Happy New Year, everyone. It's the first Monday of Year 2010. Time to start fresh, move forward with life, and for me to continue on my journey and my search for new employment.
Over the past two weeks, I have applied to more technical writing positions than weeks prior. I'm feeling more prepared, more confident, and ready to again be on a company's payroll. I want to turn a less-than-wonderful circumstance (being downsized by my former employer) into something positive so that all the stress and fear I felt was worth it.
I just realized I have been without work for 3 months, which was a complete surprise to me. They say time flies when you're having fun. Although "fun" is not quite apropos, keeping busy with the demands of school, job search, and end-of-year holiday celebrations has made time fly. Time to get crackin'.
I have decided to consider the use of temporary placement services in an effort to locate work. I was opposed to this idea at first due to the cost and commitments involved in my relocating to another area, but that's a risk I think I must take. The longer I am without work, the more difficult it will be for me to become gainfully employed on a full-time basis.
I must continue my training, stay focused, and be dilligent in my job search endeavors. With improved skill sets, a marketing plan, and a positive outlook, a great opportunity will come my way.
