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!
Good for you! I need a draft of your resume/cover letter by Sunday evening! :P Love you!
ReplyDeleteDear Shecago: maybe you should have started with different name--dc madam?(oops, already taken). Will light a candle for you and send moonbeam dreams your way. XOXO Your boggle buddy who is also scared of transitions and of getting out of the canoe when water snakes might be ANYWHERE! Hey, nothing bit me--scared for nothing. Put your foot in the water and see what happens.
ReplyDeleteToo much thinking & not enough doing! This is OJT. Follow all leads, all suggestions. Each action (meeting, interview, telephone call, email, etc.) will teach you something that can't be figured out in advance. You will goof up; if so, so what, just move on to the next lead. It is a battle. Gird your loins. In that well worn saying, "don't think it, just do it."
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Good luck Kyrie! I'll be thinking of you up here in Norway :-) Trine
ReplyDeleteI <3 your blog! : )
ReplyDeleteAs someone said once, "Every journey begins with a simple step.." - No matter where you go or what yo do, you will always land on your feet, you will conquer whatever you have set in your mind .. with that said... Finish that resume, write a killer cover letter and get ready for your visit to DC. - Rule numero uno - transitions are not always bad if you have fun along the way - Rule numero dos - Follow your corazon, it has taken you to the places that so far, made you happy...
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Hey Kyrie (I knew this had to be you!), tell us about the job! Have you looked at the CDC at all?
ReplyDeleteHrm, you're making the opposite move from me. The world shall remain in balance, no tipping and all that. I'm about 10 miles outside DC and planning on a move to Chicago.
ReplyDeleteThanks all, for the support! And Judy- good luck with your move. If you have any questions about Chicago I'd be happy to opine.
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