The Diary of a Job Searching Woman: Sept. 29: Better really think about doing a job search.
The Diary of a Job Searching Woman: September 29: Better really think about doing a job search. I haven’t done my resume in over 5 years.
My boss must be on vacation…but something is going on. Every antenna in my head is sticking straight up. I started hanging around the executive offices today. Lots of closed doors, which isn’t normal. I checked in with some other contacts on the other floors to see what I can find out. No one knows anything, but it sure doesn’t feel very good. My boss always tells me when he is going to take the day off and I haven’t heard from him.
I looked on my computer today and found my resume. I haven’t looked for a job in 5 years. I have been promoted twice in that five years and I’ve never looked for a job before at the Director level. I’m feeling overwhelmed about my career and the prospect of having to look for a new job in this market. I want to have faith in my company because I’ve given them 5 great years and have received my bonuses each quarter, but I am a single woman and mother and I must look at reality.
I went to my daughter’s softball game. They could be in the championships. Into Mother mode, all afternoon and evening. Went out to dinner and ice cream with the kids. Tumbling into bed now.
The office and the fear will be there tomorrow. I don’t think it’s going anywhere. ‘Night.