Unemployment, So Far

Oh, to be unemployed! What a joy to not be obligated all day! What a feeling of restfulness to have no alarm set! What am I going to do about rent?

Yes, I'm newly unemployed. My former employer, the Business That Shall Not Be Named (BNSNBN), had to downsize thanks to economy, loss of "clients," and- well, let's just say economy. Being in a position that, while vital to my employer, actually has very low minimum qualifications needed as far as the "industry" is concerned, meaning I'm easily replaced with part-timers who won't get benefits, and the fact that I have a masters degree, I was the locigal choice to "let go" for economic reasons. The bank always wins.

I didn't really enjoy my job and I'm glad it's over. There were moments that felt like Office Space, but it's not funny when it's your office space. There were "patients running the asylum" moments. There were good times, too, but they mostly involved co-workers.

So, I'm looking for a job. I've been to two job fairs, made a lot of contacts that went nowhere (so far), and worked out a lot to relieve stress and have something to do.

I'm at a weird moment. I have nearly infinite possibilities. I am single, no girlfriend, no children, not even a pet. I can get a full time job that makes ends meet and then look for what I really want, if I can figure that out. I say "nearly" infinite because I have student debt, which ties me down somewhat. I can't just move to Third World Country X and wander the earth like Kane in Kung Fu. No Jack Kerouacing for me. Regardless, there are literally dozens of scenarios that have crossed my mind, from international missions, to church planting, to writing, to conference speaking, to military or hospital chaplaincy, to starting a Protestant monastery. Okay, that last one's not my idea, but there are a few here and there. I've even thought of going into something in film, like a critic or a director of major motion pictures.

Procrastination or production? It'll be interesting. Stay tuned.