A new year, a new prayer thread on the job search. I figured I'd start a new thread rather than bump an old thread with several pages of posts to read through.
A quick summary for those not already familiar with my story: I left my job in August 2007 to travel with my wife during her clinical rotations. I worked what jobs I could find until she completed her graduate program in May 2008 and started seeking full-time and long-term employment in mid-May.
Eight months later, I'm still unemployed. In that time, I created an all-new resume, applied for countless jobs, made several contacts at local businesses and commercial organizations, read through and completed assignments for (almost all of) 48 Days To The Work You Love (which, to be fair, would probably have been of more use in a healthy economy), prayed, and asked people to pray.
I've prioritized the job search over my duties as President of the Christian Gamers Alliance and Tribe of Judah. I've prioritized the job search over my writing.
Still, eight months later, I'm unemployed.
I'm posting today to ask you all to pray for a boost in my morale. I try to remain positive, but it's very difficult when I've been out of work for so long.
I have a four-year degree, over five years experience in the information technology field, and I'm reasonably well-spoken. I understand the economy is in terrible shape and I understand I'm looking for work in a much smaller job market than I'm used to, but it's still very frustrating to apply to so many jobs, follow up on those applications, and be told time and time and time again that "the position has been filled."
A quick summary for those not already familiar with my story: I left my job in August 2007 to travel with my wife during her clinical rotations. I worked what jobs I could find until she completed her graduate program in May 2008 and started seeking full-time and long-term employment in mid-May.
Eight months later, I'm still unemployed. In that time, I created an all-new resume, applied for countless jobs, made several contacts at local businesses and commercial organizations, read through and completed assignments for (almost all of) 48 Days To The Work You Love (which, to be fair, would probably have been of more use in a healthy economy), prayed, and asked people to pray.
I've prioritized the job search over my duties as President of the Christian Gamers Alliance and Tribe of Judah. I've prioritized the job search over my writing.
Still, eight months later, I'm unemployed.
I'm posting today to ask you all to pray for a boost in my morale. I try to remain positive, but it's very difficult when I've been out of work for so long.
I have a four-year degree, over five years experience in the information technology field, and I'm reasonably well-spoken. I understand the economy is in terrible shape and I understand I'm looking for work in a much smaller job market than I'm used to, but it's still very frustrating to apply to so many jobs, follow up on those applications, and be told time and time and time again that "the position has been filled."
), lots of people who like you on CGA and Toj, and most of all the love of Jesus!
