Looking for a job?

I am.

Most of you know that anyway, although it’s hardly an excuse for my silence here. I’ve been taking a couple of hard knocks lately in that department, and have been letting it get to my energy level and self esteem. No panicking, of course - but a slow seeping, a gradual loss that I hadn’t realized until lately.

Anyway… as per usual with me, with recognition of adversity comes a renewed drive to fight back, and so on with the chase. After my alma mater and the company I’ve worked for for nearly half a decade passed me over for younger and safer (narrowly - but second place doesn’t change my paycheck) I paused to feel sorry for myself. But I know losers (so do you - you’ve all told me many a time, when I was dating them) and I am NOT that. My resume is hot, my life has been interesting, and I’m smart and strong.

So, though I hesitate to chronicle my job search in its entirety to preserve the likelihood of my procuring a job at a company whose HR dept can use google, we have a new little theme I’m sure many of you can identify with:

A 30 year old on the hunt for a fulfilling career in the new century.

Currently, I’m crossing my fingers for some marketing positions, one particularly attractive one having to do with one of my favorite things ever: orchestral music. That is all I can say for now. There is also an administrative position at a local record label that I admire, and I think I could really help with. And of course I still wish to pursue work at a college or nonprofit, and I want to be able to take the bus to work. At least sometimes.

For those of you also on the hunt, I found an amazing page or resources:
Seattle Recruiters and Employment Agencies from Bridgeway Career Development

Almost overwhelming. In the meantime, I still have a job (No, I’m not posting from there, how unprofessional!!! I’m at home), I just need more of a challenge. A lot more.