As we are all aware, unemployment in the U.S. is at levels that have not been seen in quite some time. Moreover, as members of the graduating class of 2009, those of us entering the real world (ie no grad school are part of "generation screwed." These past couple of weeks have been tough, until I realized something new, something revolutionary, there can be some fun in unemployment. Now it is with great pleasure that I introduce you to a new way of living without a job or the prospect of a job.....funemployment.
The first pillar of funemployment requires one to actively seek a job. The fun aspect of fun employment can only happen if the person is trying to find a job.
So now let's get to the good stuff:
Pillar 2: Spend some time during the day looking for a job, and dedicate the rest of the day to something fun. You'll feel good about yourself knowing that you looked for a job (send out a resume or two) then go live like you have no obligations.
Pillar 3: Funemployment can not occur if you are impatient. As many older people will tell you, jobs do not come in a day. There are some rare exceptions, but no one is going to hire you as their new CFO right away.
Pillar 4: Try to hang out with your funemployed friends. No one likes to hang out alone. You can do a resume session then go to a surf session. Maybe you share job insights then go pound a few......beers
Pillar 5: To be honest, a lot of funemployment is based on the person who is living it. Post a comment or two and express how you live the life of funemployment.
As allways, I'm sure my enttry is filled with spellying mistakes, so fel free to korrect them.
you spelled unemployment wrong a few times.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're taking your funemployment [sic] in stride. I think the Obama administration could use someone like you to spin these numbers .
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, it might not be the message we want to turn the trend around.