Slacking

Oh my have I been slacking...

Whew.

It's hard to have much of a life when I'm working 30 hours a week at one job and 14 hours at another.

I'm definitely overtired and stressed out.

I have had very little interest in the past couple weeks in trying to bolster peoples confidence about finding jobs and being successful. My attitude is "do it yourself." *sigh* just kidding.

Today has been fairly nice though. Since it's Good Friday a few professors didn't come in, some classes weren't held, and students went home. It's been pretty quite for the last couple of hours.

I really haven't had time or energy to come up with anything helpful. Researching things has been lost in a pile of papers, telephone calls, e-mails, etc.

So while I am feeling a lack of creativity and interest, I hope everyone else is doing well and staying positive.

With graduation coming around the corner it will only get scarier from here. bwahaha. *ahem*

Happy Easter everyone

Dangers of a Sit Down Job

It has taken me the longest time to get used to sitting around for most of the day doing computer work and not running around and standing most of the day as I have for the past 9.5 years.

Danger 1: Inactivity

Danger 2: Candy.

I have gotten to be so bad. I bought Easter candy on Monday to put on my desk for everyone else. It all disappeared before I came in this morning. With a bit of my help. But I also have my own stash in my drawer. I'm trying to be good, or else I'll end up gaining weight again like I did the semester I just sat around and wrote papers for a good portion of the day and ate Hobnobs. Oooooh Hobnobs!

So those are the two dangers.

Beyond that. It is a beautiful day out and I'm having a hard time doing work. I managed to open an ancient window in one of the offices off of mine. It took some muscle.

But back to work for me. :) Ciao

Hi everyone,

I'm back for the most part.
When checking my e-mail this morning I came across this job search tip link. It has some nifty advice. There are some good ideas in here. Many that I wish I had thought of before.

Career Advice

Back to work. Have a good day

Mental Health

I'm sorry for the lack of posts.

I've been on a little bit of a mental vacation.

I'm still on that mental vacation. I'm hoping to be coming back soon.

Thanks for your patience

If All Else Fails...

I promised this a few posts ago and forgot about it. Oops.
This is my favorite idea for a response to a rejection letter. To those who are or have been in a position were you could wallpaper your house with all of the rejection letters you've received, you will laugh.
This is from another unknown source. Enjoy. (Disclaimer: I don't actually endorse sending this to any possible employer that has rejected anyone. But if someone does send it, please let me know what happened if anything. I'd be very curious to find out).

If all else fails and you receive a rejection letter, consider this reply:

Dear (name):
Thank you for your letter of (date). After careful consideration I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me employment with your school (company). This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of candidates it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite (college's/company's) outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet with my needs at this time. Therefore, I will initiate employment with your school (company) immediately following graduation. I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future candidates.

Sincerely,
(your name here)

*rofl*