It's getting to be that time in the job cycle when I need to look for a new job. The current contract ends in December with no chance of renewal and it is time to move on. I like my current job and my current team, but I'm ready to try something more challenging (honestly, my work seems to have vast periods of awkward boredness to contend with).
But.... every time I sit down to do something job hunting related- update my resume, seek openings, put in applications- I find myself feeling really acutely like I want to cry. And crawl into bed forever. And cry some more. I'm not sure what it is exactly- I actually think it might be a poor habit from the YEAR I spent looking after graduation. But every time, I spend 20 minutes on LinkedIn, open a bunch of links that seem somewhat promising and then basically talk myself out of every single one of them. Ugh, that commute would be terrible. I couldn't stand to work on a sales team. That product is too mind numbingly boring to work with. There feels like there is no good opportunity for me and I feel hopeless. And then I either lose my momentum to any number of internet distractions, or I push through until I can't go any further without a hug.
Which is weird, because I'm actually fairly optimistic about my next job hunt. I've got some good experience and some interesting work to show, so I think I am well poised to find myself something more tailored to my interests. When I talk about what I am looking for, or go meet people for the purpose of talking about a job, I feel good. I have a story to tell. I know where I am headed.
And then I get home to my computer and it is all exsistential doubt.
So I'm thinking I need some new, more uplifting job hunting strategies. Any thoughts?
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Maybe you need to break down your task into smaller bits. Instead of saying I am going to find a job to apply to you should say I am going to look at 3 or 5 job openings today. I will analyze each with pros and cons. If they pass my criteria I will give myself x amount of time to apply to the winners. If none pass just look for a few more to analyze.
Maybe the idea of going through this again is what is causing your reluctance to get started so a different approach might be helpful.
Love you, Sweetness.
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