Somebody get me outta here!

[nightrythm]

Sweet Jesu! I have to get out. Out I tell you!

Today, my boss handed me a list of meetings for the next six months. She wanted me to schedule the conference room and send out the Outlook invites.

I panicked. I started to get all tense. I couldn't focus. I wanted to cry. Just thinking about being here another six months almost made me lose it. I *have* to start looking for work. I can't keep sitting on my laurels, or I'm gonna freak the fuck out on my co-workers when I least expect it.

The thing is, I have to hard a time focusing at work to job search on the sly. And when I get home, there's enough to distract me, to make me feel like it's not all that pressing.

Any bright ideas on getting me of my ass? (Aside from - quit whining and do it.)

Comments

[deviantgrrrl.livejournal.com]

Come work for me! Yeah, the commute would suck, but...

[nightrythm]

*eep* That commute really, I mean really gives me pause. I'm so used to walking to work.

I realize I probably won't be able to fine another place so close. I'd prefer to stay in the Burbank, Pasadena and downtown area.

I'll need to get in touch with you...explore my options.

[nomilomi.livejournal.com]

On Monster I've been seeing a LOT in Pasadena, so have hope my friend!

Take it one step at a time. One day, update resume. Day or two later, put it on Monster. Wait a few days. Do a search on Monster. Try some other services. Slowly work into it, don't panic, try to do it all in a rush, then crash out and not want to try anymore. At least, that's kinda how I'm trying to do it! Yes, I need out, but I need to not-panic more than that.

[nightrythm]

I agree. That's what I did last time. My mommy bought me a spiffy new suit. I went out on a couple of interviews. I was deeply disapointed with my prospects and that was the end of it.

[deviantgrrrl.livejournal.com]

you're welcome to tell me no, and i will absolutely still love you. this is definitely far, and i'm in my car for over 3 hours a day, so i understand the hesitation.

[deliriumx.livejournal.com]

Well I don't see many ways around just doing it (unless you can get someone to do it for you hehe). I guess there is just buckling down and getting it all done in one night.. with follow-ups in the days/weeks after. Or as nomilomi suggested, getting it done a bit at a time. You'll probably find that once you get started it won't be so difficult to continue. Perhaps set aside one night for getting started (updating resume and getting all the stuff on monster filled out, initial search) and then set aside a few minutes when you get home from work or perhaps before you leave for work in the morning. Perhaps Patch would be so kind as to do some searching while you work on your resume? :)

[nightrythm]

Perhaps Patch would be so kind as to do some searching while you work on your resume? :)<\i>

That would mean he'd have to go upstairs and then come back down for dinner. ;->

[mountain-spirit.livejournal.com]

i've had success through an employment agency. Kelly Services tends to get big companies as clients who hire you on as a long term temp and then you go perm within a few months. of course recruiters are also good but if your resume is mostly admin you can make the temp agencies do the work for you and you have the satisfaction of saying, no more money, or no, not a good fit. let them pimp you out, and reap the benefits.

good luck!