Hat in the hand, tail between the legs

This post is my 250th. 250th! That's one quarter of a thousand, people!

I never expected to be writing this blog for this long. And I definitely hoped there'd be some happier news to share with you guys by now. You know, to make this momentous day count. But no. 

I think I've just applied for a job in Yemen. A place where 2 of my countrymen were recently abducted.

If there's always someone out there with even more international experience and even more suitable work experience... How the hell can I compete when I'll never get a job?

I'm getting tired of this bullshit. I'm tired of feeling my skills are only appreciated and in demand as long as I'm willing to do an unpaid internship and no-one has to pay me. I'm sick of volunteering to demonstrate my commitment to human rights and all the other bullshit values. I'm fed up with following the world politics, researching and writing articles in an attempt to prove I'm knowledgeable and up-to-date and haven't just been idly sitting on my arse at home.

If the competition for these jobs really is this tough, then screw that. Clearly the future of the world is in good hands and won't need my saving.

And if I'm only good as an unpaid intern or a volunteer sacrificing my own free time... bollocks. Then they can find someone else.

It's time I got myself a job where the salary actually reflects the hours and  efforts I've put in. One that allows me to focus on me, my life, paying my bills and being a contributing member of the society.

I think it just might be time to start begging for my old job back.