Employment

EarlJam · Post by **EarlJam** » July 15th, 2010, 8:14 pm

I say this with complete and absolute humility. I share this more with a tired but relieved heart.

I am, after one year of unemployment and at times, pure Hell, employeed again.

I know this could all change tomorrow, but for now, it's such a relief, and I shall take the next few days off to enjoy it. And my unemployement has, I hope, taught me so much. If anyone EVER hands me a resume again, telling me how they are looking for work, I want to bust my ass to help them. I WILL bust my ass to help them. And again, I know that nothing should be taken for granted. I could end up unemployed again in a heartbeat. But I do know I will do all I can to keep that from happening.

Thank you. THANKS to ALL of you for helping me through this last year. I love youz guyz one and all. And if someone is out there looking for work, send me your info. Tell me what you are looking for. I promise to help.

Best,

-EarlJam

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » July 15th, 2010, 8:24 pm

Congrats, EJ!

But don't

too much!

What's the job?

EarlJam · Post by **EarlJam** » July 15th, 2010, 8:36 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:Congrats, EJ! But don't too much!

What's the job?

Community Relations Director, Barnes & Noble.

Not to be dramatic, but hey, God sort of wired me that way (I'm cool with it), I've been keeping a journal this year. In May, I "sketched" a cartoon that I think accurately captured my feelings. The end of unemployment benefits was coming and I was scared shitless. The cartoon was of a road, leading to the gallows. I named the road, "May." I named the steps "June." I named the rope "July." Today, with the official announcement of getting the job, I have one week of unemployment pay left. One week. I have applied for more than 250 jobs. This meant research, cover letters and on 17 occassions, an initial interview.

The entire process can be summed up as follows:
"No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No thanks. No. No. No. No thank you. Nope. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Sorry. No. Nope. No. No. Uh-uh. No. Hmmm, no. No. No. No. No. No. No. "I need the rent," No. No. No. No. Overqualified. No. No. No. No. Underqualified. No. No. No. "You didn't pass the fourth round matrix on-line examination, sorry." No. No. No. No. YES.

Again, consider me incredibly humbled.

-EarlJam

EarlJam · Post by **EarlJam** » July 15th, 2010, 8:49 pm

My amateurish but heartfelt cartoon sketch from May. I had just been told "No" about two jobs and felt like I was staring homelessness in the face. I was scared shitless. Sorry to be so reflective. Again, I know I could be right back to unemployment tomorrow. I am humble, and really, really, REALLY want to help anyone else who may be looking. I can empathize deeply. I may be a little more than mildly insane, but that's cool.

: Lordy.

-EarlJam

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » July 15th, 2010, 9:02 pm

Congratulations!!!!

captmojo · Post by **captmojo** » July 15th, 2010, 9:10 pm

Great news! We knew you had it in ya and it had to come out. Glad they saw it.

Very Duke Blue · Post by **Very Duke Blue** » July 15th, 2010, 9:10 pm

EarlJam wrote:I say this with complete and absolute humility. I share this more with a tired but relieved heart.

I am, after one year of unemployment and at times, pure Hell, employeed again.

I know this could all change tomorrow, but for now, it's such a relief, and I shall take the next few days off to enjoy it. And my unemployement has, I hope, taught me so much. If anyone EVER hands me a resume again, telling me how they are looking for work, I want to bust my ass to help them. I WILL bust my ass to help them. And again, I know that nothing should be taken for granted. I could end up unemployed again in a heartbeat. But I do know I will do all I can to keep that from happening.

Thank you. THANKS to ALL of you for helping me through this last year. I love youz guyz one and all. And if someone is out there looking for work, send me your info. Tell me what you are looking for. I promise to help.

Best,

-EarlJam

OMG, my prayers and vibes for you have been answered. I can't express how happy I am for you. I wish you were close enough to us for me to give you a HUGE

You are so special to us.

Devil in the Blue Dress · Post by **Devil in the Blue Dress** » July 15th, 2010, 9:22 pm

EarlJam wrote:
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:Congrats, EJ! But don't too much!

What's the job?
Community Relations Director, Barnes & Noble.

-EarlJam

This job is a good match for your talents and creativity!

lawgrad91 · Post by **lawgrad91** » July 15th, 2010, 9:29 pm

Way to go, EJ! We're all proud of you! Go get em!

CathyCA · Post by **CathyCA** » July 15th, 2010, 9:34 pm

Congratulations!

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » July 15th, 2010, 9:37 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFUCKINHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
So happy for you brother!

gadzooks · Post by **gadzooks** » July 15th, 2010, 9:59 pm

Congratulations! I know this is a huge relief!

ArkieDukie · Post by **ArkieDukie** » July 15th, 2010, 10:03 pm

My deepest and most heartfelt congratulations, EarlJam. The best that we can do in life is to learn from difficult experiences. An added bonus is when we are able to use what we have learned to help others who are going through a similar experience, and I'm sure you will do that. Savor your last days of unemployment, and enjoy the new job!

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » July 15th, 2010, 10:11 pm

Congratulations my friend!!!!!!

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DukePA · Post by **DukePA** » July 15th, 2010, 10:45 pm

I am SO incredibly proud of my bro!!!!!! What a perfect job for you!!!

EarlJam · Post by **EarlJam** » July 15th, 2010, 10:48 pm

DukePA wrote:I am SO incredibly proud of my bro!!!!!! What a perfect job for you!!!

Sis, thanks. From you, this means the most ever.

Now, may our "project" continue!

-EJ

DukePA · Post by **DukePA** » July 15th, 2010, 10:56 pm

EarlJam wrote:
DukePA wrote:I am SO incredibly proud of my bro!!!!!! What a perfect job for you!!!
Sis, thanks. From you, this means the most ever.

Now, may our "project" continue!

-EJ

Oh yes!!!

devildeac · Post by **devildeac** » July 15th, 2010, 11:02 pm

Post by **YmoBeThere** » July 16th, 2010, 5:54 am

Congratulations on the new job!

shereec · Post by **shereec** » July 16th, 2010, 6:15 am

Congratulations! I know it's a great relief to you and I'm sure you'll do a marvelous job! Timing is everything...

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