I’ll be more sympathetic when he says that he’s not looking for writing or editing work but is applying at the local Home Depot, like me. I apply for writing and editing jobs, but I also apply for jobs stocking shelves at Staples, cleaning rooms at the Holiday Inn, or shoveling horse manure. So far, nothing.
Thought about moving to where jobs are easier to get?
“...apply for writing and editing jobs but also ...”
That’s how I ended up in quality control at an appliance factory. I try to look on the bright side: no nights, no weekends, am home by 3 p.m. to get the kids off the bus. Still enough light in the dead of winter to do outdoor chores.
I have been writing in my free time.
The P-I guy might consider such a gig. But I know there are many places where no such job is to be found.
Trouble is you do that but the pushback whether they say so or not, is that you’re overqualified and will be gone once things improve. Plus if you’re over fifty or so that’s another huge hurdle to clear. I’ve even read of companies that refuse to consider applications from the unemployed.
Unlike some here I won’t judge this guy, just sympathize with him, it’s a terrible scene right now and if things don’t improve soon the future looks truly ugly.