Not So Maudlin

I’m home sick from work, today. I have an angry intestinal sickness that is finally… seemingly… letting up. I can hardly sit here and type I’m so weak, but I’ve either been in the bed or in the recliner all day and cannot stand to sit in one position anymore.

It’s been a busy time at work and I really need to get back to it. Too much to do before next week.

To top it off, it’s beautiful and the perfect temperature outside. I think I might go out and sit for while with some hot tea. That might make me feel a bit better. Today was the first day that the heat kicked on, which makes me happy. It was chilly in the house this morning and when I looked at the thermostat, it read 69 degrees. I love it! I’m really hoping it sticks this way.

Well, I have a lot to share, but I think I need to go rest some more. Ugh. I only get about 5 minute bouts of energy. Maybe it’s a good sign.

Ohhhhhh, great! Now one of the cats is throwing up. Lovely.

So, it’s been about a month since I’ve been job-hunting. I’m not here to complain, since I know that others have been spending greater amounts of time doing the same. However, it continues to be a painful process in today’s market. I knew it was going to be difficult and limiting, but I had NO idea.

I’ve made a chart with the different positions that I’ve applied for. I’ve listed call-back dates, whether they have been filled or not, and whether they have gotten a hold of me. The search is a job in itself. For as many applications/resumes I’ve sent out, I’ve only received one call for an interview. With others’ experiences with job-searching, I’m surprised I’ve even gotten that.

I have a good resume. I’ve worked for years and have a variety of experience, including management, clerical, research, and so on. I graduated with Honors this May and received a departmental award. I also have volunteer experience. However, the grim search continues. I have a prospect that I’d rather not discuss here, so it feels good just to have that, but for a person who is fairly self-confident, job hunting in today’s market is a good way to hammer that confidence into dust.

I’m concentrating less on the wage, now, and more on whether or not I’d enjoy doing the job. We’ll see how this goes.