| Topic Name: |
Unemployment |
| Message Name: |
Bitterness |
| Date Posted: |
10/06/2004 |
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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. |
| Message: |
Olivia
Your bitterness is understandable, but it may be sabotaging your chances. If it comes through loud and clear in a web post, chances are it comes through in a face to face interview or on the telephone.
Why would you write "termination" on a job application? Unless you were fired for cause, as opposed to losing your job in a downsizing or restructuring, no one need know. And so many people lose their jobs through restructuring that there is virtually no stigma attached to it. And, if you were really fired for cause, whitewash it. Former employers are scared of lawsuits and most will simply confirm the dates you worked at the company.
So make up a story and maybe even make it a true one. Such as, "I did not like what I was doing, I knew I wanted to change directions, and I needed some time off to get perspective, figure out what I really want to do." Use the time out of work to think about what you want to do, so that when you get your next interview you can sound enthusiastic and confident and make the interviewer wonder if he or she shouldn't take some time off from work to figure out what to do next. Good luck
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