Cooling down the job hunt

 

I often find that if I stop looking for something, then I am more likely to actually find it. And that seems to work in most areas of my life. I am not necessarily looking for a new job right now.  My job at Heritage Greens has many benefits to it.  I love the people I work for and with.  I have good benefits.  My schedule is great.  Of course, like most people, I could use more income because living check to check sucks.  But at least I know that I have money coming in. And right now, this job also gives me the freedom to work on other areas of my life that may not be possible with a new job.  

I started applying for jobs last year after graduating. I actually got several interviews in.  That was good because it had been years since I interviewed.  I would have loved to have had either of those jobs.  I was not qualified, so when I did not get them, I was not too disappointed. The interviews were great experiences, and I started the process of getting myself out there. I have not put in any applications in the past few months because, frankly, I wanted to enjoy my birthday and the holidays and not worry about that.  So that is what I did.

I am going to keep looking around at openings, but not with the attitude that I have to have something new right now.  I have to put this degree to use right now. I am putting my degree to use in what I do every day, and I need to remind myself of that as often as possible. But I feel like if I take my time and really look for things that I know I would enjoy doing with my career, that will give me the best possible outcome. It could be something that is not here in Greensboro.  I am open to relocation. It could be something that has nothing to do with my masters in gerontology.  As long as it sounds interesting and provides me with a good living, that would be ideal.

So, I am at this sort of crossroads of looking for a job and not looking for a job. I fully believe that the right opportunity will present itself one day.  It is looking for me as much as I am looking for it.  And there's really no harm in just looking, right?  I'll keep you posted.