Losing faith...
I have been actively looking for work since late May, while I am currently working temporary, I'm not banking on the position being extended or going permanent.
I don't understand why I can't land anything. I've had interviews here and there, for jobs related to media and for work just in general. My resume speaks for itself, and I am willing to take a lesser job to keep myself in my profession, yet I don't think employers will look at me because they fear I will leave soon. I'm under qualified for jobs because they ask I work with advanced software that I hadn't got my hands on. I'm in a tough spot in my career.
I have been looking for jobs in general, and the only thing I ever been able to find is 100% commission based marketing jobs. They all have been sketchy and I can't bank on that.
I live in Colorado where wages have not matched the cost of living, and the CoL has gone up tremendously. I have been applying for jobs in other states, willing to sell my property to put money away. It has become difficult in the fact that all companies I have talked to out of state won't really deal with me until I am in town, but I can't make such a drastic move until I have something in place.
I also have been dealing with the struggle of potentially making a career change. I spoke to an employer yesterday from Dallas for a Entry Level IT Recruiting job. She asked me "Why this? Why Dallas?" I tried to explain that I need a new surrounding and a new start....it's plain and simple, I wish some people would understand the person behind the resume and not just what's on paper because every situation is unique.
I have a college education, I am a hard worker and determined person. I was recently accepted to grad school, which is great! But I am very afraid to begin until I have a steady paycheck.
These days are all about networking and I need help. I am mentally at my wits end. I have been hunting for four months and struggling to land something. If anyone can give me leads, that would be helpful. I am open to listening to all opportunities. I am open to Denver, but looking hard in the Dallas and surrounding areas. I also have considered LA, SD, ATL, NY and OKC because I have places there I can easily relocate to, but open to any areas.
If you have it in your heart, please help me out, I don't handle anxiety very well, and I have been struggling with it everyday since I got fired from my last job four months ago...some days I feel like completely giving up on it all...
Thanks,
Josh
Keep trying.
Have you thought about hiring a Head Hunter? If you can afford it get in touch with the BBB to find out about a good one. I would like to try it but can't afford any new expense right now. Just keep on trying, and if you're not too old (Age discrimination is very much alive and kicking) maybe you'll have some luck. My suggestion about going back to school seems to knock you out of the running because employers don't want to pay those kinds of salaries, but the want that kind of knowledge. Good Luck to you.
Josh, please hold on,things will get better. I'm was there,before, and my faith, was the only constant that saved me.
Josh not trying to put you down but where is your FAITH because you sound like you have no faith all.josh I haven't work since March I had take early retirement because I couldn't find a job. I put my hope in God and trust him to take care what I needed that is what you hold to .When talk about change that cause us to step our on faith it call take risk life pray and ask God what he want you to with this situation and go for it. Keep your faith in God you will be surprise where he take you. Be bless
Keep the faith hold on, never give up, help is on the way, it's God almighty. Pray talk to God with a sincere heart. God will make a way out of no way trust God. God bless you
Don't tell anyone you got fired. Really look at your resume and pick one area and expand on it. Look for books on how to sell yourself. Wish is letting God do, wanting is you acting in Faith.
Try Arise, working from home, temp agencies, craigslist gig section, if your hands on the cable industry is always hiring. Border patrol in Texas is hiring, 6 figures with o.t. Well you the best
Hello Josh,
I have several lists of companies that offer remote work, if you are interested please click on my name and send me your email address. I am more than happy to lend a helping hand.
Josh, I understand this feeling all too well, I’ve been working on a contract since July of 2017 that’s going to end next summer whether I like it or not, and I’ve been looking around trying to advance my career without much luck either. I had an interviewer look me in the face and tell me I had been wasting my life for the last 4 years earlier this week. There are always times of doubt, there is no “secure” job in this world anymore and that’s when I think about something I heard from my favorite musician, Myles Kennedy, said on his solo album earlier this year: “He who worries suffers twice”, and I’ve taken that to heart. It’s one of the hardest things to do, but just cracking a smile, appreciating the moment, and knowing you’re doing everything you can do to secure that future is all you can do. It’s gonna get better for all of us, don’t lose faith yet :)
Hey Josh, my name is Josh too. Awesome name to have right? Its quite obvious what your doing wrong. Heck-its in the title. You dont need any help because you already have it within. Just a few sentences in and the vibes your emitting was kinda making me depressed and im sure these potential employers feel the same. Your not losing faith. You dont have any. You need to get pissed and a bit ( that's a little bit) cockey. I see no confidence. Just because your full of knowledge in the field your seeking doesn't mean you can finesse it. Your afraid to step into the unknown. If you want to know the outcome of every decision before you make it then that would be one boring ass life. The path less travelled, the uncomfortable thought of possibly living in a cardboard box, or your next job that you want, but it worries you, are all great feelings to have and the hard uncomfortable decisions that come with it are the right decisions. No pain no gain. You got a set of nutts right? Then exercise them. Without faith there is no pleasing GOD and without GOD then you might as well off yourself. Quit being a chump and step into the unknown and walk by the spirit and not what you know. I can tell that you need to grow and believe what im telling you to be true. For whatsoever a man thinks in his heart so is he. Get a little angry and may the force be with you!!!