Today I had lunch with friends from Farmers, which event I will refer to as "networking." At least one of those friends is a pretty good resource in the accounting world, so I think that's fair. As I have a pretty small network right now, it seems reasonable to start with close contacts and branch out from there. My next idea is to make sure I have lunch regularly with a friend who retired from Farmers a couple of years ago. He may not have many business contacts, but he knows people, and anyway I like him, so who cares?
Actually, my networking efforts are already paying off, and to my surprise this blog itself may be helping. I sent my resume to a friend outside of Farmers a few weeks ago, and indirectly from my blog entries she learned that I don't have a copy, so rumor has it she will send it to me. Easier than starting from scratch. And then I will be in touch with her as well. In addition, some kind soul known only as "Unknown" posted a link to Craiglist accounting positions for this area, which I have been through.
Today I also went into Farmers, signed some papers, and got the personal stuff from my desk. It could easily be the last time I go into the building. A lot of the stuff I threw away (starting with the old sneakers) as soon as I got home, but one item seemed especially useful -- a stack of business cards from recruiters. Might come in handy.
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