Dateline 12-8-2016

Alright, I've slacked enough between jobs now it is time to actively start to seek out employment once again. Though I have been passively perusing the job boards for my next source of income ever since I received the notice that my services were no longer needed at my last gig, up until now I've only bookmarked items of interest but have yet to officially apply to anything due to the hoops you have to jump through just to express interest anymore.

I know there are plenty of jobs out there that I'm more than qualified to work but the exaggerated requirements and convoluted descriptions make it hard to navigate the job boards without feeling discouraged. Time after time I find jobs that feel like the perfect fit only to find I need a BA and five years' work experience that I just don't have.

The other problem is that I live in a world with a workforce that expects one to put their work life above any other aspect of existence which is just not the life I want to live. I only need a part time job while I finish my schooling to start a career but I'm at an age where I feel the expectation is for me to buckle down and be a cog as I ride out what's left of my time.

Don't get me wrong, I see my stubbornness to stick to my ways as another hurdle in my ability to become gainfully employed, if anything it's probably the biggest hurdle of all. I'm sure I could find something if I were just willing to leave the house but I still have a bit of work until I feel comfortable with those prospects. 

As for now, I have a few leads that I plan to apply for, I just need to create some cover letters and lies as to why I would be the best candidate for the job. As always, I'll keep you posted on my progress and let you know how things play out.

Until then...

Talk to you tomorrow,

The Wicker Breaker