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I have recently cut off all communication ith a female friend because she asked me that question 4 or 5 times in the month of March. And I even responded in a pleasant way and said-"well if it was going well I would be employed"
So that was a hint for her not to ask me anything else about my job search status but she continued to do it and I had to stop taking her calls. I also told all my family members when they found out I wasn' working-"Don' t ask me how my job search is going" If something changes you will I will let you know.
Does anyone else get asked that annoying a$$ question?
You seem overly sensitive about it. When I was looking for work I had no problem with being asked that question. It allowed me to let people know I was still looking and appreciated any leads they might have.
You seem overly sensitive about it. When I was looking for work I had no problem with being asked that question. It allowed me to let people know I was still looking and appreciated any leads they might have.
See that's my point though, they don't have any leads. They are just asking to be asking and I rather talk about something positive to get my mind off of it like Sports, or TV shows.
See that's my point though, they don't have any leads. They are just asking to be asking and I rather talk about something positive to get my mind off of it like Sports, or TV shows.
How do you know that they don't have any leads? Even if they know you're looking, you can't expect them to have you right front and center of their lives. Just by them asking might trigger a lead. If you become overly sensitive, you're just shutting yourself more and more to opportunities that are out there and turning your friends off.
Methinks for someone who claims to be in his 30's with some experience you're a wee bit sensitive. Not a good fit, really.
Why is it a big deal that I rather discuss something else with friends and family than my employment status? I want to take my mind off of being unemployed.
How do you know that they don't have any leads? Even if they know you're looking, you can't expect them to have you right front and center of their lives. Just by them asking might trigger a lead. If you become overly sensitive, you're just shutting yourself more and more to opportunities that are out there and turning your friends off.
If they had leads they can ask the question this way-
"hey how is your job going because I know someone who is looking to fill a .....position ASAP"
I've noticed you've gotten quite angrier now from when you were first unemployed - your comment is a step up from "potted plant." You should control your emotions and not let sarcasm from others affect you so personally. If this is your reaction from a little comment, I can imagine how you react during interviews when someone asks you something you think is improper.
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