Friends, it has been an interesting year for me. Yes, i have been unemployed for 15 months now. Yes, i have spent the entirety of my retirement early to keep my family alive. Bankruptcy may be in my future.
But I still had a great year none the less. Applied to over 130 different jobs or more. Unique resumes for each. Talked to about 30 companies in that effort. Learned alot about what I can vs. cannot do. I can do alot. That makes it a problem honestly. Jobs are sort of narrow to me today. I am used to bearing alot of responsibility. But old experienced Ph.D.s just don’t sell well. Most of us become unemployed and I never knew that.
I have interviews coming up early January and a few options i can take to keep us alive. What i was more worried about all year was my sweet wife. She has anxiety and took this challenge to heart. Fear of loss of security and inability to survive was very hard for her. Likewise, my son struggled again with anxiety this year. He is doing better than mom, but has his own challenges. Mom asked for help and for that i am ever thankful. She got her diagnosis today, something she has just put off too long. The pros will help her. My job is just to support and love her as is❤️🙏
I am positive every day. I help people all the time. I enjoy doing that. Just have not been the best at choosing jobs i can get. Aiming too low, no one understands why i would accept a lower position with my experience. But for old folks? These are the day of contracts and fractional employment.
Wishing you all the best for 2020! Never have i been closer than the job i was born to do. It’s been fun searching honestly. If i just decided what i wanted i could get it🤪🎅🏿☃️✌️👍🙏❤️💙🌲📷
