Two days later I think that I am finally out of my
funk. I’m not sure if it was the whole
Mother’s Day stuff, PMS, a combination of the two, or something completely
different. I just felt CRANKY and OFF
the past two days (poor CP).
But today is a new day and although I am a bit sleepy, my
mood is finally better.
For one, I received word that I won an award at work for an
event that I put together and participated in.
It was so unique that I was given a cash award. Woo hoo!
Of course it won’t be much once taxes get taken out, but hey, it’s something
for my resume and I’m not going to turn down a few extra dollars.
Those few extra dollars might go towards polishing up my
resume though. Last week I applied to
three jobs in Chicago and joined TheLadders dot com for a free 14 day trial. A resume critique came with the trial and the
reviewer basically told me that my resume is outdated and I’m not showcasing my
talents. I can totally see that because
it is the same resume format that I have been using since college. I’m sure things have changed quite
drastically since then. So for only $495
(ha!) someone will retool my resume. I know
that it is a lot of money, but I’m kind of tempted (has anyone used
TheLadders?) as I already have my first “we have gone with another candidate”
rejection.
Last night I told CP that even if he doesn’t get the job in
Chicago that I am going to start looking for a new job here in CT. I know that I say this every few months and
there are valid reasons as to why I shouldn’t leave my job (my accumulated
vacation time and sick time if I get pregnant for one)…..but I am not
pregnant. And there is no end in sight
to my infertile ways so why not get a job where I feel useful and happy? Even with taking on the work of my retired
coworker I am still bored. CP says that when
he sees it, he will believe it.
After almost four years of being unhappy at work, it’s
finally time to change that. Hopefully
with a move to Chicago and a new job!!
*UPDATE* I just got an email from my boss saying that as long as Corporate HQ approves the transfer to the Chicago office, the Chicago office would love to have me. I know that things wouldn't change as far as hating my job, but if HQ does approve this then I wouldn't have to scramble around trying to find a job in the next few months and instead could take my time.
*UPDATE* I just got an email from my boss saying that as long as Corporate HQ approves the transfer to the Chicago office, the Chicago office would love to have me. I know that things wouldn't change as far as hating my job, but if HQ does approve this then I wouldn't have to scramble around trying to find a job in the next few months and instead could take my time.
8 comments:
When will CP hear about the job?
The best kind of job hunt is a paid one. =)
Do not use the ladders! Its a scam...google ladders scam. They tell everyone their resume is essentially crap. Avoid!
oooh, that all sounds like a good plan. I hope you have the chance to really look about and find something you really want to do.
Wow Anonymous- thanks for the tip! I just read a resume critique online that sounded ridiculously similar to the one that they gave me. Thanks for saving me money!
I'd stay away from the Ladders thing--but it CAN be a good idea to have someone review your resume, even if it's just a couple of friends. Ideally, someone in HR or someone who has had to hire people recently. Last time I redid my resume, it was really helpful to have someone besides me look at it to see if it read the way I thought it did (hint: it did in someplaces, but not others).
Even if your current place will let you transfer, I think you're doing the right thing by looking for a new place. You hate where you're stuck now and it doesn't sound like a transfer would make it much better so why not put feelers out there and see what you hit. Who knows - you might find a company with amazing maternity benefits that doesn't require you to stockpile tons of leave.
Also, FYI, a friend of mine who used to be in HR now offers resume/CL reviews as part of her business for way less than $500. IF you're ever interested, I'd be happy to connect you.
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