Courting the working world; a new concept, no?
I have been stepping into the new world of sales. I have never endeavored into this field before and have been learning much about myself and the world in the process.
I told a close guy friend about what I have been doing lately, some of my recent stressors (i.e. estranged from my “adopted” family, recent reuniting, robbed, and financial issues) and he told me to keep my job searching options open.
It's funny sometimes, until you have someone come into your life that sort of “opens your eyes” to the possibilities in life, I find that I tend to just settle with what I come across in the moment. It is wonderful to know that just with those words, its okay to “court the working market” and keep my options open. While my financial situation makes it necessary to keep making money in the meantime, I at least have some things I know I can fall back on. Right now though, I am trying to believe in myself and trying to keep myself as open as possible. I know I do not want to return to an office job that has very little room for salary growth and opportunity potential. I know that my time, skills and intelligence are priceless. I set my goals high because I do believe in myself and the vision of the dream life I have in my mind.
It's funny once you start to open new doors and begin stepping into new avenues that you've never ventured into before you start to feel more confident about doing it more often.
I just set up another interview on Friday. I am leery and wiser this time. I know that I need to ask more questions. I need to be sure that they are not hiding anything behind their “sales” curtains so that I do not commit once again to a position that sounds too good to be true. While it has been an important learning experience for me, it has also been stressful at moments. It is teaching me that I am capable of anything though. That I can meet new people and make strong connections instantly, but I still need to pay the bills.
