I've come to a realisation recently.
Every job I've ever had, someone has vouched for me before applying. I've always had some level of assistance in getting the job.
This latest job followed that. And honestly, there's no real problem with that occuring. If that's how it worked out, it is how it is.
However, under that pretence, it makes sense why the job I applied for in the fall didn't work out. I had no vouch and had to make it on my own. And unfortunately, I didn't make the cut.
That job has appeared again and again in the classifieds online. My mom keeps bugging me about applying again for it. And my dad has now taken to reminding me that my new job is not going to pay any bills. Which is real grand since I haven't even started the damn thing yet, let alone being now pressured by both with thinking about other work and making something of myself.
Because clearly I haven't been trying. No. No. I moved here because I didn't try. I got through uni because I didn't try. I help my mother DAILY because I don't try.
I had to write this post because I'm all fuelled up on frustration. I normally run on quite a bit of frustration. I'm stuck in New City trying to work towards getting a solid paying job. And my own place. And my own vehicle. And someday hope to live with my gf. Which speaking of the LDR takes it toll. But not as much a toll as the plethora of appointments and chores. It's hard to feel like an adult when you're viewed as a manchild.
Tl;dr I'm proud of me getting my new job, even if my parents apparently are not.
Every job I've ever had, someone has vouched for me before applying. I've always had some level of assistance in getting the job.
This latest job followed that. And honestly, there's no real problem with that occuring. If that's how it worked out, it is how it is.
However, under that pretence, it makes sense why the job I applied for in the fall didn't work out. I had no vouch and had to make it on my own. And unfortunately, I didn't make the cut.
That job has appeared again and again in the classifieds online. My mom keeps bugging me about applying again for it. And my dad has now taken to reminding me that my new job is not going to pay any bills. Which is real grand since I haven't even started the damn thing yet, let alone being now pressured by both with thinking about other work and making something of myself.
Because clearly I haven't been trying. No. No. I moved here because I didn't try. I got through uni because I didn't try. I help my mother DAILY because I don't try.
I had to write this post because I'm all fuelled up on frustration. I normally run on quite a bit of frustration. I'm stuck in New City trying to work towards getting a solid paying job. And my own place. And my own vehicle. And someday hope to live with my gf. Which speaking of the LDR takes it toll. But not as much a toll as the plethora of appointments and chores. It's hard to feel like an adult when you're viewed as a manchild.
Tl;dr I'm proud of me getting my new job, even if my parents apparently are not.
that new job may lead to other jobs did your parents ever think of that
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DeleteThats how most people make it,.
DeleteEveryone in the office knows someone who needs work and they all vouch for their friends.
You arent a failure or less of a man for getting jobs this way.
People like you whined that you couldnt kill the deer with your hands and had to use a bow in the stone age.
But thats how its done, its more effective, everyone with an ounce of success has taken advantage of it at some point, and you really fucking should too.
appreciate the words my man
Deleteyou can do it we all all in this together
DeleteYeah it seems like most people these days get jobs by someone vouching for them, especially in an industry like yours. And who knows, if that one that keeps popping up really can't find anyone or keep anyone, maybe they aren't a good company to work for??
ReplyDeleteYeah vouching feels like the only way to get a job imo. And that's been my concern, but both have ignored that for "its you not them" mentality. ah well. Things will work out yet.
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