Lately, I’ve run into several people I know from my working life, whom are now without job. Each time I meet up with someone in this share predicament, I notice, they are happy. The have a look of health and contentment. And a few say they have no intention of looking for work right now. The idea is it’s better to start when the economy picks up.
They may have a point. I’ve checked my stats and since I’ve been out of work — from February to now — I’ve sent out 97 resumes and cover letters. Of that, I’ve landed seven interviews. In addition, I’ve had about seven telephone and networking interviews. I don’t know how good or bad my results are, but I feel pretty satisfied in the response, given that I have a little time before my “Star Bucks” run out.
One nice thing about being among the unemployed at this time, everyone knows it’s tough out there. You don’t have the usual self-doubt that you may experience if you were jobless in a booming economy. Taking time to relax and enjoy it might be what the doctor ordered. However, if you’re left without a safety net, like a severance, it would be quite a bit more worrisome.
