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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I am so excited to see my newest puppet in action; and from the looks of it she's ready to see you too. See SouthBank Shakespeare's "As You Like It." Performances are at 7:30pm on the Thomas More University Observatory Lawn. Photo by Mikki Schaffner

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Happy Opening to SouthBank Shakespeare's production of "As You Like It!" I can't wait to see my dear Felicia the Goat out on the stage! #shakespeareinthepark #asyoulikeit #webardhard

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I want to thank Pastor Nicole and Lutheran Church of the Resurrection for giving me the opportunity to lead and preach at the services this weekend. If you are interested in watching or listening to the service, follow the link; the sermon starts at the 20.35 mark. www.youtube.com/live/zP3WPzy...

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Live Worship: July 20, 2025

YouTube video by Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Cincinnati

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Somehow, this feels like the theme to the next chapter of my life...or at least the past hour. youtu.be/krxU5Y9lCS8?...

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The Rolling Stones - You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by ABKCOVEVO

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This weekend, I will be leading and preaching a "Service of the Word" at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Cincinnati, OH. I will be leading all three services (Sat at 5:30pm, Sun at 8am & 9:30am). My sermon is titled "What Do You Really Need" and will draw from Mark 5: 25-34.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Alison Rampa and I were on LOCAL12 WKRC-TV last week promoting Queen City Murder Mystery's Escape to Murderville: A Musical Murder Mystery Parrot-dy. Performances start this Sunday in Dayton, OH; followed by Thursday in Mason and Saturday (7/26) in Fairfield. #cincyarts local12.com/news/arc-cin...

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Cincinnati's Queen City Murder Mystery Group challenges locals with new interactive shows

The Queen City Murder Mystery Group is out with two new themed shows.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Application: (Required) What's the address of your High School? Me: I'm 43. Application: (Required) What's the address of your High School? Me: I graduated in 2001. Application: (Required) What's the address of your High School? Me: I went to college. Application: (Required) What's the address...

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

There were several rounds of applause during my viewing of #Superman, but two very large ones: One was at the conclusion of the film and the other was when a certain Cincinnati landmark (we're talking about you @cincymuseum.bsky.social) filled the screen! #superman

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

"You need to study! You don't want to end up being a garbage man when you grow up." Grown up, still seeking employment, looks up requirements to be a trainee garbage truck driver. Quickly learns from previous job assessments that I will not qualify for the position. Quietly cries into pillow.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

"I want my work to put a genuine good into the world; where I feel that my efforts help contribute to making people's lives better." This was something that I wrote in a cover letter this morning and might be an underlying desire for my life.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

What am I doing? Using math to figure out the right dimensions before building a cross to crucify a puppet. Let this be a reminder kids; you do use math in your every day adult life.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Sometimes, I never get a rejection letter. Sometimes, I get rejected 45 minutes after submitting.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Today was unnecessarily stressful. I am rewarding myself for surviving with a second viewing of The Life of Chuck. This is seriously a really great movie. #thelifeofchuck

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Accidentally, spelled cremation as "creamation" in the title of a document today. I hope the employers don't think that I want to turn pets into frozen dairy products.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Two hours of work and it all just kind of ends up a single line item on an excel sheet. I miss going outside.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Some jobs (very few actually) just want a cover letter and resume. Others, such as the one I just finished, take almost two hours and tell you specifically in the application that it doesn't matter if you attach your required resume. If you don't re-enter your employment history; it doesn't count!

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

There's a lot going on. So to break the flow of bad news, I just want to say that The Life of Chuck is an amazing movie. Probably the best movie I've seen this year. I really want to see it again. If you like really great storytelling, I think that you'll enjoy it. An all around excellent movie!

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Have you worked in the pet care industry in the past? - No If so, briefly describe the role(s) or duties you were responsible for within the pet care industry. (Answer required) - I have not worked in the pet care industry in the past, but I have a cat and she is amazing.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Woof. The HR AI bots are working today. I have already been turned down for half the jobs I have applied for today. Nothing like watching hours of work be turned around so quickly with a impersonal implied ""No, anyone but you."

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Things I wish I could put bluntly in a cover letter: After several years pursuing freelance work in my personal creative endeavors, I am ready to jump back into the daily work of making the world slightly less shitty.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Some People: You contact them afterward to find out why they didn't hire you, right? HR: Replies to this message are undeliverable and will not reach the Human Resources department. Please do not reply.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Woof. Getting a large number of rejection letters today. It's not that I am not used to the rejection. They just normally don't send out rejections on Fridays.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"We regret to inform you that...will not be pursuing your candidacy for the position. Your application was received after a hiring decision was made." So, why did it take you weeks to send me notification AND the job is still posted on your website. Just tell me that you chose another candidate

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Once again, it's Monday. Rejection Day. When all the jobs I applied to from Thursday through Sunday can finally tell me that I am not worthy.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

When the part time retail associate job requires you to submit a cover letter before moving forward in the application process. Good grief.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

As I am now beginning to be rejected for basic part time jobs, I really can't do anything but laugh. It's just absurd. So fucking absurd. Always look on the bright side of life, folks. Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true. Just remember that the last laugh is on you.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Welp. After a fairly disastrous week last week, where I watched everything that I had worked on for months blow up in my face over the course of four days; the only thing that I can do is start all over again. At the beginning. Or to summarize it as a Whovian: Here we go again.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

'It tells me that goose-stepping morons like yourself should try *reading* books instead of *burning* them!'

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

If you have multiple rounds of interviews with a candidate over the course of a month, give them the common courtesy of sending their rejection email from your account. Dont have a job portal notify thrm. It can still be s form letter. Just have some courtesy.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I needed to escape, even if for five minutes, today.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We have hired another (less qualified, younger) candidate.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I am currently in the interview process for five/six positions at five different companies. You would think that would make me feel at ease. It doesn't.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The crack of a tree being splintered around its base as the storm raged in the lightning peppered darkness filled the bedroom. The moments that followed felt so much longer than they actually were. Moments filled with dread, uncertainty and the knowledge that there was nothing that one could do.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Never be cruel, never be cowardly, and never, ever eat pears! Remember, hate is always foolish. and love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind. Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Song of the Day: "You Rule My World" from The Full Monty Resonating Lyrics: Dave Though I'm unemployed Harold A tad depressed Dave I'm overweight Harold I'm overdressed Harold & Dave There's nothing I can do, you rule my world Dave There's nothing I can do.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

My opening day miracle occurred this morning when I found a dozen eggs for under five dollars. $4.97 at Aldi.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

@cincymuseum.bsky.social was without a doubt, my favorite part of the Opening Day Parade! Happy Opening Day Cincinnati! Go Reds!

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I dont miss organizing the parade, but I do miss marching in it. Happy Opening Day Cincinnati! Go Reds!

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

It's good, isn't it? Grand, isn't it? Great, isn't it? Swell, isn't it? Fun, isn't it? Nowadays

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It's so Ohio, that the first day of Spring is the coldest day of the week.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I have a job interview on Wednesday morning. So if you have a moment and can spare a thought or prayer for me, I would be more than grateful. I could really use a miracle about now.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The After. It looked like someone was shearing a sheep when we were done.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The Before: Getting my haircut for the first time in five to six months.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Of the jobs applied for today, I have already been rejected by half. This has not been a good day.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I don't want to be a person that gives up; but this is daunting.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

"Maintains fax machines, assists users, sends faxes, and retrieves and routes incoming faxes." I actually know how to do this. Weirdly, I have a lot of experience with fax machines. I never say this because its not really relevant anymore. I got rejected from this job three hours after applying.

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Sean P. Mette @theseanmette.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

"Be the life of the party as you greet guests, answer questions, and spread good vibes all around. Whether it's passing out swag or performing as the main act, you'll be the face of our events and the ultimate host with the most." Sir, I'm not sure that I am the candidate that you are looking for.

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