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So, I’ll spare you the dramatic saga of the past few weeks  working for a small business in government contracting, but suffice to say I’m on the job hunt to be safe. I have been casually looking for the past 4 months but nothing really strikes me. Just kinda eh, “I can do that” or “I can try to make that work”, but nothing is perfect. However, recent lay-offs at work have left me more motivated to, as they say, “settle”. I do not like that word (it reminds of dating a less than stellar match)  but it is a practical way of expressing  acknowledging this is not the ideal set-up and that’s okay for now.  Thing is not that where I am now is perfect so the idea of well…moving on to something less perfect than my less than perfect situation is not cool. But yet, I’m still optimistic and grateful because:

• Everything runs its course. I’ve been ready to leave my current job for awhile so its kinda good timing.
• A new job usually equals new growth/opportunities to learn something new.
• Though the drama at work right now is laughable, shaking things up in life keeps it interesting.
• Despite my lack of enthusiasm about the positions I’m currently finding, there has got to be a diamond in the rough I’ll find eventually (right?)
• Interviewing is a learning experience.  As irritating as it can be to have to justify yourself,  qualifications, personality, etc, it’s also an opportunity to evaluate what you want and who you are as much as they evaluate you.

Anyone else on the perpetual job search? My father always said its good to search for new opportunities because its like checking in on where you are to see if you have outgrown it.