It’s been an overwhelming few weeks, for many reasons, but things have begun to calm down. I just spent the entire day at the hospital with my boyfriend who had surgery on his shoulder for a torn labrum. That’s the perk of unemployment; I have all day everyday to do whatever I want. Also, appointments don’t interfere with my schedule, since I do not have a schedule!
Another perk is that I am able to focus more on my course work. I don’t feel rushed to complete my homework or stressed about the time I have to spend in class. With the stress of work removed, I am able to study leisurely. I am finding my studies much more enjoyable as a result and I think that I will get more out of my education as a result. (wow, I sound like suck a dork!)
But on a more serious point I am beginning to get slightly nervous about my job situation. The job market is not at a good place because of the economy/impending recession. I have been officially out of work for two weeks, but I have been applying for jobs for about four, with very little leads. I’ve had one interview, for a sales job, and I am completely uninterested. I know that beggars can’t be choosers, but I also don’t want to end up in another job that I despise.
When I’m applying, I position myself as an MBA student who is looking for a company to grow with. I figure this shows that I am young, with some real world experience, and I am improving myself so that I am able to bring my best self to a company. I think that companies look for employees that they can retain, watch grow and then they can promote those employees within the company.
Since now solid job leads have presented themselves yet, I am playing with the idea of getting a part time job (hopefully with benefits). By doing that, I can focus more on school, take more classes at a time and finish faster, or at least definitely on time. So, I don’t know what my future holds, but it is exciting to have the world at my feet. I like not knowing that I am doing every day. It makes like more of an adventure ☺