Last night at a party someone asked me what I do. And it was so easy. I never say unemployed. So self-esteem killing. I've heard some people say, "I'm between jobs." I've heard others say, "I'm engaged in a job hunt." Follow that up with WHAT you're looking for. Especially at a party or a networking event, you have no idea who the other person knows (including your ex-boss.) So be sure to have a simple two sentence pitch for your new job: industry/function and maybe even a couple organization names in there. Have of course, your card handy. I did mine on moo.com.
And in my case, the way I'm going to refill the cash I've taken out of my retirement funds (a have 2 months cash left and then I'm out on my ass), is to do some career coaching for others. And I love it! I love coaching others. I would LOVE for it to be part of my next full-time gig, however that's ok. I think as long as on the weekends or after work I can help others find direction and focus in their lives, I'm good. This is the thing that I could do in life for free and never miss a beat.
At the party I was chatting away about coaching and my whole body was alive, and the impact of relief I watched in the two folks I spoke to was tangible. They were energized and relieved about dilemmas as they chatted with me. Enjoyable feedback loop. Good stuff. I want that for everyone: I want people to talk about their work at parties and be energized and energize others as they talk about their service.
And I'm so excited to get back to a full-time job. I just want to be in an office again and bring my positive energy, my joy in working to a space with people. I love making a workspace fun. It's my destiny, and frankly, I'm happy today. It all feels inevitable: me working again soon (in a couple weeks in fact.) AND, me coaching people on the side: and loving every minute of all this work. Doing it in balance so I can spend quality time with friends and family.
I've let go of the past work pain completely, and am ready for a new chapter, and I affirm I bring in enough to pay off my loans, refill my retirement accounts and live modestly well.
And in my case, the way I'm going to refill the cash I've taken out of my retirement funds (a have 2 months cash left and then I'm out on my ass), is to do some career coaching for others. And I love it! I love coaching others. I would LOVE for it to be part of my next full-time gig, however that's ok. I think as long as on the weekends or after work I can help others find direction and focus in their lives, I'm good. This is the thing that I could do in life for free and never miss a beat.
At the party I was chatting away about coaching and my whole body was alive, and the impact of relief I watched in the two folks I spoke to was tangible. They were energized and relieved about dilemmas as they chatted with me. Enjoyable feedback loop. Good stuff. I want that for everyone: I want people to talk about their work at parties and be energized and energize others as they talk about their service.
And I'm so excited to get back to a full-time job. I just want to be in an office again and bring my positive energy, my joy in working to a space with people. I love making a workspace fun. It's my destiny, and frankly, I'm happy today. It all feels inevitable: me working again soon (in a couple weeks in fact.) AND, me coaching people on the side: and loving every minute of all this work. Doing it in balance so I can spend quality time with friends and family.
I've let go of the past work pain completely, and am ready for a new chapter, and I affirm I bring in enough to pay off my loans, refill my retirement accounts and live modestly well.
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