I guess I’m a lazy reader, but it took a comic book to make me read some career advice.
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko turned out to be worth the $6 and I’ll probably give it to one of my laid-off colleagues after I read it one more time. It’s really aimed at Gen Yers and a little light, but gets to the point.
Which is:
1. There is no plan.
2. Think strengths, not weaknesses.
3. It’s not about you.
4. Persistence trumps talent.
5. Make excellent mistakes.
6. Leave an imprint.
Today is a Saturday for most people, a day of relaxation away from work. But since I’m away from work all the time, isn’t every day a Saturday? I’m on a permanent weekend/vacation/holiday/bender.
I suppose I’m finally over the minute bitterness and bile that I had when looked at my unemployment check and realized, “I’ll be making about $1,600 a month . . . for nothing.”
I decided to have a party next week. Barbecue, some drinks, some music. Everyone needs a break. And I’m having it on a Saturday … so normal people can enjoy my everyday life.
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Job Loss Rates Rise to 6 percent, Highest in Four Years
Job losses in July were the heaviest in industries hard hit by the housing, credit and financial debacles. Manufacturers cut 35,000 positions, construction
companies got rid of 22,000 and retailers shed 17,000 jobs. Temporary help firms — also viewed as a barometer of demand for future hiring — eliminated 29,000 jobs. Those losses swamped job gains elsewhere, including in the government, education and health care.
I mean, how bad does it have to be when temping agencies cut their employees?
Anyway, job seeking is a tiring activity, one filled with boredom and alternating despair. My therapist said I’m happy right now which I don’t really see, but whatever. She gets paid until my employer-subsidized COBRA runs out.
I am much more well-rested, though.
(Photo of woman in Menlo Park at JobTrain by AP/Paul Sakuma)
