I know that this economy has been tough on everybody. However, I have been hit by it particularly hard. I am not sure what else I can do anymore. Now I am going to need some help from my friends.
In 2000 I became a graphic design temp. I worked for several companies giving me a lot of experience in a short amount of time. However of my career I spent most of my time at Budco. I was there for two years; the first year on and off and the second all year long. I thought they were going to hire me, after all if I was there that long they must have needed me. However when the recession started, the company let me go as well as several permanent employees. After that I continued doing temp work, however the assignments became short in duration and further apart until there was none at all.
I have tried to find work, believe me. I am registered with almost every staffing agency in the state. Every Sunday I go online to Monster, HotJobs, CareerBuilder, Michigan Talent Bank, Print Workers, Toledo Blade, the Ann Arbor News, as well as going to individual company sites to look for any open position. I keep record of every job I have applied to and the list is currently ten pages long. I have applied to graphic design jobs, but I have also applied to any other jobs that I might be remotely qualified for, no matter how menial it may be. I have been to several interviews with no luck.
The problem is I am in a state of my career where nobody wants me. I have actually been told at interviews for position that are not directly graphic design that I am too over-qualified. It was not an issue of money since my salary requirements are very flexible, but I am told that they worry if the economy gets better that they think I would leave when a better offer comes. On the other hand, at graphic design positions, even working in the industry as long as I have with the amount of experience, it just seems like there are too many out of work, yet talented designers out there all competing for the same position. Since I have not gotten any job, it makes me think that people think I am under-qualified for a graphic design position in this current job market.
So where does this leave me? I guess I am either over-qualified or under-qualified and just unemployed. My state unemployment compensation benefits have ran out. I cannot renew for to receive unemployment checks until I get another job and get let go. I have been making due with occasional freelance work that comes my way, odd jobs, selling stuff on ebay and financial help from my mother. However, it seems now the well has gone dry and mother refuses to help anymore.
Right now I am in big trouble. Rent, utilities, car payments, and other bills are all due NOW. To add insult to injury, the alternator in my car went out and I can no longer start my car. Basically, if something does not happen soon, my wife, daughter and I will be evicted and will have to live on the street. I know it is unfair to ask one person to shoulder this financial burden, however I need to ask for help. The only thing that comes to mind is at the end of "It's A Wonderful Life" the town all chips in a little to collectively raise the money to advert the situation.
So I am afraid I have to ask for donations. It does not have to be a lot, just anything you can spare. I do not have paypal, so anything has to be sent by mail to:
David Ano
6784 Maurice Dr.
Belleville, MI 48111
I am sorry to ask this, but please help.
In 2000 I became a graphic design temp. I worked for several companies giving me a lot of experience in a short amount of time. However of my career I spent most of my time at Budco. I was there for two years; the first year on and off and the second all year long. I thought they were going to hire me, after all if I was there that long they must have needed me. However when the recession started, the company let me go as well as several permanent employees. After that I continued doing temp work, however the assignments became short in duration and further apart until there was none at all.
I have tried to find work, believe me. I am registered with almost every staffing agency in the state. Every Sunday I go online to Monster, HotJobs, CareerBuilder, Michigan Talent Bank, Print Workers, Toledo Blade, the Ann Arbor News, as well as going to individual company sites to look for any open position. I keep record of every job I have applied to and the list is currently ten pages long. I have applied to graphic design jobs, but I have also applied to any other jobs that I might be remotely qualified for, no matter how menial it may be. I have been to several interviews with no luck.
The problem is I am in a state of my career where nobody wants me. I have actually been told at interviews for position that are not directly graphic design that I am too over-qualified. It was not an issue of money since my salary requirements are very flexible, but I am told that they worry if the economy gets better that they think I would leave when a better offer comes. On the other hand, at graphic design positions, even working in the industry as long as I have with the amount of experience, it just seems like there are too many out of work, yet talented designers out there all competing for the same position. Since I have not gotten any job, it makes me think that people think I am under-qualified for a graphic design position in this current job market.
So where does this leave me? I guess I am either over-qualified or under-qualified and just unemployed. My state unemployment compensation benefits have ran out. I cannot renew for to receive unemployment checks until I get another job and get let go. I have been making due with occasional freelance work that comes my way, odd jobs, selling stuff on ebay and financial help from my mother. However, it seems now the well has gone dry and mother refuses to help anymore.
Right now I am in big trouble. Rent, utilities, car payments, and other bills are all due NOW. To add insult to injury, the alternator in my car went out and I can no longer start my car. Basically, if something does not happen soon, my wife, daughter and I will be evicted and will have to live on the street. I know it is unfair to ask one person to shoulder this financial burden, however I need to ask for help. The only thing that comes to mind is at the end of "It's A Wonderful Life" the town all chips in a little to collectively raise the money to advert the situation.
So I am afraid I have to ask for donations. It does not have to be a lot, just anything you can spare. I do not have paypal, so anything has to be sent by mail to:
David Ano
6784 Maurice Dr.
Belleville, MI 48111
I am sorry to ask this, but please help.