April 25, 2005

Down Time

Coffee House Posting #4

Well, my freedom high from last week has waned. I'm worried how long this jobless thing will last. I mean, I have decided that I am going to be picky as long as I can monetarily afford it. If I go work temp, I will be caught up in working again and not looking as hard for a real job. Of course, I WILL do that before I start to starve. In the meantime, I am starting to worry that I won't be able to decide what I want to do. What WILL make me happy. Sigh.

And I am getting a little lonely and bored. I mean, I get up and go to Mass and my options for doing things all day just seem so limited. Weird huh? Seems like I could do anything I want. But I don't have money to spend and there are a lot of things that just aren't as much fun to do alone.

I'd love to hit the road. But I don't have the money to travel and it's not safe to camp alone. Besides, what happens if I get a call from someplace I have applied, they want me to interview and I am half way across the country? We'll see. Maybe I will go home for a few days this week or next. I can be back in the Lou in 4 hours then.

And oh yeah, my car is broken. The starter... Right now my prayers alone are getting it started I think.

But all in all. I am well. I know this is all still for the best. And life isn't always easy.

Posted by kristen at April 25, 2005 03:50 PM
Comments

Oh man. Don't let that car thing go for too long. A starter would be a bad thing to break down, like, right when you need to be at an interview. I know they're a bit pricey to fix though...

I'm sorry you're feeling bored.. I don't have too much going on during the day on Wednesday (after my class that is) so maybe we could do lunch then, or go to a movie, or something, if you have money? Let me know...

Posted by: Kristi at April 25, 2005 06:43 PM

Have you looked into the job banks for the Public Relations Society of America? They have an STL chapter and have some job leads on their site. Also, there are probably some job fairs coming up.

Someone in one of your first entries after losing the job basically suggested all of us readers get together and see if we can come with any leads. Seriously, have you tried doing a lot of networking yet? It can take a long time to find the job you want. You can find something AMAZING!!! I know!!

Posted by: tanya at April 25, 2005 07:05 PM

Thank you for your support Tanya. I have been networking and may have an information interview soon. There are actually a lot of jobs out there that fit my qualifications, but most of them are corporate- doing PR for pharmeceuticals or something horribly boring (to me). I do not plan to apply for any such jobs. I HAVE to find something better suited to my personality, not just my skills. I can't be behind a desk and computer all day. And I would like my job to have more personal purpose in helping someone. We shall see. Actually, I am still looking into ways to get overseas. Strangely, I think that might be where God is urging me. But I am certainly open to hearing suggestions and OF COURSE connection/networking that anyone can offer. I just don't want people to be offended if I am not interested in the field they suggest. You know?

Posted by: kristen at April 26, 2005 03:24 PM

Kristen, you are so right that you need something that will fit your personality as well as your skills! When we help people who are thinking about switching careers, one of the big things we've emphasized is work environment as an important element, in addition to skills.

What might be helpful is for people to have an idea of what you're looking for. I don't think anyone would ever be offended if you weren't interested in what they suggested (I wouldn't, for instance), but if people don't know what you're looking for, it's even harder to provide assistance in the first place. Maybe a blog entry or an email that would outline what you're looking for? Then anyone who has any ideas or knows of something specific could let you know. As always, I'm happy to help in any way i can. I only mentioned PR because it was the only specific thing I knew you have done (other than singing).

You rock! :)

Posted by: tanya at April 27, 2005 08:36 AM