No TV For Jobseekers

When I was unemployed I really really wanted a job. I applied for every relevant position, but in hindsight I could have done more. What stopped me? Daytime TV. I would sit there for hours watching the same shows: Judge Judy, Jeremy Kyle, Jerry Springer (the 3 Js).

So, the new rule is no TV for jobseekers. This would remove the great square timekiller, and give people the time to apply for jobs / start their own business. It would also be a great incentive to get an official job – they get to watch all those great shows again.

But what about the internet – peoiple could just download the shows they want to watch.

This is true, but it would remove the sitting down on the sofa, watching whatever comes your way. You would choose the shows you wanted to watch – and while you waited for it to download you might apply online for a few jobs.

And anyway, an upcoming post will address this illegal downloading of TV shows.

For jobseekers, I found that the book “What colour is your parachute” was instrumental in getting re-employed. It lets you find what job would be perfect for you and reveals some shocking truths about jobhunting.

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What Color is your Parachute

Jeremy Kyle

Judge Judy