The Job Search Continues

My last day at work was Dec 31, so I'm approaching a full month unemployed.  That feels really weird, even just to say it, much less experience it.  Although there has been effort (phone calls, networking, emailing, multiple resume revisions), I have that rumbling urgency of "must-kick-it-up-a-notch" coursing through me.  I'm just not sure exactly how to go about that without getting more stressed out, more desperate.  Appearing desperate, I'm thinking, is not going to inspire confidance, whether I'm interviewing or trying to claim benefits at unemployment.

Ground zero at Operation Get-A-Job is looking a little scary:

 

And speaking of unemployment, the saga continues.  It's hard to understand why this is so difficult.  The latest is that they sent me a 10 page questionnaire to fill out.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is AFTER the initial application and ensuring 5 lengthy phone calls going over the details of my last several positions, including contract and temp jobs.  Part of me wants to say, "Look:  I've been working and supporting myself my entire adult life.  I've paid my way and DARN WELL ought to qualify for unemployment the one time I actually claim to!"  But red tape is red tape, so I must slog on and hope for a good resolution.

In the meantime, at least I have a knitting acitivity to attend.  This afternoon a group of knitters who live in Cobb County are meeting up at a local Starbucks.  I'll report back tomorrow!!