I knew going into this it was going to be tough, but I honestly didn't realize just how much rejection I would have to deal with. After going through this a number of times I've come to realize I'm far from the only one - many people out there are going through interview after interview only to get turned down. I'm finding it rather ridiculous that jobs are looking for people with YEARS of experience, with skills that can only be honed after a serious amount of time in the trenches, and are only willing to pay barely above entry level - and to top it off, are actually finding people who fit the bill!
My question to all these employers, however, is that if your expectations are so high, why are these super-qualified people even willing to accept these positions? Are they REALLY able (and willing) to do the job, or is there a reason why someone who's been in the field for years is still working an entry level post? From what I see being brought into where I work, there are two types of employees - those who took the job in hopes of moving on, and when that isn't happening, they leave, OR the people are so poorly qualified it's embarrassing, no matter what their resume may say. There's one other category, and that's the retiree/I have a sugar daddy types who are just working for a discount or something to occupy their time. Anyone who actually meets the expectations for these "entry level" positions is trying to find a different job, because they are very well aware that their skills and abilities are way above their pay grade, and that they are working way above their pay grade - and why do the job of the people above you if you're not getting paid for it and there's no hope of promotion?
These are my daily frustrations - for the most part I'm keeping my chin up and staying the course, but interviews are not what they used to be - well, that or because I'm looking for a real job instead of "just a job" it's that much harder. Knowing that I'm working to get my career going where I want it to go is helping me stay motivated, but there are days I just get tired of dealing with it all...and never having time off, working my tail off, trying to stay motivated with my current jobs - sometimes I just want to scream at the world "can I ever catch a break?!?"
Gone are the days where being a hard worker, intelligent and reliable were enough to propel you forward. Now everyone needs to be a personal salesman, toot your own horn, and sound like you're an expert in your chosen field even if you're looking for an entry level position. Ugh. I know that's how it is, and I know that's what I'm going to have to do, but it just rubs me wrong when I see people doing something that I know I could do better than they can, but I get overlooked because I'm too "real."
It would be nice to be able to say "screw it, I'm going into business for myself!" right now, but that takes money and time, neither of which do I have. I could be working more towards my long term goals if I could afford to only work one job - but until I get a new job, that's simply not a possibility! SO FRUSTRATING!!! I guess that's what I get for ensuring someone else's success before my own :/ It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, and I guess I'll just have to turn into that snarky bitch if I ever want to get anywhere.
I know I should be happier that I at least have jobs (even if they pay poorly) and that I am able to work, have no major health issues, have a roof over my head and have food in the cupboard, and most of the time I am happy. Most of the time I'm happy with my life and where I'm going with it - but I'm not willing to settle for second best or the backseat anymore, and there are days it gets tiring constantly trying to claw my way out of this position I've put myself into. I know I'll get there eventually though, just need to tough it out and keep on improving my techniques until I finally find the next position to get my career on track!
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