Back on the job hunt

Welcome-to-reality

I wrote the above blog almost 3 years ago and here I am back at that same position.

Back at the job hunt again. 

Looking can be so encouraging yet so discouraging at the same time. So many positions out there that need to be filled, yet limited contacts to help get me in the door for an interview.

The hunt continues…if you want a copy of my resume or want to hire me – contact me.

#strava – I have logged many hours of riding on this app so I might actually start talking to locals about job opportunities in the area.

@linkedin – I have over 250 connections on here and I actually know almost all of them. That’s a bit different from the 500+ contacts I have on @twitter. I think I know 10 people on my twitter but who cares.

As I spend another night, the 10^th in a row being unemployed I am really shocked by the whole ordeal.

Having moved into a new role 9 months ago – a role heavy with Federal regulations, I thought I was making the right move. As long as we had regulations then I was pretty safe or at least I thought. I find it hard that a Fortune 500 company would be promoting vice presidents into roles that they could not forecast as being gone in less than a year. 

Over the last 3 years I had a son, bought a house, traveled to Europe and Brazil so it has been great. I just didn't see my role being eliminated. The role I left to take this one 9 months ago…yes I could see that one being eliminated 100% for sure. Our staff was being reduced and if you manage staff and you have less people there comes a time when you are not needed as a manager.

Still healthy, still positive and still have a college degree from an accredited university.

The beat marches on and I will land on my feet!

Spread the word and carry one!

bscottkelley can be on most web sites.

Social Services

Social services are here to help. Unemployment benefits, disability benefits, food stamps, mental health, and career services are all being maximized in this economy.
Short term or long term benefits are designed to help provide that little extra that people need when times are tough.
We all know that there are those out there that take advantage of these services. In some situations they are taken advantage for years and sometimes carry over to the next generation. When benefits are available it may seem easier to take advantage of them instead of taking the high road. Taking a job that puts someone on the right track and back into the workforce is a good thing. But if NOT working a getting the same amount or more/less money why do it? Hard to follow? Here is what I'm getting at.
Is it a good idea to drug test anyone receiving public assistance?
Can it be a requirement or should it be random?
In the private sector many companies require a drug test prior to being employed by that company. Why can an individual get public assistance (free taxpayers money) and not be held to the same standards?
Could this reduce the amount of people collecting benefits thus reduce the financial stress on taxpayers?
Is drug testing an attempt to control someone's behavior or a responsible way to help those who really need it?

Along the same lines; what about showing public assistance on your credit report under the Public Records section?

bscottkelley can be found at most web sites
I welcome your comments.
Spread the word and Carry On!!