whee. fuck

[strangeanimal]

... huh. so this is what scraping bottom feels like.

I handed in an application at Wendy's today. Fucking WENDY'S. and that's pretty much the high point of the places I applied today.

just to give a point of reference, I'm indeed a former Wendy's employee. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO. let's hope experience gathered when I was 16, 300 miles away, working for people who left the company ages ago, counts for something.

and for fuck's sake, I just re-read the previous paragraph. I'm HOPING WENDY'S HIRES ME. what the fuck is happening?

... I no longer am looking for a good job. I am now looking for a job. I've got a fucking bachelor's degree, and I'm handing in applications at Wendy's.

I need a good break. soon. I know that Roxanne and I are doing well otherwise, but I need to start drawing a fucking paycheck. I honestly can't take much more completely fruitless looking.

fuck.

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[mindme.livejournal.com]

Been there, man. Been there. At least you're applying for any kind of job. Too many sit on their ass and blame the world.

[strangeanimal.livejournal.com]

I'm applying all over the place and blaming parts of the world, so I deserve at least partial credit. ;)

workin' it.

[b-spider.livejournal.com]

I didn't apply all over the place but did pester the people at the local video store until they gave me a job...not a full time gig, but I do get free movies. Will need to secure another part time gig doing something else early in the new year...possibly in the restaurant business...that way even if the total number of hours isn't that great, I will have another supplement of free food as well as free movies. Now if I can only wrangle a gig at a bowling alley to get free games, I'll be set.


How's the great canadian/american novel experiment going? I offer you this bit from Dave Barry:
"Today's tip for fiction writers: To make your writing more vivid, insert a literary device.
Weak: Detective Jake Turmoil slowly opened the door to the killer's room.
Strong: Detective Jake Turmoil slowly opened the door to the killer's room and a metaphor sliced off his head."


-R-

Re: workin' it.

[strangeanimal.livejournal.com]

haven't started the novel yet... I've pretty much just got a main idea at this point. everything else starts on jan. 1. :)

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

(((((Patrick))))) -- er. hope Rox doesn't mind my hug! :)

I know, it sucks. I went through the same thing last year before landing at Present Employer. Unfortunately you came down here during the worst recession we've had in ages, so it's not your fault.

Something will come up that you want and will do well in. Working at Wendy's may suck, but at least it's a job in the meantime...

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[strangeanimal.livejournal.com]

I think Rox will excuse the hug under the circumstances. ;)

and I know things aren't my fault, but it's way too easy to get down on myself, it seems.

[newschick.livejournal.com]

Crap hon, I'm sorry. I TOTALLY know know what you're going through. I'm not going to give you any 'it's always darkest just before the dawn' feel good crap cause I know it doesn't help much - well ok, maybe I'll give you just a little. Keep up the faith. Never give up hope. Good things come to those who wait. A watched pot never boils. Take it one day at a time. The sun will come out tomorrow, tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow......ok, now I've gone too far. ;)

Just know you WILL get a job (and not some fast food teenager job) before too long. And in the meantime, you've got a wife who adores you, as well as a ton of friends who will love and support you through anything.

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[strangeanimal.livejournal.com]

because you're so supportive, I'll forgive the singing. ;)

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[newschick.livejournal.com]

Aw thanks. Just be glad it wasn't in person ;)

[abbeyrd.livejournal.com]

Damn, Patrick, I'm sorry you're having such a rough time finding a job. I'm with everyone else in hoping your luck changes soon, but in the meantime, know that besides your awesome wife, your friends are behind you 100%.

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[strangeanimal.livejournal.com]

thanks. it's good to know I have my people. :)

[savageknight.livejournal.com]

I have to say I'm somewhat surprised. I didn't expect it to be that bad for you. Hey. New Year, new opportunities. Just around the corner :)

Have you tried ALL the financial industries? Banks, Insurance Companies, Loan Agencies, etc etc? Work your experience, dude. It'll come. Use the Force :)

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[strangeanimal.livejournal.com]

trust me, I've been trying. the economy is just pitiful these days. :p