-By Stacey Burgay, Guest Blogger, Video/Content Producer (TV&Web), Event Coordinator, Film Programmer & Founder of Slightly Overexposed Productions.

No, I’m not talking about A GUY, I’m talking about THAT COMPANY. I’m on day 4 of my extreme self-challenge to find work before my unemployment runs out.  I don’t have any work booked till August. What’s a girl to do?  I consider myself a Producer, so I’m going to produce myself a job.

There are certain companies that I have been writing letters to and calling for years. I call these companies CRUSHES. I want them but they do not want me. They don’t even know that I exist. If only they would give me a chance and get to know me…

There is the NEW GUY, a company that I didn’t know of but sparks my interest immediately. I introduce myself to the new guy, there some’s flirting only to find out in the end that he has a girlfriend or boyfriend. No positions are opened right now but maybe check back in year. This company leaves a lasting impression and a longing of a love never obtained.

In-between CRUSHES and THE NEW GUY, I have the DATE GUY, he’s normally a short-term position with no benefits, it’s never a bad experience, just not one that results in any long term work. Then there is the ONE NIGHT STAND a quick job offer that is thrown my way to make a few extra dollars. This ONE NIGHT doesn’t even require skill or a resume. If you don’t respond fast enough to his advancement he goes for someone else.

Yes, this all comes from 4 days of calling people, sending resumes, meetings and applying for random CL jobs with very little response or interest.  I even got a “sorry we got a lot of responses and don’t need any more help” FROM A JOB THAT WAS HELPING A SCHOOL OF ROCK MOVE FROM ONE FACILITY TO ANOTHER. I can’t even get a job carrying guitars? Doesn’t matter I really wasn’t interested in it anyway.

Oh how I long for THE ONE, that one company, that one right opportunity, the one right collaboration that will open doors of possibility for me. Where are you? How do I find you? How do I get you to meet with me, return my phone call or answer an email?