SECURE the Job Journey - Day 32
Plan for the Day
Fill out job apps on the spready
What I Actually Executed
I applied to 9 jobs. Can someone say REDEMPTION!!
Results/Updates
It’s the weekend lol. The only update is the feeling of accomplishment for following through on a personal commitment and the feeling of trusting myself
Reflection
I usually don’t like to do job stuff on weekends because.. Y’know… self care. But today was different. I wanted to redeem myself this week.
I noticed that discouragement is trying to set into my spirit. I see myself losing sight of the vision of this whole journey. It's crazy how I didn’t even celebrate the fact that I pushed myself to put out 9 apps today. I was so set on beating myself up for the week I had. That’s not it sis. I WILL get a job (I always do) but I’m coming out of this season with more than just a job. There’s discipline and resources to help others at the other side of this. I saw a quote come up on my I Am affirmations app “I am aware that the strength and knowledge I’ve gained from my experiences can help other people who are on the same path. Sharing my successes lifts others up, and sharing my mistakes protects them.” This was divine. This affirmation is too specific and tbh too long (because WHO is memorizing all that??) for me to ignore it. I think God meant to jolt me up.
And it did!
When I think of what I’m doing here with OffGreenThumb, I feel mentally safe and limitless. When I think of the hundred of folks applying for the same job as me, I feel limited and small. The point of applying to these jobs is bigger than just getting these recruiters attention, it’s for directing my networking and also exercising my muscle of following through on personal commitments. I can celebrate every job app I fill, not because they are noticed by an employer, but because they signify an honored commitment. That’s the mentality I’m fighting to keep. Everything else will work out. This is all an exercise to build me in different ways and leave footprints for someone else to follow for support. I’m really trying to remember that God is still in control. Despite these crazy odds I have ALWAYS been able to secure a job and even now I’ve had one interview last week, an interview video request, and next week: an interview AND screening call. I’m trying to remember that I’m doing better than I believe I am. JUST because I don’t have an offer letter yet doesn’t mean I’ve failed. I just haven't succeeded… YET.
It’s coming!
