Comments on: Beast of Burden at Minimum Wage

By: Texas bound « blueollie

Texas bound « blueollie — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:09:23 +0000

[...] person describes the pain of being unemployed but looking for a job. And yes, it is worse if you are African American, because you also have to deal with the mental [...]

By: brotherpeacemaker

brotherpeacemaker — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:01:39 +0000

My resume is not the issue here. I have had more than enough opportunities for face to face interviews based on the strength of my resume. But when I get into the interview suddenly people find every excuse in the book not to hire me.

In fact, just this past Thursday I had an interview with a local company. We did a phone interview that lasted at least a half an hour. But when we met for the face to face, I was told that I was not a good fit for the job in question within the first five minutes. Suddenly there were so many misunderstandings about my skills and the client’s needs.

Peace

By: sakredkow

sakredkow — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:38:02 +0000

I’m not missing the point of the posting, but I’m curious about how your resume looks.

By: theblacksentinel

theblacksentinel — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:22:11 +0000

I agree with Damien, things usually seem the worst just before they get a hell of a lot better. Sounds like you are extremely talented and know your stuff, so I am pretty sure that once you get past the small minds you will do fine. I know that talk doesn’t pay the bills but hey, you’ve got to be uplifted somehow. So, until you can find the open mind that will be willing to give you the benefit of the doubt and do the right thing, keep your head up.

Good luck, and think about the academia bit.

By: brotherpeacemaker

brotherpeacemaker — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:21:14 +0000

blueollie, ipin, and Damien,

Thanks for the positivity. I’m open been looking to relocate. But part of the reason I’m trying to stay here is my family. My mom is just a couple of years from being an octogenarian and she lives alone. The area she lives is filled with old black people living in old black homes and neglected by the city. And my mom hates the idea of moving. As long as she’s here I’d like to stay. Besides, I’ve already had three face-to-face interviews in other towns in other states that didn’t pan out. Something will come along I’m sure. The question is how long will I have to wait for it.

Peace

By: Damien

Damien — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:36:09 +0000

My Brother,

Keep ya head up (as I see you are doing)! Have you thought about relocating? That programming stuff pays big money!! I’m sure if you were willing to probably move out of state you could find something… just an idea. I totally feel you and rooting for you my brother. I know things will turn around for you… Things always get bad before they get good.

By: ipin

ipin — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:00:35 +0000

I too, am sorry to hear this. I may be young and naïve, but I cannot believe this is going on in 2007!

By: blueollie

blueollie — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:36:33 +0000

Sorry to hear this; I’ll be thinking of you.

I wonder if you have thought about graduate school and an eventual job in academia? You write really well and would probably fit in to that culture.

Note: many graduate schools come with generous aid, including teaching assistantships and fellowships and stipends.