How to start over by MMiller0601

"In 90 days, I packed my things, put my house on the market, changed areas, got a job, got my husband a job, put my son in school, and started my daughter's tests."

How I did it:

  • Made plans
  • Put my resume out online
  • Contacted job agencies
  • Got my son into the school system before I moved, then transferred him
  • Choice of doctors for my daughter was REALLY limited - that made the decision easy!
  • Basically, wore myself out.

Lessons & tips:

  • If you are depressed or show signs of depression, seek HELP - and don't put it off.  Apathy and depression simply cause more problems.
  • Be kind to yourself and don't get discouraged during a job search; keep going.
  • Don't do it this way - this many changes at once is completely overwhelming!

Resources:

  • 43Things has been a great source of encouragement.
  • The online jobsites didn't do much for me, but I do highly recommend Indeed.com - it provided lots of leads on jobs from multiple sources.


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Sep 09, 2008, 05:56PM PDT | 2 comments | 11 cheers


Comments:

rosewilder

Wow.

That is inspiring. You are an incredibly strong person!

Oct 31, 2008, 09:15AM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

MMiller0601 is exhausted by my new job...

Thanks...

Sometimes I wonder if I’m strong enough for all of this,,,and yet, I keep managing to keep going!

I know we’ve still got some tough issues ahead, but …

You know what, it is amazing what a person can do when they have to!

Nov 01, 2008, 07:31PM PDT | Respond to this 3 cheers


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