I hate to be so gloomy all the time. I do have to admit I’m one of those people who sees the glass as half empty. Lately it’s been harder than normal to keep my spirits up. I’m not used to being unemployed and broke. I don’t like it. I really, really don’t like it.
This morning I got a call from one of the temp agencies I work with. When I got the message I thought “oh great, I finally got some real work”. When I called them back I found out they needed me to be there tomorrow! I could’ve cancelled out the last part of my trip without losing too much. I could’ve been there late Friday, but they had to have someone tomorrow.
Of course! I am leaving tomorrow for the Workboat Show in New Orleans. I’m heading over a day early so I can head down the bayou and visit a few boat companies in person (since the online applications don’t seem to be doing any good). The job wouldn’t pay enough to cover the expenses I’ve already paid for (and can’t get back). I’ve worked there before and already know the drill. Sadly, I had to turn it down.
So few jobs around, and I’m so broke I’m hardly ever doing much. What are the odds that an actual job comes around at the exact same time I can’t take it due to previous engagements?
Hang in there…I hope something works for you soon. You really should write a book. You are a wonderful writer and photographer! But, I know that doesn’t solve your short term problems.
Thanks! I am actually writing a book, I had it on my to-do list today to work on it. Too many other things came first tho. I’m on the last chapter. Maybe I can finish it up when I get back from New Orleans
It’s about how to sail around the world and get paid for it. I started it a while ago (when I was much more optimistic about getting back to work). Kind of hard to promote this when I’m having such a hard time finding a job even with all the qualifications and experience I have.
Then again, it’s easier for young good looking people to get the jobs that are out there right now and things will turn around eventually.
I just hope I can hang on til it happens.
I wish you good luck. You deserve it. Hopefully all of this will happen for a reason. And maybe writing about the ups and the downs of it is realistic anyway.
Thanks.
Ups and downs happen everywhere, but in this industry it’s NEVER been anywhere near this bad. And seems the rules keep changing to make it even worse than market conditions alone can account for.
Benn there. Done that. And yes, it sucks! Hope you’ll find something down in New Orleans that will more than make up for this setback.
Thanks Penny.
I’m sure I’ll have a good time. Will meet up with old friends.
If I’m lucky I’ll get in to talk to someone who can hire me tomorrow.