find a better job

I’ve not found a new job to move to as of yet, though I have to acknowledge that I’m not doing as much as I should. After 14 years in the same place my job-seeking skills are somewhat rusty, and my self-confidence in this area is lacking.

I have been in contact with friends, and some openings have appeared through this networking. I’m resolving myself to ‘buckle down’ and get moving on this. Developments at my current place of employment only reemphasize that it is no longer the place for me.

Over the last year my job has become increasingly difficult. It has reached a point where it interfers with my well-being, and my ability to live the life I want to life.

It’s scary, though. I’ve worked for 14 years at the same place, and all my knowledges and experience is in this one very narrow field. I want to try something different, but I’ve reached an age where I’m no longer someone “with promise” (ie, young), and where shifting to another field will be difficult.

But I feel the need to try. I don’t want to dread Monday morning any more. Since creating my 43 Things list, there have been noticable changes in my personal life. The very act of making these statements as to what I want from life have focused my attention and gotten me going. I’m hoping that adding this to the list will help me improve my work life as well.

Here’s to hope.