Another One of "Those" Jobs

The process of finding "the right job" has been so draining over the last year. There was the one job that matched my resume with elements from my first job at seventeen, all the way through my (at the time) most recent management position. Amazing pay, potential to be at different locations, and not much learning needed because of my background. I managed to stay there for a month before I realized there was a reason I left these types of jobs.

The other job, reassured me that I am still not quite ready to hunker down and become a teacher. It was rewarding in many ways, but just not where I want to be just yet.

Plus, the occasional photoshoots here and there.

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So, over the past year, I've had a handful of trial and errors in finding what's next for me. I applied to jobs that seemed like they would be perfect, but would never hear back from them. Applied for jobs that didn't match my resume, but had elements that I knew I could do, however when I got to the interview it was a different job than what I was looking for. Despite being offered second interviews and sometimes the position, for me it never wouldn't go anywhere pass the interview stage.

Then, I finally found a job that matched my resume and education. Or so I thought. This venture lasted me...three hours.

Now, before you get too surprised bare with me in that the job was NOT at all what I applied, interviewed, or even discussed doing. I was hired, processed, and sent out to learn the basics of the job. I took notes, learned the go-to terminology, then we went over a script...(I'm paraphrasing a bit here).

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Is this a script we go over with potential clients?

Yes. Well no, customers of the company.

Okay, fine. Is this how we approached gaining clientele?

Not exactly, we only work for one company.

That's not was presented in the hiring, but okay.

We go to events to secure customers.

Oh. Okay.

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So, here's how you stop someone on the street.

*Insert my eyes darting left and right*

(A hour later)

Okay, let's go get changed and head out to the corner street of "A" and "B".

*Insert eyes darting left and right* Um, okay...

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So, as I stood outside in the snow, approaching people asking them, "Have you ever heard of xyz?" I knew this wasn't the job for me. I went over in my head the pros and cons of staying in this job. There was timeline it would take for me to "advance", the money potential, and the super friend co-workers. Everything was coming up con. I couldn't feel my toes or fingertips. My "senior" co-worker was out on the streets as well (although she had been with the company longer that the estimated timeline they presented for advancement), getting paid "extra" per application, but mostly having people either ignore her completely or roll their eyes at her. Nothing looking to rewarding for her, and eventually me.

I became baffled at the vast difference of the job I applied for and the job I was now doing.

Another one of "those" jobs. Just wrapped in a more creatively worded way.

Also known as, NOT what I want to do.

The Lobby

Like I said, over the last year I've done my fair share of apply, interviews, and jobs. I know exactly what I'm not looking for, willing to do, or settle for. This was not it. So, now here I am again back to the search for what's next. We'll see what the future holds.

As always,

Chelsea