Overworked and Understaffed: An Inside Look at a Restaurant in the Pandemic
Nicole Pyles Guest Post by Michelle Anderson At the height of the pandemic, I still worked, nearly every day. I was so terrified of not having money I could have thrown up.…
Unemployment Stories
Unemployed but don’t qualify for unemployment
I made a choice to quit my career a year and a half ago to move with my partner of 4 years, who is in the military, because the military…
The Continuing Saga of a Frustrated (Passive) Job Seeker-Ed Tsyitee, Jr. @GreenChileAdict
I am so pleased to have this writer return to continue talking about his unemployment journey. Follow him on Twitter for more! In the last entry, I mentioned how difficult…
It’s Monday Again… An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I think so many of you who are unemployed can relate to this unemployment story. The rest of this post will be anonymous and I thank the contributor for sharing…
The Reality of Being Unemployed at 58 – An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I was so glad for the opportunity to publish this article about being unemployed at 58 years old. This is not only a post about the struggles, but an inspiring…
Job Hunting is Expensive by Ed Tsyitee Jr. (Twitter @GreenChileAdict)
I couldn’t wait to post this, because this expresses a tragic truth of the job search. It’s expensive and you are dug into a hole very difficult to get out…
Frustrations of a Job Seeker by Ed Tsyitee Jr (Twitter @GreenChileAdict)
Thank you to Ed Tsyitee Jr. who shared his story today about frustrations of a job seeker. Make sure you follow him on Twitter @GreenChileAdict After living in Virginia for…
Why can’t companies treat candidates with respect? [An Anonymous Interview Story]
I love hearing about the experiences people have with unemployment and job searching. I couldn’t wait to share this with you and I especially love what happens in the end.…
Sick and Tired of Job Searching [An Unemployment Story]
This story was submitted to me by a lady named Gina. I know many will be able to relate to her frustration. Please feel free to send me your unemployment…
“I no longer want to simply work in a job because the pay is good or because it impresses people” [An Unemployment Story]
I am so happy to share this story written by an anonymous submitter with the initials JW. This story sounds do familiar to me as I am on my own…