so long story short

laid off from my job of 32 years a few months ago (yeah I know, should have done stuff differently)
applied for ~70 jobs with most of them dying at the online application
applied for fulltime onsite, hybrid, and remote jobs all over the US and in Toronto (that city looks sweet)
have a couple of recruiters working for me but nothing yet
either I am competing with lots of applicants, I am too experienced, not experienced enough in certain skills, too old, or maybe I just suck
I think I would have already had a job if I was a retired hispanic vet with a disability
true story, I had multiple Clemson employees tell me that they don't hire old people, unfortunately my old friends are not able to help me get hired
I am going to milk the gov't teet for that sweet (very heavy sarcasm) unemployment check, I only get 14 weeks since the unemployment rate is low so that's good
got a couple years left in alimony payments

on the plus side, going to SanFran in a couple weeks to see the last Dead and Co shows

today, I am telling people that I am between jobs, sounds nicer

I am positive today about my future, my view may change tomorrow

attached pig of my haul this morning of a 1/4 mile of alleyway in Clemson, I should put that on my resume, it proves that I am a hard worker

helpful and nonhelpful funny tips are welcome!

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Jun 29, 2023, 12:30 PM

Here are a few ideas:

Sell belongings: Look around your home for items, such as concert posters, you no longer need or use and consider selling them through online platforms like eBay, Craigslist, or local buy/sell groups.

Rent out assets: If you have assets such as a spare room, parking space, or a car that you don't use frequently, you could rent them out to generate extra income. Platforms like Airbnb (for renting out a room) or Turo (for renting out a car) can help with this.

Participate in online surveys or tasks: There are websites and apps that pay you to complete surveys, watch videos, or perform small tasks. While the pay may not be substantial, it can provide some extra cash. Examples include Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, or Amazon Mechanical Turk.

Sell body fluids: Blood, plasma, #####, are all popular options. Did you know that you can also sell sweat, urine, feces, and flatulance?

Offer freelance services: If you have marketable skills, consider offering your services on freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer. Writing, graphic design, prostitution, programming, drug smuggling, murder for hire and virtual assistance are some popular categories.

Gig work: Sign up for gig economy platforms like Craigslist, Uber, Lyft, TaskRabbit, Backpages, or Instacart to find short-term jobs or gigs that suit your abilities and schedule.

Rent out your belongings: If you have tools, fleshlights, equipment, or other items that people may need temporarily, you can rent them out through platforms like Fat Llama or RentNotBuy.

Remember, these methods may not provide a consistent or substantial income, and they might not be viable for long-term financial stability. It's important to continue seeking permanent employment opportunities while exploring these options.

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IANAL, but I think you can recalculate your alimony?***

bruh

aw eff me. all the ### are a n a l***

I Am Not A Lawyer…very common abbreviation…***

Lol. Never heard it***

I Am Not A Lover

wait

catching. I can't squat that long.***

Re: I Am Not A Lover

I thought Apple fanbois called it iANAL

Sorry to hear that

Re: Sorry to hear that

And it really makes no sense to me.

Managers that only care about bottom lines. Billing rate is

All managers should care about the bottom line...

That’s why I said “managers that only care”…***

Re: And it really makes no sense to me.

I've seen this play out more times than I can count now

You would think by now the failures of cost cutting measures

Re: You would think by now the failures of cost cutting measures

Best I can tell, the people who make these decisions never

This is the reality.

sorry to hear brother

wait

Have you considered going into business for yourself?

I have considered alot of things

I can get at least two or three more clients on board!***

Put me on that list.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully something pops up. My friend

Is that One Beer Alley?

Sorry to hear about the job sitch. Are you me from the near

well if I am, I have some tips for you

Willmo... t-male.

I can answer this. Beer and Concert Poster Muling is his

Sucks

Plus..once you get in

Not sure what kind of industry you're in, but there's

That sucks.

thanks, I already paid $500 for a resume

ChatGPT actually does a fair job editing resumes on the fly

They just don't want to pay you what you're worth.

I get that, but sometimes, some income is better than none

Re: I get that, but sometimes, some income is better than none

let's ask chatgpt

Incredible work there

brings me back to college

Re: so long story short

yep, into linkedin and lots of people came out in support

Re: yep, into linkedin and lots of people came out in support

Are there no contract/gig jobs for what you do?***

no not really

Open one in Rock Hill.

I got a line on a vacuum sausage stuffer

Is that an intake or an output on the left side, asking for

I have stuffed sausages and used fleshlights.

I used to run a hot dog joint

Re: so long story short

Why not get paid to pick up trash

don't want to make trash pickup my job

Re: don't want to make trash pickup my job

What is your profession?...

generally

Thanks...unfortunately, not our line of work***

uh oh..thats kinda what I do as well***

Project management might be worth looking into

Scrum master? No! Begone with your agile voodoo!!!!***

Unemployment is rough.

It wouldn't be near as bad if you just knew how long it

Yep. The dealing with the unknown is stressful.***

Here's a video to bring some cheer, or a smile at least.

that's hilarious***

sounds eerily familar

for realz always concerned about being asked that question

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