It's really tough being in this lost land of limbo - of being between occupational opportunities. Every day I feel like the call is right around the corner. And every day - or most days - there is some activity or follow up that leads me forward, but not the clincher.
I have felt all along that success was imminent. This is both a positive and a negative. It is a positive because it keeps my hopes up, energizes me, and keeps me going. It is a negative because I take my foot off of the accelerator in hunting new opportunities.
What is most troubling is the timelines that exist. Mine is very short. The organizations that I am working with seem to have much longer decision-making calendars. I have had interviews and requests for information all along the way. To date I have yet to close one.
The other thing that makes this tough is that your friends and colleagues don't quite know what to say, or how to approach you. They offer sympathy, and support where they can, but it is an awkward balance. I am thankful for the contact of those that have stayed in touch, and am heartbroken by some I thought were good friends that are keeping a distance.
Irregardless, I have no choice but to continue pressing forward. My own sense of balance and being, not to mention basics of life, rest in the resolution.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Odd musings on a December day
A couple things crossed my path today that tickled my funny bone.
2 keyboards that are special kinds of gifts:
An MSN tech article highlighted 2 unique items, the 'Keyboard for Blondes' which comes with updated keys like 'Oops!', and 'Das Keyboard' which has nothing on the keypad except for blank keys - see http://tech.msn.com/news/articlecnet.aspx?cp-documentid=15737752>1=40000
Sony has announced their latest miniatured solution - themselves. They are laying off 8,000 employees. The good economic news just continues to roll in.
On a more positive note, I have had 2 interviews recently. Well actually, one interview and one assessment test. I passed the test, which qualifies me for an interview. I have another interview coming up, and 2 more potential positions that I consider 'likely'. I am prepared for a great slowdown as we approach the holidays, but am hopeful that one (or more) opportunities will come through to start right after the new year.
2 keyboards that are special kinds of gifts:
An MSN tech article highlighted 2 unique items, the 'Keyboard for Blondes' which comes with updated keys like 'Oops!', and 'Das Keyboard' which has nothing on the keypad except for blank keys - see http://tech.msn.com/news/articlecnet.aspx?cp-documentid=15737752>1=40000
Sony has announced their latest miniatured solution - themselves. They are laying off 8,000 employees. The good economic news just continues to roll in.
On a more positive note, I have had 2 interviews recently. Well actually, one interview and one assessment test. I passed the test, which qualifies me for an interview. I have another interview coming up, and 2 more potential positions that I consider 'likely'. I am prepared for a great slowdown as we approach the holidays, but am hopeful that one (or more) opportunities will come through to start right after the new year.
Life continues its path forward . . .
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