So now that I've been unemployed for almost two months, you'd think that I might be getting nervous about not having found a job. Thankfully that is not the case! My "sabbatical" has been fantastic so far... if you read this blog, you obviously know about the road trip, but aside from that, my days have been filled with spending time with B, sunshine, some favorite friends from Ireland, hiking here and there, and getting to know B's extended family better. Oh, with a little job searching sprinkled in for good measure.
The last time I was unemployed this long was when I first graduated from college, and had returned to the States from spending a summer in China. If I remember correctly, those days were not nearly as relaxing. Each day was filled with the tension of when I might find a job and the frustration of not having any job offers.
This time around the sense surrounding my unemployment is 180 degrees different. It's been a time of rejuvenation. And now as I kick my job search into a higher gear, I'm able to start looking for a job that will not only satisfy my paycheck, but also my sense of purpose. My hope is by the time I do find my next position, I'll be refreshed and reenergized to tackle the job with boundless vigor.
So all in all, I am fortunate enough to say that being laid off has been a very positive experience for me so far. I know that I am probably in the minority for thinking this way, but I am thankful to be able to enjoy my sabbatical.
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