I'm rethinking this Banana Republic job. We are not desperate for me to get insurance for the family. We are doing ok right now. I think I'm going to rework my resume, reevaluate my application methods and work harder at getting a job that isn't mall retail just to get a job.
Hey Ss!
So glad you are feeling a little better. I meant to post the other day when you mentioned your discouraging job search. I wanted to share this with you- when I moved back to California in 2012 - I applied for 167 jobs. Out of all those applications, I only scored 2 face to face interviews and 2 phone interviews with a recruiter, and I have excellent qualifications in several different industries with a stable 20 year job history, and had my resume professionally touched up. I did end up in a good job but there was some dumb luck to it. It was a position that I was over qualified for, but my boss liked me in the interview so much - she talked HR into bumping it up into a higher classification.
My point with all of this, is that much like your DBing efforts, this could very well be a marathon. As long as your finances permit, I would certainly take your time and look for job that really fits your career plans and allows you quality time with your D. As someone who has done a lot of hiring, I can tell you that sometimes job candidates have a hard time digging their way back up from a job that they didn't really want to take in the first place.
That being said, if you do find yourself in a place where you really need that health insurance - may I suggest you take a look at Starbucks? Unless times have changed, they provide full benefits for anyone who works 20 hours a week, and it can be a great place to network and is pretty low stress.
I'm not going to lie - even though the economy has improved, its still a pain in the a** time to be looking for a job, but you will find what you need and want eventually!
Looking forward to continued reading about the job hunt!
