Well ladies and gents, all the applying, waiting, wishing, hoping, dreaming, crying and whining all paid off.

I GOT A JOB TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

It seemed like for months I was searching constantly for an editorial/writing position and could not seem to receive any sort of response. I started applying for marketing, public relations, even SALES opportunities to try to get my foot in the door but no one was responding. I’ve applied close to 100 jobs within the past five months and never. heard. anything.

I’m not saying when I was nannying it wasn’t a job. It is very much so, if not even HARDER than most people I know who go into an office from 9-5. The hours are much longer (50+ if the parents are working full time/traveling and need extra help), the days can be grueling when the child is having a “rough day,” and you have to focus your attention completely on him/her. The family is relying on YOU, and there are no excuses/exceptions if you are sick and can’t make it to work one day. They need you and unless they have vacation days or someone to cover your absence, you need to be there. You’re responsible for another person’s life and every little scratch, bruise or bump they get, you’re accountable for why it happened.

What I am saying is I went to school for four years of my life to get a degree in what I may be interested in doing in the future (I say “may” because my interests could change in the years to come). I’ve always known I wanted to do something related to publishing/editing, so when I didn’t hear anything back I started to feel hopeless.

On my last day with Owen, I had no idea what to expect job wise. I had nothing lined up and I was just going through the motions of figuring out what my next step would be.

And then I got a phone call two days ago for a job offer as an editorial assistant for a publishing house company in Chicago.

I wanted to do five backflips when I got off the phone with them. I couldn’t believe it!!!! They were interested in ME! And they wanted me to come in for an interview!!!!

But I didn’t want to get ahead of myself. I’ve heard back from jobs before, but then I either wouldn’t hear back, the position was “suddenly filled,” or worse, they were no longer interested in me. I didn’t want to tell too many people about this opportunity because for all I knew, it would just be another disappointment.

I got all dolled up this morning, got my resume together, took a deep breath and walked out the door. On my way there, I kept reminding myself why they should hire me and to stay confident, because if I don’t believe in myself, how will anyone else?

When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised when I was greeted by a wonderfully nice woman, who was not as intimidating as I imagined. I was also surprised to find out this was a very different “interview” than I’d pictured in my mind.

This woman worked for Core Staff, a company much like Career Builder, and searches through resumes of people who are currently looking for jobs and fits them to an open position they may be interested in. I remember signing up for Career Builder, Zip Recruiter, Media Bistro, Simply Hired etc. etc., and would check my daily emails on jobs they posted on their site. This was the first time I was actually reached out to and impressed someone with my resume right off the bat.

This opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time since I had no idea what I was going to do for work over the summer. Nannying was my main focus since I pretty much gave up on the idea on finding a writing gig before I move to California. I feel as though I was handed a plate of gold and they just said “here, it’s all yours.” I feel EXTREMELY lucky and blessed that this happened so quickly and it’s finally going to lead me to bigger and better projects, gigs and work opportunities.

The moral of this post for you twenty-somethings: don’t give up hope when you’re feeling lost & confused. Just like I said last week, patience truly is the key to getting what you want. When I wrote that post it was before I even knew this opportunity would come. Now I truly believe good things do come to those who wait, but also work their asses off for what they want. Having a positive attitude will only help you excel. You may be rolling your eyes as you’re reading this and thinking “she’s saying this now because she’s suddenly employed.” But I promise you, I’m not. I had a shitty, negative attitude these past few months and if I knew that I would be fine over the summer, I probably would have been happier & more upbeat. I find it interesting that just when I decide to switch my attitude around, I’m offered a wonderful opportunity. Coincidence? I’d like to think so, but this could be proof to all of us that if you are patient and understanding that there are just some things we cannot control, maybe we can finally get what we want.

Keep pushing yourself and don’t lose sight of your goal. Everything will come to you when the moment is right. Success is not a race.

You’ll get there. I believe in you

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