Back to Reality…

I have been working on this blog for about 10 days and it has served as a nice diversion from what my main focus has been for the past number of months…..FINDING A JOB!  With this blog I could actually see tangible results for my efforts.  Even though the results are a little basic and bland from a site perspective, they were results non the less and that felt GOOD!  I felt a level of accomplishment and I really am passionate about sharing my recipes and experiences living a plant based diet.  With the job search, accomplishments are few and far between.  I spend hour after hour networking, writing LinkedIn articles, scanning job boards and postings, applying to positions, connecting with recruiters, taking calls all for little to no measureable gain.  I know I am making strong connections and that will eventually lead to something, but so far = NADA!

Balance

So, I am back focused more on the job search and less on the blog.  Yes it was a nice change of pace for me and yes I will continue to add recipes and blog posts, but I need to renew my efforts to find employment.  To be honest, while I know I am not alone in the challenge of finding a new career position when you’re over the age of 50, if sure feels like it.  I never imagined that after 31 years of a fairly successful career, and being as motivated and eager to re-enter the job market as I am, I would find it so challenging to find something.  As I have told many recruiters, I am willing to start at a lower position and work and earn my way back up.  It seems I only get interviews for C-level positions, and we know there aren’t a lot of those opening in the retail world (or anywhere).  Once I get an intial interview, I have been very successful at getting through the gauntlet of interviews (typically at least 5) and getting to the final stage, only to finish runner -up.  The real challenge is I can’t seem to get anyone to take me seriously for lower positions.  The dilemma!!!!

Vector

I mentioned on my Home Page that I might talk about topics other than living a plant based diet and life.  I will call these Vectors – as in we vectored in a new and different direction.  This was a vector for sure, but it needed to happen.  I am back to the grind of finding a job – But I will also carve out time to keep this little passion project of mine alive = BALANCE!