| Topic Name: |
Unemployment |
| Message Name: |
Thank you for your responses |
| Date Posted: |
10/01/2004 |
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I completely agree that now is the time for a white lie. Unfortunately, termination under any condition is a turn-off for potential employers. In their eyes, a "reason" for getting fired only equates to victim mentality. I would strongly suggest coming up with a "legitimate" reason why you left the company. No one will ever know otherwise. The only problem you face now is explaining your lapse in employment. I wish I had more encouraging information, but unfortunately, you have to re-evaluate your approach. I hate to say "lie," but it is victimless and the truth of the matter is that you do what you have to do. Good luck in your search. |
| Message: |
Thank you all for your responses, words of advice and encouragement. I sometimes think I'm the ONLY one dealing with this because I'm home alone while my spouse gets up and goes to work every morning, pays the bills, etc.
I hate the word termination-I hate writing it on an application and I hate that I'm in this situation now.
I am no longer on umemployment and of course we can't extend it (thank you so much george bush-but i digress). So I've registered with several temp agencies who always have this shocked look on their faces when they see Oliva Russo, MBA (from a top 25 school mind you) on the resume. It runs the gamut from "okay something must be wrong with you" to "you poor little thing-this horrible economy" as they sit back in their plush chairs in their office full of cherry wood furniture. (not that i'm bitter). I would be interested in the statistics of how many MBAs, etc. are out of work and the avg. amount of time between jobs.
I can definitely say that I have learned the true meaning of patience, faith, and OH SO MUCH about my self and how supportive my spouse is. Thanks again for your responses.
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