Not So Funemployed

Who knew November was just around the corner? It’s been two full months since the 9-5 life ended and the job searching began. So far everyone’s told me that it took them 3-4 months to find their dream job and eventual career path and to not get discouraged but it’s proving to be a difficult task. Especially since everyone around me is busy with their lives and I’m still seemingly stuck in pergatory (for those non-English majors - no man’s land). I’ve had numerous interviews that have (in my opinion) gone pretty well and I always get the “I’ll be in touch by the end of this week, or early next,” yet nothing seems to come to fruition. It’s either that I’ve been one of the interview early birds and the ones after me have been more impressive and qualified, or they’ve simply forgotten my bubbly spirit and zesty personality by the time the decision gets made, either way I lose. However, having down moments every once and awhile is necessary for me, it gets me to pick myself up, do the proverbial dust off and try harder (essentially write stronger and more creative cover letters). Being discouraged only makes matters worse for me, and there’s really no point in that so the only option is positivity and employment vibes, which are bound to work eventually… right?

On a completely different and non-related note the Funemployed life just got a little less unemployed and a little more part-time employed. I’ve finally hit the point where money is necessary and a part-time job is therefore unavoidable. We’ll see if retail therapy works its magic on the other side of the register - aka stay tuned for updates on life being part-time funemployed. My thoughts are that this life is bound to be the same as being full-time funemployed but with a little less time job searching and a bit more funds in the bank. Props to friends in retail who manage to get this girl hired for once.

Until next time…