Cue the music. Cue the lights. I am enlightened!
Or not. My path continues...
After nearly 15 months of unemployment, I had no clue what I was up against in the world of cubicles, computer programs, quirky co-workers and too close for comfort bathroom situations. Apparently, technology (the death of me) and marketing go hand-in-hand. It wasn't and still isn't an easy adjustment to go back to the 8 - 5 grind, but I've found my way through some of the hurdles and continue to build my confidence. I can relate to others who gone through unemployment for an extended period of time. I fought my way through every last interview with the bravado of an experienced, intelligent, no-holds-barred sales and marketing machine. That facade crumbled on day one when I basically didn't even know how to log onto my computer and thought the office was playing a practical joke on me when I was the first to arrive in the morning. Thankfully, that didn't last too long. My computer has stayed on - no logging on, necessary and I fumbled my way through some of the programs and reports and spreadsheets and starting to get into a groove. I know I like the job when I don't look at the clock every minute waiting for the bell to ring. I'm happy with the way everything panned out for me in this new career and I think I'll stay awhile.
With every new experience, heartache, struggle and loss of direction, I get a little bit stronger each time. The truth is always right around the corner. It has a funny way of showing up sometimes, but it's always there. It's that little voice in your head, giving you reassurance that everything happens for a reason.
As the new year approaches, I intend to go back to where I started when writing this blog and follow the steps:
- Be happy - Love life and life will love you back.
- Meditation
- Help others - give back
- Read more
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao-Tzu
