How I did it: I asked everyone I know if they knew anyone who is hiring, and a friend finally told me about this job. I got SO LUCKY; unemployment in this city is through the roof in my field and everyone is getting laid off. Finally the stress of meeting my basic needs is sort of off my back for the first time in months. I haven't started yet (first day next week) but the job was basically tailor-made for me, around the corner from where I live, and I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to see what the job is actually like.

Resources: "What Color is your Parachute" is an amazing book. I really recommend reading it to anyone who isn't sure what kind of job to get or is contemplating a career change. I really think it saved me.

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Mar 01, 2009, 02:04PM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers