We've all seen it. Your friend lost their job, either through a layoff or a difference of opinion with the boss, and they've been having a hard time finding a new one.
It's not that they're not trying. They called the people they knew to commiserate. They search the job boards. They even sent in their unemployment papers to make sure some checks were coming in when the accrued vacation pay ran out.
Each morning, they get up early, and head off to the coffee shop with a laptop, to get some work done early. They need to get the work done, because they've suddenly found themselves with some extra time to do chores, meet with friends, see their sister, and even have lunch with you (and they graciously pay for their own meal).
When you ask what they are doing, they tell you the search is going well, they have several good leads, and all they have to do is get their resume together and they'll be set.
And that's when you realize they're sick. Your friend has come down with job-seekeritis, a condition common to all ages
Common symptoms include;
1) A full schedule that includes everything but actually looking for a job
2) An unrelenting desire to present the perfect resume before starting a job search
3) An inability to actually start working on said perfect resume
4) Constant worrying about paying for small items like gum and coffee while...
5) Expensive vacations taken on credit cards to "get their head right."
If you see your friend in this condition, please do them a favor. Head down to the local Starbucks and grab an application. Fill it out, and tell them you have an interview for them with a major, major brand, that includes great health insurance and requires minimal sales training. Six months from now, when the health insurance kicks in, they'll be grateful. I promise.
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