Employment Blues

bride2b57 Posted: Jan 29, 2009 08:55 PM

Employment Blues

Hey Guys,

I am in a tough spot! I had been waiting on a job offer for three months and I was turned down today!! This economy is killing me.I have a Masters and NO job!!

I am so psyched to start planning my wedding and this is just a real bummer. What is going on here? Anyone experiencing this?! or better yet, know somewhere that is hiring a counselor lol?

JillandJoe Posted: Jan 29, 2009 08:56 PM

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Mental Health Counsler? Where do you live?

MrsC2010 Posted: Jan 29, 2009 08:57 PM

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i took a job during grad school to make some money and now that i finished my masters i haven't been able to find anything else...

i am soooo overqualified for the job but im stuck there for now...i know at least its money but its sooooo frustrating.

bride2b57 Posted: Jan 29, 2009 08:59 PM

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I have my undergrad in Human Services and Masters in School Counseling. I would be more than willing to take something in Mental Health. I have been looking for a position that will hire me based on my Human Services, in hopes that they will pay for me to become a licensed MH. I have a semester and a half left....I live in Babylon.

RitasEngaged Posted: Jan 29, 2009 09:01 PM

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that stinks - in the mean time i would just try to get a job anywhere and worry about your dream job later

Lsorrent Posted: Jan 29, 2009 11:09 PM

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I work for an agency called Hope for Youth. We're based in Amityville. I have my master's in general psychology (yea, big mistake) and I recently started there a few months ago. I'm not sure if they're hiring, but I'm sure you could check the website and send your resume over.

AdriandSteve Posted: Jan 29, 2009 11:13 PM

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Posted by bride2b57

Hey Guys,

I am in a tough spot! I had been waiting on a job offer for three months and I was turned down today!! This economy is killing me.I have a Masters and NO job!!

I am so psyched to start planning my wedding and this is just a real bummer. What is going on here? Anyone experiencing this?! or better yet, know somewhere that is hiring a counselor lol?

did u go to hofstra? i'm actually applying to that program now cuz i have my MA in forensic psych but again, can't make THAT much money cuz i'm not licensed.

i would check with YAI. They always seem to be hiring, even now.
Also, if ur from the island the best bet is to check with the school district that you went to. Also ask anyone you know who is a teacher.

AugustBride09 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 09:08 AM

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Posted by bride2b57

I have my undergrad in Human Services and Masters in School Counseling. I would be more than willing to take something in Mental Health. I have been looking for a position that will hire me based on my Human Services, in hopes that they will pay for me to become a licensed MH. I have a semester and a half left....I live in Babylon.

Hi sorry to crash but just wanted to say I feel your pain. I also have my Masters in school counseling and havent been able to find a job in 4 years. It's horrible. I work in a school admissions office but it's definitely NOT what I want to be doing!!

MC127 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 10:02 PM

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So sorry to hear about your employment situation.. I have my masters in Social Work and do therapy with individuals on a weekly basis at a mental health clinic. I believe my job is hiring but the clinic is located in Queens. FM if you are interested.

lori7570 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 10:05 PM

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Posted by MC127

So sorry to hear about your employment situation.. I have my masters in Social Work and do therapy with individuals on a weekly basis at a mental health clinic. I believe my job is hiring but the clinic is located in Queens. FM if you are interested.

Another social worker!!! YAY!!! I work in a geriatric psych clinic

Sandradv121 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 10:06 PM

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Its bad all over. Each day, someone else is getting laid off that I know. Its really scary and overwhelming. You have to hang in there. Did you consider a Head Hunter? They find the jobs for you... and post on Craigslist, Monster etc. If you are looking to work in a school, you need to work you connections and send your resume to every school district. But hang in there. Trust me. It will get better.

MC127 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 10:07 PM

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Pretty cool......Where did you go to school?

I guess I get your clients as the clinic I work at receives tons of COPS referrals from various hospitals.

lori7570 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 10:09 PM

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Posted by MC127

Pretty cool......Where did you go to school?

I guess I get your clients as the clinic I work at receives tons of COPS referrals from various hospitals.

I went to Adelphi...how about you? We get people from the community and the others from the inpatient facility

MC127 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 10:14 PM

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Buff state for undergrad

Hunter for Masters

cateydee Posted: Feb 01, 2009 09:36 PM

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Posted by MC127

Buff state for undergrad

Hunter for Masters

Yay for MSWs!!!!

I went to Hunter for my masters too...

cateydee Posted: Feb 01, 2009 09:37 PM

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Posted by bride2b57

Hey Guys,

I am in a tough spot! I had been waiting on a job offer for three months and I was turned down today!! This economy is killing me.I have a Masters and NO job!!

I am so psyched to start planning my wedding and this is just a real bummer. What is going on here? Anyone experiencing this?! or better yet, know somewhere that is hiring a counselor lol?

try Idealist.org

futureMrsJSL Posted: Feb 01, 2009 09:49 PM

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I'm not sure if you'd be willing to transfer your counseling skills into a higher ed position but you should check out higheredjobs.com. Many colleges and universities look for counselors in counseling centers on campus or as academic or career advisors. Good luck.

bride2b57 Posted: Feb 02, 2009 12:08 AM

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bride2b57 Posted: Feb 02, 2009 12:09 AM

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Posted by AugustBride09

Posted by bride2b57

I have my undergrad in Human Services and Masters in School Counseling. I would be more than willing to take something in Mental Health. I have been looking for a position that will hire me based on my Human Services, in hopes that they will pay for me to become a licensed MH. I have a semester and a half left....I live in Babylon.

Hi sorry to crash but just wanted to say I feel your pain. I also have my Masters in school counseling and havent been able to find a job in 4 years. It's horrible. I work in a school admissions office but it's definitely NOT what I want to be doing!!

I knew there was a lot of competition in the field. I just didn't think it would be this bad. I am having a hard time finding something in higher ed even!! I have applied everywhere. Its exhausting. It really is who you know. What college do you work at?

bride2b57 Posted: Feb 02, 2009 12:10 AM

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Posted by Lsorrent

I work for an agency called Hope for Youth. We're based in Amityville. I have my master's in general psychology (yea, big mistake) and I recently started there a few months ago. I'm not sure if they're hiring, but I'm sure you could check the website and send your resume over.

Thanks so much! I definitely will check that out. It's nice and close to me too :o)