If you want a good job get educated, increase your knowledge, intern, get that advance that degree, volunteer... I have heard this advice since I was young, and yes it is good advice. With that you can increase your marketability, enhance your strengths and intellegect, and more importantly increase your odds at getting paid. However following that advice i find myself with part-time employment and hawking clothes at a department store. When I apply for jobs I rarely have employers not impressed with my experience and education and those same people do not offer me employment. My impressive resume is a hindence. Its ironic that what is a strength in some cases can hold you back in others. With a market oversaterate with job seekers, employers want to pay bottom dollar and people like me often get screwed.

The amazing thing is that I was living the dream I had in high school. I sit at home, look for jobs, watch TV, read books, go on long walks, play with my dog, and have a wife who is able to support me. This is what I sought when I was younger. While I kidded that I wanted a "sugar-momma" there was a degree of truth to it. At some point most people want to be able to do as they please without being burdened by responsibility and committments. Being able to wake up and know that your day is unstructured seems wonderful in the abstract.

Now that I live that dream I had when I was younger I realize that I hate every moment of it. Yes I am reading a lot of good books, I am caught up on most of my favorite TV shows that are posted on hulu.com, and yes I get to play with my dog on a daily basis, but it is hollow. I have no challenges, no accomplishments (other than drinking two pots of coffee in a two hour period) it is an empty existence. I resent the fact that my inability to get hired has forced my wife to be the primary source of income. I resent the fact that I don't even make enough money to support just me. I resent the fact that I am denied jobs that I am extremely qualified for. I resent the fact that I did not have a real plan as to how to utilize my Masters in Political Science. I resent a lot.

As I have learned self-loathing like that is not only unhelpful, but a hinderous. By dwelling on my shortcomings I prevent myself from succeeding, I give rise to doubts which leave me paralyzed with indecision, pessimism, and hopelessness.

I must strive forward to get a job. I have several reasons to do so. 1) My wife needs me to help her support this household. 2) My dog needs more treats. 3) I have a Masters degree in order that I utilize that education and skills that I obtained. 4) I want to travel.

That is enough of a vent for today.