University of Dayton - MyLife

The Search Continues

Was it only a week ago that I felt lucky? Sure, I have a part-time job where I can use my University of Dayton degree. However, after this is over, then what? I have been trying to find a waitressing job to at least secure a few more dollars during the month of July when I will once again be unemployed. However, most of these places have training from 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday. Yes, that's what I said. It seems a bit extravagant considering I have waitressed for 6 years. 30 hours of training? Anyways. I thought I'd take another stab at it today and so I walked from restaurant to restaurant asking if anyone was accepting applications. I met this nice man named Jerome, a bartender at one of the restaurants. He indicated that the owner would not hire anyone who did not have "fine dining experience". There's the other thing that gets me. Every time I hear that I think, "Well, Mr. Owner, how do you recommend I go about getting fine dining experience?" Is there anyone out there willing to teach us non-fine dining servers? Okay, now I'm just sounding bitter. But I guess, I'm just feeling frustrated yet again in this job search. I know that I was picky moving to St. Louis and all, but this job hunt is not a life experience I am enjoying. Jerome did give me a few numbers of some friends at other restaurants that might be hiring. I have an "interview" at 1pm tomorrow. Crossing my fingers yet again.

Last Tuesday I had a job interview at a school here in St. Louis. While I was waiting, there was a man in a suit talking with the secretary. I asked if he worked at the school. He told me that he had, but had been gone for a few years. Guess who interviewed right before me? Oh, yes, the man in the suit who knew everyone in the school. Now why did that school even put me through the torture of getting my hopes up, only to "drop me like it's hot" as my friend Beth Wood would say. The interview went really well and the school even called my cooperating teacher to "check me out". That seemed nice of them. But still, no job. The summer school principal I am working for said there was a part-time position in the fall I could interview for. However, as soon as I talked with another teacher in the building, they indicated that the teacher whose job that was, is returning, and so she will be interviewing for her position. Hmmm, I wonder who they're going to hire? Golly Goodness, finding a job can be so depressing.

One more surprise that most college students don't know upon graduation. Bills will be flying your way from every direction. More importantly, insurance companies will cause you many headaches as they will take you off of mom and dad's plans very quickly.

I think I need a nap, maybe watch a funny movie. I apologize for the depressing messages, but right now, this is all I have to give. Give me a few days, the sunshine can't be far away.

Jun 13, 2006 9:27 AM Permalink