English grad has found a job in Atlanta - update Jan. 1

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

I've got nothing in your area, but I work for a major consulting firm in the DC area. English majors are certainly not turned away. Secondarily, my wife works at a legislative research firm, and I know that they're hiring, urgently. Currently around $15/hour.

I know you've got a lease on an apartment for another month, but the worst you can do is lose the deposit. If there aren't jobs in Atlanta, you have to get out of there - it sounds like you're drowning, and that's not good.

Anyway, if you can consider a change in scenery, shoot me a copy of your resume.

kennon.bauman @ gmail.com

carpe diem, RW.

Indeed RW - I (The_Universe's wife) work with a lot of English Majors... and, my company is hiring :::all::: over the place. We are an internet-based company that focuses on the organization of grassroots campaigns for individuals and companies, alike.

There are two main positions open at the moment, Legislative Researcher and Client Service Manager. However, there's lots of room for advancement... would present you with the possibility of moving into Creative Services at some later date (that's where I hope to end up once I graduate).

Legislative Researchers: DESPERATELY NEEDED. It's the lowest paying of the open positions at $10-$15/hour... but, it's what I do and I really, really love it.

Client Service Managers: If you have good people skills and can tolerate a little stress, an English major could certainly work in this department. Pay is better and you get benies.

If you're interested, check out our website at www.democracydata.com and email me with your resume. If you have any questions, email me and I can fill you in.

elizabeth.bauman @ gmail.com

 

[Laurel]

Just a thought

If you are still looking and okay with a possible hour commute, you can try jobs in the Chattanooga, TN area. Used live there and Atlanta is where everyone flowed to, but from what I have been hearing things have started to switch north. New Jobs and positions in Chattanooga are opening up as the city is renovated and revived.
As stated though it is about an hour to an hour and half drive though from Atlanta. And though a smaller city, it is still classified as a city
Don't have too many helpful contacts in the area anymore, but I will ask around and see.

 

[RangerWickett]

Just as an update, I still don't have a job, and it's looking unlikely that I'll get one before the new year, which is rather disappointing. I'm trying to increase my writing output for E.N. Publishing enough that I'll be able to support myself, but I'm worried and more than a little stressed.

I'm really hoping I hear back from any of the 50+ places I've applied to, but even restaurants and grocery stores don't want to hire me, it seems. Keep your fingers crossed for me, and maybe say a few prayers for a Christmas miracle or two.

Happy Holidays to everyone.

 

[Brennin Magalus]

Just as an update, I still don't have a job, and it's looking unlikely that I'll get one before the new year, which is rather disappointing.

Ryan,

Have you considered going back to school?

Happy Holidays to everyone.

Same to you and best of luck in your search.

 

[RangerWickett]

I am just awaiting the drug test to go through, but it looks like I'm going to be hired by a grocery store just down the street from me. I know, it's not great, but it's a job. That does relieve me, but somehow I'm still unhappy. I feel like I'm not getting enough done. I wanted to go into the new year with optimism, but I'm finding it hard.

Thanks for all the support. Something finally went right. Now I just have to make sure I keep my chin up and do right by myself.

 

[diaglo]

congrats.

 

[MonsterMash]

Ryan,

Congrats on getting a job going - at least it should let you keep your head above water while you try to sort out a more satisfying position.

 

[MrFilthyIke]

As long as the bills are paid, and you have a place to sleep...you're better off than many people in the world, and for that anyone w/ security should be happy. Good luck on the library job, I'm envious, you know I'd kill to work in a library! :\

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Way to go!!!

Last summer, I did much the same thing you did/are doing - I searched and searched, but found nothing. So, in a last-ditch effort, I took a job as a waitress at Applebees. Though I did not enjoy it, it was money. And, while I was at Applebees, I kept searching for something that I *would* enjoy... and, eventually, I found it. As a matter of fact, I'm sitting in my cube at work *right now* posting when I should be doing something else.

Good job and good luck!

 

[Krug]

Congrats. Now work on that writing and put out the next killer fantasy trilogy!