I'm not one to usually say this but I'm jealous

pussycat626
pussycat626 Posts: 129 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
This has absolutely nothing to do with MFP whatsoever but I was just talking to my bestie and she quit her job yesterday and already has another one lined up. And me well I've spent months putting in apps and resumes and trying to sell myself. I've been on countless interviews and nothing. I was so jealous of her when she told me she already had another job lined up I could of shot myself in the foot. I've spent so much time and effort and tears and prayers and nothing yet. I'm so frustrated. When will it be my turn? I even took classes on how to dress, talk etc for a job interview. I've had professionals look over my resume and critique it and have fixed it accordingly. And now I'm feeling kind of sensitive tonight because of it all. :frown: Be gentle lol

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  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    I'm not a jealous person either but this would be a hard pill to swallow....
  • calvert6183
    calvert6183 Posts: 539 Member
    Im kinda can relate with you. I went through that once. I am so sorry that you are going through this. I wish I could help. Life sometimes hust isnt fair, that why now I appreciate everything I have and never take it for granted because I have to work harder to get things than most. Hang in there and keep your head up. I do know that there are so many amazing people on here that you can talk to if you ever need a online shoulder to cry on.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    I would be a little jealous too. Sometimes people do better at interviews and such, or the interviewer connects with them more. You will find something soon!
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    do you have a degree? does she? is it in the same field? That would be a big factor... but even so, I would be jealous too!
  • mudpaw
    mudpaw Posts: 37 Member
    Are there any other openings with the company that hired your friend? If there was, maybe she could put in a word. Jealousy is normal in my opinion, we get jealous about everything. Like celebrities who make thousands of dollars or a million even if its a crappy movie. What makes jealous bad determines what you do with it.

    It just sounds like you need a break.

    -DT
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I would be jealous as well....But maybe THE job for you hasn't come available yet.......
  • jacobsonmandy
    jacobsonmandy Posts: 30 Member
    Stay positive, keep your head held high and keep trying. I've been there, and it's very discouraging when it seems like everyone but you is succeeding. Be your own person, keep putting yourself out there and something will happen. Keep trying girl. Hang in there!

    PS - I'd be jealous too.
  • Cal28
    Cal28 Posts: 514 Member
    And me well I've spent months putting in apps and resumes and trying to sell myself. I've been on countless interviews and nothing.

    I'm so with you. I've applied for 100+ jobs in the past 12 months and nada, yet a friend of mine jacked her job in and had another within a week!! So frustrating... Know exactly how your feeling x
  • hongruss
    hongruss Posts: 389 Member
    I can only say when the time is right it will happen & when you look back you will see the reason for the wait, although it isn't apparent now. Treat your friend & share her success, so that she might share yours when the time comes :)
  • supertracylynn
    supertracylynn Posts: 1,338 Member
    Where do you live? I need a live-in nanny for my 3 awesome kids. You can have the second biggest room in the house, I buy the food (and will cook as often as I can) and will give you spending money...!
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    Where do you live? I need a live-in nanny for my 3 awesome kids. You can have the second biggest room in the house, I buy the food (and will cook as often as I can) and will give you spending money...!

    Sounds like a pretty good gig!
  • Dimeth
    Dimeth Posts: 1
    Poor you. Sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time. My daughter was the same for over a year. No job, no money. The one she has now pays very little money and is on reduced hours to 16 per week. I feel very sorry for young people without jobs. The problem is us older folk are being told to work longer before we retire with a pension,so what do we do? we keep on in the job because we cant afford to give up. Hence less jobs for you. Its all barking mad! We want to retire and cant, you want a job and cant get one. Someone think of a way this government can work this magic. Meantime, chin up. I am sure you will find something. Be confident. You are losing weight, you will be starting to look good and feel great about yourself.
  • pussycat626
    pussycat626 Posts: 129 Member
    Where do you live? I need a live-in nanny for my 3 awesome kids. You can have the second biggest room in the house, I buy the food (and will cook as often as I can) and will give you spending money...!


    I live in so cal and as nice as moving away from my kids sounds right now lol JK I can't leave them :) Thank you though
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Bet she doesn't get it. You should put in your resume for her lined up job and the one she quit, It's cut throat out there.
  • pucenavel
    pucenavel Posts: 972 Member
    I'd put in for the job she just left!
  • vinylscratch
    vinylscratch Posts: 218 Member
    Everything happens for a reason... YOUR TRUE job is still waiting :)
  • LATeagno
    LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
    I have a degree and a fantastic resume. Like you, I'm getting passed over even for jobs that I strongly consider to be "settling" jobs. It's extremely frustrating. I'm with you. Friend me if you like.
  • rmsrws
    rmsrws Posts: 639 Member
    Apply for the job she quit!!!!!!!
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    I understand exactly how you feel. *hugs*

    Just hang in there. It's all we can do.
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    What you are feeling is normal. I would probably feel the same way too.

    Just remember, the very best way to find a job is through networking, not randomly applying for online or newpaper ad jobs. Talk to everyone you know. Let them know you are looking for a job. Ask friends and family about their jobs and the companies they work for. You might not like their job, but they might have another position at their company that is a perfect fit for you.

    There are always jobs out there, even in a slow economy. Don't lose hope. You will find a job.

    Good luck!
  • ShapingAgnes
    ShapingAgnes Posts: 45 Member
    The right job will come around for you. Somtimes the good things are worth waiting for. : )
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Unfortunately, it's actually easier to find a job when you already have one. And the longer you're out of work, the worse it is.

    I hope something happens for you soon. What about the job your friend just left? Are you qualified for it? Can she put in a word for you.

    And, finally, NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK. And never be too proud to use a connection to get a foot in the door.
  • CouchSpud
    CouchSpud Posts: 557 Member
    I am with vinyl... you don't know your friend might be very unhappy in the new job. Keep your chin up gal, we all have been there, your chance is going to come
  • xonashwaox
    xonashwaox Posts: 108
    I live in So-Cal also and was laid off in the beginning of March 2011. I am a college graduate & have loads of experience in my field. I just barely was picked up in December by the Department of Defense. It's really hard out there to find a good decent paying job so don't get down just try and stay positive. BTW I also work part time at Sea World in San Diego...IDK what city you live in BUT if you are in San Diego start looking at the Sea World website next month...that's when they start doing all of their summer hiring. If you can apply to be an Educator like I am you truly will NOT be disappointed with the job or the company you end up working for. GOOD LUCK CHICA!! :flowerforyou:
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