The Terrifying Reality of Long-Term Unemployment

[The Minsky Moment]

I just look it at from my perspective at work...

I have guys come out of prison and find decent jobs with in a week or so of being released, while I have other guys come out and not find jobs for an extended period of time. The main difference has been work ethic a relative with a business.

Fixed.

[Ideologue]

You should definitely never put on your resume "poor work ethic."  I went through 200 USAJobs applications before I corrected that mistake!

[Razgovory]

I imagine "violently insane", is right out then?

[Ideologue]

Change to "proactive."

[fhdz]

This thread makes me want to become "proactive".

[Ideologue]

This thread makes me want to become "proactive".

Frankie says relax.

Easier said than done, believe me I know.  I don't think I've relaxed since early 2002.

[fhdz]

This thread makes me want to become "proactive".

Frankie says relax.

Easier said than done, believe me I know.  I don't think I've relaxed since early 2002.

Frankie can suck my -- oh. wait.

[Ideologue]

Lol.  I can't believe that song gets radio play.

HIT ME WITH YOUR LASER BEAMS.

[Razgovory]

Change to "proactive."

Violently proactive or proactively insane?

[fhdz]

Lol.  I can't believe that song gets radio play.

HIT ME WITH YOUR LASER BEAMS.

What, "WHEN YOU WANNA COME" doesn't mean you're coming over for tea and crumpets?

[Ideologue]

Actually Raz, just put "Institution X, 2004-2008."  Lots of people in hiring positions can't actually read, because they got their jobs when a HSD and a good handshake was all it took, and there's a possibility they'll just think you worked there.

You guys did remind me that I need to start putting my volunteer stuff on my resume.  Because 50+ hour weeks and mornings at an animal shelter means work ethic, and per Strix' wisdom, work ethic is all it takes, even if you have a felony record and Latin Kings tattoos.

[Ideologue]

Lol.  I can't believe that song gets radio play.

HIT ME WITH YOUR LASER BEAMS.

What, "WHEN YOU WANNA COME" doesn't mean you're coming over for tea and crumpets?

I've always also felt that Aerosmith's "Dude Looks Like a Lady" was a weird song to be a hit.  It's the only credited rock anthem about fucking a T-girl, at least of which I am aware.

[Eddie Teach]

Uhh, Lola...

[Razgovory]

Actually Raz, just put "Institution X, 2004-2008."  Lots of people in hiring positions can't actually read, because they got their jobs when a HSD and a good handshake was all it took, and there's a possibility they'll just think you worked there.

You guys did remind me that I need to start putting my volunteer stuff on my resume.  Because 50+ hour weeks and mornings at an animal shelter means work ethic, and per Strix' wisdom, work ethic is all it takes, even if you have a felony record and Latin Kings tattoos.

If they ask any more questions I'll just tell them that a criminal attorney said to put on there.  They'll probably think I meant the other kind of criminal attorney.

[Ideologue]

Uhh, Lola...

Oh, right.  I always forget that one.