OFFERS!

This job search has been a long road full of twists and turns, disappointments, and now excitement. I have received multiple job offers this past week within Talent Acquisition! Being laid off was a punch to the gut after feeling like I had found a company to grow my career, but I had to remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Now the next phase begins… making a decision. Going back and forth, discussing the ins and outs of each position, talking through all the pros and cons has become another battle in itself. It is a great battle to fight but nonetheless a difficult challenge to overcome.

Going through the interview process, I have been solely focused on presenting my best self in hopes of receiving an offer before my severance pay is over. Solidifying employment has been my only goal but with multiple offers, I have to think about the best option long-term. It is not an easy decision to wrestle with and I find myself hesitating, not wanting to take a wrong step in my career.

This past month has been challenging, frustrating, and overall an obstacle in my life, but receiving these offers makes it worthwhile. I have applied to hundreds of jobs, messaged dozens of professionals on LinkedIn, and followed up with hiring managers after being rejected. All the hard work is paying off and my efforts are being recognized. What if I decline these offers and I don’t have a backup plan? What if this isn’t the right step for me right now?

What if I fail?

This is the bigger question to answer for myself. I can take either position and be happy with the outcome it brings but the underlying hesitation is the unknown. I knew exactly what I was walking into with my last position. Each day was similar and my responsibilities were clear but that job is no longer. Within a new career opportunity there is a level of unknown, no way of knowing how things will end. Will this be a position I can make a career out of for the next 5-10 years? That is obviously the hope but at the end of the day, there is no way of knowing that piece of information.

As I have done many times in my life and career, I will have to strap my big girl pants on and take a leap of faith. Laying out all the pros and cons to make an informed decision is the best move, attempting to limit the risk factors. I can make lists until my hand cramps, so there comes a point where I just have to listen to my gut and do what I think is best. That’s all anyone can do in life, taking in all the necessary information before leaping into the next chapter.

I have to decide what I want my next chapter to be within my career, reminding myself that whatever I choose, it will all work out the way it is supposed to. One day at a time.

The best part about these offers… I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I did it. I tackled the job search head on and within the allotted time frame, I achieved my goal.

Stay tuned for a decision! I have a lot to think about in the next 24 hours.

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” —Albert Einstein