01 October 2010

What To Take?

So now that the excitement over moving to Europe has subsided (a little, at least), I have to focus on what to bring with me. I'm fortunate enough that relocation expenses are covered in my salary package. Knowing that the shipping will be paid by someone else doesn't help make the decision about what to take any easier.

24 September 2010

New Job and New Blog

" . . . it was the worst of times."
A few months ago, I became unemployed. It happens. So I did what anyone would do, began a job search. Things were . . . disconcerting. I was not worried about finding a job. I was worried about finding a job before my money ran out.

I sent out about 200 resumes. I received a few phone calls and some emails, but nothing too promising. Then I received a phone call about a position out of state. The phone interview lasted about 45 minutes, which was rather long for a phone interview.