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| Still recovering |
| 04.21.05 (11:07 am) [edit] |
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I don't know why I am taking this round of layoffs so badly. Sometimes I feel a glimmer of hope and think that there might be new opportunities in some way, shape, or form. I guess what bothers me most is that I haven't been all that happy at this job for a while because of the little satisfaction it brings. I update content for our online help. Why does it seem like every other tech writer gets more exciting projects -- projects that they can lead? I definitely got comfortable working here. I didn't think I'd stay this long (five years in July). I guess I also felt a sense of loyalty to my boss because he really appreciated my work. I've been doing the same thing since I first started. I've gained more knowledge of our product, but that is not really going to help me in a new environment. I don't think my company has much more to offer me. The people that could have mentored me are both gone. Maybe I can actually handle what I think I am lacking. It's hard to tell until I am forced to face such challenges. When I look for a new job, I'm not sure what I am supposed to let them know. Am I experienced? Sure. Do I have a wide range of skills? None that I have put into practice in the real world. I've acquired a lot of tech writing knowledge through my training outside of work, but have not put it into practice. Do I even want to continue with tech writing? Maybe for a more fun company :wink: Working abroad would be fun. I think I just need some new and refreshing (and I don't mean a new eye shadow colour.) I still wouldn't mind being a student for life. I was also thinking I could just stay here until I get canned. Then at least I'd get some severance pay and I could go on EI, too. |
posted by: Ryan (reply)
post date: 04.21.05 (11:45 pm)
I hope you don't get axed! Like you said, job hunting is no fun...
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 04.22.05 (8:30 am)
Reply to: Ryan
I didn't get axed...yet...*sigh*
posted by: irishred (reply)
post date: 04.22.05 (8:31 am)
Rosie I hope it all works out for you :)
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