Job search update

Three years ago, I wasn't stressed during my job search. I was graduating from college and did not officially have a job yet but I was rather confident that even if no one else wanted me, I would get an offer from CSUN. Things played out and I got an offer from USI first. While there have been several moments where I have seriously questioned why I would come here, overall the experience has been good. I have had a chance to be involved in some amazing career opportunities that look good on my resume. I got to live in the snow (mild as it was) and I got to experience Fall (even though it only lasts about two weeks out here). I have made a couple great friends and got to work on my MBA (and only had to pay for books!). Overall - not too bad!

This time is completely different. I am stressed and depressed - ready to cry if I think past August. I have until August 1st to find a job or I am HOMELESS and unemployed! (I turned in my letter of resignation so USI could hire a quality candidate to replace me - it is typical to do this in my field) I am a planner and not being able to plan my life 4 months in advance is killing me! I don't have a safety net like last time. Maybe I am too picky or maybe my head is too big because I think I am a very qualified candidate and should have offers flowing in...but they are not. I have had one on-campus interview so far (I feel it went well and I loved the area that the school in located!) and I have another one scheduled for the middle of May.

I did pull my candidacy from one school that I didn't feel I would enjoy working at (I keep second guessing if that was a smart thing to do). A few schools sent me an email letting me know that I am on their second tier of candidates. I know myself too well and if they ever offered me a interview I would always feel that I wasn't good enough for them and they were "settling" for me so I pulled myself from their search. Please don't let these decisions come back and bite me in the boo-tay!

I did get some good news today though - a position that I applied for that is not in Residence Life called me to move forward with the interview process. Woo HOO I am excited but I don't really like Cuban food ;)!

I know it will all work out like it is supposed to but "worse case scenario Tracy" (as my boss likes to call my pessimistic side) is planning to move in with my mom back in 29! Hopefully they will hire me back at Pizza Hut! (Oh gosh - the nightmare gets scarier!!!)