Life Between Jobs

Throughout this whole adventure of unemployment I’ve tried to remain optimistic. It is tough sometimes. Uncertainty about lifestyle, where you live or the kids go to school, what your spouse will do, etc. There are some things that remain constant – faith, family, and friends. But that’s not to say I’m not human, and don’t [...]

One of the things I’ve come to dread the most while being unemployed is waking up at 4:00 AM and not being able to go back to sleep. I’ve spoken to my doctor about this and there is nothing he can give me. He says “There is something bugging you, Tim.” Brilliant. I knew that.
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Just like that old song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the waiting is the hardest part. I just returned from a round of interviews at a company in Chicago that I really want work for. I think this company has technology that will revolutionize the industry I have worked in for 18 years. I [...]

I am here to say that I am officially back from an adventure.  The adventure is not over.  I am just back here to tell you more about it.
Why did I go on this adventure?  After a very tough period in late March to mid April, I realized that I needed to re-tool.   Revamp my perspective.  [...]