Comments on: Repeat After Me: I Am Not My Job

By: Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:51:40 +0000

Unemployment is worldwide and everyone must compete for a position with the current market and global economy. I recently took over my bosses job for various reasons. Pay. Why not hire someone who is 30,000 cheaper? Makes sense. Ethical or not, I have been trying to get her position for the last two years. I got in better with her boss, and made significant headway when she was on leave. I stole the position from under her and some say it was the wrong thing to do, but with this economy everyone needs to fight for a position.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:24:37 +0000

It’s difficult to predict the length of time that we are committed to a company. You can pour your heart and soul into a business only to get fired one day and have your replacement start their new job the next day. While it may be unfair, it also makes you wary that your next employer has a similar twin waiting in the wings for your position.

By: kt

kt — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:02:00 +0000

This was my favorite post, and not just because I have lots of Target-shaped body parts too, but because I’ve always been a person who stood tall because of professional pride and self-esteem. Without that, I am slouching all too often lately. I’ve felt that twinge (in myself) when people ask me where I work…though I’ve been saying, “My job is to find a job.” Something about that makes me feel less judged. And you’re right, there’s an instant understanding by those who hear any indication of joblessness right now, usually followed immediately by a hazy look in the eyes where you can see their own fears of losing a job (or their livelihood) projected outwardly. I’m grateful for those other professionals who are in it with me as we’ve developed a network of support that includes pick-me-up phone calls, cheap taco meals and even job references for each other! Good luck, everybody!

By: J.

J. — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:54:47 +0000

Personally, my job is so soul-sucking right now, that while I'm probably being incredibly foolish, I can't WAIT to get rid of it. There's undoubtedly someone just salivating to have my position, and more power to them. J.’s last blog post..I'm Probably Insane For Even Considering This

By: abdpbt

abdpbt — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:37:02 +0000

Yes, I've had to deal with this my whole adult life. I was in school for so long, so I'd get the, "What do you plan to do with that?" question. Then I decided I didn't want to be a professor, and it became, "I'm a stay-at-home-mom," which is sorta true, but it's very hard to say that. It's like it's not enough somehow, which is really sucky. I guess these days there will be less and less judgment on that kind of stuff, though, since people are losing their jobs left and right. abdpbt’s last blog post..A DAY IN THE PARK