It’s a bright and shiny day in San Francisco. I’ve been doing some basic research for the job I’ll be interviewing for. I’m reading up on the company, looking at competitors — really I’m beginning to build a SWAT analysis. Yay SWATs! They make me happy like when I create a matrix. I’ve been talking [...]
Posts under ‘Staying Positive’
A lesson from Charlotte: keep your chin up
Can we finally say we are not surprised by the growing numbers of unemployment benefits claims?
But can you chew gum, pat your stomach and walk on a tight rope?
When you have almost everything on your resume but not quite.
A visit with the ocean brings clarity
On a clear day you can see Hawaii.
Stuck in the wardrobe
The C.S. Lewis approved unemployment wardrobe.
Perseverance: lessons learned from the Coreys
Today marks the second day of contract work. Not many hours but at least it gets me out of the house. Although on rainy days like this I’d much prefer to watch Dream a Little Dream and relive the glory days of the Coreys. Accepting contract work is a small step forward. It allows me [...]
Waiting for employment: the Burma Superstar job search
Heat lamps, window watching and waiting to get called for a job.
Explaining your unemployment situation
When X can’t tell you why.
When the job pool dries up
When you’ve hit the limit for jobs you’re qualified for — what’s next?
My own private roller coaster
The thrilling and fear-inducing experience of being unemployed.