That’s how long I’ve been sans job. I believe that’s a longer stretch than my last stint on the 2001 unemployment train. Things are a little bit different now than they were then. I was a little bit more anxious to get a job back then.
After a few months of freaking out/stress/adjustment, I had started getting used to staying home with Anna and dare I say, even enjoying it? Then out of the blue I got a call from a company wanting me to come in for an actual interview for a job that I was super qualified for. After I got off the phone I realized the last time my portfolio was updated was in 2001, I had nothing to wear (since the last time I needed an interview outfit, I was about 30lbs lighter), and knew nothing about the company.
That set off a flurry of portfolio redoing, company researching and clothes ordering. When it was time for the interview, I was all set. Nicely updated, organized portfolio. Professional stylish outfit. Even got my hair cut/colored. (Too be fair, I really needed to do that, but hadn’t gotten around to it) The actual interview went well, it was long and detailed and I thought I had nailed it.
Unfortunately, that was about three weeks ago. And I haven’t heard anything back. I was ok with that because then I got a lead from a friend of mine who works for the coolest place ever (which I don’t want to mention in order to maintain a sense of mystery and intrigue) that they were looking for someone who had my qualifications and even better, was a part time job. OMG, the holy grail of job opportunities for me! I sent in my resume hoping for the best, but to make a long angsty story short, they were too far along in the process and had already made a decision by the time I had heard about it. I was pretty bummed. Because seriously, it sounded like a dream job for me.
So in seven and a half months, I’ve had two job leads and one interview. And no actual job offers. But that’s ok. I’m going to make more of an effort to you know, actually leave my house. I’ve joined a really awesome group of women (and a couple guys) to have playgroups with. (I love meetup.com) And I’m getting up the nerve to actually host a playgroup at my house (and not be paranoid that people with think my house sucks).
At least spring is coming. Playground season!
19. February 2010 at 10:06 pm
Sucks about the job thing, but hang in there. You seem to be handling it a lot better than most people might.
And I’ve seen enough pics of your house to say, with confidence, that anyone who thinks it sucks needs to have their eyes gouged out and their head caved in.
19. February 2010 at 10:33 pm
I’ve been in your house, and it sucks. JUST KIDDING!!!! Your house is the opposite of sucks in every way! Can’t wait till this baby pops out and I can join one of your fancy-schmancy play groups.
20. February 2010 at 10:20 am
You guys are awesome!
I don’t really think this place sucks. I love it and all of it’s old house quirks. I do wish we had a finished walkout basement though…
21. February 2010 at 5:13 pm
I wish we had a finished basement period. Stupid crapshack.
21. February 2010 at 11:08 pm
Nice going with the interview. The dream job will happen for you in perfect timing. With hindsight you will see. I always agonized over people seeing my house. They really do come to see you.
22. February 2010 at 10:40 am
My husband has been job hunting for almost a year now, and the economy is such that he isn’t even getting interviews anymore. And the jobs that he is qualified for, there are a million applicants, because it seems the whole world is unemployed right now! Hang in there, I believe the right job will come along at the right time.