Since we are talking threads, I should probably address my obsession with working. Many times in this blog I have discussed my thoughts on working and searching for jobs. I love to work. When I’m not working, I like to search for jobs. Ok, I’ll admit it — even when I am working I like to search for jobs.
This is nothing new. Before the internet, even when I was not in the market for a job, I would comb the classifieds every Sunday, just to see what was out there. Once the Internet showed up, I took up job hunting as a hobby. It’s weird; I know.
Yes, I hunted for jobs even when I was fully and happily employed prior to my diagnosis. Yes, I continued my search even when I was sick and working full-time. I mean, you never know what’s out there, right? I’ve mentioned on this page how hard it was for me the first few months of this next chapter not to apply for jobs while I was ‘being still’.
You may be under the impression, if you are a regular reader, that since I have found my niche through Wyzant tutoring and my adjunct teaching that I have ceased searching and that I am done applying to jobs. Ha-ha. No. I’m still at it. In fact, Wyzant was made for me — each day new ‘jobs’ are posted, and I can choose to apply to these jobs or not. For instance, this morning I have ‘applied’ to work with three or four different students already. One 10th grader in a nearby town needs an English tutor; I replied to the post, sharing my interest, availability, and qualifications so that the parent knows that I’m out here, willing to help. A young professional whose first language is not English has posted that she would like online speaking practice; ok, I’ll give that a shot. Why not?
Additionally, I routinely check Indeed, an online job search site, for positions in my area. And, yes, ok, I’ll admit it — I still check Craigslist job postings, too. Why? I have plenty of work! Well, you never know what’s out there, unless you look!
I guess it’s a hobby? Or maybe it’s an indicator. Maybe it’s some sign that I’m not yet settled. I don’t know. Analyze it if you want. Meanwhile, I’ll be over here filling out an application to be a freelance editor or completing the requirements to renew my Michigan Teacher Certification. I mean, you never know, maybe I’ll head back to the classroom.
Nevermind that it’s 10:45 am and I’m still on the couch in my pajamas. A girl can dream, can’t she?
Psalm 90:17
Let the favor of the Lord be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands.
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I am right there with you, sister! Even though I have ben in ‘line’ for a job and then not been chosen because of a little problem called age. And even though I can barely get around on some days. I still feel restless because I’m not working…well, just not getting a paycheck really. It’s a strange kind of limbo for me, so I write when I’m ‘moved’ to and hope and pray that God will make it obvious what His plan for me is in all this. Maybe you’re in a similar limbo, or maybe God is just keeping you actively involved in the world in a very unique way. God bless you, Kristin.
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