Disqus - Latest Comments for mariansheeran

Re: http://www.the405club.com/post/439005595

mariansheeran — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:31:40 -0000

I am a "Married, White, Unemployed Female" who has also been having a bad few days. I am succumbing to the "Is this it" syndrome - I have had a few jobs that were financially and professionally rewarding and I am beginning to think that the best days are behind me. I can't afford to retire - still have one in college and my oldest has moved back in due to her job situation...

I took a "mental health" day yesterday - yes - ate some wonderful Cadbury's chocolate and watched daytime TV and finished the Sunday papers. Today has been a bit better - but unemployment is running out (I think I am still eligible for an extension - hope so...)hit the job boards once again, and am trying to become optimistic again...and again.

Re: The 405 Club | The Official Unemployment Support Network in New York & Beyond! - Non-revelations From an Ex-evangelist.

mariansheeran — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:14:30 -0000

That will be my new non-de-plume "unemployee" - love it! I am exactly in the same place. I have been out almost a year and am so tired of the hunt. I started a blog and that really helps clear out my head...to start the search all over again for another day.

Re: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO WORK?

mariansheeran — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:03:23 -0000

Thank you so much - I really needed to read this right now. I am growing increasingly bored and restless and feeling anxious about not finding something soon. I know it is the worst job market in years, and I know that my advanced degree and years of professional experience will not open as many doors as they have in the past. I agree that you have to have a routine and exercise has been mine. I walk five miles a day/five times a week and that has kept me relatively sane.

Re: THE MOST IMPORTANT POST I'VE EVER WRITTEN.

mariansheeran — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:47:40 -0000

Your story was quite timely! I am growing frustrated with my job search - I have been out for over eight months now. I had a phone call this morning from a not-very-friendly recruiter. The conversation was heading south - and then she asked me how long I had been out. When I told her - she actually said - "What up with that?". Oh, yes, it's my choice to be unemployed this long! So, it's nice to know some people are getting hired - maybe I will be next! Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your new spot!

Re: INBOX 405: WHAT IS YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?

mariansheeran — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:43:02 -0000

I am creating a birthday calendar of all my friends and family. Can you please click on the link below to enter your birthday for me?

http://www.birthdayalarm.co...

Thanks,
Marian

Re: DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS OF A HUMAN RESOURCE HIRING MANAGER.

mariansheeran — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:22:00 -0000

After six months of unemployment and only three interviews, not sure if the article made me feel better or worse. I did feel though that my last interview - the second one - went so well - or so I thought - that I treated myself to a $15.00 necklace from the street vendor in front of the building. Oh well. I am still looking - and trying - for that YES!

Re: INBOX 405: WHAT IS YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?

mariansheeran — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:47:09 -0000

Thanks. I haven't - i am stuck right now so I will definitely look into the
Ning Network. ( and I actually DVR Kathie Lee and Hoda....)

Marian

Re: INBOX 405: WHAT IS YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?

mariansheeran — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:13:30 -0000

Similar routine - although I walk five miles a day/cheaper then the gym and get to listen to all my favorite NPR podcasts - especially "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me". Shower/eat/check my emails/different jobsites. I did stop getting daily posts - it was too much and very redundant. It has been six months for me and I am getting very bored and nervous. Only three interviews and no offers. I still have a family at home - so I am in their face more then perhaps they like! - but I try to stick to a routine of doing something each day to advance my job hunt.