Unemployed Storys.

[tim2x]

Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone would like to share some storys of the time they were unemployed.


What was the length? Why? how long? What changed?


I know some people that have been unemployed for 5 years straight! just would like storys!

Thanks!

[uranium_death]

Did 4.5 years of Uni, quit it (1 semester left, but had enough)
Looked for work...got rejected for the same reasons: "Not enough XP, no qualification."
Was unemployed officially for 9 months.

I did find work at a furniture factory doing admin and accounts for 14 bucks an hour (I was 24 at the time), but was sacked as they wanted somebody more experienced.
Was called up by the manager's son (who has nothing to do with the business) at 9pm on a Thursday to say I wasn't required anymore.

That major lack of professional respect towards me hurt, but in hindsight, if people are prepared to treat an employee in that manner, I realised that it's a good thing I didn't work for them.

So I've started TAFE this semester as I found UNI the most fake place I've ever been to, where the people were more preoccupied with their appearance and social status than who they actually were.

People at TAFE are far friendlier. So it's good.

But enemployment for me wasn't hard seeing I don't have any responsibilities outside of myself (no kids etc.), I am not paying anything off etc. so I got by just fine.

[King Nothing]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

So I've started TAFE this semester as I found UNI the most fake place I've ever been to, where the people were more preoccupied with their appearance and social status than who they actually were.

You obviously didn't do engineering then. We all though the same thing about those on the wrong end of campus (arts, law, etc). There were far less tossers in engineering, and the ones that were there got cut down to size pretty quick smart. Ah, good times!

But seriously, good on you for going to tafe and pulling yourself out of a rut.

Personally, I havent been out of a job since I started working casual at 16.

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by King Nothing

You obviously didn't do engineering then. We all though the same thing about those on the wrong end of campus (arts, law, etc). There were far less tossers in engineering, and the ones that were there got cut down to size pretty quick smart. Ah, good times!

But seriously, good on you for going to tafe and pulling yourself out of a rut.

Personally, I havent been out of a job since I started working casual at 16.

Funnily enough, I tell people that I reckon if I did engineering, I would have been happier.

I did Primary Education...and I can tell you that the future of our schools is not rosy-red.
There are people entering primary schools as teachers who can't spell, write proper sentences, respond properly to a question or do any form of maths beyond basic arithmetic (X + / -).

But TAFE is good. People are generally more mature and settled, so they have a greater emphasis on values, which includes respecting people for who they are.

[Hally]

Uranium,

Don't take this the wrong way, but it was my understanding to be a primary teacher the degree was 3 years? Did you change mid stream or something?

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by Hally

Uranium,

Don't take this the wrong way, but it was my understanding to be a primary teacher the degree was 3 years? Did you change mid stream or something?

Well where I went, the degree was four years.
Due to dwindling interest and an interesting late 2005 (failure, death etc.) I decided I couldn't commit to a full-load final year in 2006, so I only did half my obligation in 2006, and was going to do the rest in 2007.

I don't know why I would take it the wrong way...nothing bad said.

[atec77]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

Funnily enough, I tell people that I reckon if I did engineering, I would have been happier.

I did Primary Education...and I can tell you that the future of our schools is not rosy-red.
There are people entering primary schools as teachers who can't spell, write proper sentences, respond properly to a question or do any form of maths beyond basic arithmetic (X + / -).

But TAFE is good. People are generally more mature and settled, so they have a greater emphasis on values, which includes respecting people for who they are.

I find Tafe' good value , should see the youngsters faces when I swear at them
This is the real world lad now shut the %^7 up thanks

most amusing.

[saber]

Originally Posted by King Nothing

You obviously didn't do engineering then. We all though the same thing about those on the wrong end of campus (arts, law, etc). There were far less tossers in engineering, and the ones that were there got cut down to size pretty quick smart. Ah, good times!

+1

Found the exact same thing while doing my eng/sci double degree, people are friendly and are willing to help each other out, especially when it came to doing projects/assignments and coursework. I too found more tossers/bi%$#es when doing my arts subjects. The only saving grace was the chicks doing those subjects were smoking hot, if only they did more eng subjects!

Originally Posted by King Nothing

But seriously, good on you for going to tafe and pulling yourself out of a rut.

+1
Uni aint for everybody, my youngest sister hated uni but loves tafe, she too found the people in her uni course to focused on looks and/or being in the "in" crowd. She was doing an commerce degree (majoring in accounting).

Originally Posted by King Nothing

Personally, I havent been out of a job since I started working casual at 16.

Same here.

[V3RSAC3]

Im unemployed at the moment, used to drive trucks for Le Cornu's ... been out for a month now, but found a new career path that i should be starting next week ;)

my time off's been good, watchin movie's goin out, been able to meet my partner like almost everyday for brekky n lunch, n my parents have been good helping me out and i made some money driving the trucks before that i had saved, so hasnt really been that bad, but have had to make some cash adjustments ... but thats part of life i spose

[blueoval]

I was unemployed for nearly 2 years and it was the pits.

I hated it every time I had to put in my Centrelink form every 2 weeks (before the log book system). I felt like a no good bum. No offence to those still genuinely struggling to find work.

I hated it so much I started up my own business so I felt a bit more normal. Since then that has opened up more doors for other things.

Its good we have a system that caters for those who are in trouble and need assistance, but for me I didnt feel right being unemployed and in the dole queue.

If you have the right frame of mind, you'll find opportunities will present itself.

[flappist]

I was unemployed from 22 July 1977 up to 5 September 1977. It was a great holiday but I looked around at all the other dole bludgers and decided that it was not for me.

[tim2x]

Thanks so much for the story guys, any more???

Ive been unemployed for 1.5 months .. i hate it, but having trouble finding work as im picky and in truth i think im in a rut, Im currently doing part time tafe but thinking about doing it full time, Altho there is a program thats called NEIS that lets ya start up ya own bussines, any one have any experience with it?

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by tim2x

Thanks so much for the story guys, any more???

Ive been unemployed for 1.5 months .. i hate it, but having trouble finding work as im picky and in truth i think im in a rut, Im currently doing part time tafe but thinking about doing it full time, Altho there is a program thats called NEIS that lets ya start up ya own bussines, any one have any experience with it?

I certainly have. When I was unemployed, I did the NEIS (new enterprise incentive scheme) and it did wonders for starting up my own company. they teach you the ins and outs of whats involved and give you advice that is useful to your business.

I suggest though that you have a business niche you want to head down as they wont bother with those who have no idea what they want to work in. Is there a product you want to sell? service you want to offer?

Its is really a good program and they designed to make people self reliant.

[tim2x]

Blueoval, what busssiness did you start up if you dont mind me asking?

Im thinking about garderning.

Thanks!

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by tim2x

Blueoval, what busssiness did you start up if you dont mind me asking?

Im thinking about garderning.

Thanks!

I started up my own Architectural Building Design Company. It has been very fruitful as I have come to know a lot of different trades and practices that have helped with the growing of it. It also helped that my family is in one way or another involved with the Building Trade too.

NEIS helped me to find out information about my competitors and think of new ways to become competative. They also taught me to think of business ethics and how to continue to make your business grow and not die in the first year. I think from memory they also give you a small grant should you pass to help you set up your business too.

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by tim2x

Blueoval, what busssiness did you start up if you dont mind me asking?

Im thinking about garderning.

Thanks!

PM sent dude might give you some direction ... Also blueoval has done very well for himself with this new business, im very proud of my friend!

Originally Posted by craigosmoddedEF

i have never had a job and never will. i have been on the dole now for 7 years and dont see why i should get a job. i get paid to do nothing so why should i do something? id prefer to sit on my bum drinking all day everyday and rake in everyone elses tax dollars. i LOVE AUSTRALIA!!

i pity all these silly people that go to work everyday.

You're joking right? ... it's people like you that makes me angry, it's low life, i pitty people with your attitude, get out there and work! how are you ment to raise a sucsesfull family and give your future kids the best they can have if you sit on your a55 all day doing nothing? ... you will realise this, hopefully when it's not to late for you to change!

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by craigosmoddedEF

i have never had a job and never will. i have been on the dole now for 7 years and dont see why i should get a job. i get paid to do nothing so why should i do something? id prefer to sit on my bum drinking all day everyday and rake in everyone elses tax dollars. i LOVE AUSTRALIA!!

i pity all these silly people that go to work everyday.

You're brave posting that if you are in fact being serious :

[greenfoam]

I don't have a job but I'm not on any benifits, I'd really like a full time job and to be normal and have enough money to do the things I want to do (like have kids) or buy a house or drive my car more than once a month when the drags are on. But living out in the sticks where I do means I either take a really crap heavy labouring job for a low pay or nothing at all, and I have a little pride in my abilities so I feel that kind of job is a big waste of time and my intelligence, so since I'm not in a position where I HAVE to take a crapy job well I decided not to. So I choose to do little tuning jobs for people and try and stay under the tax threshold but I don't think I will be able to stay that low this year, I'm having to turn alot of people down so I don't really know what to do at the moment. I'm getting enough to pay my bills and a bit of food and that's how it is for me. Quite an unconventional life :d

[gz1]

Left the armed forces early 80's up in Townsville. Really liked the place and wanted to find something there so stayed around looking for work. Spend 3 months with nothing and after that I went on the dole for another 3 months. Then decided to move to Sydney where companies were willing to actually pay my relocation down from Townsville. Have not had a day unemployed since.
So if you can't find a job where you are you may need to move.

[mad cow]

to craigosmoddedef. the reason you should get off the dole is that people like myself, who has been working and paying taxes since the age of 13 are the ones paying for your lazy *** lifestyle. i have no problem with people who dont want to work as long as they dont want the dole either.. the sooner centrelink crack down on people like you the better.

ps also add all that tex had to say, he has hit the nail on the head..

[bodes-sh]

Originally Posted by mad cow

to craigosmoddedef. the reason you should get off the dole is that people like myself, who has been working and paying taxes since the age of 13 are the ones paying for your lazy *** lifestyle. i have no problem with people who dont want to work as long as they dont want the dole either.. the sooner centrelink crack down on people like you the better.

ps also add all that tex had to say, he has hit the nail on the head..

hmmm, maybe someone needs to go around and teach him a lesson...lol, then he might get a job

[sgt_doofey]

Originally Posted by greenfoam

So I choose to do little tuning jobs for people and try and stay under the tax threshold but I don't think I will be able to stay that low this year, I'm having to turn alot of people down so I don't really know what to do at the moment. I'm getting enough to pay my bills and a bit of food and that's how it is for me. Quite an unconventional life :d

Cash is your friend. Either that or try to do things for other goods or services that you need. Barter system.

I haven't been unemployed myself, but a friend of mine was unemployed for a while. He ended up going around to trash and treasures, finding things and then selling them on eBay. He made some good money some weeks. He eventually went out and got a job which he still has and loves.

Hah. Uni "In Crowd." I did IT, there was no such thing in our course. Not many women either. :(

[DoreSlamR]

Currently unemployed, As of last week.

Got made redundant, currently gathering evidence for an unfair dismissal case. It's looking good for me at the moment. (Photographic evidence)

Was kind of a rude shock, didn't see it coming and only just bought myself a house 4 months ago, coz you know thought I had job security... HA!

Anywho, thats my unemployment story, I guess it gives me an opportunity to get a job in the mines.

[russellw]

Might I remind everyone that whatever view you might hold about the choices made by craigsmoddedef the site T&C specifically prohibits derogatory comments about another member.

It's probably more effective if we merely all add him to our ignore lists so that he can remain isolated in his fools paradise.

Regards
Russ

[Captain Stubing]

Originally Posted by russellw

Might I remind everyone that whatever view you might hold about the choices made by craigsmoddedef the site T&C specifically prohibits derogatory comments about another member.

It's probably more effective if we merely all add him to our ignore lists so that he can remain isolated in his fools paradise.

Regards
Russ

Amen! Commonsense advice!

[Jack91]

Being unemployed is the worst ever. Anyone who ever thinks it would be nice to sit around all day for a few months is badly mistaken. You get screwed around by all the employment agencies and nearly all the people where you go for interviews are just pricks wasting your time. In the first 2 weeks, I was on the internet all day looking for jobs and signing up to agencies, got sick of waiting so did volountary work, got sick of still having NO money (was living off last tax return), so resorted to putting flyers on cars at the citys biggest car park. Read along the lines of 100% drug free and I think I put try anything and my qualifications on there aswell. Did about 200 one day and 75 the next. got ONE (1) phone call, again, wasting time. Moved onto the most fun job (panel beating) but the biggest of a boss Ive ever had, worked there for like 2 weeks then fell *** backwards into a detailing job, that dried up, put a work wanted ad in the paper and voila, I reckon ill be here till I retire. Moral: It really is a bad feeling being jobless, knowing that you've got no reason at all to wake up in the morning or go to bed at night, is quite depressing, for me anyway, and going to interviews that you and the person interviewing know that you arent gonna get is really tedious. People who expect government handouts are scum, unless you're on the verge of death, Dont expect any help from anyone else, you put yourself there, you get yourself out.

[uranium_death]

I will note that when I was unemployed, I was also volunteering...

The manager of the place said I was the best volunteer they had ever had...

While I find that flattering, I got along well with her, whereas other volunteers were not as open minded as I when it came to speaking dirty or having fun.

[uranium_death]

LEECH = blood sucking worm.

Yes, it's not good what they're doing, but the reality is that there are many people doing it shonky.
My jobsearch provider even told me how to do it shonky...

As I tell my mother, rather than be bothered with all the wrong things that everybody else does, just make sure you do the right thing...

[ILLaViTaR]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

LEECH = blood sucking worm.

Yes, it's not good what they're doing, but the reality is that there are many people doing it shonky.
My jobsearch provider even told me how to do it shonky...

As I tell my mother, rather than be bothered with all the wrong things that everybody else does, just make sure you do the right thing...

A leech is a rather useless creature that survives off other animals, thus in this case it's the perfect word of choice.

Dole bludgers are spawned much like a byproduct. And they're the least useful byproduct out there.

[V3RSAC3]

That's why i don't call myself Australian, because it's people like this that give us a bad name