Learning, building, mentoring, living.
A couple of weeks ago I was going over the risks of my job search strategy. While I (re)learned at the end of last year that the number of applications was important, I ended up not sending as many as I set myself out to because there aren't simply that many attractive options. (Someone told... Continue Reading →
Have you ever watched a movie where you suddenly notice a location or a person in a scene and that observation somehow makes the movie feel more special, more familiar? I had that experience today while watching an old Estonian movie. From 1992, a time I was not here. I was 7 years old and... Continue Reading →
Between September 28 and December 22, 2022 I have been actively searching for a job. In this period I have moved 27 companies through my pipeline. 19 of those have been outbound (I initiated the conversation) 8 have been inbound (they reached out) Of these: 9 companies did not reply back (15+ days) 6 companies... Continue Reading →
There are tools I have learned to use in life that I have applied to how I care for and relate to my dog. These tools are useful for so many areas of life that I've thought it is worth capturing them here.
It's been a bit over a month since I started looking for a job. This week I learned a couple of very important lessons that I am taking forward with me in the weeks ahead. At the beginning of my job search I gathered 5 companies in my pipeline. I was advancing with one that... Continue Reading →
How I reset my relationship with time as it broke in my transition from being "free" to looking for a job.
My job searching process after being on a break.
Last week I posted an instagram story asking people if they had any questions about my sabbatical. Here are the ones I got together with my answers: Q: Is it easier than working? Less stress? A: I suppose it depends on how stressful your job is and how you usually manage yourself. In my case... Continue Reading →
Here's some of what I have done and learned in 16 weeks of career break.
A little recount of the events of my first week on a career break (volume 2).
