Posted by greycat
- Aug 04 06 02:46Yes...dare to dream....! : )
Posted by Sportsdude
- Aug 04 06 02:41That sounds like a great idea. Next stop for greycat Oprah's Book Club!
Posted by greycat
- Aug 04 06 12:29Gopher, that is so funny! And true, i have thought of incorporating my years of artistic struggle into a novel...i would think it would make for pretty amusing reading! lol!
Posted by Gopher
- Aug 04 06 11:16One thing you could do greycat, is write a journal of your experiences of unemplyment, then see if you can get it published. This would tie-in nicely with your wish to write a book.
Posted by Hey
- Aug 04 06 10:08Are you in Van or Seattle? if in Van try Craigslist
Posted by greycat
- Aug 04 06 12:52I can go several different ways; graphic design, admin. (specifically in an arts organization would be the best), promotions...creativity has to be in the mix somewhere!
Posted by kingy
- Aug 03 06 09:00what type of jobs are you looking for? graphic design? admin assistant?
Posted by greycat
- Aug 03 06 01:06Thanks everyone, I know this is just a blip in time and that eventually i will find something permanent, and more important, something i love to do! If it werent for bills, i would wait as long as it takes! It just makes for stressful living, but it will work out. I am just amazed at how long employers take to get back to people out here, for interviews, for decisions, everything! Now i am noticing the appliation deadlines are for August 31! I am writing August off, i guess there isnt as much hiring going on in the summer, people are on vacation etc. I will keep planting the seeds, sending out resumes and hoping September will be better. And yes, i will try to make the most of this time off and try not to be on forums all day!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Posted by Sportsdude
- Aug 03 06 08:19atleast its something. Here its S.O.L.
Posted by Some Chick
- Aug 03 06 08:09There is unemployment insurance and some training programs available if you qualify and have been paying premiums at your previous job, but it's not a lot.
Posted by Sportsdude
- Aug 03 06 07:44What's Canada's policy on the unemployed? Does the government help you out? Because if they do atleast you're not out cold on you're own. Unlike down here where my cousin has been without a job (and she has a masters) for almost a year. Now thats being out in the cold.
Posted by Some Chick
- Aug 03 06 07:12Good luck. The only thing that helped me get through those times was telling myself "next year at this time it won't matter."
At least it gives you a light to look toward.
At least it gives you a light to look toward.
Posted by Gopher
- Aug 03 06 01:21Look on this period as an opportunity to do one or two things that you couldn't do if your hours are taken up by work (i.e. make the most of it that you can afford) - at the same time keep your eyes open on the job world, a new situation will come eventually.
In the meantime my hearty sympathies, I think it's something that we've all gone through at some time or another.Fortunately we humans have the ability to survive many things - even although at the time the particular situation seems to indicate otherwise.Let us know how things go for you.
In the meantime my hearty sympathies, I think it's something that we've all gone through at some time or another.Fortunately we humans have the ability to survive many things - even although at the time the particular situation seems to indicate otherwise.Let us know how things go for you.
Posted by purelife
- Aug 02 06 10:13Greycat, I'm sure that you'll get back into the workforce soon. I was panicking too when I was just temping for a while hoping that I could find something permanent. I told myself not to worry so much because sooner or later, that job will come and that I'll find a way to get it. And, my job found me and I found my job. I'm happy working for the company that I do now. It'll come to you soon, Greycat. I can feel it. 
Posted by greycat
- Aug 02 06 06:33Thanks Lise! This site is so much more pleasant than DV, its like a breath of fresh air! Ahhh, normal people.