It has been nearly 2 weeks since my return to Ottawa. The first week was busy with getting myself (jet lag) and my stuff sorted out and into a state where I could start living a somewhat 'normal' existence. I visited family and some friends... still many friends to get together with.
Then I started the job hunt in earnest. Started with the most traditional method... the newspaper ads... but there is very little there. There were a few though that I applied for and they led me to a few websites with more postings and more resumes were sent. Checked out a few online employment sites but, again, there is not much there. Not the one to be easily discouraged, I sent a few resumes and filled in some online 'resume' profiles. The stewardess agencies are almost completely updated now with the new contact info and the updated resumes will be sent out today.
Jod hunting is a long hard job. A full-time job. It has been a long time since I have had to search for a j.o.b. as I'd been working mostly contracts through my company for over 22 years and running the B&B. In fact, most of the 'staff' positions just came to me without a lot of searching. Many were jobs where the employers contacted me when they heard through other sources that I was available. So this searching for work thing is new to me. Especially difficult with a new career that is totally unrelated to the old ones... no network of contacts. If anyone has HELPFUL advice please send it along.
Photographs and movies of my travels will be on the website soon. They are almost ready but I have to do work on them and that means time of which I have precious little. But a notice will be sent when they are posted.
Now back to the job hunt... wish me luck!
Posted by gailene at May 25, 2004 09:04 AM