It has certainly been a tough couple of months recently and if it were not for running, I would probably go insane.
Here's the story: Not long after I returned from a business trip, I received a call from my employer telling me that I was being laid off due to not having enough new contracts forecast for the year. Needless to say, I was absolutely stunned and not sure how to proceed.
I began applying for positions and even had a couple of nibbles, that ultimately failed to pan out. That meant I needed to start filing for unemployment. Of course, the week I begin that process, my state reduced the amount payable to individuals on unemployment. On the plus side, my former employer reported my eligibility to a different state and it looks like I will be able to collect a higher rate, but I am going through the difficulty of doing everything by phone.
I updated the resume, and have been floating it around to potential employers, including some in the running and endurance sports industry. That would be the best ever combination, public relations and running, what a sweet combination.
Throughout this process, I have been feeling down, and dare I say it depressed. Nothing to the point of requiring medical attention, but enough that I needed to pull myself out of this darkness. To accomplish this, my spouse and I bought new running shoes, and I started hitting the roads with Mac, my four-footed running partner.
I often feel better after each run, and motivated to continue pushing through the job search, I also have to thank my fellow run bloggers for continuing to post and getting me motivated to hit the keyboard once again.
Overall, the running has been going well, and I have many more runs posted on my profile at www.runningfreeonline.com. Additionally, I started a 30-day squats challenge and began lifting weights a couple of times each week.
If anyone has a position available for a Public Relations Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist or Communications Specialist with 20+ years of experience willing to relocate, please send me a an e-mail.
This morning's run:
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Here's the story: Not long after I returned from a business trip, I received a call from my employer telling me that I was being laid off due to not having enough new contracts forecast for the year. Needless to say, I was absolutely stunned and not sure how to proceed.
I began applying for positions and even had a couple of nibbles, that ultimately failed to pan out. That meant I needed to start filing for unemployment. Of course, the week I begin that process, my state reduced the amount payable to individuals on unemployment. On the plus side, my former employer reported my eligibility to a different state and it looks like I will be able to collect a higher rate, but I am going through the difficulty of doing everything by phone.
I updated the resume, and have been floating it around to potential employers, including some in the running and endurance sports industry. That would be the best ever combination, public relations and running, what a sweet combination.
Throughout this process, I have been feeling down, and dare I say it depressed. Nothing to the point of requiring medical attention, but enough that I needed to pull myself out of this darkness. To accomplish this, my spouse and I bought new running shoes, and I started hitting the roads with Mac, my four-footed running partner.
I often feel better after each run, and motivated to continue pushing through the job search, I also have to thank my fellow run bloggers for continuing to post and getting me motivated to hit the keyboard once again.
Overall, the running has been going well, and I have many more runs posted on my profile at www.runningfreeonline.com. Additionally, I started a 30-day squats challenge and began lifting weights a couple of times each week.
If anyone has a position available for a Public Relations Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist or Communications Specialist with 20+ years of experience willing to relocate, please send me a an e-mail.
This morning's run:
See the activity on RunSaturday
| Type: | Run - General |
| Duration: | 0:31:38 |
| Distance: | 3.00 mi |
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