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fabrisseI need a job that pays a living wage. I'm defining this as a job that will let me afford my own place.
It can be anywhere. I have a preference for the West coast at the moment because my parents have been having health issues so often recently, but, frankly, that's the least of it.
One limitation is that I can't get a new job before the trip because I can't afford the components that I won for free. If I'm not still employed by my current employer when I go, then I have to pay. So.
I had every intention of staying in the position for a year or more, but the increasing reality is that I recognize how much they are taking from my skills without paying me any more than they pay someone who's brand new and clueless.
The president of the company stops by my desk to ask my opinion of the current computer situation as does the chairman. Neither one has thought that they are asking the worst paid person ($12.00 per hour with huge chunks taken out for health insurance, etc.) in the company for a serious analysis of something that will have a huge impact on the profits and future of said company.
It would never occur to me not to tell them exactly what I think. So far, every prediction I've made vis-a-vis the computer system has borne out. I don't know what to do except get my resume in order and start searching elsewhere.
I'm disappointed. I wanted to work in travel. This company has a good reputation with travel agents and direct customers. And I wanted to feel something in my life right now might be permanent.
The Getty Museum has a few positions open -- even their security guards make more than I do and they have a benefits package that includes an education supplement -- that I might apply for (if they're still available for application) in early May. I figure that I include the fact that I will be out of town at the end of the month in my cover letter. Does anyone think that's unethical? Should I wait until June 5, when I get back from Britain, to start applying?
In addition to the Getty, I'd like to apply to universities in Oregon and Washington. UC Irvine is another possibility. I'd say UCLA or UC San Diego, but they don't pay enough to let their administrative employees live near where they work.
Thanks all.
Suggestions are welcomed. Any idea whether I'll need to put together different resumes?
It can be anywhere. I have a preference for the West coast at the moment because my parents have been having health issues so often recently, but, frankly, that's the least of it.
One limitation is that I can't get a new job before the trip because I can't afford the components that I won for free. If I'm not still employed by my current employer when I go, then I have to pay. So.
I had every intention of staying in the position for a year or more, but the increasing reality is that I recognize how much they are taking from my skills without paying me any more than they pay someone who's brand new and clueless.
The president of the company stops by my desk to ask my opinion of the current computer situation as does the chairman. Neither one has thought that they are asking the worst paid person ($12.00 per hour with huge chunks taken out for health insurance, etc.) in the company for a serious analysis of something that will have a huge impact on the profits and future of said company.
It would never occur to me not to tell them exactly what I think. So far, every prediction I've made vis-a-vis the computer system has borne out. I don't know what to do except get my resume in order and start searching elsewhere.
I'm disappointed. I wanted to work in travel. This company has a good reputation with travel agents and direct customers. And I wanted to feel something in my life right now might be permanent.
The Getty Museum has a few positions open -- even their security guards make more than I do and they have a benefits package that includes an education supplement -- that I might apply for (if they're still available for application) in early May. I figure that I include the fact that I will be out of town at the end of the month in my cover letter. Does anyone think that's unethical? Should I wait until June 5, when I get back from Britain, to start applying?
In addition to the Getty, I'd like to apply to universities in Oregon and Washington. UC Irvine is another possibility. I'd say UCLA or UC San Diego, but they don't pay enough to let their administrative employees live near where they work.
Thanks all.
Suggestions are welcomed. Any idea whether I'll need to put together different resumes?
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Date: 2006-04-22 07:44 pm (UTC)I don't know how a job hunt will go for you, but when my friend's husband was doing the job search, I think that he did tailor his resumes to the place to which he was applying.
I can't even remember what I'm supposed to be doing tomorrow, so I'm unsure of your timeline. I think it might be good to wait to apply until you get back from your trip, but how far away is the trip? Also, would the hiring dates be before or after the trip? If after, I think that's more doable than before. OTOH, I did once take a job and say, "I need XX days off in November for my sister's wedding." On the third hand *g*, it wasn't a crucial job and I was one of many people doing the same job in the same place.
As for your position in your current workplace, I've been in similar situations more than once. I think you're right, though, that if you haven't been recognized now, it might be best to move on.