Robert M's Blog

Good luck with the job hunting, Robert. I infer then that you think job hunting will be more time consuming than your work was? If so, it's not a big deal if you miss the minigame competition.

I had a lot of the same kinds of thoughts on my my last job, knowing I would be laid off eventually. In this case you already have some pre-warning, and while that's little consolation, at least it's something. I'm sorry to hear your minigame will suffer as a result. I understand it will take some time to get your feet back under you.

 

Anyway, I know myself and SpaceInvader (see her blog) were in the same boat as you not too long ago. I think that's two good examples of the forced change leading to an eventually improved situation over time. I had been looking for a new job anyway, but you always seem to look a little harder after you don't have your current one to fall back on.

 

Good luck with the search.

 

-JD

Thanks for the supportive comments. On the bright side I have my first interview next week. I know somebody that works at the company, and they have helped me to land a quick interview.

 

Cheers!

Rob

Just an update. I used my connections and have landed a new job already. I will be starting my new job on May 1st if all goes as planned. Now I need to get cracking on my 1K minigame entry.

 

Cheers!

Rob

Yay!

Sweet!

CONGRATS!!

 

I'm in radio. I moved 300 miles last fall to take a new job... uprooting my 3 daughters.

1 was in college and had to switch school causing some problems with a few credits and her part time job... The second was just starting college and had picked a local school she was to attend. Once we moved she still hasnt gotten in school yet... (supposed to soon, even got a job on campus)... The third is in middle school and had to make all new friends something 13 year olds hate.. peer preasure and all that...

 

ANYWAY.. I uprooted our life to take this "great" job.. and 3 months into it I could tell the company was in trouble... the week of Christmas they let me go...... 40% of the staff was let go...

 

As a single income family, I was concerned.. but confident that things happen for a reason.

 

Long story short, the doors opened for me at another radio station, the pay isnt 100% what I had but the strength of the company, and the growth potential are there... I work on commission so it will build in time. The work is fun, the people are great. I am so much happier then I was at the other job. I truly believe in divine intervention, and this job to me was a God send...

 

COOL ABOUT YOU FINDING A JOB... Sorry you'll have to leave your current team, but see this as an adventure...

 

HEY, maybe it's an idea for your mini game.... A job related game where you can get FIRED!!!! LOL....

Much luck on your ventures!

SI

Just an update. I used my connections and have landed a new job already. I will be starting my new job on May 1st if all goes as planned.

 

That's good news. I hope you will like it (and keep it!).

 

Now I need to get cracking on my 1K minigame entry.

That's almost even better news.