Its been a month for me since retrenchment. I'm on the Data Analytics / Business Analyst side of IT, and I've applied for around ~25 roles so far. I'm waiting to hear back about the most hopeful one this week, but after thirteen years of full time work, I too have longed for a job in the realms of sunshine away from the glow of the screen.
However, Most of the jobs I'm going for are definitely firmly bathed in the glow of screen.
I'm hopeful for the future, but I've got a very decent financial runway to let me be a bit more picky about where my future goes.
I've been spending so much time in the gym and have been reading a lot; and it has been an incredible boon for my health. So good.
Everyone I speak to about being redundant offers sympathy, I tell them it is the best opportunity anyone can have to not only reinvent themselves, but also reflect upon what they really want to do when they grow up.
I don't think any of us have that bit figured out yet.
You have been busy like me with the applications, hopefully this week it'll be worth the effort.
Glad to hear that! I recently bought a Kindle and find exercise a great escape and something to provide positive chemicals.
I don't think any of us have that bit figured out yet.
You are right, as long as the time is spend reflecting positively and working towards that elusive question - what the fuck do I want to do anyway!
Thanks.
I got an email for another interview on Wednesday, so it is going well at this stage, but I also got a rejection email from another one today.
Anything in particular you've been reading that you've found useful?
Something, until it sticks
Good luck with that interview!
Siddhartha was my first Kindle read. I've got some Spanish learning on there but think I'll incorporate that with something lighter. Best thing you've read of late?
Mainly science fiction stuff... I've been insisting that people actually read The Three Body Problem book series. I haven't seen the show, but I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed the books.