SchwererGustav
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For the past few years, I've been taking care of my mother as she reaches seniority. It has been a full-time effort, and my brother and I have finally been able to settle into a plan where we can be sure she is well-taken care of. All of my other family lives in Europe, so a lot of the responsibility has fallen on us - myself especially, since my brother lucked out a few years ago with serendipity and left for Chicago. I now find myself in a position of wanting to enter the workforce, but my experience is lacking or potential employers note that I have a two year gap of "unemployment". (I've done some sales work on eBay and private jobs here and there in the meantime, but neither is significant towards starting a career.)
I graduated with a Master's in Public Affairs (International Development Administration being my specialization) in May 2012, did a couple of internships prior, and I ideally would want to work with the U.S. Department of State, but wouldn't mind working with an international NGO or non-profit. I am single and open to moving anywhere. I also have few possessions, so I could easily throw my stuff into a small U-Haul and begin work immediately. I want a career - something to dedicate myself to in order to be financially stable, and perhaps later starting a family of my own.
With so many options, I thought it would be easier. I am not tied down to anything, but being a caring son has seemingly tarnished my attractiveness employment-wise. Plus, being willing to work anywhere has cast my net far too broadly. I don't care where I go, as long as I can make a decent wage for myself in a government-type environment.
The jobs are out there, but how do get them? I'm applying wherever I can, but my inexperience is proving to be my biggest stumbling block.
I graduated with a Master's in Public Affairs (International Development Administration being my specialization) in May 2012, did a couple of internships prior, and I ideally would want to work with the U.S. Department of State, but wouldn't mind working with an international NGO or non-profit. I am single and open to moving anywhere. I also have few possessions, so I could easily throw my stuff into a small U-Haul and begin work immediately. I want a career - something to dedicate myself to in order to be financially stable, and perhaps later starting a family of my own.
With so many options, I thought it would be easier. I am not tied down to anything, but being a caring son has seemingly tarnished my attractiveness employment-wise. Plus, being willing to work anywhere has cast my net far too broadly. I don't care where I go, as long as I can make a decent wage for myself in a government-type environment.
The jobs are out there, but how do get them? I'm applying wherever I can, but my inexperience is proving to be my biggest stumbling block.