This is basically my dilemma: I have to find something to do with my life, i.e. get a job. Something I enjoy, something that makes me feels good about myself. However, I am facing a blank slate. I've lived in Chicago for about 10 years and am currently working in an immunology lab as a post doc, but I don't want to stay in research. In my head are some amorphous ideas of public health/public education/education reform all mixed up with a dash of starving artist and budding entrepreneur. I also feel that I need to push myself and pull up roots, try a new city on for size. DC seems like it might be a good fit for me. I'm pretty terrified in general of transitions and although my boss, my family, and many wonderful friends have all provided me with lots of suggestions and encouragement, I haven't been making much headway. Well, not really any headway I should say.
Here's what I've got:
- one fairly finished resume
- one exciting-looking public health 'call for interest' (not a real opening, but the first thing I've felt remotely excited about)
- the backbone of a cover letter
Task numero uno is to finish up this cover letter by the end of the weekend and submit it, along with my resume, to this public health thingy. So that's pretty much it. You've all tried to help me and I appreciate all your help so much, but in the end I guess I have to help myself. I know other people who have used blogs to help them process during transition periods like this so I thought I'd give blogging a shot. Send me good karma!
