Job Hunting Is A Bitch

I'm getting some decent free-lance work as a writer. I just handed in an article about erectile dysfunction in men, and how they can enjoy sex. I'll get paid a hundred bucks for it. I'm also finishing off an article about the history of the fathers' rights movement. I'll get five hundred bucks for that one. I'd like to write an article for the same web site about Parental Alienation Syndrome. There are new articles out there now that blast PAS for the junk science that it is, and someone (namely, me) needs to bring those new articles to everyone's attention.

I'm working on two articles about sex for a British publication. I already have two articles published at that site. After another one or two issues, they expect to start paying. That suits me fine. I'm getting myself established there. The owners of the site also want me to work with them as (possibly) an editor. I might be helping them bring more attention to their site. Once that's underway, I'll both be getting paid, and I'll direct everyone to the site. I also have two more short stories at Scarlet for future issues. I've sent an article about foreplay to a dating web site. I'll know soon if it's been accepted. I'd like to write on a long-term basis for that web site. I'll be paid more as a full-time writer. Right now, I'll get fifty bucks per article, which isn't bad to start with.

The Count does have one very good job prospect that he's pursuing. I won't say what it is so that I don't jinx it. The money I'm bringing in is paying for the basic bills, so we're at least able to stay afloat. We aren't out of the woods yet, though. Feel free to donate to my PayPay account if you'd still like to help us out. The PayPal button is at the top of my left sidebar.

The Count also found out that the employer mantra "you are over-qualified for this job" means "If I hire you, you'll leave as soon as a well-paying job comes your way. So, we'd be better off hiring a slacker who won't do a good job whom we'll likely have to fire, rather than risk you coming to work one week and quitting for a better job the next week." You can't win for losing in the Employment Wars.

I'm going to concentrate on my writing, and find more magazines and web sites that accept articles for pay. I know that soon I will bring in a regular income. I'm on my way there now. Plus, a publisher has my novel's manuscript. I should hear soon whether or not they will publish my novel. That means a bit more money.