One of the things that gets under my skin is the rejection emails from organizations that you applied to. Once eight years ago I applied for a really basic job in the county and my rejection letter stated something along the lines of - not meeting their requirement for education. The best part? I EXCEEDED it. They were looking for a high school degree, I had a bachelor and a master degree. Clearly they did not even look at my resume and cover letter.
Throughout the years I would apply for jobs and get their standard responses back. Most of the time I would be pushing the experience thing anyway...so I wasn't sure I'd even make it to an interview. However two months ago I found this job that paralleled what I do now. I had about 95% of the things on the job description. The 5% that I didn't have wasn't a big deal either, it was more like interest in architecture and knowledge with some sort of software. It goes without saying that I also had knowledge of other things they weren't looking for, as well as an advanced degree. To me, it was a great balance and there was no doubt in my mind I wouldn't get at least an interview. I was wrong. I got a rejection email when I was away last week stating that other candidates were more qualified. At first I was a little upset, I mean, that job sounded easier than what I do now. Perhaps my salary requirement was a put off? But I don't think it wasn't unreasonable. I am not asking for 100,000 or anything. I wish. Then I realized...this is probably a good thing. The job was very similar, being the front line of an association - dealing with the public...and you know how much I hate that right now. My overall mood, motivation and politeness (if that is a word?) at work has drastically declined in the last year. My tolerance level for 'stupid' questions is practically nil.
Perhaps this time it was a blessing in disguise; I avoided getting a new job that I hated with less perks than the one I am currently at. So, back to job searching again. I should be doing that now...but instead I am writing a blog about it. Commuting into work this morning was draining - walking in thunder, lighting and downpours...I just want to climb back into bed. I don't know why the thought of job searching is so draining to me. I need a new job but it is exhausting and annoying looking through all these postings. Especially because I know my experience will be lower if I cross over industries; which I think I might do. It is frustrating also that there are so many people in these great jobs that suck at what they do and I am sure I can do a better job than a good 40% of them if not more. How did they manage to get them when I can't? Oh, I wish I had more connections and this would be a lot easier.
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