Employment Issues on Metafilter

Conducting an efficient job search 

ASKED: How do I prioritize all the tasks that come with being unemployed, 

from getting help to finding a job?

I liked this kindhearted answer:

“Have a plan. Stick to the plan. Keep yourself healthy. Keep perspective. Be 

gentle on yourself and realise that you WILL get a new job. It WILL be a bit 

rough in the meantime. There's a lot you can do to make it LESS rough.“

And this on Temping

ASKED: “Should I apply for a temp agency to kickstart my stalled career??” 

I found this answer by “Patheral” interesting:

“San Francisco is big enough that you can sign up for several temp agencies 

and get enough work (if you're skilled enough) to make a good living and get 

the experience you need and desire. I did this for many many years in a 

different city/state but for different reasons. Don't just go with one temp 

agency, sign up with two or three - I had my resume in at five and I hardly 

ever wanted for work. Yes, some weeks I made a little above minimum wage 

but others I made a lot more than minimum wage - that was one of the things 

I liked about working temp... that and the variety of work places.” 

first snow

first snow
Been in a bit of a slump the past two weeks. Was told I was hired
for a job in Astoria, OR. Started packing, found a place, bookmarked
a bunch of nice places to go (Cape Disappointment!), but then they
decided not to fill the job due to new budget cuts. Oregon is
suffering financially (as is Washington, Idaho, California ...and me!).
Unemployment is a drag.

But this morning was the first snow and that has me feeling better.
I love the snow. It has magical qualities and provides comfort. Just a
bit of snow so far, but more expected.