It's no secret that I have been unemployed for nearly 2 years.... and although I have been looking for a job (unsuccessfully) I have been looking more at salary and benefit requirements than job fulfillment. I have recently been interviewing for several different companies, 1 being the normal "corporate" job and 2 others have been in the field of cosmetics which I absolutely adore. I interviewed for an awesome opportunity at MAC Cosmetics here, but found out today that they decided to go with another candidate. I have also had 3 different interviews (2 in person and 1 phone) with Estee Lauder, to which I am still a candidate for. I also spoke with a company today that found my resume on Monster and sounds very promising, to which I successfully scheduled an interview with on Thursday at 1pm. I don't know if its the economic conditions or just my own insecurities, but it seems like getting a job is so much more difficult than it used to be. It is absolutely terrifying to interview now, especially when stakes are so high and there are so many people competing for the position. I had an interview in Atlanta that was a mass interview with 23 people for 1 position, after completing a 3 HOUR assessment and a mock day at work they called and said that I was "placed" second and while they wanted me for the position, their policy would not allow for me to be offered said position unless the first place holder declined (which he did not).
Seems to be prayers and help from family are the only things getting us through these difficult times and I know that we are not the only ones struggling.... it would just be so wonderful to be able to breathe again, to enjoy a date with my husband (when he's in town from working), to be able to go to the movies or on girls nights.... I miss the days when you didn't fear what would happen if you lost your job because there are no indications when you might get a new one. To be able to turn on the news without hearing the words UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS, FORECLOSURE, or BUSINESS CLOSINGS. Makes me wonder if the Great Depression might have been a little easier to deal with because there was no TV, internet, and other media and technological portals that we have now.
So to anyone else who is struggling to find work, pay bills, or manage their household.... I recommend a good amount of prayer and laughter to get you through. Also, be open to changes in your field, pursue your dreams and find something you are passionate about. That's the one thing I have learned in all of my time as an unemployed woman..... being passionate about your job is absolutely necessary.
Good luck!
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