formspring quickfire – questions from you no. 24

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by Princess Lasertron in questions from you

I feel chatty today. Feeling like oversharing a little. All of these questions were asked by you via Formspring!

Q: Any tips on how to get unstuck? I just graduated and right now none of the job postings appeal to me. I’m sorta stuck.

A: Here’s a dirty secret: Many employers, including me, don’t hire from job listings. For employers they can be expensive, and it is a clerical hassle to formally begin a search for a new employee. What is often more convenient for employers is asking their industry peers if they can recommend anybody. You can get into this inner circle of opportunity by attending local networking events, volunteering in your community, and getting to know people who work for companies you would like to be a part of.

If you aren’t interested in a traditional job at all, it’s totally possibly to “make your own way”–especially in this economic environment. What are you good at, what do you love? If you aren’t sure, take a part time job and use your time to test your own small business idea or dabble in a few different things you would love to try.

I know it’s easier said than done. In lots of towns there are just no jobs to be had and Omaha luckily hasn’t been hit as hard by the depression. But just start something, or become a part of something, ask someone how you can help. The experience is always worth it for the relationships you create.

Q: You mentioned that you eat the same thing every day–what is your relationship with food?

A: I am not an adventurous eater. Trying new foods has been extremely upsetting to me my whole life. I do eat the same thing every day. I used to desperately want to change and “fix” it, but now I am comfortable with it and the thought of trying to get over my picky eating is just too stressful to really address right now. Owning my business gives me more control of my life and social situations, and I no longer have to worry about dating, so I deal with it just fine.

Q: I’m in the process of learning German and am trying to find some good German bands. So far, there aren’t many that I actually like. Do you have any recommendations?

A: I listen to a lot of industrial/goth (I know), and most of the bands from Germany don’t even sing in German most of the time. I really love Melotron, Girls Under Glass, Front 242, Seabound, S:I:T:D, and And One. Anyway, here’s a playlist of some of my favorite songs auf deutsch–just click the arrows on the sides to scroll between songs. So you might not like this either, but it’s what I love.

Q: What annoys you most?

A: When people act insecure. People who want me to believe the same things they believe. Traffic.

Q: What gives you “instant happy?”

A: Smiles from Alice. Having meetings with my friends at CAMP. Visiting my parents. Grocery shopping with Dave. Coming home to see all the glorious reality tv shows on my DVR. Napping with Alice during the day.