Unforeseen changes
I had started another post as the spring began, but things have taken an unwanted (although not unexpected) turn - I was laid off from my job on March 28th. I could feel something wasn't right - this began in the autumn - and in the last few weeks, it became much more uncomfortable. I even said as much in my last post. I had a sense of dread on Friday, which is something that doesn't often happen, but it did. I packed my things and left quickly and quietly and now I'm trying to do everything possible to find something immediately.
It doesn't matter if it's part-time, full-time, contracted, etc. - I just want to be able to get back to working as quickly as possible. I'm keeping myself occupied and focused and not allowing myself to slip into a state of panic or fear. Moving forward and keeping positive is the only way to navigate things.
I've sent out numerous resumes (even before this happened); I accept and will take any interviews that are offered; been to meet with a headhunter in person and went to the Department of Labor to make sure that my signing-on for unemployment was done correctly and to set up meetings with their job search team.
This isn't a time for self-pity or hadn-wringing; it just needs to be done. And in those hours when I've exhausted the tasks necessary, I'll go to the gym to help my body and mind.
It's all anyone can do.