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Well, my first job, one that I got while finishing my Masters' in 2008, may be near an end. Not because I suck or anything, just the economics of the business are way too thin and we might be losing 25% of an already paper-thin support group.
Partially at an end, perhaps, since I might have to half my hours if possible. But that is a band-aid, so-to-speak.
I was lucky to have it.
Now, like the proverbial spouse separated after 15 years, I have no idea what to do since EVERYTHING I knew of a job is what I did "here". And my un-specialized nature was the reason I stuck around. That same nature is my downfall since I have no special skills to offer any prospective employer.
And, I worked from home since 2009! How the hell am I supposed to wake up at 7AM, and spend an hour getting to work, ("wtf who does that /s").
Jesus Christ.
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4 hours ago, FIXXX said:
And my un-specialized nature was the reason I stuck around.
Make it clear that you have experience in the field and have been at it for a long time.
And there is your employment history, no one will keep you around for that long you for no reason.
4 hours ago, FIXXX said:That same nature is my downfall since I have no special skills to offer any prospective employer.
You keep saying you have no special skills, yet you are still employed - Why is that?, What skills do you have that made them keep you around?
You are underestimating yourself.
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lol the only things I have are what nearly everyone using a computer every day has.
- Can work from home or the office and still do my job without daily supervision.
- Use the computer every day.
- Honest and dependable (mainly out of principle than some strong religious morality)
- Not too introverted so I can speak out on meetings and offer feedback
- Patient enough to work with people that aren't as knowledgeable as I am
- Learn stuff when needed and provided I know what I'm supposed to be aware of
Seems like I'll have to go learn Testing and Quality Assurance...
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