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Archie Moses said:
I don't have anything in savings because of a few things, primarily paying off medical bills. That said, I have no debt because I've paid everything off (besides one last medical bill, car and home.) It's not like I have nothing in the bank, just not a lot to live off of without any other source of income for months. I'm pretty damn good with money if you ask me.

It's been frustrating as hell looking for jobs. I've had my resume looked over by at least 5 people, tweeked, polished and good to go. I've submitted it along with cover letters (yes, they are both changed specifically every time they are submitted) to over 50 job postings and I haven't heard back from anyone. Sigh.
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How long ago did you apply for these 50 openings? Keep in mind, it was July 4th weekend and a lot of people had three, if not four, day weekends.
 
Archie Moses said:
I started 9 days ago. I know. I know. It's just nerve-racking.
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Yeah, I've gone through it and remember had badly it stunk. In this case though, just keep in mind, hiring managers may have taken long weekends if not the whole week off. Give it a few more days before getting too worked up and continue applying to jobs. Be persistent. It's a numbers game and over time, one or more places will call you for an interview.
 
Archie Moses said:
I started 9 days ago. I know. I know. It's just nerve-racking.
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Unfortunately, hiring managers always take their time. I was happy to have found something in two months, which is pretty fast for my field. Just realize that once you have found the jobs and applied, there isn't much else you can do. So relax. Have a drink, and enjoy the time off. Go to a movie during the day, and do the things you can't do when you are working, like taking a hike, fishing and hanging out with your family. You can stress out, but it won't get you hired faster, and once you get a job it will leave you with regret for not having more fun when you had the chance.

Search for jobs 3 days a week. If you do more you are stressing taking time you don't need to. Jobs rarely post on weekends, and you won't miss out on a job by applying the day after it is posted.

What field are you in?
 
JAZZGASM said:
Unfortunately, hiring managers always take their time. I was happy to have found something in two months, which is pretty fast for my field. Just realize that once you have found the jobs and applied, there isn't much else you can do. So relax. Have a drink, and enjoy the time off. Go to a movie during the day, and do the things you can't do when you are working, like taking a hike, fishing and hanging out with your family. You can stress out, but it won't get you hired faster, and once you get a job it will leave you with regret for not having more fun when you had the chance.

Search for jobs 3 days a week. If you do more you are stressing taking time you don't need to. Jobs rarely post on weekends, and you won't miss out on a job by applying the day after it is posted.

What field are you in?
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To be precise, HR/recruiting takes their time. Usually the hiring manager needs to get that position filled and wants it to go as quickly as possible. I can't stand the red tape and rigamarole we have to go through to get a position posted then get interviews set up. I just wish I could take the resumes myself, pare them down one day, set up interviews the next. But in most companies it just does not work that way.
 
Just a little background on my last job. I was a college recruiter and remote employee. I pretty much got all of May, June, July, and August off for the last three years (yearly and salary position that paid for my car, gas, internet and phone too.) Those that keep telling me to enjoy my time off are just making it worse. :D
 
Archie Moses said:
Just a little background on my last job. I was a college recruiter and remote employee. I pretty much got all of May, June, July, and August off for the last three years (yearly and salary position that paid for my car, gas, internet and phone too.) Those that keep telling me to enjoy my time off are just making it worse. :D
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Did you apply for similar positions at other colleges?
 
Archie, you ever read The Secret? All you have to do is lay in your bed at night picturing yourself wiping with $100 bills as you fall asleep and The Universe will start sending you checks in the mail ASAP. Get to it.
 
Duck Rodgers said:
Archie, you ever read The Secret? All you have to do is lay in your bed at night picturing yourself wiping with $100 bills as you fall asleep and The Universe will start sending you checks in the mail ASAP. Get to it.
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I have. All I do though is day dream about PKM garnished in tanning oil, laying on a huge bed and rubbing his nip while whispering, "Come here, Archibald."

Did I misunderstand the message of the book?
 
I would also recommend the book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker. Really helped me with my savings challenges and money mindset.

While I was laid off, and when I was not job hunting, I went house to house offering to paint their address number on their curb. I charged $15 and took my spray paint and template along with me in a wagon. They were long, hard days but I could often make $50/hour. Kept us a float for a while. If you are LDS, church assistance can be a life saver.

Food stamps saved us and helped us through some hard times.

Donating platelets can bring in about $200 a month.
 
So today, I've started hearing back from a few companies. Pushing things down the pipe and starting to see dividends... I guess...

First company emailed me today and wanted me to fill out a questionnaire for a project management position. Everything seemed great about the position and the questions until I read the last one which said something like the job pays hourly 13 to 18 bucks an hour and where do I find myself on that pay range and why. After that, I pretty much thought it was a waste of time. Even at 18 bucks an hour, that's far less than what I'm looking for or have made in previous positions. Plus, honestly, I want a salary based position.

I got another email from a pharmaceutical company wanted me to fill out a questionnaire for them as well. Anyone have experience being a pharmaceutical rep? I've heard good and bad things. I've also heard from multiple people that I fit and look like the guy who would do that for the job. I also know there is lots or potential for lots of money in that field.

The third company called me. It's for a staffing of IT workers position. Salary is far less than I want, hours are long and it would be a phone job. There is commission paid out weekly and I grilled the lady on realistic expectations for pay and I feel she was pretty honest with me. I decided to schedule an in person interview with them for I have nothing to lose and it will be nice to practice interviewing.

I applied for a job last night that pretty much described me and my background, degree and experience for the position. I'm hoping to hear back from that company sometime soon.

Not that you guys care, but there's an update. Thanks again for all of your help and advice. It's great to be a part of this community and know I have support, even if we're just avatars with obnoxious online personalities.
 
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I used to have a neighbor (moved last year) that was a pharmaceutical rep. I don't think he had any complaints about his income. He did travel a bit, though.
 
Try hard for that pharma rep job. You'd probably have a bit more travel than peeps who have such jobs out here in NJ where we're so densely populated but from all the people I know who have them, they're cushy little jobs. A lot of them have company cars, paid gas, strong salaries, commission, and work literally like 3-4 hour days.
 
Archie Moses said:
Not that you guys care, but there's an update. Thanks again for all of your help and advice. It's great to be a part of this community and know I have support, even if we're just avatars with obnoxious online personalities.
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Of course we don't care. That's why we've been ignoring this thread from day 1.

I'm gratified to hear there been some progress. "Things always work out in the end. If things have not worked out, it is not the end."
 
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