Unemployment Part I

For the first time in my post-college life, I'm unemployed.

How did I go from dancing around my bedroom to Diana Ross' I'm Coming Out back in May to a "woman of leisure" in just a few short months? In a nutshell, the timing for my full-time involvement is simply not right, though I'm still a shareholder and plan to remain involved as an advisor if/when the business moves forward.

To this day, I have never launched a full scale job search. I applied to one job after college and had the good fortune of landing at Google (in retrospect, this still amazes me). My next two roles came from referrals, both of which I started without taking much time off (or any...).

Yes, the thought of not earning a paycheck for a while is terrifying, but taking the time to conduct a thorough search can provide the mental space needed to make a sound career decision. Living in this in-between stage is helping me to more objectively evaluate the options in front of me and how closely they align with my values.

I am in search of work that inspires me, challenges me, and brings out the best in me. I want to find fulfillment in creating something new and I want to enjoy the company of my colleagues.

In the meantime, my job is to lean into this crazy turn and enjoy the ride (stay tuned for Part II) .