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.
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I have to admit that I hesitated to ask about the state of things because I didn't want to ask what I felt was an awkward question.
I'm sorry about that. I do care what happens and I shouldn't keep quiet just to avoid being uncomfortable. I should know better.
If there is anything that I can do, just ask. I may not be in a position to do more than listen, or offer unsolicited advice, but I can do that. You may not know this, but I have wide experience - albeit in the past - with interviewing.
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