[Gothos]

High House Dark, on 27 February 2013 - 05:50 AM, said:

Ornery Owl, on 27 February 2013 - 03:22 AM, said:

A Demon Llama!, on 27 February 2013 - 01:48 AM, said:

Why will no one employ my talented self?

This, all of this.

Me three :c

Me four.

[Puck]

Gothos, on 27 February 2013 - 10:07 AM, said:

High House Dark, on 27 February 2013 - 05:50 AM, said:

Ornery Owl, on 27 February 2013 - 03:22 AM, said:

A Demon Llama!, on 27 February 2013 - 01:48 AM, said:

Why will no one employ my talented self?

This, all of this.

Me three :c

Me four.

Me five

Came here to bitch about just that

This post has been edited by Puck: 27 February 2013 - 10:44 AM

[Ain't_It_Just_]

Came here to bitch about the lack of Arsenic and Old Lace scripts out there on the internet. Before I commit to this play I want to know if my part is worth the long trips.

[wade]

This picture is messing with almost all the groove I've ever had.
 1361961314177.jpg (39.16K)
Number of downloads: 2
It happens to be my girlfriend on a number I never knew she had. My name is not Kyle.
I am not featured in that picture whatsoever. Not even shooped into the corner or anything.

[Illuyankas]

How old is that picture? When was it taken? It might have been from a long time ago, before you two got together.

[Gothos]

the more interesting wade-newb, on 27 February 2013 - 11:29 AM, said:

This picture is messing with almost all the groove I've ever had.
1361961314177.jpg
It happens to be my girlfriend on a number I never knew she had. My name is not Kyle.
I am not featured in that picture whatsoever. Not even shooped into the corner or anything.

holy shit, man, that's pretty rough.

On a similar note, would it kill women to actually follow their own stated rules and the ones they impose on you?
Because, to be quite honest with you folks, when a woman first says she's all for honesty and standing for what you believe, and in the next hour manages to contradict her own living code eight times (at the least), it gets quite infuriating. Do all women contradict themselves on a daily basis?

PS. Also I'd like to say I've managed to not correct her about what "irony" actually means as she was using the word wrongly... So proud of myself.

[Spoilsport Stonny]

A little advice and then I will complain.

Although I am not 100% on all youse geography, to the 'Mericans, and really anyone to whom this would apply, I would suggest amassing such an array of skills as to be more valuable than not.

I skipped college. It wasnt for me and it would have been an incredible waste of money and time. So I worked in the world and gained experience and wisdom. I would do anything. In fact I advise you go get a job ANYWHERE. Not only will it gain you experience in the real world, not only will it humble you, not only will you be making at least SOME money, but when it comes time to get a job in your field, employers will look at your resume and see that you were willing to do whatever it took. That alone will put you ahead of thousands of other people seeking jobs, people who are content to not actively seek regular employment. Employers do not want people who just sat around and did nothing waiting for the job THEY wanted instead of the job they NEEDED.

I'm not super rich, but I am happy with my job and have the flexibility and freedom that money can't buy. Sure I have to work, and some days I'd rather stay in bed and mope, but when it comes down to it, you don't work for your job, you work for your life.

My goddamn iphone battery drains so frickin quickly.

[Spoilsport Stonny]

As far as that picture, Wade, she aint your wife and you aint her husband. Tell her to hit the road and find someone into you. I bet a bunch of people on here could tell you about the time they wasted on a person they weren't meant to be with. You seem pretty cool. Get yr swerve on and go have some fun with a real lady, not some chick whose into douchebags named Kyle. Worst name ever.

I have to poop but I'm running out of time.

[Silencer]

Stalking Stonny, on 27 February 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

A little advice and then I will complain.

Although I am not 100% on all youse geography, to the 'Mericans, and really anyone to whom this would apply, I would suggest amassing such an array of skills as to be more valuable than not.

I skipped college. It wasnt for me and it would have been an incredible waste of money and time. So I worked in the world and gained experience and wisdom. I would do anything. In fact I advise you go get a job ANYWHERE. Not only will it gain you experience in the real world, not only will it humble you, not only will you be making at least SOME money, but when it comes time to get a job in your field, employers will look at your resume and see that you were willing to do whatever it took. That alone will put you ahead of thousands of other people seeking jobs, people who are content to not actively seek regular employment. Employers do not want people who just sat around and did nothing waiting for the job THEY wanted instead of the job they NEEDED.

I'm not super rich, but I am happy with my job and have the flexibility and freedom that money can't buy. Sure I have to work, and some days I'd rather stay in bed and mope, but when it comes down to it, you don't work for your job, you work for your life.

My goddamn iphone battery drains so frickin quickly.

50/50 advice; I know many employers who take one look at a person whose CV is filled with temp jobs/short employments and think that they're unreliable, trouble, unable to keep a job down, don't know what they want to do, and are likely to cost more than the risk is worth - and bear in mind that's before you even get to the interview stage. You are right that getting "any job" is a good starting place, but there's only so far you can go with that, and the resume filled with bit-jobs is a double-edged sword, imo (this is context-sensitive to New Zealand, to be clear, though the logic they apply is probably quite universal, to moderately similar nations at least). It can obviously depend a lot on the employer/HR representative, too.

Somewhat interestingly, I've heard something to the effect that despite the growing unemployment rate, applicants for job positions have been quite rare of late - granted this is fairly specific criteria work in terms of time and background history stuff, but still...you'd think people weren't even trying any more. O.o


@Wade - that does sound a bit dodgy. Though if there is a musician/actor she likes whose first name is "Kyle", that could explain it somewhat; the amount of friends I have who post endlessly about this pop-star or actor or whoever endlessly despite being in a relationship (from recent to long-term) is somewhat amusing/staggering. Just a thought.

[Satan]

Puck, on 27 February 2013 - 10:43 AM, said:

Gothos, on 27 February 2013 - 10:07 AM, said:

High House Dark, on 27 February 2013 - 05:50 AM, said:

Ornery Owl, on 27 February 2013 - 03:22 AM, said:

A Demon Llama!, on 27 February 2013 - 01:48 AM, said:

Why will no one employ my talented self?

This, all of this.

Me three :c

Me four.

Me five

Came here to bitch about just that

I don't understand why you people insist on being non-Norwegians. There's no problem finding job in this country.

[Puck]

Stalking Stonny, on 27 February 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

A little advice and then I will complain.

[snip]

Well, personally, my problem lies in - apparently - being overqualified. What I'm looking for is a part-time job that I can do beside studying, but I've stopped counting how often I've gotten 'Sorry, but you're overqualified for [supermarket stuff, etc.]'. I started out cleaning offices but since I accidentally stumbled into working as a marketing assistant part-time I've had serious problems getting other jobs - guess people assume I'm considering other jobs below my level or something, when in truth I'd rather sort wares somewhere and have my head free for thinking about my thesis project. Also, right now it takes me an hour and a half to get to my part-time job that does not even cover half of my expenses; that's pretty annoying without a driver's licence. And all of this is messing with my groove majorly I've been working part-time in some way or another since I was 16 and this apparent inability to find something new is blargh.

So yeah, what I'm trying to say is that once you've reached a certain level you can't just do any job, simply because employers think you are above simple tasks (or something like that, it's a bit of a puzzle for me - when someone wants to work why not let him/her?] and that makes job hunting harder.

This post has been edited by Puck: 27 February 2013 - 03:09 PM

[Spoilsport Stonny]

Silencer, on 27 February 2013 - 01:51 PM, said:

Stalking Stonny, on 27 February 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

A little advice and then I will complain.

Although I am not 100% on all youse geography, to the 'Mericans, and really anyone to whom this would apply, I would suggest amassing such an array of skills as to be more valuable than not.

I skipped college. It wasnt for me and it would have been an incredible waste of money and time. So I worked in the world and gained experience and wisdom. I would do anything. In fact I advise you go get a job ANYWHERE. Not only will it gain you experience in the real world, not only will it humble you, not only will you be making at least SOME money, but when it comes time to get a job in your field, employers will look at your resume and see that you were willing to do whatever it took. That alone will put you ahead of thousands of other people seeking jobs, people who are content to not actively seek regular employment. Employers do not want people who just sat around and did nothing waiting for the job THEY wanted instead of the job they NEEDED.

I'm not super rich, but I am happy with my job and have the flexibility and freedom that money can't buy. Sure I have to work, and some days I'd rather stay in bed and mope, but when it comes down to it, you don't work for your job, you work for your life.

My goddamn iphone battery drains so frickin quickly.

50/50 advice; I know many employers who take one look at a person whose CV is filled with temp jobs/short employments and think that they're unreliable, trouble, unable to keep a job down, don't know what they want to do, and are likely to cost more than the risk is worth - and bear in mind that's before you even get to the interview stage. You are right that getting "any job" is a good starting place, but there's only so far you can go with that, and the resume filled with bit-jobs is a double-edged sword, imo (this is context-sensitive to New Zealand, to be clear, though the logic they apply is probably quite universal, to moderately similar nations at least). It can obviously depend a lot on the employer/HR representative, too.

Somewhat interestingly, I've heard something to the effect that despite the growing unemployment rate, applicants for job positions have been quite rare of late - granted this is fairly specific criteria work in terms of time and background history stuff, but still...you'd think people weren't even trying any more. O.o

Puck, on 27 February 2013 - 03:01 PM, said:

Stalking Stonny, on 27 February 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

A little advice and then I will complain.

[snip]

Well, personally, my problem lies in - apparently - being overqualified. What I'm looking for is a part-time job that I can do beside studying, but I've stopped counting how often I've gotten 'Sorry, but you're overqualified for [supermarket stuff, etc.]'. I started out cleaning offices but since I accidentally stumbled into working as a marketing assistant part-time I've had serious problems getting other jobs - guess people assume I'm considering other jobs below my level or something, when in truth I'd rather sort wares somewhere and have my head free for thinking about my thesis project. Also, right now it takes me an hour and a half to get to my part-time job that does not even cover half of my expenses; that's pretty annoying without a driver's licence. And all of this is messing with my groove majorly I've been working part-time in some way or another since I was 16 and this apparent inability to find something new is blargh.

So yeah, what I'm trying to say is that once you've reached a certain level you can't just do any job, simply because employers think you are above simple tasks (or something like that, it's a bit of a puzzle for me - when someone wants to work why not let him/her?] and that makes job hunting harder.

You have a very valid point. And it is true that too much temp employment makes it look like you can't hold a down a job. But, and this is solely from my experience in a right-to-work state, but it is better to have some employment history than none. I do wish you all the best in your prospects. I sympathize as well, as I was mired in career hell for a while myself. I hate knowing that I am willing to work hard, yet can't get a chance to prove it.

Stay on top of recent and emerging technology and the latest software related to your field. There are dinosaurs out there who refuse to learn this stuff and that's something that job-seekers can use to their advantage.

[Illuyankas]

I'd be interesting in your opinion on a new Nottingham Costa Coffee opening up and advertising for 8-9 people, only to get 1701 applications ranging from entry levels to post grads.

I'm kind of extra scuppered here because there are some jobs I can't even apply for because I'm not well enough to do them.

[Tiste Simeon]

Satan, on 27 February 2013 - 02:18 PM, said:

I don't understand why you people insist on being non-Norwegians. There's no problem finding job in this country.

Man I'd like to move to Norway. Not cos I desparately need a job but mainly cos pretty much every Norwegian I have every met is outstandingly beautiful (and yes I know I have met you, you can make your own mind up if that applies to you Bryn...), the country seems well run and there is lots of amazing skiing out there! Also most of the bands I like are either from Norway or always playing live shows there...

[EDIT] Sorry, irrelevant stuff above. What is messing with my groove is that everything seems to be breaking in my house, despite being fairly new. Washing machine has packed in and the printer decided it didn't want to work either. Wonder what's next?

This post has been edited by Tiste Simeon: 27 February 2013 - 05:30 PM

[Spoilsport Stonny]

Yeah we had that happen over here too. Some kind of Big Box store opened up and lines wrapped around the building just for the chance at submitting an application. But I wonder if some jobs at the rendering plant opened up would the line be that long? Many people over here refuse to work certain jobs, whether they be McDonalds or a lunch lady or custodian at public schools or whatever. We also have a very large population of undocumented aliens making up a large portion of our service and labor workforce, doing so under the table for less than minimum wage with no chance to improve their lives, both taking advantage and being taken advantage of by the flaws in the system in the process.

Over here in the US, its illegal to discriminate based on health or handicap, within reason of course. Although if you are in that situation how could you afford a lawsuit or an advocate on your behalf? Some social services are set up to help people discriminated against, but they are understaffed and overwhelmed. A catch-22 situation, for sure. A good friend of mine is paralyzed from the hips down (his dick still works! Yay!) and he is able to work in an office and was blessed by the company making adjustments for him based upon his injury, but I know not all are so lucky.

I just think there is only so much that one person can control, and its best to be prepared for when opportunity arises. Being able to reckognize those opportunities is part of it, for sure, but having a wide range of skills to make yourself valuable and associating with the right people (networking is key) helps alot too.

Working in three different file formats and frame rates is making editing this video take alot longer than I would prefer.

This post has been edited by Stalking Stonny: 27 February 2013 - 05:33 PM

[Adjutant Stormy~]

Might just be a depressive week, but I'm increasingly bothered by popular television.

Nerd-shaming, bad science, and ignorant people on their high-horse.

At least there's the Daily Show.

[Satan]

Tiste Simeon, on 27 February 2013 - 05:28 PM, said:

pretty much every Norwegian I have every met is outstandingly beautiful (and yes I know I have met you, you can make your own mind up if that applies to you Bryn...),

I was always devilishly handsome, even before I ditched heaven.

[tiam]

My ingrowing toenail that is constantly infected until I get fed up and dig it out with a knife is now buried so deep I cant even dig it out anymore. The infection is now working its way up my very swollen big toe.

[worry]

I knew a couple dudes with that same problem. For one, the doctor wouldn't even touch it, too gross, and he had to eat it off.

[Assail]

Briar King, on 27 February 2013 - 11:20 PM, said:

I'm taking my car to another auto store. I think I got ripped off. Just a hunch really but if I hear a specific phrase from the 2nd store I'm a be mad southern boy...

What did the shop tell you and what symptoms is your car showing?