Job Searching - A Full-Time Job

Whether those of you who know me realize it or not, I have been out of real work since before Halloween.

HALLOWEEN!?!? That's like 5 months of not working!

Yes, it is true. Aside from the fact that my money has completely ran out, it has been for the most part - relaxing and enjoyable.

Now that I have been looking for jobs in my area of interest/expertise, it has become fairly clear to me that I may need to find a new career. But first, I want to make a list of all the places I applied to and the result of these applications. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the list of unprofessional offices.

Fratelli Studios - Haunted House production company - No response, even after several emails.
Swank AV - Hospitality Central AV Production company - canned email response, emailed regional director, but no job
Shipwreck Productions - Haunted Attraction Production Company - No response
Knotts Berry Farm - Theme Park - Interviewed but no response, impossible to follow up due to 100% phone block from HR (what a joke)
Home Depot - Hardware Store - Canned Email Response, No response

Well, the list could go on, but the point has been made. There seems to be a trend to not reply or respond to requests for employment. How the heck does anyone get hired around here!? I have a college degree from a UC, and can't get a job at home depot?!?!? C'mon! I well enough educated that I could BS my way through that job if I needed to!

I have had one bit of "Luck" in my job search. The Pirate Dinner Adventure in Buena Park had a Technician position open, so I sent them my resume and I immediately got a reply!

Wow, a reply immediately!?!

I know, I was very excited too! I went in and met Gary Salisbury, a grumpy looking guy who turned out to be extremely friendly and fun to talk with. We chatted about my experience and what the position entailed and then continued by talking about all the down sides of workng there. I think the biggest negative is the fact that it is only a part-time position with no medical benefits. But at this point in my life, all I really need is a job that is consistent and interesting.

I was invited by Gary to come watch the show and have dinner. I was even able to bring a guest. At this point I am thinking, that if this is how their employees are treated - sign me up now! After the show I talked with Gary some more, and it seemed as though he liked me. If not, he is just a really friendly guy.

I expected to hear whether or not I was to be hired or not, but as the conversation ended, he let me know that he's still looking at some other people. I was very disappointed to hear this, but what else could I do.

Now I am just waiting to hear whether or not I have the job. Gary let me know he would have his decision sometime next week. But, as it seems he was not in any hurry to hire me, I don't think I made the cut. Looks like its back to the classified ads...

Has anyone else had problems with finding a job... even a basic one? I feel like I am alone on this.