It’s been 2.5 weeks since I’ve been laid off and I’m still not used to this in limbo lifestyle.
My main struggle with it is spending so much time alone. I’ve always been an advocate of having self-dates and making quality time for yourself often. But every day is a bit much.
Trying to make a busy schedule when you don’t have a job is a full time job in itself. I make lunches and coffee dates with contacts.
I'm emailing everyone I’ve literally ever met in the last 6 years in my industry whether I've just talked to them 2 weeks ago or 2 years.
That’s over100 people in under 2 weeks. I’ve had 2 interviews so far and following any and all leads much like a detective.
So it’s really a matter of when and not if, that I get working again. In the meantime though I’m realizing how much of my identity I put into my work life- and how unbalanced I feel without it.
But silver lining, here’s a list of the good things about being unemployed:
having no bedtime
not having to wear makeup or heels everyday
having time to get in great shape and tan
reconnecting with old friends
two words ‘Netflix’ and ‘HBOGo’
not setting an alarm clock
having unlimited time to do errands
having time to shave in the shower and actually feel like a girl
being able to pick my next career direction
collecting unemployment
Does anyone have anything else to add that I'm not thinking of?
Morning drinking
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