Hire me? Comment me?
So, I am jobless (in my field at least). I have interviewed at 4 places, dropped off my resume and portfolio at another 4 places, I have an interview at a salon on Thursday and finally just registered for a temp agency to give me office temp jobs while in limbo.
Have you ever felt that low right after accomplishing something you’ve worked really hard for? I remember feeling like that right after I graduated from college, I was just there taking up space. Most of my roommates were married, or had great job offers. I on the other hand was on the phone with my mom “Hey! Guess what, I’m moving back home, I have no job! I’ll be sleeping in my same twin size bed again!” I am thankful they let me back in after being gone for 6 years! I then embarked on a great marketing career for some 7 years.
I know find myself in the same spot where I was in 2003 (in the fall too). I have been humbled that I haven’t gotten any job offers. I know that it’s probably b/c I’m not licensed just yet and most salon owners need that piece of paper, something will come of it soon. I have been in talks with a corporate salon company for future opportunities. Which is good b/c there’s lots of the salon world I want to be involved in. Once it happens I know that I will be more tranquil. Currently I am having some inner turmoil wondering if I’m good enough, you know?
Ah well, I know it’ll all workout somehow.
In other related topics…my friend Andrea asked all her blog followers to let her know they’re out there and encouraged them to comment on her posts. I know mine are boring, but are you out there? If so, stop by and leave a comment!!! 
p.s. scroll down, there’s more new posts!
I’m sorry. That is super difficult. At least you can be hired! I can’t until I get my Master’s degree-so 4 years of school for nothing….
I love reading your blog. It always makes me smile. You are an amazing person and should be so proud of all your hard work. You will for sure get a job and then that company will be thanking their lucky stars for getting such an amazing person. love ya…margo
I’m always here, lol. You’ll find something soon, b/c you’re fabulous!
That can be so frustrating, working so hard to get through school and then wondering what it was all for!…but don’t worry, you will get a job soon, try and stay positive! you’re great!!
I always read your blog. I love it, and I love you. Lincoln has had a hard time getting a job without knowing if he passed the bar yet. I know that once you get your “ticket” the salons will be knocking down your door. One of our top stylist applied for the job two times before she got it, and she failed the test the first time too. However, she is crazy busy and so good at what she does. It takes time. I really want you to apply to Penzone’s again once you have passed the test. I know things will change once that happens. You can do this!
I’m sorry!! That is really tough. I felt like that right after my student teaching. I thought I should be so proud of myself for graduating and finally finishing that, until I could not find a job to save my life. No one would even consider me because I wasn’t licensed at the time of applications either. Keep me posted; I want to hear when you get the job!
Who doesn’t love you?
I love all of you guys too! Thanks for helping my stay positive!
We are all here!!! And we love reading your blog- when you blog
hey, steph! i’m here. (this is ali anderson from cleveland.) sorry you don’t have a job yet, but i’m sure it’ll come soon. wish you lived in cleveland. i am dying to find a good stylist.
Darn that piece of paper!!! Only one month, though, and it will be yours. Then everyone will be fighting over you!! Are you able to do anything from home on a referral basis while you are waiting? Or do you have to have that dumb piece of paper? Maybe you could have a huge clientel before even being licensed, and then be too busy to actually have time to drive to a salon, and be ‘forced’ to work from home
ps, thanks for making me feel like i’m not the only comment whore hehehehe
I stalk you, just so you’re aware! I come from a family in your profession and that piece of paper is unfortunately the ticket. The state is SO strict about it that while it stinks that you have to wait for the piece of paper, they are just covering their hind quarters….but I am POSITIVE that once you have that piece of paper you are going to have your choice of where to work. BTW, I really like the look of your blog!
You are so talented in everything you do that I have no doubt you will find a job. It’s the waiting game that stinks. Keep pounding the pavement and you will be blessed in the end.
It’s so fun to read all your updates! I hope your job slump is almost over, we’re praying for you guys!
Hey steph!, I always love and read your blog, I’m just horrible at commenting! Good luck with the Job search!