I'm hired!

Congrats!

 

That's great news, Joe.

I can't even get Demand Media to return my emails ... not that I'm bitter or anything.

 

Congrats.

And now, the real hard work begins.

 

If you can survive scoring for Pearson, you can survive anything.

 

Good for you and your family, Joe!

 

Congratulations!!!

 

Thanks, folks. It's been a damn long road.

 

Congrats!

 

Congrats, Joe!! Best of luck in your new job.

 

Been there, done this.

Your post feels so familiar.

The reason you're happy, but not so/that happy is because, well, sure, you finally got something, but you're like, "So, what took so long?" and "What's wrong with me that it did?"

The questions that plaque all through a long, usually fruitless and seems-like-it's-a-waste-of-time-yet-you-have-literally-no-choice-but-to-keep-trying, even-if-and-when-you-don't-really-care-or-really-want-to-anymore? They don't suddenly just stop just because, someone, somewhere, in a job that may not even be related to what you've spent your life doing, suddenly decides to hire you.

Most people who are leaving this business are not doing so of their own free will. That means there are feelings of unfinished business, a lack of closure that, in many cases, may not ever really be resolved.

Not to mention the self-esteem and confidence issues that constantly arise, even after another job is obtained. Basically, you are a little afraid, despite the good news.

But don't be. Just consider this a fresh start and try not to look back. It's hard, especially if you never wanted to leave you former job in the first place, but make the best of things and move on.

As with many things in life, that's really all you can do. And if you stop thinking of what you used to do, and give this new venture a chance, there is good new potential for something good to come of it. Seize the opportunity.

Oh, and also, all that part-time work you've been doing? It gets to be kind of comfortable, and nice, after a while (except for the financial aspects, that is, of course), and now, well, you'll have to get used to working, every day, in nine-hour shifts (or more), again...

Reallly, there is a little bit of that...It's why people who can afford to do so can be perfectly happy working part-time. It's ideal if you can do it, and live well. But most of us can't.

 

That's really cool. Congrats, joe!