Re: "A sense of entitlement can get in the way in the hunt for a job" (Opinion, Dec. 29). In his response to my column "All I want for 2012 is - a job" (Opinion, Dec. 26), David Anber missed the point. It was meant to be a funny piece about the trials of job interviews. Mr. Anber took it way too seriously. He says that "those who share (my) views are part of the problem, not the solution." Going to interview after interview and never giving up is a problem? No matter how discouraging things get, I always manage to keep a sense of humour. He also says that I have a sense of entitlement. I Googled it, and nope, don't have that. (I do have gout, though. But I digress.)
He goes on to suggest that I feel minimum-wage jobs are below me. If I felt that way, would I apply for those jobs and go to about 20 interviews a week? All the jobs I have ever held were for minimum wage. Mr. Anber says that I don't even plan to hold the job for very long. I never said that! I held my last job for almost 10 years. I said I needed a job to pay for métro fare to get to open-mike comedy gigs to highlight the fact that I am a comedian. But just because I perform standup doesn't mean I'm not a serious employee. It's a hobby, just like painting (or underwater knitting).
To me the most unfair thing was "I certainly hope that many readers of The Gazette are motivated by Mr. Mosca's piece - not to follow his example, but rather to distinguish themselves in terms of their work ethic." I cleaned toilets for 10 years and never complained. I was happy to have a job and I worked insanely hard.
But maybe Mr. Anber's lack of humour isn't surprising; after all, he's a criminal defence lawyer. What do you get in a "who's the funniest lawyer" contest? No winners! (It's a joke; don't read too much into it, Mr. Anber.) People should absolutely follow my example: go out there and never give up. Keep your head up - and have a sense of humour.