(This could also be called "How a Witch Looks for Work.")
I've started looking for another job. Before you start with the "But you love Darwin!" laments, as much as I do love going to Darwin, I'm a contractor, and this is what happens. You work somewhere for a while, normally on projects, then the project ends and you go find another job. You often meet up with people you've worked with before, mostly for the better. It's what you do.
My contract is up at the end of September. I leave for France mid-September - so basically, I'm between jobs the moment I step out of the country.
Which is why I'm starting the hunt for my next gig now.
Job hunting takes time. And a good sense of resilience. And a sense of humour.
Over the last few days I've been tweaking my CV. This means its up to date and ready to go.
Last night I applied for a few things. Do I want them? One looking mildly interesting. But you have to tell the universe that you're on the hunt.
The other week, when I was told my contract wasn't being renewed, I wrote out the list of what I was after in a job - namely something long term, preferably well paying contract work in the tech writing or instructional design area. Preferably located in central Melbourne, I'm okay with occasional travel - not the unrelenting travel I've had for the last year. I'd like to be in a large, or multi-national company - I work better as a little fish in a big pond. I also want a hybrid job - 1-2 days in the office, the rest working from home. I's like to work in a mixed team. I'm better working with a mix of ages, sexes and ethnicities. There's a few more things on the list, but you get the gist.
You have to ask the universe for what you want.
And be grateful for the gifts it's given you.
And look for work while burning a green candle
As my woo-woo deck of cards told me the other day.
Well, the universe seems to be listening.
First coincidence, I ran into an old team mate in the lift at work. We had a quick chat. He was on his way to his leaving do, but he's starting a new role next week and might be looking for people with my skill set in October.
Later, on my way to get my eyebrows done, I ran into another ex-colleague. They told me my name came up in conversation the other week when talking about tech writers. It's good to know people remember you.
And this morning, I was contacted by a recruiter for another role, which I am interested in - so I've duly passed on my number and CV and we'll see where that goes.
Regardless, the search is underway and with some luck, perseverance and resilience, something good will come my way - in October, after three weeks in Europe, when I'll be truly ready to re-engage with the workforce.
Until then, I will keep telling myself that I exactly where I am supposed to be and I'm supported by the amazing world.
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