Since being laid off I've had nine interviews without landing a job. In the past I always got a job within three interviews. More often I was hired after one interview.
Today I took three trains and walked three-quarters of a mile to go to an interview. It took an hour and a half to get to the office. If I get the job, the commute will cost me $3,000 a year.
I saved myself $2.25 by walking from Grand Central to my home. It is a nice walk.
As I walked down a side street I noticed a ragged man waving a construction flag. He stood outside of a parking garage. It was unclear whether he worked for the garage or not.
When I passed, he peered into my face and said, "You look sharp."
The day is salvaged. At least I made a good impression on someone.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, March 2, 2009
Hello, This is the Universe Calling
This morning I was laid off.
I was called into a meeting in a large conference room with about 15 others, given a folder, and told that my position was eliminated effective today.
When I returned to my desk, I burst into tears and had difficulty talking with coworkers who stopped over to say goodbye. Now that I have cleared out my desk and turned in my badges, I feel an odd sense of calm.
The constant worry about losing my job was oppressive. Now that it has happened, I feel free to forge ahead full time.
I have been looking for work since I was laid off in the summer of 2006. At that time, the company decided to rehire me before I ever officially left the office. Basically, I just moved desks.
It felt icky to work at a place that laid me off and I wanted to move on, but the educational publishing job market was contracting and I find it difficult to look for work while I have a job. I know this is ridiculous but to me it feels wrong to sneak away from work to go on interviews.
I am hopeful that now that I can devote myself to a search full time, I will find something quickly. It is certain that I am motivated. I don't have a severance package, and the maximum gross unemployment for a month in New York won't cover my monthly rent (which is modest by NYC standards).
I was called into a meeting in a large conference room with about 15 others, given a folder, and told that my position was eliminated effective today.
When I returned to my desk, I burst into tears and had difficulty talking with coworkers who stopped over to say goodbye. Now that I have cleared out my desk and turned in my badges, I feel an odd sense of calm.
The constant worry about losing my job was oppressive. Now that it has happened, I feel free to forge ahead full time.
I have been looking for work since I was laid off in the summer of 2006. At that time, the company decided to rehire me before I ever officially left the office. Basically, I just moved desks.
It felt icky to work at a place that laid me off and I wanted to move on, but the educational publishing job market was contracting and I find it difficult to look for work while I have a job. I know this is ridiculous but to me it feels wrong to sneak away from work to go on interviews.
I am hopeful that now that I can devote myself to a search full time, I will find something quickly. It is certain that I am motivated. I don't have a severance package, and the maximum gross unemployment for a month in New York won't cover my monthly rent (which is modest by NYC standards).
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