More Lemons

That feeling when you get comfortable and things are going really well. Sometimes you just know that feeling won’t last forever. And I was spot on that feeling. I didn’t know what but I had this little knot that something might happen. It did.

 

I lost my job on Monday. Scary and unexpected but it happened and now I move on. Our budgets were really tight this year and I knew sales were down but I didn’t think they would do more layoffs. Funny how that when you least expect something to happen it does.

 

So now what? I make lemonade. Cheesy saying, but I will figure it out.

 

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The Type A in me has a plan, but then I always have a plan. So Monday I came home and had a good cry (make that a few) and then I updated my resume, my LinkedIn, and started applying for jobs. Between Monday and this morning I have applied for about 25 jobs.

 

The good news?

• 3 Phone Screens Today
• 1 of those Phone Screens turned into an interview tomorrow
• 1 Phone Screen on Friday
• I have started networking, in person, via Facebook and Twitter
• I am going to a Networking Group in early February
• There are at least 15 friends who have sent emails, texts, and calls to support and even some suggestions of positions to apply for

 

Am I scared? Yes. Worried? Yes. But I know that I will find the right position eventually. It may not be tomorrow but it will be soon. I have hope and determination. I am a well qualified, educated woman and the right opportunity is out there.

 

Any suggestions for me? Know of any marketing positions open?