As a member of the recently graduated class of 2009, I am experiencing the backlash of the hiring freeze that is literally crippling employment opportunities for young people around the world. People (Smug Employed), have really been giving me the business over not having a job, as though it were completely my fault that I cannot find work. To those who have insinuated that we (the Class of 2009) are lazy and not trying hard enough: we hope weasels eat off your toes while you sleep.
A few weeks ago, I was watching tv and saw a "people of the week" feature on the local news. It was a salute to the Class of 2009, consisting of a series of clips from graduation speeches in which the speakers were all essentially telling graduates that it is up to us to save the world.
OK World: Here's an idea: Give us some decent jobs and we can get on track to saving you.
Several of my friends who are incredibly intelligent and over-qualified for the jobs they are applying for are being ignored and put off. We are all trying to be optimistic, and doing the "keeping a stiff upper-lip" stuff while filling out more online applications and burning our eyes out in the process.
I have been toying with the idea of starting a micro business. Perhaps this is a somewhat silly idea, but it's something. If someone wants to form it with me, email me and let me know.
Readers, I would like to encourage you to comment on this, and share some of your experiences in the Great Job Hunt. Please (if you decide to post a comment), include your professional email address so that those who are already employed and want to help can request resumes.
If you are someone who reads this blog, please advertise it to someone you think may like it :P.
If you would like to contact me and request a resume, my email is dame_nimoue@yahoo.com.
Good Luck to every Great Job Hunter out there.
