- Cynical Indulgence - (Shmeng is not a Gothic site)Mar 29, 2024 - 08:33 AM  
Welcome to  Shmeng
 Home | Articles | Galleries | Forums | Site Info | Web Links | Reviews | Register 
Articles Section

Eye Candy

Who's Online
Currently no members online:)

You are an anonymous user. You can register for free by clicking here
We have 28 guests online !

   User ID:  Pass:        Forgot Password? click here or  Join here
Shmeng of the Week: X in the road
Posted by EyeCandyRayce on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 04:01 AM PST

Work
I’m sitting in a beautiful courtyard in the shade having a smoke on my lunch break. I watch executives walk by with their fancy new cellular phones. I watch ladies in new clothes wander around with shopping bags of expensive clothing. It frustrates me and makes me think about what I am doing wrong that I can never buy new clothing and that my cell phone was shut off a year ago due to lack of funds. Here I am again, working another short-term job filling in for some individual while the temp agencies pay me as little as they can. Each day I sit and think about my future and each day I realize that I really don’t have one. Should I go back to college and if so, what the hell will I do there. I need a career that can pay me well and won’t flop tomorrow. I’ve been a supervisor of a video capture department at an online adult content provider. I’ve worked as a web designer making $40 an hour and then that industry went away. But here I am now going back to the job I was brought up to do by my Paralegal mother. A secretary!

The last job I worked was for about a month at the Waste Management Department of Washington as a temp. I was outside smoking with one of the accountants there who was only a few months younger than I am. We discussed how frustrating it is to not have a career.

“Here I am nearly 30 years old and I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up,” she told me with a sigh. “Typical Generation X.”

That really stuck with me. I remember all these news articles when I was working as a web designer about successful Gen X boys and girls who were making a killing in the tech industry. The industry that had once paid so well and was in such high demand that it had churned out one geek after another with a demand for yet more. Then one day it happened. At least that is how it felt to those of us who had suddenly been replaced by people who had already lost their jobs, had years more experience and would gladly work for less just to get off unemployment. It makes me want to see a news article showing where those “Amazing self starting Generation X Success Stories” have ended up. Because I know my savings account emptied after a year without a good job.

So what do I do now? I copy reports, sort papers, fill coffee cups and answer the phone with a nice happy voice. I wonder how the hell I’m going to pay rent or buy clothing for my child. I wonder when someone is finally going to stop looking at my resume as “over qualified due to technical experience” for clerical jobs while technical jobs view it as “under qualified due to recent clerical work”. Or those who look at me if I actually get as far as an interview and ask me “so why have you been doing so much temporary work”. I just want to scream in their face “because I would rather work while people like you turn me down for one job after another than sit at home and lose everything waiting on one of you fuck wits to hire me”!

I’m sitting at a point in my life where I have many roads I can follow and all of them are covered in dust, fog and clouds. There is no way to see which way to go. Should I view this as a problem just here in Washington and try to find another place to live? The only way I can go to college is if I can get it all paid for as well as living expenses. Going to college at night and working during the day just isn’t possible when you have an eleven-year-old daughter and no immediate family within 2000 miles of you.

So here I sit at my little branch in life pondering which direction to go while I sink into the mud. Totally unwilling to move away from the quick sand but hating the fact that I am sinking.



Related links

Rate article
Average Rating : 4.0
Total ratings : 7

4 star


X in the road | Login/Create an account | 13 Comments
Threshold
Comments are owned by the poster. We aren't responsible for their content.
Re: X in the road
by bettie_x (strangersangel@hotmail.com)
on Jun 04, 2004 - 08:50 AM
(User info | Send a Message) http://bettie_x.tripod.com/
I'm sorry hon, and you're not alone. You are like THOUSANDS of people, college educated, once in high demand making good money, employers and the government telling you how bright your future will be. And as it always happens, the bottom falls out, and ALL those people with nothing but good things to say about your education and experience are nowhere to be found.
I also love the term "overqualified". They say since you're overqualified they're afraid you'll get bored and find something better after they've invested in training for you. What they really mean is they can find some kid with less training that will work for less. It's the same everywhere, major corporations that have supported the community with jobs for 30 years or more decide to up and out and ship to other countries for cheaper labor to "remain competitive" after record breaking profit margins for the year. Weyrehouser (spelled?) did that to my dad's friend. Sold the company and put everyone out of a job. His friend had worked there since he dropped out of highschool when he was 16, he'd been there 45 years. Where is a 61 year old man with no education and no other job skills than machinery going to get a new job? He had to take a cut in his pension and retire early.
I read a study recently that stated that even college graduates can't find jobs. It almost doesn't matter what your education level is nowadays, it all depends on what you are willing to do for as little money as possible.
My husband and I have had the shit end of the stick for the last two years. It has wiped us out in every sense. I'm looking for a second job just to get us back on track, and honestly if it wasn't for my parents we'd have been in some deep shit quite a few times.

If you want to see some justification for your anger at "corporate america" and the economy, go rent Michael Moore's "The Big One". It's an eyeopener.

You may want to look into the Pell Grant too, for college. It pays half your living expenses and almost all your school costs. It's about the best thing out there.


Re: X in the road
by Psychopixi (psyche.at.psychopixi.dot.com)
on Jun 04, 2004 - 10:17 AM
(User info | Send a Message) http://psychopixi.com
This is exactly the kind of thing that's scaring me shitless. I've heard all of this, all before and I'm scared now because in a few scarce months I'm going to be in this position.

Yeah, I'll have my A-levels, but no university education, no degree. I don't want to be stuck in a dead end job. I don't want to be going nowhere, but damn - at least a wage coming in has to be better than getting stuck on the dole with no way out.

I'm scared that I won't have the right qualifications. I'm scared that I won't be able to sell myself in an interview, because my social skills are non existant. I'm scared that on my CV I'll have one reference from my current job - working a till FFS, and no one's going to interested. I'm scared that I'll end up stuck on the dole, taking money from the government and unable to get out of the rut because the kinds of job I could get wouldn't pay as well.

I'm eighteen years old for Christ's sake, and coming up to the summer where I leave sixth form. It should be the best summer of my life wth no A-level hassles, and no university pressure, and yet it's promising to leave me broke and more stressed out than ever.

I think it's safe to say that no matter where you live, or how old you are, the job situation is threatening to kick you in the metaphorical bollocks.


Re: X in the road
by Domkitten (saradevil@saradevil.com)
on Jun 06, 2004 - 09:47 AM
(User info | Send a Message) http://www.saradevil.com
This is exactly why there is a large group of ex-pats living all over the world teaching english. After graduating from College we find ourselves with a degree no experience, and the prospect of working at Wendy's for minimum wage or less.

The reason I say this is because I spent a great deal of time in bars talking with people about various different things and one evening we sat around talking about the sorry state of all of use in Korea.

There were a couple of nice guys from Scotland in that evening reminiscing about the days they had spent living on the dole. We Americans were rather fascinated by this concept. To be 20, educated, and paid to look for work, it 's like a paradise dream that college grads would be happy to have.

The gentlemen listened to our various tales of woe, and asked us why in the world we didn't apply for welfare, as we had no money. To which we were forced to explain how the welfare system in America is not set up to help single white unemployed males, as it sees them of being able to get a job doing something, as with unemployed, unencumbered women, I mean, if you want welfare at least pop out a couple of kids. We even went further to explain that even should one be lucky enough to get on welfare, you then were stuck with the even further complicated task of trying somehow to get back off it, because once on you are marked for life as a breastfeeding lazy ass who'd rather get paid by the state then get a real job. Yes, welfare and the dole are most certainly not the same thing.

So then, these fine fellows asked us, "Well what options do you have?"

And after thinking about this for a second, my good friend Mono piped up and said "Well, prison or the military."

So, we keep teaching English in South K. it's a far better option then the two of those. I do hope you can find some more stimulating work soon, I always hated being a secretary.



 Home | Articles | Galleries | Forums | Site Info | Web Links | Reviews | Register 
All logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner. The comments are property of their posters, the rest © 2001 by VibeChild.com Add shmeng_syn to your Live Journal Friends List. If you have a website check the webmasters section - You can get this site on your Palm Pilot using This link - By using this website, you are agreeing to abide by our Terms of Use. If you are a bot thinking of spamming members, get your email addresses here
Buy Viagra Without Prescription
Buy Vigra Without Prescription
Buy Viarga Without Prescription
Buy Cialis Without Prescription
Buy Clomid Without Prescription
Buy Levitra Without Prescription
Buy Propecia Without Prescription
Buy Kamagra Without Prescription
Buy Accutane Without Prescription
Buy Zithromax Without Prescription
Buy Amoxil Without Prescription
Buy Zovirax Without Prescription
Buy Deltasone Without Prescription
Buy Topamax Without Prescription
Buy Lexapro Without Prescription
Buy Flomax Without Prescription
Buy Flagyl Without Prescription
Buy Synthroid Without Prescription
Buy Inderal Without Prescription
Buy Tenormin Without Prescription
Buy Keflex Without Prescription
Buy Diflucan Without Prescription
Buy Lasix Without Prescription
Buy Celebrex Without Prescription
Buy Doxycycline Without Prescription
Buy Zocor Without Prescription
Buy Premarin Without Prescription
Buy Celexa Without Prescription
Buy Norvasc Without Prescription
Buy Hydrochlorothiazide Without Prescription
Buy Nexium Without Prescription
Buy Cytotec Without Prescription
Buy Misoprostol Without Prescription
Buy Neurontin Without Prescription
Buy Levaquin Without Prescription
Buy Zyprexa Without Prescription
Buy Astelin Without Prescription
Buy Zetia Without Prescription
Buy Diclofenac Without Prescription
Buy Antabuse Without Prescription
Buy Arimidex Without Prescription
Buy Phenergan Without Prescription
Buy Paxil Without Prescription
Buy Differin Without Prescription
Buy Nizoral Without Prescription
Buy Valtrex Without Prescription
Buy Plan B Without Prescription
Buy Fosamax Without Prescription
Buy Diovan Without Prescription
Buy Betapace Without Prescription
Buy Reglan Without Prescription
Buy Rhinocort Without Prescription
Buy Cozaar Without Prescription
Buy Accupril Without Prescription
Buy Septilin Without Prescription
Buy Zyrtec Without Prescription
Buy Aldactone Without Prescription
Buy Benicar Without Prescription
Buy Flonase Without Prescription
Buy Atacand Without Prescription
Buy Hytrin Without Prescription
Buy Ditropan Without Prescription
Buy Rumalaya Without Prescription
Buy Prinivil Without Prescription
Buy Medrol Without Prescription
Buy Revia Without Prescription
Buy Naltrexone Without Prescription
Buy Parlodel Without Prescription
Buy Atrovent Without Prescription
Buy Aciphex Without Prescription
Buy Zelnorm Without Prescription
Buy Motrin Without Prescription
Buy Avandia Without Prescription
Buy Tetracycline Without Prescription
Buy Epivir Without Prescription
Buy Lamisil Without Prescription
Buy Sinequan Without Prescription
Buy Levlen Without Prescription
Buy Levonorgestrel Without Prescription
Buy Anafranil Without Prescription
Buy Seroquel Without Prescription
Buy Acai Without Prescription
Buy Micardis Without Prescription
Buy Aleve Without Prescription
Buy Claritin Without Prescription
Buy Nimotop Without Prescription
Buy Toprol Without Prescription
Buy Colchicine Without Prescription
Buy Cipro Without Prescription
Buy Tofranil Without Prescription
Buy Zanaflex Without Prescription
Buy Tizanidine Without Prescription
Buy Remeron Without Prescription
Buy Cardura Without Prescription
Buy Femara Without Prescription
Buy Provera Without Prescription
Buy Desyrel Without Prescription
Buy Imitrex Without Prescription
Buy Famvir Without Prescription
Buy Clarinex Without Prescription
Buy Buspar Without Prescription
Buy Lotensin Without Prescription
Buy Exelon Without Prescription
Buy Combivent Without Prescription
Buy Ventolin Without Prescription
Buy Diabecon Without Prescription
Buy Cymbalta Without Prescription
Buy Prilosec Without Prescription
Buy Omeprazole Without Prescription
Buy Flovent Without Prescription
Buy Noroxin Without Prescription
Buy Glucotrol Without Prescription
Buy Plavix Without Prescription
Buy Glucophage Without Prescription
Buy Bactrim Without Prescription
Buy Myambutol Without Prescription
Buy Dostinex Without Prescription
Buy Aricept Without Prescription
Buy Actos Without Prescription
Buy Lukol Without Prescription
Buy Rogaine Without Prescription
Buy Ampicillin Without Prescription
Buy Lamictal Without Prescription
Buy Retin Without Prescription
Buy Lipitor Without Prescription
Buy Chloroquine Without Prescription
Buy Arava Without Prescription
Buy Adalat Without Prescription
Buy Strattera Without Prescription
Buy Cleocin Without Prescription
Buy Relafen Without Prescription
Buy Crestor Without Prescription
Buy Maxalt Without Prescription
Buy Singulair Without Prescription
Buy Allegra Without Prescription
Buy Protonix Without Prescription
Buy Vermox Without Prescription
Buy Estrace Without Prescription
Buy Coumadin Without Prescription
Buy Advair Without Prescription
Buy Diamox Without Prescription
Buy Coreg Without Prescription
Buy Avapro Without Prescription
Buy Leukeran Without Prescription
Buy Prevacid Without Prescription
Buy Requip Without Prescription
Buy Zantac Without Prescription
Buy Erythromycin Without Prescription
Buy Zyvox Without Prescription
Buy Prednisolone Without Prescription
Buy Amaryl Without Prescription
Buy Actonel Without Prescription
Buy Evista Without Prescription
Buy Vantin Without Prescription
Buy Starlix Without Prescription
Buy Luvox Without Prescription
Buy Abilify Without Prescription
Buy Depakote Without Prescription
Buy Lozol Without Prescription
Buy Xenical Without Prescription
Buy Lotrisone Without Prescription
Buy Betnovate Without Prescription
Buy Risperdal Without Prescription
Buy Methotrexate Without Prescription
Buy Wellbutrin Without Prescription
Buy Mobic Without Prescription
Buy Altace Without Prescription
Buy Augmentin Without Prescription
Buy Effexor Without Prescription
Buy Nolvadex Without Prescription
Buy Biaxin Without Prescription
Buy Detrol Without Prescription
Buy Zyban Without Prescription
Buy Elavil Without Prescription
Buy Lioresal Without Prescription
Buy Allopurinol Without Prescription
Buy Lanoxin Without Prescription
Viagra pills canadian
Buy cheap viagra online now
Buy viagra usa
Buy viagra online no prescription
Canada viagra generic
Canadian women viagra
Viagra online without a prescription
Overnight viagra
Cheap viagra usa
Cheap viagra 100mg
Cheap viagra onaline
Viagra 50 mg
Cheap viagra no prescription
Best price viagra
Buy cheap online viagra
Viagra canada
Cheapest prices viagra
Generic viagra online
Viagra pfizer online
Viagra pills
Lowest price viagra
Viagra for sale
Canada no prescription viagra
Buy viagra in usa
Viagra generic
How can i buy viagra online
Buy viagra in canada
Buy viagra no prescription
Canadian viagra online
Overnight canadian viagra
Buy viagra online
Female viagra pills
Discount viagra online
Canadian generic viagra
Generic viagra canada
Cheap canadian viagra
Viagra low price
Viagra canada online pharmacy
Buy viagra online now
Viagra price comparison dosage
How get viagra
Generic viagra overnight
Viagra buy online
Generic viagra price
Viagra how fast does it work
Buy discount viagra
Viagra buy viagra online order viagra
Viagra online
Cost viagra online
Viagra in canada
Viagra online deals
Purchase viagra
Purchase viagra overnight delivery
Viagra for women
Cheap viagra now
Buy viagra
Viagra price
Cost of daily viagra
Viagra brand online
Viagra tablet weight
Viagra buy
Buy viagra on line
Viagra paypal
Viagra no prescriptions
Buy viagra online canada
Viagra online canada
Cheap viagra without a prescription
Buy cheap viagra
Viagra delivered overnight
Buy viagra online usa
Viagra soft tabs online
Buy viagra uk
Cheap viagra pills
Viagra drug
Viagra online no prescription
Generic viagra professional
Order generic viagra
Natural viagra
Buy viagra online wthout prescription
original brand viagra
Buy viagra professional
Low price viagra
Best viagra price
Buy cheap canadian viagra
Next day viagra
What is viagra professional
Viagra from canada
Levitra vs viagra
Buy cheap viagra usa
Viagra lowest price
Generic cialis canada
Cialis generic
Cheap canadian cialis
Cialis 100 mg
Cialis low price
Canadian generic cialis
Cialis pills
Best price cialis
Cialis canada online pharmacy
Cheap cialis usa
Buy cialis 20mg
Buy cialis online now
Cialis price comparison dosage
Canadian women cialis
How get cialis
Generic cialis overnight
Cialis buy online
Generic cialis price
Cialis how fast does it work
Buy discount cialis
Cialis buy cialis online order cialis
Cialis online
Cost cialis online
Cialis in canada
Cialis online deals
Buy cialis online no prescription
Purchase cialis
Purchase cialis overnight delivery
Cialis for women
Cheap cialis now
Discount cialis online
Buy cialis
Cialis 5 mg
Cialis 50 mg
Cialis price
Cost of daily cialis
Cialis brand online
Cialis tablet weight
Cialis buy
Buy cialis on line
Cialis paypal
Cialis no prescriptions
Buy cialis online canada
Cialis online canada
Cheap cialis without a prescription
Buy cheap cialis
Cialis delivered overnight
Buy cialis online usa
Cialis soft tabs online
Buy cialis uk
Cheap cialis pills
cialis drug
Cialis online no prescription
Generic cialis professional
Order generic cialis
Natural cialis
Buy cialis online wthout prescription
Buy cheap online cialis
original brand cialis
Buy cialis professional
Low price cialis
Best cialis price
Buy cheap canadian cialis
Next day cialis
What is cialis professional
Cialis from canada
Levitra vs cialis
Buy cheap cialis usa
cialis lowest price
Buy cialis online
Cialis pills canadian
Buy cheap cialis online now
Buy cialis usa
Canada cialis generic
Cialis online without a prescription
Overnight cialis
Cheap cialis onaline
Cheap cialis no prescription
Cialis canada
Cheapest prices cialis
Generic cialis online
Cialis pfizer online
Lowest price cialis
Cialis for sale
Canada no prescription cialis
Buy cialis in usa
How can i buy cialis online
Buy cialis in canada
Buy cialis no prescription
Canadian cialis online
Overnight canadian cialis
Female cialis pills