Right or Right Now...?

So you know that you want work. You’re tired of sitting on the couch and reading up on Facebook and Twitter about how awesome someone’s new gig is going or how another person could not be happier than they are in their current position… you want some of that! All these Instagrams and statuses – those will be YOUR photos and words soon, right? Right!

One issue there…

Which one do you want...?

You mad because it’s Cuffin’ Season and everybody except you got a boo? Or do you REALLY want to get into a relationship? Let’s weigh the pros and cons of the different types of relationships out there.

Temp work – aka “Cuffin’ Season”

Maybe you need a one-nighter or something to tide you over until you get that mindset out of your head. Need someone to occupy you until you move on – literally or otherwise – or you’re not entirely prepared to get into a big time gig. Temp work may be for you. There are plenty of temp agencies (dating sites, singles’ nights, etc) out there – but watch out for those! As many temp jobs you may find – there are plenty of men and women looking for temp-to-hire… aka to cuff you in the long run. 

• The pros: you can come and go as you please. No strings, if you will. Try it out without major investment. 
• The cons: temp-to-hire’s happen more often than not – be weary of your own investment in the situation. If you can spin it into a longer-term gig, go for it – but if it’s just a fling or for the season, don’t push it.

Part time – aka Short-term dating

You’ve been out the game for a while. You want to get your feet wet again. Or maybe you don’t have the experience you feel you need to be truly effective in the ideal situation. Don’t want to feel used like a temp, but can’t imagine putting a ring on it at this point in life? Part time – aka short-term dating – is right up your alley. While most will say “I would not get into a relationship with a person unless I see myself with them for a long time”, how many of those relationships actually lead to long-term commitment? Go into things with an open mind and a half-full cup. Your glass may runneth over with the right combination… or someone may “have a glass of water with [their] thirsty ass” (shout out Wale). 

• The pros: get reacquainted with the idea of commitment. Learn what really works for you and what doesn’t in a relationship. Get your resume tweaked. 
• The cons: there may be a feeling of limbo – deciding whether to “be content” and turn the gig into a full timer or to test the market and see what better things may be out there. Also, your partner may be doing the same thing. Again, there’s no ring on it… so be ready for open competition.

Full time – aka Long-term dating

Nope! Done are you with these high-risk low-reward gigs. You’re at the point in your life where you need not search any longer; the next one will be THE ONE. Or you’re not comfortable with bouncing around from person to person or situation to situation… you’re flexible and feel, with the right individual, the two of you can grow and flourish. Why not? The full time aspirations are in full effect. “Long as you have your suit and tie” (I see you, JT), you should garner the attention of people prepared to put their property proper feet forward! Scan all those resumes, have those interviews – it may take a while but, with due diligence, the “rest of your life”r will come to fruition! 

• The pros: once you find one, you should have nothing to worry about! No more shopping around or complaining about where he/she is – you have them; now everyone wants to be like you. 
• The cons: you have to realize that there is no more comparison, no more open position, none of that. Work with that partner of yours to make it work. Full time acknowledges that you probably cannot let up off the gas. Divorce rates are high. Don’t add to them.

“The Resume” does not confirm nor deny the successes or failures of said advice. If it DOES work, though… be sure to slide us some credit.

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What's Your Objective?

Objective. Noun. "Something worked toward or striven for; a goal." (Thanks, Free Dictionary.)

What is your purpose? What do you want? Why are you here?

What’s your contribution to life. – Jurassic 5

We’re not going to get that deep with this one; there is a point to all resumes – including “The Resume” – we call those reasons “objectives”. When you roll up on that girl at the bar, what is your end game? When you leave that guy a note on his desk, where do you perceive it going? Are you aiming for someone to talk to for the night or someone to take home to mom and/or dad? New person to communicate with or new person to copulate with? Whether or not you realize it, all the things you do in life have objectives!

An example of a job objective (as noted on About.com) would be:

• Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.
• Customer service management where my experience can be utilized to improve customer satisfaction.
• Management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in human relations, project management, and staff recruitment and retention.
• Marketing position that utilizes my writing skills and enables me to make a positive contribution to the organization.
• To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of finance.
• To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.

Now, examples of relationship objectives (as collected from actual OKCupid.com profiles) include:

• Guys and girls who like bi girls
• Ages 22–40
• Near me
• Who are single
• For new friends, long-term dating, short-term dating, activity partners
  
  
• Everybody
• Ages 23–30
• Near me
• For new friends, short-term dating, activity partners, long-distance penpals
  
  
• Straight guys only
• Ages 23–28
• Near me
• Who are single
• For long-term dating, short-term dating

They're not exactly synonymous – but the point is there are specific things people look for, regardless of how “open” they are to find a new situation. 

Be honest about your objectives. As specific as you may get, be optimistic about them also. There are pros and cons to how you approach all situations – be ready to roll with the punches. 

Don’t get Pacquiao’d.

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