Wish me luck...

[frogboy4]

Well, I quit this one job this morning. Ugh. It was the most soul-sucking, non-creative, plastic personality sort of job I have ever held. The title was intriguing (visual merchandiser) but misleading. The actual job bit.

This was the position that was supposed to float me while I took on the odd freelance positions. I'm thinking of going a different rout. It just bites that this didn't work out. The biggest issue is that it was sucking all the time away from my freelance gigs that I can actually use in my portfolio. One that allows me to make connections.

I'd only been there three days. I have never really quit anything like this in my life. I'm more of a fighter when it comes to adversity. I just knew that this was the right decision for me and don't believe in wasting anyone's time or effort.

The manager's rude tone (when I was being very polite about the situation) served to confirm my decision. I was still on in an instructional capacity, so I don't see the big deal. However, they are understaffed and there is definitely a reason why. I didn't complain once about the job to her, but she was quite snippy. This sort of two-faced approach to people was one of my biggest issues with the position. When engaging people in conversation on a professional level, I am always tactful and appropriate, but never overbearing or less than genuine. Apparently, that's what they wanted.

There are many other opportunities out there. Some I found this week! I know my dream job won't happen overnight, but I don't need one that acts as a vampire to all of my senses and dignity. It's just not worth it.

Please keep wishing me luck. I need it.

 

[radionate]

Hang in there buddy!

 

[Manda:-D]

Aaaaaaw...Poor Jamie....It stinks to have to quit that soon, especially when you put so much hope into it, I know....(I had to quit a job after only a week, once!) But hang in there, and the right job'll come along for you.

 

[puppets_etc]

Originally posted by frogboy4
There are many other opportunities out there. Some I found this week! I know my dream job won't happen overnight, but I don't need one that acts as a vampire to all of my senses and dignity. It's just not worth it.

Please keep wishing me luck. I need it.

Hey Jamie, my thoughts are with you as well, keep your great attitude and hopefully that job will fall right in your lap. Figuratively, of course.

Deb

PS hopefully the market will be better in two years when I get my degree. Of course, in Tucson, there's no telling where I'll end up. Love the job I have now, and the people I work with. However, there is only so much one can put up with when answering incessantly ringing phones.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Mercy!

Jamie, have you not sent a portfolio to JHC YET??

Dude, do it. I'm tellin' ya--listen to your friend the Foz!

You've got MC under your belt, imagine being responsible for updating Henson.com etc. on a regular basis!!

FOZ