Open Thread: Unpleasant Circumstances

Reviews will resume shortly.  However, things are getting kind of dicey here.  As long-time readers may know, I’ve been looking for work for a while, and not getting hired.  The temp companies have not found me any assignments lately either.  As a result, I am out of cash.

Created for me by Indigo Caldwell; please do not reuse without permission.
Created for me by Indigo Caldwell; please do not reuse without permission.

How you can help:

  • If you know a particular person in the Twin Cities area who is hiring in a customer service related field, letting them know I am available and getting me in contact with them would be highly desirable.  While sending me job listings is appreciated, I am already aware of most of them via the internet and am applying.  Direct network contacts are what I am told are more likely to be productive.
  • Boost this blog.  Every favorite, plus one, like, reblog or other sharing increases the visibility of SKJAM! Reviews, making it that much more likely someone who has a job to offer will see it.
  • Send donations.  Every penny helps.  My Paypal address is skjam@yahoo.com so please consider dropping a buck or two in.

Thank you in advance!

12 comments

  1. I’m sorry to hear that it’s been such a struggle to find work. I’ll post this to Facebook tomorrow morning (when there are more likely to be people hanging out there). Do you have a resume site to link to?

  2. Hi Scott, sorry to hear about you job search challenges. I’ve been there and can relate. A couple of resources for you. Are you aware of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)? They do seminars, one on one job counseling or mentoring. Check them out if you haven’t already. Also, the Work Force Center. There are multiple locations in the Twin Cities. Good luck and keep reaching out for support:)

    1. I visit the Work Force Center every week for Job Club and to connect with my Veteran’s Services rep. Minnesota has excellent help for unemployed folks (to a point.)

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