I have said this before, my job being eliminated from the school was a good thing. Sounds weird, but it really was. I was miserable under the new management, because they were purposely trying to drive people out. Constant 8-5 negativity believe it or not is still worse than unemployment. It also gave me the push I need to figure out what I really want to do professionally and take the huge leap. Problem is that that leap is not easy nor is it definite. I cannot just jump into this new industry and say hire me. Believe me, I have been trying for the past several months. I have given it the most effort the past two to three months but still that is way too long to not be getting positive results. I have had a few interviews. Some of which just were not right for me or not enough money.
I am dying to break into the digital technology and media industry but it is so damn hard. I do not know how to kick a door open and get my foot into the right place. I am putting my resume out everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE. I found a few new sites to job hunt on this week and thats helping some. I need an ego boost because this really is giving me a pretty severe shot to the ego. Its hard to have had so much success professionally and than just fall off the map completely. From Vice President to unemployed is not the direction I have been killing myself for the past six years to take. I'm ready for positivity in my life and a great 2011. I sure hope its on its way very soon!!
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Hello there and thanks for posting this message. Unemployment is, indeed, very difficult to endure because you feel completely powerless. I've been there, like you, revising resumes.....making phone calls, revising even more resumes...but still wasn't able to land a gig.....BUT........i did manage to land a seasonal position with Nike as a sales rep, which enabled me to become a part time employee.
Im finally in my field of work which is coaching, but i first had to settle fore a out of career experience to make ends meet. My ultimate dream is to become a Division 1 head football coach!!! With that being said, sometimes you must step back, to step forward! Never give up your dreams regardless how challenging life is because...as long as you have breathe....YOU ALWAYS STAND A CHANCE!!!!!
So hold your head chica and fight away the pain because like all us hard-workers in the world, you'll get to the finish line!!!
Take care and thanks for the post!!!
BSim
Thank you for your post! I really appreciate your positivity! It's definitely tough and I do feel powerless but others are going through it, I'm not the only one. I am afraid to take too many steps back and ruin the 6 years of work I've already put into climbing the ladder and figuring stuff out you know? At this point I just have to look into a lot of different opportunities and not close too many doors.
What sorts of jobs have you been applying for? Digital technology and media, seems pretty broad, are you thinking something along the lines of broadcasting, public relations, marketing, or possibly graphic design? I'd like to refer you in case I come across something you'd be interested in.
I've been applying to a really broad range of jobs. I'm all about everything internet, digital tech, media...it's pretty broad. I really want to do sales and maybe account management to start. I'd really really love to do sales though...but not the cold calling all day kind. I'm open in some ways to what type of company I'd work for. I think there are so many amazing things going on in the digital world with Facebook and ads that I just want to jump in. I am so passionate about the industry and how every changing and innovative it is.
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