Accepted.
This emotional journey of being laid off and diving into the job market yet again has finally come to an end. This morning I called to accept an offer with a thriving staffing company where I will be an Executive Consultant, recruiting within the STEM industry. It was not an easy decision and I can only hope I made the right choice but I am thrilled to be employed yet again.
A month and a half. Sitting. Waiting. Applying. The motivation to stay productive was quickly deteriorating. Not having structure to my day impacted my mental state significantly and I found myself not wanting to do much outside of interviewing. I am thrilled to get back into a routine, waking up early to workout and getting to know my new colleagues. I didn’t think I would find myself in staffing again but the world works in mysterious ways. I was so confident I would want to accept one of the other offers I had on the table but as I went through the pros and cons, it was clear the decision I had to make for myself.
Sure, I could’ve taken the offer that provided the most money but in the long-term I truly don’t think that would make me happy. Breaking down each detail to ensure I was making the right decision in order to create a lasting career move was my main focus. I don’t want just a paycheck, I want a career. I want to grow within a company and develop my skills as a recruiter. I want to learn from industry experts within a collaborative and dynamic environment. I believe I found that! If I can work for Frito Lay for a year and a half driving a box truck and making deliveries, I can do anything.
At the end of the day, I am thrilled to announce I am off the job market. Phew.
Cheers to the final weeks of sitting around the house before I start my new role. I will dust off my work clothes and get ready to be the new kid all over again. Stay tuned for updates on the new job! I cannot wait to share the journey.
“Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence, and face your future without fear.” -Unknown
