For the past two months, I have been a little stressed out. It was part of the reason I took a break from the blog at the end of the year. And I am sorry if you had me becoming an alpaca farmer on the Mr. Shife mid-life crisis bingo card but it was just stress that drove me away.
The main reason I have been little unhinged is that I have been looking for a new job. And I know this is really going to shock you … it’s not a lot of fun trying to find a new place to park your butt for 40 hours a week. A few examples of the highs and lows I experienced while looking for a new gig:
· Why haven’t they called me back?
· Did my phone just ring?
· Did I give them the right number?
· Does this skirt make me look fat?
· Should I be wearing a skirt to interviews?
· OMG. Is that a typo in the thank you letter I just sent?
· Hitting refresh every 12 seconds on my email account.
· We can make it if I’m an Uber driver, right?
· Working on your spy skills as you hope your current employer doesn’t find out you are looking for a new job.
· Consider relocating to Alabama.
· That interview went really well.
One day later: I probably shouldn’t have said that during the interview.
One week later: That interview went really bad.
One month later: I’m never getting another job.
One day later: I probably shouldn’t have said that during the interview.
One week later: That interview went really bad.
One month later: I’m never getting another job.
All of that coupled with the usual stress of the holiday season and I was at maximum capacity.
Well, my stress levels returned to mostly normal last Friday as I got the call I have been waiting for. It was my doctor telling me that I didn’t test positive for Australian bat lyssavirus. I also heard from my new employer as they offered me a job. Yay!! It was definitely good news and hearing that I didn’t have rabies was pretty swell too.
At the end of the month, I will be starting my new gig. I’m pretty excited and glad I can now focus on something else to stress me out like why my urine smells like marshmallows.
Thanks for stopping by. I will talk to you soon.
I will persevere. I will keep moving forward. I will be the stream.
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYoungest is looking too. The Engineer is on his
last 2.5 weeks. Deeeeep breathing. :-)
I hear ya Matt, that is a very stressful thing to deal with. Especially at my age and no skills. That's why I went to the dogs :) a very big congrats to you and the family!
ReplyDeleteWe have a saying in Redding, but I think many can relate. "Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and getting a job in Redding!"
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new gig!
It's interesting that you can't blog when you're stressed. Neither can I.
ReplyDeleteBut when I say I can't blog when too badly stressed, many bloggers seem to indicate that i ought to use the blog to write myself out of the stress.
I don't operate that way. Myt writing would suck if I tried.
Glad things are looking up for you and it's good to see you back.
Holy moly, man; no wonder your stress level was through the roof! I'm so glad you've found a new position already. My husband went 18 months once between jobs. It was scary and not fun.
ReplyDeleteAnd re Harry's comment about blogging when stressed - neither can I. I can write, but it has to be for my eyes only. Blogging is best when I'm happy and fairly relaxed :)
That's always a stressful time. I'm glad to hear it all worked out.
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the new job! And not having rabies. My partner hasn't had a job for 6 months. It's not easy.
ReplyDeleteI can't blog when I'm stressed or have depression, or if I have too many ideas running through my head. Which is most of the time.
Congrats, Matt. A new job, a new start, and at the right time of year as well. I hope that, through all the angst, you managed to have a good Christmas. Happy New Year, my friend.
ReplyDeletemake mr shife great again!
ReplyDeletemission accomplished matt. well done!