chamberlain: Finding myself envious of Depression Era apple and pencil peddlers by virtue of their ability to afford bulk apples and pencils, I make this very sincere appeal to anybody who may see this: I badly need a job. If you know of any available employment, or are in any position to help me in securing any, I would be hugely appreciative if you would reach out to me. Unless a person has experienced it firsthand, I feel that unemployment is often painted as some slacker fantasy, a life of waking up at 4PM, lighting a roach with a government check, and logging ten hours a week as a graffiti intern somewhere in there to appease Mom and Dad. For some, it might be just that. For those whose goals reach beyond “grow up to be Choo Choo from Top Cat” however, joblessness is disheartening and embarrassing. I’ve been out of work for a year now, and from the outset have had real difficulty finding employment by way of the Idealist/Craigslist/General Internet job search machine. It’d be one thing were I going on interviews and walking away feeling “Well, I guess I just wasn’t the best candidate for that,” but increasingly I feel like I’m sending résumés to the moon. Taking my job search on foot hasn’t proved any more fruitful- walking around my neighborhood with résumés in hand these past few weeks it would seem that based on who is actively hiring, it would be in my best interest to learn how to thread eyebrows. I don’t mean to portray myself as the Little Match Girl here. Everyone has their professional and financial struggles, and I’m lucky to have wonderful people in my life that provide more understanding and emotional support than I could ever hope to repay. Still: If you know of any available employment, or are in any position to help me in securing any, I would be hugely appreciative if you’d reach out to me. No job is too small. I will do ANY work, and am available IMMEDIATELY. My email address is dan at amfmpm dot org. Thanks worlds. EDIT: I was recommended to include some nuts and bolts CV information in this post, so here goes: My most recent work was in Media Planning. (I have experience buying in both that sector and in produce/CPG.) I spent several years working in Office and Administrative services, from reception and mail room work to supply ordering and off-site file storage coordination. I’ve the requisite food service experience. I know basic HTML/CSS, am quick with MS Office, and can work with any OS. Additionally, I can lift heavy things. Thanks! Don’t like it, reblog it Indeed.
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Finding myself envious of Depression Era apple and pencil peddlers by virtue of their ability to afford bulk apples and pencils, I make this very sincere appeal to anybody who may see this: I badly need a job. If you know of any available employment, or are in any position to help me in securing any, I would be hugely appreciative if you would reach out to me.

Unless a person has experienced it firsthand, I feel that unemployment is often painted as some slacker fantasy, a life of waking up at 4PM, lighting a roach with a government check, and logging ten hours a week as a graffiti intern somewhere in there to appease Mom and Dad. For some, it might be just that. For those whose goals reach beyond “grow up to be Choo Choo from Top Cat” however, joblessness is disheartening and embarrassing.

I’ve been out of work for a year now, and from the outset have had real difficulty finding employment by way of the Idealist/Craigslist/General Internet job search machine. It’d be one thing were I going on interviews and walking away feeling “Well, I guess I just wasn’t the best candidate for that,” but increasingly I feel like I’m sending résumés to the moon. Taking my job search on foot hasn’t proved any more fruitful- walking around my neighborhood with résumés in hand these past few weeks it would seem that based on who is actively hiring, it would be in my best interest to learn how to thread eyebrows.

I don’t mean to portray myself as the Little Match Girl here. Everyone has their professional and financial struggles, and I’m lucky to have wonderful people in my life that provide more understanding and emotional support than I could ever hope to repay.

Still: If you know of any available employment, or are in any position to help me in securing any, I would be hugely appreciative if you’d reach out to me. No job is too small. I will do ANY work, and am available IMMEDIATELY. My email address is dan at amfmpm dot org.

Thanks worlds.

EDIT: I was recommended to include some nuts and bolts CV information in this post, so here goes: My most recent work was in Media Planning. (I have experience buying in both that sector and in produce/CPG.) I spent several years working in Office and Administrative services, from reception and mail room work to supply ordering and off-site file storage coordination. I’ve the requisite food service experience. I know basic HTML/CSS, am quick with MS Office, and can work with any OS. Additionally, I can lift heavy things. Thanks!

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  1. zebdtterritory reblogged this from iwatchalotofmusicvideos
  2. leilacohanmiccio reblogged this from chamberlain and added:
    truly excellent guy...company! Please hire him!
  3. annarubanova reblogged this from adambozarth
  4. urfrndsvnnh reblogged this from hallekiefer and added:
    Tumblr helped my dad, now Tumblr please help Dan!! Let’s all just love each other, k?
  5. thegoodweb reblogged this from hallekiefer and added:
    Hello, Internet! I know this blog is not very big right now, but I’m hoping that whoever does follow it can help turn...
  6. karms reblogged this from hallekiefer and added:
    You will probably find a job before me b/c you have successfully harnessed the power of the internet whereas I have...
  7. jukeboxgraduate reblogged this from hallekiefer and added:
    I am not picking on this guy, but I want to help people who are looking for work. I have seen too many stories like this...
  8. chrisreblogs reblogged this from chamberlain and added:
    Hire him, please. He
  9. adambozarth reblogged this from chamberlain
  10. hallekiefer reblogged this from chamberlain and added:
    Clearly I’m biased since Dan is currently...the process of dating
  11. halphillips said: I think the cards said you’d get to this point and that it would turn out OK. Wish I could help. Good luck!
  12. davesparks reblogged this from chamberlain and added:
    job. LMK if you move
  13. ilanaglazer reblogged this from blogalicious and added:
    i mean he’s brilliant. this is pretty brilliant.
  14. hannibaltabu said: Don’t forget you’re an amazing DJ. If you can find a karaoke company looking for a host, you’d be great, or if you have the right gear, maybe even regular DJing (which pays better, but is actually more work). Good luck out there!
  15. claspy said: I’ll keep an eye out!!
  16. alanstarzinski reblogged this from chamberlain
  17. jasonflowers reblogged this from chamberlain and added:
    if anyone knows anyone …
  18. suspicious-sarah said: I’ll keep my eyes and ears open for you!
  19. robstern said: If Dan can’t find a job, is there hope for the rest of us? My temp agency hasn’t sent me out in a month.
  20. blogalicious reblogged this from chamberlain and added:
    After being unemployed...anything right now, but figured I’d reblog
  21. jonbershad said: We just added a new Jobs section at our website where media companies are going to start posting listings. Mostly internships there at the moment, but I’m sure they’ll be something perfect there eventually. Good luck! jobs.mediaite.com
  22. chamberlain posted this