Tammi's World

Day Two

Well, it was a day. It was a long day, but at least it's over.

I didn't do so well with the whole gettin' up and gettin' dressed part. Oh, I was awake at 4:00am. But the only reason I managed to get out of the jammies was cause I just got hungry. I can't be doin' that too often, it's not good for the mental part of this whole thing.

I did get a bunch of stuff done. I found 6 more job databases. If anyone out there is looking for sales or consumer products jobs let me know and I'll send you the links. I've posted my resume on all of them. The Monster, HotJobs and CareerBuilder are all good resources, but specialty job boards have always been very good to me.

I'm trying to think outside of the box. It's hard sometimes, since I know what I know and going some place different is kinda scary. Plus, let's face it. I was fired. FIRED. That is the first time for me, and it's kinda shaken my confidence. But I'm still trying. I have no choice.

But back to thinking a little different. When ever I come upon a new database I do a couple of searches. The first is very specific. Exactly what I think I want. Usually, that comes up blank. Hey - I'm not exactly in the hotbed of consumer products jobs right now. But then, I widen my search. I look at just about anything in the area. I use very generic key words, or none at all. That allows me to not only broaden my horizons, but see what companies I might have missed in the area. It's led to a couple of decent leads.

I also pulled out the old Franklin Planner. I've got them all - from the early 90's to now. The only part I save are the addresses and phone numbers. I started making calls. Oh - many of my old contacts are no longer there, but in some instances some of the folks I used to know have been promoted and are actually in a better situation to help or guide me. I've moved these damn things all over hell and back. And I'll keep doing it. After all, you never know.

The other thing I do is build my own database. I have a spreadsheet with every job board I join. Under each separate tab is the jobs from that board that I post for and when I posted for them. That keeps me from duplicating my efforts but more importantly helps me see that I am trying. Sometimes I forget that. Sometimes it feels like I'm just sitting here feeling sorry for myself. So - it's a good reminder.

Today I finally get in to a temp service. That has been making me crazy this week. I've got to have some money coming in. Have to. Then, I'll go and run the errands I wanted to do Monday. That'll help me get more organized and also get me out for a bit.

This afternoon it's back to the searches. This is when it starts to get tough. I've been so assertive in my search already I've pretty much topped out. Now it's just a matter of maintaining and that doesn't take up enough of my time to keep me from getting myself in trouble.

Lucky for me - I got friends. I got friends with telephones. I got friends that use those telephones to keep me from going crazy. Thanks Guys.

Oh - and I really want to thank everyone for the incredible, supportive emails I've been getting. It's just amazing to me the goodness of the people that come to visit me here. Y'all Rock! You make this old girl feel pretty special. Thank you!!!

Posted by Tammi at March 8, 2006 06:37 AM