On January 20th, 2009 I was deported from the country I was a citizen of for about the last three years of my life: The United States of Corporate America. I was laid off from my job. Job security, what a joke! I'm newly unemployed and am not sure what I am going to do with myself. Now what?
So many people tell me to view this as a blessing in disguise, but I'm not sure what to do with this new blessing. It wasn't optional, I was thrown out into the cold without any sustenance or proper clothing. Now it's up to me to either stay out here in the cold and succumb to the figurative hypothermia and starvation or to hustle my way to warmth and sustenance.
Take a chance, pursue my love of writing and make it work or go back to Corporate America for a steady means of income. What's a girl to do?
A few months ago I wrote about relinquishing the "safety net" (see, http://theinquisitive1.blogspot.com/2008/07/reliquishing-safety-net.html) and specifically said "I have to be certain that my rent, amongst other bills are paid on a monthly basis. In essence I am a slave to those bills. I am too fearful to let go of a sure thing: this job and the bi-weekly paycheck. Thing is, if I were ever fired (knock on wood), I'd pull myself together and get by some how. I'm a hustler, always have been. I can get by.... So what am I waiting for?" - What am I waiting for?!?!?!?!?!!?
Opinions people. Might I add that knocking on wood didn't save my tail from getting the ax - Ha!
3 comments:
I totally feel where you're coming from, as my own working circumstances are pretty from ideal. Think maybe you could do a part time gig and work on your writing with the rest of your time? That way you have some income while your dream starts to take root.
Such a wise idea "Daria"! I will surely keep these words in mind!
I agree with Daria. my work situation makes me want to jump out of the window, but as you I am slave to my bills. I think that you should search for a part time job, something to get by- while making time for your writing. Hopefully you will find something where you can incorporate both working and writing. As always I will still have you in my prayers.
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