well, since graduating in December of 2007 I've been struggling to find employment. thank you greedy bastards more concerned with your pocket book then what is right, tanking the economy. now, as sad as it seems, education has become a luxury in this country, with constant budget cuts and lay-offs. as a result, finding employment as a school counselor is particularly difficult.
so yesterday, my Mom had to go to Rochester Works. its an organization tied in with unemployment and such. since she works a seasonal job (school photography), she collects unemployment when she is not working. randomly, though, people are required to go to Rochester Works as a way to get off unemployment and get back to work. so I decided WTF, got home, shaved (yes, clean shaven now again) and changed to a good shirt (not button down, more dress casual) and go with her. met with a guy there, and now its a matter of reading over the material and going from there.
so wish me luck....and let's hope that something pans out. the guy commented how I do present myself very well. and there might be funding available to get a different degree (CASAC, or Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor is my thought process), but it might be difficult for me due to my level of education. but who knows. now, its just a matter of doing the seminars, maybe joining the networking group, and going from there!
so how is your life going?
so yesterday, my Mom had to go to Rochester Works. its an organization tied in with unemployment and such. since she works a seasonal job (school photography), she collects unemployment when she is not working. randomly, though, people are required to go to Rochester Works as a way to get off unemployment and get back to work. so I decided WTF, got home, shaved (yes, clean shaven now again) and changed to a good shirt (not button down, more dress casual) and go with her. met with a guy there, and now its a matter of reading over the material and going from there.
so wish me luck....and let's hope that something pans out. the guy commented how I do present myself very well. and there might be funding available to get a different degree (CASAC, or Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor is my thought process), but it might be difficult for me due to my level of education. but who knows. now, its just a matter of doing the seminars, maybe joining the networking group, and going from there!
so how is your life going?
drhamburger:
I've heard Roch Works does good things. I can tell you that the CASAC is a great and marketable certification to have. There are recent OMH regulation changes that require people to either have a license in social work or a CASAC. I've known many people who have completed that certification and some had very little educational background. PM me if you want to chat more about it. Good Luck!