According to a graph I just saw in the New York Times, the unemployment rate, although its acceleration has slowed, has peaked at 9.5%. That’s incredible—almost a tenth of the population is looking for work right now. And, according to the same statistics, the number of discouraged workers (those who are no longer looking for work because they believe no work is available for them, and who aren’t counted in the unemployment figure above) is almost 800,000. It’s clear why it’s been a little tough for me to find work. Obviously.
My last entry was a little woe-is-me, which I think is natural when you’re in a situation like mine, but I have to stress that despite the fact that I am more fucked than ever before, I have also been doing a lot to make sure I don’t stay like this for long. I have applied for so many jobs this week, it’s crazy. Yes, I have also already started getting my rejection letters for said jobs. But the point is: there are jobs open and out there and I know that if I keep at it, eventually I am going to get a great one. At this point, I would probably just settle for a mediocre one. Possibly even a terrible one, provided it paid me enough to cover my ridiculous student loan payments (oh WHY did I have to go to a good school?!?!). And my hospital bills. And my credit card debt. And…I’m going to stop there before I poop my pants: I can’t afford the laundry at the moment.
I say all that to say: don’t cry for me, Argentina. Don’t cry for me until I have to pawn my iPhone for rent money.
Hey it didn't sound woe is me at all - sounded like you were doing everything right. I've been unemployed two months myself. Starting work on Tuesday. Have a great 4th!