Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Funemployment Adventures

     Well I suppose I would like to think I am going on adventures, but alas, life has caught up with me and it is time to get back to business. There is really nothing too 'fun' about funemployment, now that my money has dwindled down to a few pennies and my travel days are over. However, I've chosen to use the word in order to make what is going to be inevitably painful less so.




     MB and I have finally made it back to Denver. I guess it is unfair to say finally, we've been here for almost 2 and a half weeks now. The first week we spent moving. Without ranting too much (I could go on with this one...as this ain't my first time to the rodeo) moving BLOWS. Lucky for us we signed a 9 month lease, so that means we will be in one place for quite some time (hint: sarcasm). Moving everything in when you know you will begin the relocation process in a mere 8 months makes moving...well...shittier. My bed has now become a storage facility for all things storage because throwing away all those boxes seemed like a stupid idea. It's also unfortunate because I really like our new place, but even when we get jobs it will be difficult to afford that place, and we will have to downsize. On the plus side, we got rid of a lot of stuff we don't need. And at least our thorough apartment hunt won't be in vain, we move so soon that our research will easily serve us well again.

     Denver's rent prices, although nothing compared to that of San Fran or NYC have risen a bit out of control. Now is the time to buy. Luckily for us, we are both funemployed, so that won't be happening any time soon. Never the less I am house hungry and it's keeping me motivated through my next daunting task: finding a job.

     It still floors me to think that finding a job with a master's degree should be this stressful. As if getting into, and through school wasn't stressful enough, this crap economy isn't helping. I find it funny with the debates going on. Both candidates talk about how America needs to get its mojo back, both are quick to say "yes college graduates should get jobs!" but then they go on about manufacturing jobs. First of all, this really doesn't make sense, as I would most likely get rejected from said jobs for being 'over qualified' or some bullshit like that, as would any other college grad (I learned this after being rejected from such places as, Target a few summers ago). Once again I am floored. Most jobs out there that do require a master's degree also happen to require 3-5 years experience. Now how the hell am I supposed to get this experience? It is safe to say that America is in a conundrum, and I honestly don't think it matters who is elected. What America fails to see is that the President of the United States doesn't get people jobs. In theory, capitalism dictates that the government has nothing to do with these matters. However, in practice, it is more Congress' responsibility to help boost jobs in this country, but don't be fooled, they don't give two craps about you. So as much as I want to blame the current state of affairs in our government about employment issues, it is, in short, a cop out. So whose fault is it? Who the hell cares, it just sucks and it's going to suck, and it won't get better until you make it better for yourself. Thus, my funemployment involves sucking it up, staying positive, and mentally preparing for the copious amounts of rejection ahead of me. Keep your heads high my friends. It always works out in the end.

     Ah, so I've sounded a bit negative and sour on this one, I do have quite a positive outlook on the whole thing and I've got a great start on the hunt, I suppose I just needed to get all of this out of my system. It's tough for anyone and I realize that, I'm no special case that requires pity to feel good about myself. I'm just stating the obvious to simply do so.

I'll report in when I have something of value to say.

-M

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