The Occupation of Being Unemployed

I’ve tried to fill my days with useful and interesting things whilst not working and most people I know are, but as anyone who has been unemployed will know - and it’s only been a month - it does get a wee bit boring at times when you’re at home and chained to the computer, emailing and searching for jobs.

Here’s how I filled one particularly boring day at home:

Got up, washed my face and got dressed because I felt like I should. And then realised it wasn't long until Dr Phil started and got back in bed.

Joined the library. Thought I could do that online but only part of it’s online. Still have to go in to join join. Guess I have to do that anyway to get the books. Damn it.

Researched going on the dole online. Then realised it looks like too much work – forms and appointments and shit.

Got annoyed when nothing was happening on Facebook. And then spent half an hour worrying I might be addicted to Facebook.

Briefly contemplated alternative careers – do bicycle couriers make good money? 

Took an online typing test. Just to remind myself that I have skills.

Wondered if 3pm is too early to start drinking red wine.

Marveled at my water bottle – it’s a sipper one. With a straw. Meaning I can drink while lying down. In bed.

Checked out what I could see with binoculars from the windows of my parents inner city apartment. Turns out - just business meetings.

Remembered I have Draw Something on my phone - hours of entertainment.

Watched documentary shows about New Zealand’s worst criminals - not really helping with the whole I'm-so-glad-I-moved-back-to-New-Zealand thing.

Realised there are people who are even more bored than me out there – case in point

Jokes aside, I have been doing a fair bit of job hunting and meeting with agencies, but after a week and a half of seriously looking for work, I’m already itching to be doing something, not to mention earning some cash – but I know as soon as I am working, I’ll be dreaming of leisurely breakfasts at 9am and watching awesome music videos on You Tube, so I better make the most of it and get back in bed.