Tag Archives: unemployment
Struggling with guilt
I have a confession. I’ve been working since mid-February. And while my contract ends in late June, there’s a high possibility it’ll be renewed. Nevertheless, I feel guilt. Guilt that I’m working in my chosen field with the benefits that come with full-time employment. Guilt that I can wake up without the crippling dread […]
Tortoise Versus the Hare
Having recently applied for jobs, tapped “submit,” and then discovered they were no longer accepting applications, I was reminded of the tortoise and the hare.
Perhaps it’s my odor
Two percent of people have an unusual form of the ABCC11 gene, which hinders armpit odor. Even so, 75% of these lucky fellow humans use deodorant to mask perceived eau de underarm. Additional research shows that most people won’t leave the house without a hefty spritz of deodorant even if they shower daily, don’t do […]
Open for work, no exploitation
Posting you’re “open for work” can be like turning on a porch light on a dark night. It attracts an array of recruiters, like moths. Some are highly desirable, bearing roles, matching one’s skills, experience, and salary expectations. Others seem like good possibilities but need to be further explored. And a disappointing many are from […]
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