I'm Unemployed!

[Susang]

Last Saturday, I finally cracked. Work has been so awful and ridiculously stressful that I finally had to call it quits, even though I don't have any other job prospects at the moment. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.

So, any Chicago DUers have any jobs for a progressive liberal former high end food & beverage service professional? :-)

[GOPisEvil]

1. Try Craig's List!

http://chicago.craigslist.org/ret/

Good luck! :-)

[XNASA]

2. Wow. You were quick with that link.

You must have had it bookmarked or something. Keeping your options open, heh?

;-)

[GOPisEvil]

4. Heh - I *do* have it bookmarked!

I want to buy forradalom's condo, and I need a good job for that! ;-)

In reality, if I find the right gig, I am outta Texas so fast heads will spin! I like Chicago a lot - I lived in IL long enough to know how to live through winters.

[XNASA]

6. Winter really doesn't exist, for inner-city dwellers.

If you don't have to shovel it, or drive in it, the snow's a non-issue.

Sure it get a little cold, but look on the bright side. No mosquitoes.

Besides, it's easier to dress fashionably in cooler climes. Just thinking of you in a black turtle neck sweater and a leather jacket...............;-)

[GOPisEvil]

7. Well, if see any job openings for liberal arts guys, let me know...

I'd live in the city, I think...take the bus and train in the snow. Screw driving in it! :P

I do look good in black...;-)

[XNASA]

3. You can finally devote all your time & energy..............

...to being "Batgirl".

Yvonne Craig's got nuttin' on you.

[trof]

5. Just a thought...

As a former bartender, I like to talk to bartenders.
A few weeks ago I was at a wedding in Bar Harbor and had a couple of conversations with the two very pleasant women bartenders. They both said they liked working for a caterer much more than at a fixed place of business.

Also, they said the tips were usually a lot better and their hours were more flexible. They do a lot of weddings and everyone's in a good mood, nobody's pissed and angry, no fights (usually).

What about that?

[prolesunited]

8. If you were that stressed out

it's simply not worth it. You can't put a value on your peace of mind or health. Hopefully you'll be able to take some downtime to regroup and I'm sure something better is just around the corner.

Take care!

:hi:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

9. The holiday season is coming up..look for work with an upscale

caterer. The money is usually better than a restaurant.

[short bus president]

10. Hey Susang!

I wish you better luck than I've had with that strategy. I made my "that's it! I can't take anymore" exit from my last job a little over 14 months ago, with nary a prospect of re-employment since. Stinkin' f*ckin' bush* economy! I'm sure you'll do fine, though - you seem like you have a better attitude than I do. ;-)

[ProfessorGAC]

11. Chin Up!

At least Chicago is one the least hard hit big cities, economically. There should be something good for you out there.
The Professor

[greatauntoftriplets]

12. What do you want to do, Susang?

More of the same? Or something different?

Good luck, whichever.

:hi:

[Susang]

13. Something different, I think

I've been doing restaurants and bars on and off for 19 years now. I feel like I should do something else for a change. Not necessarily a career, just a change from dealing with drunk and hungry rich people. :-)