The Twelve Year Job Search

The Twelve Year Job Search 12 years ago I lost my job. Little did I know it would take twelve years and almost a month before Id have the job offer that I couldnt turn down. It was a long twelve years. I had no idea what I was in for, or what I would create. I had no idea how easy some parts would be and how hard others would be.   I had no idea that the glamorized lifestyle of an entrepreneur is wrought with an immense amount of intense hard work and sacrifice. Whats more, I didnt realize the sacrifice my family would give. Twelve years was a long run. For much of that time I didnt believe that I was employable. And then it happened. I defied ageism, and even with the bias against entrepreneurs (I could tell you stories), I actually got a job. A real, salaried with benefits job at a real company. I dont want to discourage you and make you think it will take years for you to land your job. Part of the reason I had a long-term search was because I chose another path. If I had stayed focus on my job search it wouldnt have taken so long. Of course, its a great economy right now so hopefully your job search will go quick. But even when we hit the other part of the economic cycle, when its a lot harder, youll still be okay. We humans are resilient and we are smart. Youll figure this out. You got this. The Twelve Year Job Search 12 years ago I lost my job. Little did I know it would take twelve years and almost a month before Id have the job offer that I couldnt turn down. It was a long twelve years. I had no idea what I was in for, or what I would create. I had no idea how easy some parts would be and how hard others would be.   I had no idea that the glamorized lifestyle of an entrepreneur is wrought with an immense amount of intense hard work and sacrifice. Whats more, I didnt realize the sacrifice my family would give. Twelve years was a long run. For much of that time I didnt believe that I was employable. And then it happened. I defied ageism, and even with the bias against entrepreneurs (I could tell you stories), I actually got a job. A real, salaried with benefits job at a real company. I dont want to discourage you and make you think it will take years for you to land your job. Part of the reason I had a long-term search was because I chose another path. If I had stayed focus on my job search it wouldnt have taken so long. Of course, its a great economy right now so hopefully your job search will go quick. But even when we hit the other part of the economic cycle, when its a lot harder, youll still be okay. We humans are resilient and we are smart. Youll figure this out. You got this.