Comments on: Unemployed? Any Job is Better Than No Job http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:08:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Prince jamal http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-38401 Prince jamal Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:25:17 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-38401 Taking ANY works in the short term of having some kind of income, but at the same time that's the attitude that gives employers the "go ahead" to offer menial, dead end jobs, or jobs with poor benefits and/or poor working conditions. Employers can easily take advantage of desperate employees. And that's exactly what companies like McDonalds and others do with jobs that have low wages, little to no benefits, no room for growth, and no plans of changing. Plus, if you've spent time (and money) developing a certain skill set, it doesn't make sense to spend a whole lot of time not using them - it'll end up being time and money wasted. Unless you find your calling elsewhere and find the work enjoyable. Aside from that, do you know how tedious it is to fill out an application when you have 15 different jobs on your work history for the past 10 years? It's not easy, unless you're on the computer - which is still tedious. But at the same time, you do have to find something to live off of. I'm currently unemployed after moving to another state, but I'm not going to settle for a job that pays less or has working conditions worse than what I had at my last job just for the sake of getting out of the house every day. I'm wasting my time if I can't make a decent living off of my next job, and use the skills that I've collected $30,000 worth of student loans to learn. And I still have a year left to go. But I may have to go somewhere in between my ideal job and a job with a fair pay rate. Unless I can make money on my own blog, and use my computer skills to create my own job. Taking ANY works in the short term of having some kind of income, but at the same time that’s the attitude that gives employers the “go ahead” to offer menial, dead end jobs, or jobs with poor benefits and/or poor working conditions. Employers can easily take advantage of desperate employees. And that’s exactly what companies like McDonalds and others do with jobs that have low wages, little to no benefits, no room for growth, and no plans of changing.

Plus, if you’ve spent time (and money) developing a certain skill set, it doesn’t make sense to spend a whole lot of time not using them – it’ll end up being time and money wasted. Unless you find your calling elsewhere and find the work enjoyable.
Aside from that, do you know how tedious it is to fill out an application when you have 15 different jobs on your work history for the past 10 years? It’s not easy, unless you’re on the computer – which is still tedious.

But at the same time, you do have to find something to live off of.

I’m currently unemployed after moving to another state, but I’m not going to settle for a job that pays less or has working conditions worse than what I had at my last job just for the sake of getting out of the house every day. I’m wasting my time if I can’t make a decent living off of my next job, and use the skills that I’ve collected $30,000 worth of student loans to learn. And I still have a year left to go. But I may have to go somewhere in between my ideal job and a job with a fair pay rate. Unless I can make money on my own blog, and use my computer skills to create my own job.

]]> By: Prudence http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-29533 Prudence Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:39:46 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-29533 If people can make more on unemployment - and have 2 years to draw - what is the incentive of being gone 40 hours a week and making less money than on unemployment? You talk about huge gaps in resumes - well - that's just reality. Call me with a job that pays a living wage and gives me some incentive to better myself and I'll put down the cheetos and go to work. In the meantime - you better hope this doesn't happen to you. If people can make more on unemployment – and have 2 years to draw – what is the incentive of being gone 40 hours a week and making less money than on unemployment? You talk about huge gaps in resumes – well – that’s just reality. Call me with a job that pays a living wage and gives me some incentive to better myself and I’ll put down the cheetos and go to work. In the meantime – you better hope this doesn’t happen to you.

]]> By: Kate http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-27403 Kate Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:25:15 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-27403 After working since I was 15 years old and working many many years for the same company I was unfortuante enough to get caught up in a 3rd round of lay offs at my job. After 16 months and endless resumes and interviews I finally found a job (yeah, I want to sit in my underwear and eat cheatos that exacly why I was out busting my azz looking for a job!!) Would have been great but the place didn't want to train and even went as far as after 1 month telling me to "stop asking questions" Gee did you ever? A concietious employee who WANTS to learn and do the best that they can do being told to STOP asking questions about the job that they wanted me to do! Needless to say that job didn't work out, but thankfully I could see the writing on the wall and had still been sending out resumes so I accepted another position at another firm. SAME BS happened there! They didn't want to train. SOB I was working for even had the cajones to say to me on my first day "I'm gonna unload on you. I want to get through this process as soon as possible as there are others that were hired along with you". In otherwords he wanted to try us all out and have his pick. After working 8 business day, working through lunch 6 out of those 8 days, staying late 6 out of those 8 days and even going in Thanksgiving weekend to get out from the avalance after being "unloaded" on I was let go... Get this, the Firm Administrator just this morning sent me an email with a lead for another job with ANOTHER company...that's how badly they screwed up and she knows it! Anyways, I applied for unemployment and just got the determination today. I was DENIED for having a break in my claim!! So much for doing the right thing, and taking a job, any job instead of sitting at home in my pajamas, watching TV and eating cheetos! I just got a good taste of WHY people will not take any job. THEY CAN'T GET BACK ON UNEMPLOYMENT IF THEY DO! Yanno, I really wish some people would not only stop and use their brains, but also walk a mile in someone else's shoes before they go shooting off their mouths. They may find out much to their dismay they don't know as much as they think they do. After working since I was 15 years old and working many many years for the same company I was unfortuante enough to get caught up in a 3rd round of lay offs at my job. After 16 months and endless resumes and interviews I finally found a job (yeah, I want to sit in my underwear and eat cheatos that exacly why I was out busting my azz looking for a job!!)

Would have been great but the place didn’t want to train and even went as far as after 1 month telling me to “stop asking questions” Gee did you ever? A concietious employee who WANTS to learn and do the best that they can do being told to STOP asking questions about the job that they wanted me to do! Needless to say that job didn’t work out, but thankfully I could see the writing on the wall and had still been sending out resumes so I accepted another position at another firm.

SAME BS happened there! They didn’t want to train. SOB I was working for even had the cajones to say to me on my first day “I’m gonna unload on you. I want to get through this process as soon as possible as there are others that were hired along with you”. In otherwords he wanted to try us all out and have his pick. After working 8 business day, working through lunch 6 out of those 8 days, staying late 6 out of those 8 days and even going in Thanksgiving weekend to get out from the avalance after being “unloaded” on I was let go…

Get this, the Firm Administrator just this morning sent me an email with a lead for another job with ANOTHER company…that’s how badly they screwed up and she knows it!

Anyways, I applied for unemployment and just got the determination today. I was DENIED for having a break in my claim!! So much for doing the right thing, and taking a job, any job instead of sitting at home in my pajamas, watching TV and eating cheetos! I just got a good taste of WHY people will not take any job. THEY CAN’T GET BACK ON UNEMPLOYMENT IF THEY DO!

Yanno, I really wish some people would not only stop and use their brains, but also walk a mile in someone else’s shoes before they go shooting off their mouths. They may find out much to their dismay they don’t know as much as they think they do.

]]> By: Alan http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-25458 Alan Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:13:37 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-25458 What if a company replies to your job inquiry a little over a month after you sent your resume? Received an e-mail today from a company asking if I could come in and meet some of the folks (yes, she used the word 'folks'). Looked at the date I originally sent the e-mail and it was back in July. It was a job posting on Craigslist. Since the HR rep was using her work e-mail, decided to do some research on the company. Found some reviews on Glassdoor and Jobvent, and they were NOT positive. Most of the reviews are recent (2009-2010, latest being August 2010). They don't sound like disgruntled employees starting a smear campaign; they sound like employees who know the real deal and were not happy with the company and management. I smell high turnover rate. Is this a red flag? Should I even bother replying to her e-mail? I'd like a job, but if there are signs that chaos is brewing, I don't want to even to consider it. I was laid off from a job last December that I dreaded. Don't want to go through the same thing again. What if a company replies to your job inquiry a little over a month after you sent your resume? Received an e-mail today from a company asking if I could come in and meet some of the folks (yes, she used the word ‘folks’). Looked at the date I originally sent the e-mail and it was back in July. It was a job posting on Craigslist. Since the HR rep was using her work e-mail, decided to do some research on the company. Found some reviews on Glassdoor and Jobvent, and they were NOT positive. Most of the reviews are recent (2009-2010, latest being August 2010). They don’t sound like disgruntled employees starting a smear campaign; they sound like employees who know the real deal and were not happy with the company and management. I smell high turnover rate. Is this a red flag? Should I even bother replying to her e-mail? I’d like a job, but if there are signs that chaos is brewing, I don’t want to even to consider it. I was laid off from a job last December that I dreaded. Don’t want to go through the same thing again.

]]> By: Capt D http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-25155 Capt D Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:56:13 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-25155 I wonder how many posts are from those over 55. Or how many others out there in my situation. After being downsized out of a great IT career of more than 17 years, I can't seem to get hired to save my soul. Lost count of the hundreds of resumes, follow-up efforts, cold calling. Even tailoring resumes to potential jobs. No problem getting interviews, my problem is in getting offers. I have been told by more than one trusted advisor that I "present" very well, yet I'm not getting results. One recent retail job interview I was actually told to my face that "they were looking for younger candidates". And I too, am on the final extension of benefits. "Any" job to fill this gap. Emergency fund gone, unable to sell my house in current market. Never thought! I wonder how many posts are from those over 55. Or how many others out there in my situation. After being downsized out of a great IT career of more than 17 years, I can’t seem to get hired to save my soul. Lost count of the hundreds of resumes, follow-up efforts, cold calling. Even tailoring resumes to potential jobs. No problem getting interviews, my problem is in getting offers. I have been told by more than one trusted advisor that I “present” very well, yet I’m not getting results. One recent retail job interview I was actually told to my face that “they were looking for younger candidates”. And I too, am on the final extension of benefits. “Any” job to fill this gap. Emergency fund gone, unable to sell my house in current market. Never thought!

]]> By: Tina http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-24917 Tina Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:28:06 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-24917 Just an unemployed FYI- I just had to re-apply for my unemployment benefits because of the 1yr anniversary. I was in the middle of the second extension and getting $290/wk before taxes + the $25 Obama introduced. It was not enough to cover what working full time used to but making it at least. I always took any work that came my way. I worked p/t at a pet store for minimum wage (not pretty most of the time but still rewarding) and I also continued with weekend demo or event work thru a temp agency. Ironically the demo job was for my old employer who laid me off and sent my job to NE. But that doesn't matter. What matters is I refused to sit on my behind. I worked in jobs beneath me to supplement my unemployment benefits. When my claim ran out I almost did not qualify for the first extension because working extended out my benefits and had I worked maybe one more weekend I would have lost the chance to continue with the help of the extension. Fast forward to yesterday (7-29-10) and I have to reapply yet again even though I was in the middle of an extension that still had funds remaining. Why is this an issue you might be asking? Well because I worked they now will use the past 18 quarters to determine my benefit amount. I have gone from $290/wk to only $130/wk and the additional $25 from Obama? Well I would have been able to continue that until I went through all of the 4 extensions. When the jerks voted in the extension just recently they dropped the additional $25. Oh and lets not forget that tax should be coming out of those weekly checks! So because I worked and took ANY JOB, I am now penalized and punished and have no idea how I will make any of my bills on the $130/wk. My car insurance, cell, 1 of my 2 credit card bills (that have helped me make ends meet during these 2 years) will basically eat up most of the months benefits. I have a friend who is covering rent and the phone/web bill so very lucky to have that but still I don't live any high life, shop at thrift stores (only because I have lost weight and all clothes are falling off would I even think to go shopping) and eat very much on the cheap. I cook at home and any fast food is a big expense to me and I count how much I could make if I just cooked and did not indulge in a milk shake or burger. So to me working any job is a bit of controversial advice. At least my experience of trying to be a productive being in our society and not just sit home watching tv, playing computer or video games in my underwear. Thanks for letting me post! Tina Just an unemployed FYI-
I just had to re-apply for my unemployment benefits because of the 1yr anniversary. I was in the middle of the second extension and getting $290/wk before taxes + the $25 Obama introduced. It was not enough to cover what working full time used to but making it at least. I always took any work that came my way. I worked p/t at a pet store for minimum wage (not pretty most of the time but still rewarding) and I also continued with weekend demo or event work thru a temp agency. Ironically the demo job was for my old employer who laid me off and sent my job to NE. But that doesn’t matter.

What matters is I refused to sit on my behind. I worked in jobs beneath me to supplement my unemployment benefits. When my claim ran out I almost did not qualify for the first extension because working extended out my benefits and had I worked maybe one more weekend I would have lost the chance to continue with the help of the extension.

Fast forward to yesterday (7-29-10) and I have to reapply yet again even though I was in the middle of an extension that still had funds remaining. Why is this an issue you might be asking? Well because I worked they now will use the past 18 quarters to determine my benefit amount. I have gone from $290/wk to only $130/wk and the additional $25 from Obama? Well I would have been able to continue that until I went through all of the 4 extensions. When the jerks voted in the extension just recently they dropped the additional $25. Oh and lets not forget that tax should be coming out of those weekly checks!

So because I worked and took ANY JOB, I am now penalized and punished and have no idea how I will make any of my bills on the $130/wk. My car insurance, cell, 1 of my 2 credit card bills (that have helped me make ends meet during these 2 years) will basically eat up most of the months benefits. I have a friend who is covering rent and the phone/web bill so very lucky to have that but still I don’t live any high life, shop at thrift stores (only because I have lost weight and all clothes are falling off would I even think to go shopping) and eat very much on the cheap. I cook at home and any fast food is a big expense to me and I count how much I could make if I just cooked and did not indulge in a milk shake or burger.

So to me working any job is a bit of controversial advice. At least my experience of trying to be a productive being in our society and not just sit home watching tv, playing computer or video games in my underwear.
Thanks for letting me post!
Tina

]]> By: Brandy http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-19935 Brandy Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:54:12 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-19935 This was a helpful article, but at the same time everyone's situation still differs. If you have not been unemployed during this recent recession, it may be slightly impossible for some to understand. I do admit (from others I know that are unemployed) that some people unfortunately just sit around. I was in school full time even before I was laid off and will soon be finished. When I was first laid off, I didn't really look for a job. I was taking a break, concentrating on school and taking care of my daughter alone. I had received a severance (which I am definitely appreciative of). After Spring semester, I started looking. I've had some interviews, but the job market is so saturated with all these people looking for jobs (with more experience than me) that I wasn't getting any offers. Now...with several months of unemployment left...I'm still interviewing. After doing this day in and day out...it does get a little discouraging. I recently did receive a job offer and I know that some money is better than no money, but if there are other opportunities coming up it is okay. Right before I received the job offer, I received a call about a paid internship (actually in my field) and although I know that won't last forever...it will get me training and actually challenge me. There is also a greater chance for me to get a more satisfying job. It's about taking calculated risks based on your situation. One thing about the article that I don't really think that I agree with...large gaps. It is not good to have a lot of them...but if you are a professional and your previous jobs have been professional positions...I really don't think HR looks at working at McDonald's as a great resume filler. If it's what you have to do...that's fine. I just know I wouldn't even put it on my resume in finding the best job for me. This was a helpful article, but at the same time everyone’s situation still differs. If you have not been unemployed during this recent recession, it may be slightly impossible for some to understand. I do admit (from others I know that are unemployed) that some people unfortunately just sit around. I was in school full time even before I was laid off and will soon be finished. When I was first laid off, I didn’t really look for a job. I was taking a break, concentrating on school and taking care of my daughter alone. I had received a severance (which I am definitely appreciative of). After Spring semester, I started looking. I’ve had some interviews, but the job market is so saturated with all these people looking for jobs (with more experience than me) that I wasn’t getting any offers. Now…with several months of unemployment left…I’m still interviewing. After doing this day in and day out…it does get a little discouraging. I recently did receive a job offer and I know that some money is better than no money, but if there are other opportunities coming up it is okay. Right before I received the job offer, I received a call about a paid internship (actually in my field) and although I know that won’t last forever…it will get me training and actually challenge me. There is also a greater chance for me to get a more satisfying job. It’s about taking calculated risks based on your situation. One thing about the article that I don’t really think that I agree with…large gaps. It is not good to have a lot of them…but if you are a professional and your previous jobs have been professional positions…I really don’t think HR looks at working at McDonald’s as a great resume filler. If it’s what you have to do…that’s fine. I just know I wouldn’t even put it on my resume in finding the best job for me.

]]> By: DDFD at Defensive-Entrepreneurship http://cashmoneylife.com/unemployed-any-job-is-better-than-no-job/#comment-19524 DDFD at Defensive-Entrepreneurship Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:28:55 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1780#comment-19524 Solid post-- I know many people sitting on their butts right now because certain jobs are "beneath" them! Solid post– I know many people sitting on their butts right now because certain jobs are “beneath” them!

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