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I'm tired...
I'm tired of not working. I never thought I would want to give up my free time to go back to work. When I was furloughed and then laid off 7 months ago, I thought it would be short term but instead it has turned into the longest time I have been out of work since I graduated from college. I have 2 degrees from 2 of the top universities in the country. I have worked at 7 companies and on 14 brands. I have been on cross functional teams, worked in matrix organizations, developed products, relaunched brands, reported to Presidents, presented to Chairmen and board members, signed off on million dollar campaigns, promoted team members and even fired a few. But now I am tired...tired of hearing I don't have enough digital experience, tired of being told I am asking for too much money, tired of not having the right industry experience. I have more business experience than the digital expert will ever have. My multi industry experience proves I have the capacity to learn any industry AND I can bring new ideas to yours. I deserve the salary I am asking for because of what I bring to the table and what I am willing to learn to be the best employee you have. In short, I'm tired of not being the exact person as company is looking for even though that person does not exist. I will find a new job soon and the company that does hire me will fully appreciate all I have to offer.
Which industry are you in?
I work in Marketing in consumer goods - luxury goods, CPG...
I have been there. The way I moved on was to think about what I was most passionate about at the same time where were the most job opportunities. I was a single mom at the time with unreliable child support so desperately needed to figure out a plan. I ended up going to nursing school at age 40. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. You can do this.
I feel that a lot of people are feeling like this right now. I have been out of work almost one year and it is frustrating and exhausting. I have been additionally working to pivot out of the hospitality industry that has been devastated. That has been even more challenging. Re-invention after a 25 year career is difficult. Stay positive, communicate with friends and supporters. You will find the right job at the right time. Don't give up!