Day 16 - THE MIRACLE WORKER

THE SECRET
I have officially restarted my job search and I have to say that it is not fun. I tried to pin point why I dreaded this activity so much. I am a girl that likes challenges. I realized that you can put an action plan together to do but who knows if it will actually make anything happen in the end of the day. I feel like I am the miracle worker. If I put the right ingredients together it may amount to a job. I am an efficiency girl, I don't like to do unnecessary work that does not turn into a reward. This should be fun!!!

I have decided to spend a few hours a day praying to the higher power, meditating and putting good vibes in the world as it will be just as effective as networking and applying to positions that I will never hear a response to...


FIRST SCAM - DAY 1
As I was surfing the various websites that I turned to in my search, I stumbled across a position that was local and looked interesting. I went to apply through a weird website that asked a lot of questions but gave me no reciprocal information. It felt wrong but what did I know. Actually I should know as recruiting was my field.

After I completed all my information and relinquished my dowry to the site, it said I submitted my information. There was a link that asked me if I wanted to be contacted by a Job Agent. Since, most applicant tracking systems have an automated search agent that notifies you when there is a similar job, I agreed. That was a big mistake. Next thing I know Stephanie from Ihire is calling me. She is the JOB AGENT. Ihire is a service that I would pay to find me job leads. Great day 1 - I am already dealing with this... I told her that I was not interested but I see that she has sent me an e-mail trying to engage me in a monthly service fee.

BABYFACE - MY DOG
Yesterday, I decided to stay in bed all day and watch movies. I rented Marley and Me. It was such a cute movie and it really makes you appreciate your dog. I can't stop grabbing my dog and hugging and kissing him. He has been a good sport about it but I know he is going to reach the end of his tolerance level. I have been thinking of ways for Babyface to hang out with me more. I try to keep him up in the office with me when I am on the mad search, but the only way to keep him focused and engaged is with constant "cookies" otherwise known as food. I guess I am on my own. Babyface has no interest in participating in my bi polar mood swings through this job search process.

REALIZATION There is no science to a job search - you have to keep on searching websites, networking and attending your religious house of worship - it is truly about the sun, moon and stars aligning. Realization #2 - your dog is your dog. He will only be there if you have a reward -- rely on yourself.