Well good things happen, or so we want to think, if we are patient and diligent in our efforts.

That is a very good way to look at things very optimistic or opportunistic.

Unfortunately that is not the reality for most situations life throws at you.

Recent times and economic changes caused me to get laid off from a very good job and since 2008 I have been searching for work. Trying to stay motivated but still attempting to upgrade to a career that utilizes more of my technical background than simple labor experience.

I have sent out so many resumes that I have started to lose track of whom I have sent them to. I know that I am not the only person in this sort of situation because I see the news and hear and see others when I go to the job fairs or employment agencies.

Wow I got a job! I am happy that I have income in these tough times.

I believe that it is a wonderful time for employers. They get to pick and choose the employees. They can offer them pennies on the dollar for skills they have. They can work them harder than before. All the while blaming that mistreatment on the economy.

I have finally found a job (not career) that will pay me 70% of what I used to get. Will work me harder than before and constantly remind me that this or that can get me fired.

Maybe this is just a disgruntle posting but I do not feel that way. I realized that it would be a change but the first week I got 51 hours of overtime, 91 hours in a week. That alone is a hard fact for any job but especially going from zero to all the time the first week.

I think sometimes that maybe they are just testing me. Trying to see what my deeper morals are. Looking for my breaking point, what I need and what I don’t. I don’t know but it is real stress when it hits you all at once.

I heard a story from another employee that he was given conflicting orders from the two bosses. To put something outside or inside, he said that he did this several times, because when one boss would walk up he would say ” I told you here (inside/outside)” then the other boss would walk up and say the opposite.

Is it just they are disorganized? Should I keep looking for a different job? This job really offers little to no time to look. This is an excuse, maybe, I want to see the good nature in all people.

I think the thing that bugs me most is the fact there really has been no kind of schedule. Constantly on call, with very little notice, or being called in when not my On Call time. They have so few employees it pushes a major burden on the few that can do certain tasks. Or maybe I being taken advantage of, hmmm that’s kind of scary, because if so what are they willing to do?

Well right now I am not supposed to be On Call but the day will only tell if I actually work or not.

Everyone needs some time to get reorganized and refresh and regroup this is what this position is lacking.

Not disgruntled, Simply overworked…