Want to hear some good news?!
"The number of young Americans without a job has exploded to 52.2 percent — a post-World War II high, according to the Labor Dept. — meaning millions of Americans are staring at the likelihood that their lifetime earning potential will be diminished and, combined with the predicted slow economic recovery, their transition into productive members of society could be put on hold for an extended period of time.
The number represents the flip-side to the Labor Dept.'s report that the employment rate of 16-to-24 year olds has eroded to 47.83 percent -- the lowest ratio of working young Americans in that age group, including all but those in the military, since WWII."
via New York Post
Oh wait.....
Well, that's a relief, because after sending what seems like 50 resumes a day and not recieving so much as a call back, I was beginning to think something was wrong with me. But now I know better, there are people out there just like me. Alright! Hi-5!!
And, I've been hearing that in some places people aren't getting called back from McDonald's. McDonald's. Are you kidding me?
I'm starting to get a little nervous here. I mean, sure, there are some great things about being (f)unemployed. Like, well - nothing! Actually, there isn't anything great about being unemployed.The honeymoon period ends as soon you find yourself looking at your depleted bank account. And there are other side effects.
No health insurance. Check!
Going to the gas station to put 20 bucks into your car and pulling five bucks out of your pocket when you get there. Check!
Waaaaay too much time on your hands. Check!
Catching yourself spending way too much time on other things when you know you should be looking for a job. Check!
But you know what? I'm still going to remain blindly optimistic. Even though the New York Post is basically telling me that the light at the end of the tunnel has been shut off, I'm going to look beyond that. Because really, what choice do I have?
And you know what else? I should really get paid for this blogging thing. Or, discover the 'next Twitter' - or something!
Hmm. How does this sugar daddy thing work again?
I kid, I kid! 
Comments (16)
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this rut. Where I live, the recession is also biting and people are hanging onto their jobs, fearing the next day would be the last time they leave their office. Those who are slightly luckier (when I say that, it's meant to be in the loosest way possible) undergo pay cuts, project stand-stills, or jobs that are outside of people's respective industries, the latter being something I had to endure for about a year. I was luckier than the slightly luckier ones, if that makes any sense.
I really do hope that you get the sweet sound of a call back soon!
My best is being told by all those who have interviewed me that I am incredible & have all the skills... but don't have the experience they need so sorry for me. How am I meant to get the experience if they won't hire me & give me the time!
And I definitely know about "wasting time on other things than looking for a job". I tell myself that I am subconsciously stressed enough that I need constant mental breaks & mental "treats"... like finding other people's blogs.
ps. getting money via our blogs would totally rock.
Now, go invent the next greatest Internet thing. Go!
@ Maria Celina - I think I will looking into Google Adsense. The Pay per Post thing makes me cringe, honestly. Especially since this is a personal blog. But, perhaps, if I made a new one? Oh, but that would require energy....and time! Time I should be using to send out those resumes. :/
@ Gooseberried - Me and my mother were taking about applying for state health insurance not too long ago. Since I've recently qualified for food stamps, the next logical step is to apply for health care. It's something I will be doing before the end of this week.
@ Champagne Heathen - Yay, another member of the unemployment club! I hate that, too! The last two interviews I went on ended along those lines. It doesn't make sense. You can't gain valuable experience if no one will give you a chance. Good luck with your job search!
@Paula - Haha, Madden! Well, hopefully your boyfriend will find something soon. And yes, making money off something as easy as blogging would totally rock.
@ Jamie - I know, girl. It IS frustrating. Sometimes I feel so hopeless, but then I find reassurance in the fact that I'm not the only going through it, and I keep on trucking. Try to continue to think positive, and good luck to the both of us.
@ Jaye - I know, right? Haha. Hopefully you (and I) won't be unemployed for another year. Eck! Can you imagine that? In fact, let's not imagine that, and hope for the best.
@ Jannie - YES! I'm pumped up! Maybe make a new social media site called Bookmyface!
..so I've heard.
@ Ashley -I know, right. Everyone has to start some place, shut up about experience and give me the damn job already!
@ LiLu - Well, if you find out before me, make sure you help a sister out over here!
Maybe not?
@ Rose - That's it, I'm moving to Canada. And it's definitely not over here, not by a long shot.
He's extremely qualified, in his midthirties (OMG WE'RE OLD!), and should be able to get something.
Nope. I think that there are so many people looking for not so many jobs, that it's really difficult to find things.
I totally understand. Cause when I go to the grocery store to buy food for my kids and have to have the cashier put things back? Yeah. I'm screaming 'effing recession!' in my head.