A Bachelors Degree isn't what it used to be

Did you think when you donned the square hat and the black robes and walked across that stage $60,000 poorer a great job was on the horizon?  I know I did.  Well after two months of tireless searching, I sit writing this blog with not a job in sight.  Looking back on the last couple months I would like to share with you the best of "Damon looking for a job" in no particular order.

S - Store

D - Damon

Where:  Woolworths - a local supermarket.  

What: Stocking shelves at night

Reason:  S: I'm sorry we have had more qualified applicants apply so we cannot short list you for this job, not once, not twice but three times!  

Comment: More qualified?  I didn't even make the short list?  We don't shop there anymore.

Where: Local coffee shop/sandwich shop

What: Sandwich maker

Reason: S:Do you have any experience?  D:Umm...I make sandwiches at home.  S:I'm sorry mate I need someone with experience, I don't want to have to babysit you.

Comment: Babysit?  Really?

Where: Dry cleaner

What: Cash register

Reason:  S:We are looking for a woman.  

Comment: Oh, so that sign on the door that says we don't discriminate is just decorative?

Where: Call center

What: Answering phones

Reason: S:We need someone with two years experience in a call center.  D:I have that.  S:Sorry mate we are looking for more experience.  

Comment: So what you meant to say was three years?

Where: Apple Store

What: Selling Apple Products

Reason: S:What do you primarily use your mac for?  D:Since I am a student now, I primarily use it for word processing and internet research.  S:I'm sorry we are looking for someone with more Mac knowledge.  Thanks for your time.  D:How do you know what I know?  I just answered your question.  You didn't ask me what I know about Macs?  S:Sorry we are looking for someone with more Mac knowledge.

Comment: Maybe I should have put on my resume that Amy is a member of the Facebook club "My Husband Loves His Mac More Than Me" created by Kelly Barneche.

Where: Gelato Shop

What: Dishing up Gelato

Reason:  D: Are you guys hiring?  S: Sorry "Champion" we don't need any help.

Comment:  At least he thinks I am a champion

It isn't all bleak.  I just had my second interview, that's right second interview, with Cole's, another supermarket, to stock produce.  This is the final step in a three week process where I had to take an aptitude/SAT/psychological test.  I passed with a 92% and so far so good on my reference and background check.  Maybe I will know something more next week.

I hope you had a bit of a laugh with me.  God is good and he will find me the right job.  So, no worries!