# I'm on the hunt for a new job **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 29, 2007, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978 "2007-06-29T21:53:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Improv\_Geek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2007, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978/1 "2007-06-29T21:53:51Z")
So I finally did it. Some of my coworkers know, but I’m done. I need a new job. I don’t get paid enough and I’m tired of being in a job which takes me from 3pm to midnight. I need a 9 to 5 for a while, or at least a day job so I can do things in the evening. The job was great in the beginning it. I got it while mom was going through her treatment, it allowed me flexible hours and time away to be with her in Houston, on top of that while I was in town it was a job I could throw myself into and help me cope with what mom was going through. Now, she’s gone and I need to be social again. Social outside of work. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the theatre and if the job was just managing the shows then I could probably keep doing it, but I can’t keep up with the office bullshit and the long hours. I put in for a job at the library as a web designer for them, it’d be a huge jump in pay (and responsibilities) but the library is moving in an exciting direction and I would love to get on board with it. I don’t know if I’ll get it or not, but applying for the job served as an important tool in several aspects. 1. It reminded me what it felt like to get excited about work 2. It forced me to get my resume` together 3. It forced me to realize what a shitty position my current job is And today I just hit the wall. I’m done. My soul isn’t in the job and now I’ve put my resume on [Monster.com](http://Monster.com) in the hopes of getting some prospective employers to contact me. We’ll see. If not, I may just set a deadline and begin pushing my side projects hoping one of them comes through. But god am I over my current job. Seeing as how I love improv, working at an improv theatre sounds like a perfect match. But as I’ve come to discover, that’s like saying an animal lover would love working at a mom and pop pet store. Sure you’re around the pets all the time, but it’s still a sales job. Oy, I need a drink. I think I’m going to hit a bar after work tonight. – IG ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2007, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978/2 "2007-06-29T23:23:51Z")
[QUOTE=Improv Geek] …now I’ve put my resume on [Monster.com](http://Monster.com) in the hopes of getting some prospective employers to contact me. We’ll see. [/QUOTE] It can definitely happen – I got my dream job when a prospective employer saw my resume on Monster. Really. Fingers crossed, good vibes headed your way – let us know what happens. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2007, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978/3 "2007-06-29T23:35:38Z")
> [@](#): > > From OP – _I’m tired of being in a job which takes me from 3pm to midnight…Oy, I need a drink. I think I’m going to hit a bar after work tonight._ Sounds like you are doing more than your job at work, (posting from work?) - 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2007, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978/4 "2007-06-30T00:05:34Z")
Good for you! Good luck, let us know how it goes. ---
**Author:** ![Improv\_Geek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2007, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978/5 "2007-06-30T00:17:08Z")
[QUOTE=Morgenstern] Sounds like you are doing more than your job at work, (posting from work?) - 😉 [/QUOTE] Indeed. It’s the only way I stay sane with the BS I am dealing with. Why point that out in a post where I’m obviously frustrated with my job? – IG ---
**Author:** ![Linty\_Fresh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Linty\_Fresh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linty_Fresh)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2007, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-hunt-for-a-new-job/409978/6 "2007-06-30T00:26:02Z")
[QUOTE=Improv Geek] The job was great in the beginning . . . (SNIP) Don’t get me wrong, I still love the theatre and if the job was just managing the shows then I could probably keep doing it, but I can’t keep up with the office bullshit and the long hours. I put in for a job at the library as a web designer for them, it’d be a huge jump in pay (and responsibilities) but the library is moving in an exciting direction and I would love to get on board with it. I don’t know if I’ll get it or not, but applying for the job served as an important tool in several aspects. 1. It reminded me what it felt like to get excited about work 2. It forced me to get my resume` together 3. It forced me to realize what a shitty position my current job is And today I just hit the wall. I’m done. My soul isn’t in the job and now I’ve put my resume on [Monster.com](http://Monster.com) in the hopes of getting some prospective employers to contact me. We’ll see. [/QUOTE] Dude, are you me? I’m going through the exact same thing, except that I’m _leaving_ a library job. Good luck, **Improv Geek**. I know all about the wall and the soul, having learned it the hard way starting from a couple of weeks ago. Think of it this way: You can always go back to the theater. Maybe you just need a break. Those hours sound pretty hard. Shoot me an email or PM if you want to talk with someone who’s going through that. In the meantime, happy hunting. I hope it works out. 🙂