tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27895480483733874212012-02-16T07:42:11.539-08:00Because not everyone is lucky enough to work at a job they can't stand.Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-30816683372938674192009-07-27T09:32:00.000-07:002009-07-27T22:05:25.829-07:00

I began this blog shortly being laid off in December of last year.Since that first post 7 months ago:-I've been interviewed by 5 media outlets and had my name and this blog referenced in countless others.-Google results for "funemployment" went from less than a page to several pages.I'm told that's at least partly thanks to me. Please, no applause.-Funemployment Blog has enjoyed close to 9,000

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You may not believe me, but I spend a lot of time thinking about you!Where do you live?Do you have a ninetofive?Are you funemployed?So to put my inquisitive mind to rest, I've added a poll to the blog!If you would be so kind, check out the "What's your employment situation?" box to the right, and let me know what your deal is!(If you're curious as to what "funemployment" means, exactly-check this

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5 fun things about the office that you can recreate (and make even funner) right in the comfort of your own home:1. Candy Time!Ninetofiver: Just after lunchtime, go desk hopping, annoying the same three people every day until one of them restocks their candy drawer. Submit to eating (what are likely) 70% sugar chocolate eggs purchased at a 50% discount the week after Easter. Immediately regret

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Get your hot little hands on a FREEzing treat today with a free Slurpee!(Did you see how I did that? "Free"... get it?!)To celebrate their 82nd birthday, all across the country, head over to your local 7-11 on this 7/11 for your free iced delish in a cup.Yes, they only cost as much change as you already have between the couch cushions, but you haven't had one since those nights in high school you

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-16997129564575700532009-07-10T16:25:00.000-07:002009-07-10T16:40:13.387-07:00

On Wednesday, I took my 6th trip out to Alcatraz island as a chaperone for groups of teens touring the western states.On the ferry ride back to the San Francisco, a seagull pooed on me. As this is a pretty well known omen of good luck, I, of course, purchased $5 in California Super Lotto Quick Picks. (Such frivolous spending!)I had no idea that my good fortune would actually be this. That's right

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-88009893427389424472009-07-08T16:00:00.000-07:002009-07-08T16:37:59.236-07:00

Because it's all so true... and I'm a musicals geek.It's Web Site Story.Awesome.

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As anyone who's been to Powell's with me knows, I have a pretty insatiable sweet tooth. So you can imagine my sugar-coated joy when Andy over at SF Weekly sent me this.Just what a gal with no dental insurance needs :)

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I got an email in my inbox yesterday from Starbucks.the subject line boasted: Simple Changes, Big Differences at Starbucks this Summer.Fabulous!I clicked through, asked Gmail, to yes, please display the images below and skimmed the Real Food. Simply Delicious section.We're... removing artificial ingredients.That's fantastic! I'm a fan!Thanks, Starbucks for doing your part to simplify the food we

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I know I'm a little slow to jump on the blogger MJ bandwagon (and I actually didn't think I would find any funemployment relevance), but during a particularly exciting dish washing session today (I get my excitement where and when I can), this came on my itunes and I found myself listening even more closely to the lyrics than ever before.No matter how you feel about his personal life, there's no

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I went closet diving earlier this week and unearthed a dress I'd long since forgotten about. It's grey, it has buttons, it has pockets. It's freaking adorable.All it needed was a little iron and lint roller love, and it was back in adorable action.I then did something with this dress that I would not have ever done as a ninetofiver- I wore it two days in a row. (Audible gasp from the direction of

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-47665717774581425332009-06-24T07:03:00.000-07:002009-06-25T22:54:03.838-07:00

Ever a friend of the Funemployed, Peter Jamison over at SF Weekly sent me the link to his recent blog post about a graphic designer using her professionally-acquired skills for more recreationally-themed activities.Check out the rest of The Great Ms. Blok at her website here.

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Great idea for a fun accessory from Ze!Affordable Button

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I was recently contacted by a German journalist living in Chicago who is working on an article for a German newspaper about funemployment. She sent me a series of questions that made me put into words many of the things I've wanted to say and clarify in terms of what "funemployment" is to me.I've used versions of some of my answers here and I hope this can shed some light on what I'm doing and

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Last weekend, sunbathers, birthday revelers and hula hoopers alike were introduced to a special funemployment treat in Dolores Park.Refreshin' Recession Lemonade and it's counterpart Funemployment Fund Drug-Free "Fortune" Cookies made their debut this past sunny weekend.Although my first attempt at a Funemployement interview was almost totally botched due to my lack of ability to save audio onto

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There's nothing more delicate than a gal that shows up to work sporting a bruise, cut, or, godforbid, love bite!As a ninetofiver the blemish will no doubt result in a flury of questions from coworkers who are eager to hear about one's life outside the cubicle.For those of us who are terrible fibbers, it's often difficult to explain how such a mark has been procured ("well, I was kinda drunk and

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We all get them.Emails and phone calls from Senators, Congress people and sorted other elected government officials.They always come with an encouragement to reach out to them when we have opinions about legislative issues. (That is what we pay them for, after all.)Calling all Funemployed Friends!You spend all day on your laptop anyway- you have the time- make a difference!Use your voice to get a

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There's this great scene in the film About a Boy when Will, played by Hugh Grant is walking against the flow of human traffic during rush hour on the busy streets of London's financial district.Will is walking just as purposefully and is just as focused as the people he is passing, but his dress is much sharper and there's a slight grin on his face.Will is wealthy beyond belief due to the large

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In a bizarre twist of fate, I was bumped from The Early Show this morning for someone who recently lost their job- the former Miss California, Carrie Prejean.My opinions on her aside...I promise you there was a camera crew at my house.I promise they followed me around all day.I promise they told me the segment would air today... but it did not.I just heard from the producer and it may air on

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I highly recommend tuning in to CBS News The Early Show this morning from 7am-9am.I'm just sayin'.

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As many of you know, beginning in the Fall, I will be going back to school with the ultimate goal of becoming a high school guidance counselor.Today, I called my friendly local community college asking to meet with an academic advisor about taking some brush-up undergrad courses in the Fall.I was informed that all of the academic advisors have been let go for the summer due to state budget cuts

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All across the web, Funemployment!SF WeeklyLA TimesThe WeekWordpress.comGawkerInteresting opinions, especially in the comments sections.Hope you're finding as much entertainment in all this as I am.

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Funemployment is...Donating time to something because you have the time and energy to do it.I spent most of yesterday at the Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco at the Israel in the Gardens Festival.I was there volunteering with Birthright Israel NEXT, the alumni organization for the Birthright Israel organization.I can say with a degree of certainty that if I were still a ninetofive-er

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I had the opportunity today to do something that I consider a top advantage of funemployment.I got to spend some time with my family.Two of my cousins graduated this weekend, one from 8th grade, the other from High School.In the past, Spring and Summer were filled with conferences, events, and generally business and busy-ness.But today, instead of airport food, cardboard comfy hotel beds and

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I've essentially stopped buying myself anything that isn't a necessity.So, what's a funemployed gal to do when it's her bff's birthday and she wants to give said bff something special from the Not-a-Necessity Department?Get crafty!I got this idea from the fun folk over at Apartment Therapy.Using junk mail, a sharpie, an old repainted black frame and about 2 hours, I made some original, fun, free

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As I headed down to Starbucks this morning, reusable "commuter mug" (note irony) in hand, I had started to talk myself up for another post."Okay, it's been a while, I need to get my blogging going again, especially with the SF Weekly article coming out some time soon."I walk in, motivated and ready to pontificate on my recent budget trip to Vegas or perhaps an update on my search for the new me.

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If you're going to be in the Bay Area this Sunday, I highly suggest you head over to one of the 17 Bay Area museums that will be free for the day! Check out the full list here.Last week I visited the recently reopened Contemporary Jewish Museum and can highly recommend it. The current exhibit, although sparse, is totally worth checking out, especially for free.Dwelling in a different city? Not to

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Let me preface today's Advantage by saying that I do have many friends who have been forced out of San Francisco post-layoff due to the cost of living here, so I am well aware of how pricey it can be to remain funemployed in The City by the Bay.I, too, have made some major lifestyle changes due to my dramatic decrease in income.However... According to Forbes Magazine, San Francisco only comes in

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-67280073744268637082009-05-07T16:43:00.000-07:002009-05-08T13:50:30.359-07:00

Big thanks to JMac for posting this article from EYE WEEKLY.I'm finding the concept of the Quarterlife Crisis especially fitting during funemployment.“There is life on the other side of this, and it’s actually a pretty good one. Growing up may be hard to do, but in the end, the gains outweigh the losses.” In other words: it might just be time to grow the fuck up.

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I'll be playing around with the layout and colors on funemployment over the next week or so.Comments are greatly appreciated while I attempt to make myself a little prettier without doing the blogger equivalent of applying to much self tanner.

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I just received an email from Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey attempting to quell my fears and educate me about Swine Flu.The most effective way to avoid contracting the swine flu is to limit human-to-human contact.Luckily, I spend most days not in an office sharing dishes, doorknobs, pens and oxygen with other people.Advantage: Funemployed.

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-72784785872029015652009-04-27T20:23:00.000-07:002009-04-27T21:05:40.152-07:00

A new way to think about being funemployed; An involuntary busting of your cycle.What am I talking about? I'd like to introduce you to my old friend Ze.Bust that Cycle

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-43478331739647587652009-04-24T13:47:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:18:41.396-07:00

I've come across two pieces of digital gold today.First, clicking through from the Economy section of NYTimes.com I discovered this gem of a website complete with a spot-on definition of this blog's founding concept.Second, check out the comments from my Friday, April 3 post. I'll keep you updated!

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Fact: My roommate and myself are huge HIMYM fans.Fact: Neil Patrick Harris is cohosting with Kelly on Live with Regis and Kelly this morning.My roommate is at the office.Advantage: Funemployed

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Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-60582981346672315882009-04-03T10:59:00.000-07:002009-04-03T11:15:42.460-07:00

See this NYT article posted this morning about the steady decline of available jobs in the US.This is the first time the jobless rate has been this high since the year I was born.In related news, Michael Jackson had a hit single called You Are Not Alone.In only kind of related news the below music video was released the year I was born.You're welcome.

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-21748672243826470682009-04-02T19:42:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:53:04.193-07:00

Not one.Not one post from abroad.Thou shalt not lie to thine blog readers. FAIL!I hope it's enough of an excuse to say that I had scheduled activities 20 hours out of the day for the first 10 days I was away, then I was in Turkey after that with very little internet access, then had major family time in LA... but not to worry. It was all done in funemployment style.Anyway, you know I love you (

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What does a funemployed person do to pass the time?1. Job Search2. Read books3. Watch TV4. Take a trip to Israel and TurkeyI've had my fill of the first three, so I've opted now for #4.In just about 22 hours I will be boarding a plane in San Francisco headed for New York.Once in New York, I will be meeting up with my trip guides from Israel Outdoors at JFK's Terminal 4.Then, at 11:50pm tomorrow,

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I'm a little ill, which sucks.But I'm funemployed, so splitting my precious daytime hours between my bed, the couch, and the big comfy chair in my living room is not, as it has been so many times in the past, accompanied by constant contact with the office.No email, no texts, no phone calls. No ridiculous guilt for being legitimately sick.Just swollen glands, headaches and severe lethargy. What a

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I understand it's a bank holiday today.I get that many many people have the day off.However.Even if you have to work today, I really REALLY don't really want to hear about it.Enjoy the paycheck and quit the Facebook Status bitching.Thank you.

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-54801794616402172472009-02-13T12:01:00.000-08:002009-02-13T12:01:39.664-08:00

Seriously, Google. Just take it over. Grab the reigns and take off running.I've done as much as I can up until this point and now I'm good to go.Google is clearly more capable of running my life than I am and I'm okay with that.Between Google, Apple and Starbucks, I'm pretty much set. And here's why.Ways Google Rules My Shit:My roommates and I have a Google Doc where we input all household

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-89740446812861302102009-02-10T15:51:00.000-08:002009-02-10T18:16:21.818-08:00

I have now officially been in San Francisco for three years.That's three years of the N Judah, with a job downtown, and therefore, three years of monthly Muni FastPasses.Since my relocation three years ago...My address has stayed the same, but am currently living with flatmates #4, #6 and #7 (and our #2 Couch Surfer).I have worked at two ninetofives, my first as a tour guide second as a marketing

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-19970345023863564702009-02-05T14:46:00.000-08:002009-02-05T15:14:42.945-08:00

I am a HUGE fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter.So if you know me, or have read a certain recent post of mine, you know that this:Gets me very VERY excited.

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I recently had a iChat conversation with my good friend over at DEPLORABLE/BEAUTIFUL that turned, as our conversations often do, to funemployment (he's a card carrying member, too).This particular time, however, the conversation was sprinkled with a good dose of perspective and wry humor.Please, to enjoy...Instant Messages of the Unemployed: A Shot of Perspectiveby Kevin Dick

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-13187443138185879182009-02-03T23:00:00.000-08:002009-02-03T23:03:12.943-08:00

On a nice day, head out to your local farmers market, take in the smells and sights, and dig in!Waiting for an ex coworker last week in front of the Ferry Building, I had time to take advantage of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I was greeted with free kettle corn, pomegranate, several kinds of citrus, humus AND almond and chocolate brittle. All this before lunch!Seriously, it's a frikkin'

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A friend recently lent me some words of encouragement with the following in an email.At least you're one of a gazillion people getting laid off, so when the economy says "it's not you, it's me," you know it actually means it.Newly Funemployed!Robin got her walking papers just this past week!Robin, it's not you, it's them... and now, you're one of us. Congrats!

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I've been out of town since Thursday and will be gone until later next week without much internet access, so I won't be posting until I'm back in town.To tide you over...Some statistics shared on last night's AC360:Announced:Job losses this week- 36,224Job losses last month- 632,000Job losses last year- 2.7 millionHad these numbers been reported by someone less hunky, I may have been severely

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-45216340893884985852009-01-20T00:00:00.000-08:002009-01-20T00:00:03.385-08:00

Yekitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08082435632794329763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789548048373387421.post-56084401089316234692009-01-19T12:50:00.001-08:002009-01-19T13:26:09.365-08:00

From time to time, a funemployed person will be extended the opportunity to take on an odd job for some under-the-table cash.I came across just such an opportunity last week.I have a friend who works for a company that organizes scavenger hunts in major cities. Mostly, their clients are companies that use them for offsite team building. They also do games for private birthday parties, etc.They’re

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The Daily Show with Jon StewartThu, Jan 15, 2009Fast forward to 17:20.Jon makes an excellent point about the status of the financial services industry.

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I’ll be posting this Guide in several parts over the next couple of weeks. Although this blog is intended for people who are funemployed for any reason, this guide is intended for those who get laid off.Please to enjoy…00:00 Moment of ImpactDeep breaths. It’s shocking, but believe me, it hasn’t hit you yet. You’re a little numb. There will be a lot of words that will come your way like “

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One of the most excellent advantages* of funemployment is the mid- day weekday activities. Taking advantage of anything during this time can feel so leisurely. I find that the same activities, when enjoyed on the weekend, can sometimes feel rushed. Like you're participating in some Relaxation Race.Break out the Red Bull Vodkas and start appreciating your time off, DAMN IT!I've compiled here a (

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I’ve begun to experience this strange phenomenon wherein I decide that my new profession will be the profession of whoever I’m in the presence of.I’m at a museum, I’ll be an art curator!I’m on a plane, I’ll be a flight attendant!I’m at a concert, I’ll be a singer/songwriter!I’m bar, I’ll be a bouncer!Why is this happening?It might me that at this point I’m far enough outside the Ninetofive that I

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My shitty cell service also thanks to AT&T.

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Find a job. Avoid being laid off from said job. Loose 15 lbs. Do not shave head and sell own hair for rent money. Spend less money to avoid urge to sell own hair. Remember to stop using “I need to get some work done” to dodge unattractive social invitations until aforementioned job is obtained. Do not start smoking. Write in depth blog post about why Bad Girls Club Season 2 is

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I had an interview today at a startup media company.I walked in to my 2:00pm interview prepared and pretty confident that I was a shoe-in for the job.I walked out feeling like I had just spent an hour having one of those conversations on the phone where you can hear your own voice echo back. But the echo was German. And no, I don’t speak German.I had to steady myself in the elevator afterward,

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I have tons of time on my hands and none simultaneously.I feel identityless, but recognize that there is so much more to me than the brand on a business card.I do not know what day of the week it is, much less the date.I am one of those people who is out grocery shopping mid day, mid week.I am funemployed*.After a late night Conversation with some dear high school friends and a Facebook status

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