find a better job

I wish I could give a foolproof method of finding a better job. I found one by patience and luck. I never completely gave up. When an old professor of mine said he was working at a company where they needed a new tech, I made it clear I was interested. In fact I was not hired the first time around, but the person they did hire instead of me turned out to “issues”. Two weeks after I was told I didn’t have the job, I got a call asking if I wanted the job.

Ultimately I have to say it was a case of not what I knew, but who I knew. This is pretty amazing since I am a shy person without many friends.

Well I have been in a better job (Manufacturing Technician) for a year now. Pays better. Interesting work.

I hate my job. I really realize this on Sunday nights. In truth, I have about the best security guard job that I can expect. I get paid OK because I’m in charge of the other security guards in the building, but I fear the job is day-by-day making me dull. There are moments when I get something like a panic attack at work. I suddenly feel trapped like an animal.

I have a B.S. in mathematics. An Associates Degree in Electronics. I’m comfortable writing and with basic management. I live in downtown Seattle. Anyone interested . . . even just a little? People treat me like a simpleton at work. I need to get out.

I work as a security guard at a high-rise office building. I work during the day, so it will be really hard for me to look for work and schedule interviews. Well, I suppose I can make excuses all day. What I need to do is to network. Eeeew…the very word “network” makes me queasy.

There is another option—make my own way. I’m working on writing a book, but it’s hard to really believe in myself.