to do but would only make pennies at which would be fine if I didn't have to drive distances to get to them. Example: broadcasting or acting jobs.
So I guess I am picky..very picky apparently. So maybe I should just try to get onto a reality show and make a large quantity of money. Big Brother here I come...but do they let Canadians in?
Hopefully one of these days I will be in high demand and no one will think twice about hiring me. For now I will just spread the word and hope my friends will keep there eyes and ears open for employment that will suit Morgan. I want to use my brain everyone so keep your career radar antennas up!! I need all the help I can get!!
Also we're crossing or fingers for some snow....all of the little bit of snow that we had melted and I need another pick me up. Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa by a warm fire, maybe that will encourage the snow to come(no fire, just use a warm blanket).
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