Job Hunting Chronicles

Happy Friday 🤍 Follow your dreams ✨️ #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicles

Happy Wednesday ☀️ This view centers me and even though it's nothing spectacular, I do love it. And I needed it after what I've been dealing with... I had to finally pull the plug on a job where the interview kept getting rescheduled...at the last minute. Once is not great but it is understandable. Twice is questionable. After that, it's clear it's not a priority for them. And if I'm treated like this at the interview stage, how would I be treated as an employee? I shudder to think what that workplace is like. Somehow we've gotten to a place where candidates should be *grateful* just for the chance to interview. How about you being grateful I was even considering working for you? Yes, the balance of power is tipped in your favor but that doesn't mean it's ok for you to expect me to jump through hoops. Whether you meant to or not, you sent a message loud and clear. Job seekers (well, everyone really), it's ok to remove yourself from a situation or...

Happy Tuesday 📰 It's not even 4:30 and I locked the deadbolt on my front door. I do that to tell my brain I'm officially done with the outside world today. Some days (like today) end earlier than others. It's taken decades but I've finally learned to set (and respect) my boundaries. Have you? #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicles

#MerryMonday  📰 This morning, a former coworker texted me asking if I knew of anyone who could help get a kitten out of the bottom of a car. I texted back a name and number of someone I know of who traps cats (feral, stray, dumped, etc.) with the warning that I wasn't sure if the number was current. A few minutes later, he thanked me and said the number was current and she was on her way. The reason I wasn't sure if the number was current is because a year and a half ago, someone asked if I would help this person with their social media. I reached out to her but never heard back. Since it was going to be a pro bono job, I wasn't too disappointed. Most people probably would have deleted her number but I still had it because of the unanswered text. My point? Just because she didn't reply to me doesn't mean she isn't good at what she does. I bear no ill will towards her and am thankful I was able to play a small part in a kitten's rescue. Remember, just be...

Happy Sunday 👋 After the disappointment 🫤 I posted about on Friday (an interview canceled 🚫 a couple of hours 🕑 before it was supposed to start), I closed the loop 💬 on that job, but I won't be surprised if I hear from that recruiter once my trip is over. The question is, will I still be open to the position? Gut feeling: no ❌️ Disappointments are a part of life. I've moved on and declared that it's a read-and-watch-the-Dodgers kind of day 📖 ⚾️ It's ok to wallow 😮‍💨 just don't stay stuck in that mindset for too long. #SundayFunday #JobHuntingChronicles

Happy Friday 🤍 For those wondering what the job search is like right now, this is a good example. A recruiter recently reached out to me about a position they're trying to fill for their client. We spoke a couple of times before an interview with the client was scheduled. In one of our conversations, I was asked if I had any travel plans coming up (which, now that I think about it, I probably shouldn't have answered). I was honest and mentioned a short trip in mid-May to Texas for a family reunion. This morning (the day of the interview), I received this email telling me my interview was canceled but if I could change my trip, the recruiter would "be happy to let my client know and see if we can get you scheduled again for an interview". It ended with, "Please let me know how you'd like to proceed". I don't even know how to respond to this. First of all, my trip is 4 weeks away. I've yet to hear of anyone start a job within that time frame (fr...