by Kylee S.
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July 28, 2007

My Rant on Searching for a Job

February 27, 2008 08:36 AM EST
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I am currently employed as a substitute teacher for a local public school district and I enjoy that very much; but it is not a full-time position.  Some weeks I have worked everyday, while other weeks I work 1.  So substituting is not something I can live off of for the rest of my life.  I am currently searching for a job in the library.  To be a librarian, you must have a Master's Degree in Library Science.  To be a library assistant or technician(the one's who check out the books, help you find what you need, etc.) either require experience in working in a library or some sort of degree(usually associate's) or a certificate.  I would like to get my Master's someday but not right now.  Those that know me know that I can work in a library with no problem.  I may not have the little piece of paper that indicates that I completed a library program of some sort but I have been patronizing the library every since I was very young.  I am at the library several times a week and sometimes I am there everyday.  The two public libraries that I frequent, I know backwards and forwards.  I am a very fast learner, so what I don't know I can learn very quickly. 

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Comments: 20

LaRue B. Feb 27, 2008, 8:44am EST
Good luck on the job search. I am sure you will find something you can do. I sent my daughter down to the local McDonald's to work until she can find something she would like better. She doesn't have any degrees other than her HS diploma, and the only work experience she had was working in our business. She is still having trouble finding a job that pays better, but hey, at least she's getting something. It also keeps her off the streets and gives her much needed experience.
Kylee S. Feb 27, 2008, 8:57am EST
Thanks
John
LaRue
Cindy
Dan Walter Feb 27, 2008, 8:58am EST
What we have been seeing for some time now is a lock that colleges have placed on so many jobs. They have taken over the job markets with their asinine degrees, which in and of themselves do not impress me. One of the smartest men I have ever met in my life was a simple Tibetan monk. He had no degree but he was so quick to pick up subjects and master them in short order. He understand everything from world economics to medicine to simple every day subjects.

Good luck in your job hunt. Keep your chin up!

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 27, 2008, 9:27am EST
good luck!
Aunt Boni H. Feb 27, 2008, 9:29am EST
I'm looking, too, Kylee. I've worked as a bookkeeper for over 35 years and in a variety of industries ~ hotel and hospitality, food and beverage, property and land development, construction, and commercial property management. I've worked in a CPA office, for a private golf club and an automobile dealership. I'm currently working for a small landscaping contractor. It's OK, (and it pays the bills) but there's just something missing. And it's certainly not the job I want until I'm ready to retire.
A position is available within walking distance of my home, offers good pay and benefits. I interviewed with them and they're still running the want ad. (Since OCTOBER!) I have every single thing they're looking for ~ except the degree. During the interview, the "Big Guy" told me directly that he wanted to meet with me because he wanted to know how I have come so far and have so much knowledge without an education.
Maybe I'm using the wrong toothpaste????
You need a degree to work in the library...
when I was younger, that was not the case....I worked in one for a few months until I found a job that paid much better...

I agree, the university system seems to be locking out people from jobs that can essentially be done by anyone...
BTW---

I was told by a couple of my son's friends you now need a high school diploma to work in a slaughterhouse...

now this is just utterly ridiculous
Monica H. Feb 27, 2008, 12:25pm EST
Good Luck on the job search. Look other places that sell books too. There is probably a whole variety besides just the library. I liked other peoples suggestions about a local bookstore.
Kylee S. Feb 27, 2008, 12:49pm EST
I actually did work at Barnes and Noble for a year and a half until last June. I quite about 3 weeks before I was supposed to go to Korea and teach English. I had problems obtaining my visa and I could not go to Korea. I guess I could have asked if I could go back to the B and N but I didn't. I am thinking about going to another bookstore and see if I can get something full-time
Kylee S. Feb 27, 2008, 12:50pm EST
Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions.
J R B. Feb 27, 2008, 6:35pm EST
Hope you get the job soon.
Kylee S. Feb 28, 2008, 7:39am EST
Thanks Jean
Sarah (I want points) Feb 28, 2008, 4:18pm EST
I understand about the library... I would love to work in a library myself as I'm a book nut, but you are right for some reason you have to be trained. I hope you find something!
Kylee S. Feb 28, 2008, 4:20pm EST
Thanks Sarah!!!!
Jo C. Feb 28, 2008, 7:05pm EST
Good luck on your job search. I'm not really sure what training librarians have to undertake but there is a lot more to libraries than when I was a kid. Computer technology, audio and video rentals, special classes and summer programs, even writing competitions. Also, librarians here are expected to help publish newsletters and provide articles and reviews for them. I think a large part of the degree is making sure the person can write clearly, is methodical and is people-oriented.
Kylee S. Feb 28, 2008, 9:33pm EST
Thanks for the info J
Amy Ostrander Apr 8, 2009, 1:46am EDT
Good luck!!! I'm currently job searching too!

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