Writer's Blog 2010-05-01

Hi everyone.

I know I've been away for a long time. Sorry about that. I hope to be back now and hope to be putting up posts regularly. Anyone who's at university will now how assignments come in at this time of year. Mine are almost finished and I guess I need to get a job.

On the subject of jobs does anyone know a good answer to the question, "Why do you want this job?" When I hear that all I can think is: 'Because in a capitalist society money is required for the exchange of goods and services!" I mean seriously.

I know some jobs are very important. If you are a doctor, nurse, fireman, soldier, airman, sailor, police officer or some such it can probable attached to ideas of honor or what not. But if you are applying to be a cashier or a burger flipper you can't really claim that its what you've wanted to do all your life. So interviews must know that the answer to that question will be, mostly, a load of BS - so why do they ask it.

You may not believe this, since I've only uploaded a quarter of a novel, but I consider myself to be a writer. A job is simply a means to an end. I want money to be able to buy that DVD or CD to be able to take a girl out sometime. (Thought for the latter all I find out is that I'm a great guy but...And the girl, lets call her Cerys, didn't think it was a date. I will not use the term friend zone, I will not use the term friend zone, I will not use the term friend zone)

All this is made worse by the media. They seem to think that those on the Dole, sorry Job Seekers allowance, but I'm going to go with Dole are lazy. While this may be true for some it certainly isn't for all. I looked for loads of jobs in the two years but nothing. Had a few interviews but never got to the final getting of the job.

Okay I did get one but that was terrible. Should we therefore except a terrible job? Even if it is underpaid?

So good luck to all those hardworking job seekers those who are really trying to get their job. I know it sucks. My advice, I know I'm not speaking to anyone here, find a hobby. Writing is quite good, thought it doesn't get you out of the house. Maybe take up an instrument, a martial art, running, cycling or any sport. A friend of mine, lets call her Nicola, said she was so bored when looking for work. She sent out hundreds of applications and eventually got something. However it sounded that there was nothing else going on for her without employment.

No answers I suppose but I am almost free of university now and will be uploading stuff on a semi-frequent basis. Thank you for sticking this long rambling aside out. I shall end by a shameless promotion.

Vote Lib dem on May 6th. For students they will cut your debt!

I hope to be posting another dictionary story latter today so watch out for it.

"Let me explain. No, there is too much, let me sum up." Inigo Montoya - The Princess Bride.