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paninogirl

The Unemployment Diaries #1: The Gameplan

Aug 08, 2010 23:56

My last day at Hamline was Friday. It was bittersweet. In some respects, I was very sad. I didn't want to quit, but felt I couldn't achieve my professional goals in the role I was stuck in. Rather than feeling helpless, I took charge and decided to remove myself from a dead-end situation. I also was sad knowing that I was not only leaving ( Read more... )

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Gameplan anonymous August 9 2010, 13:27:19 UTC

Hi Rachel,

I just want to say that I am very impressed with your gameplan. It shows that you are truly ready (as ready as one can probably ever be for not having a job) because you have clearly defined goals and timelines. I think you'll do well and stay productive.

Also, just wanted to note that you can get movies at the library. Now, I know that its hard to get the ones you really want a lot of the time, but you can go online and request newer releases. Also, at our library, they rent new releases for only 50 cents a day. While you probably don't want to be sitting around watching a lot of movies, it may make a cheap date night at home!

I look forward to hearing more about your adventure!

Godspeed,
Heather Steiner

Re: Gameplan paninogirl August 9 2010, 13:51:17 UTC

Thanks for the encouragement, Heather! Even if I'm not seeing results (aka getting called for interviews), if I'm at least achieving my daily goals, then I know that I'm still actively and conscientiously working toward finding a new job.

I do know that I can get movies at the library. Admittedly, I don't watch too many movies, so I haven't explored that option yet. I like to watch TV shows through Netflix instantly because they're shorter spurts of distraction. I'll probably watch an episode here and there when I need a break from job applications, but may have to explore movies at the library in the future! :)

anonymous August 9 2010, 23:37:00 UTC

You want to become my life coach. Seriously....I wish I had it as together as you did. You are definitely someone to look up to.

Allison McKenzie

paninogirl August 10 2010, 01:05:44 UTC

Aww...Allison, you are too sweet.

Is there something you are hoping to work toward that I can perhaps give you some advice on? Let me know if you want to get together to talk about developing a plan of action. (Of course, I'm using this as an excuse for us to get together sometime soon!)