I'll tell you a little secret: I didn't totally plan out the way I left my job. There was an element of spontaneity in the leaving. So I can't really say that I had any expectations when I became unemployed. I just did it.
That said, once I realized the predicament I was in, I expected to be working pretty quickly. Not necessarily in a permanent job, but I figured someone would put me to work temporarily, at least. Once before I left a job with no new one to go to, and I was working within four days.
First, I guess there might be something to all that stuff you read about the economy being lousy. But I wonder if the bigger issue may be that I am on the high end of the price range for accountants, and there are only so many jobs in that range, so it takes longer to find something.
Anyway, there are some positive signs. I have been contacted by three different recruiters regarding job possiblities in the last two weeks, although nothing has panned out yet. Someone from Farmers is leaving to go to Boeing, and she said they are hiring, so I am watching their postings. There are some jobs out there, just not so many for someone with my experience.
Meanwhile, I'm off to Boston tomorrow night for an archery tournament, avoiding iodine for another week, trying to keep my blood sugar under control (normal the last two mornings!), and trying to enjoy my forced vacation.
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