A New Start

So here I am. My day is absorbed with resume posting and job searching. This can not be at a worse time as the economy has seen better days. My competition has increased at least ten fold. This is again, humbling.
Prior to job searching, I decided that I must get my priorities together. I must be able to feel confident and not expect too much out of myself. Understanding that just because I am not getting interviews right away does not mean that I am not qualified. My appreciation of my next employer will be my reward. This is the first time in my life that I realized that I do not have to be perfect. I just have to do my best.
I had to admit my faults and realize that I can not control others behavior. I also realized that I can not work as a nurse. Not because I am not capable, but because the industry is so cut throat. It is one of those industries that "eat their young." It is not a positive environment EVER. At least in business, there is "down time" spent on company outings, lunch with co-workers, etc. This break from stress and demands is a necessity as a human.
As I stated in my previous post, I do not regret getting my degree in nursing. It was a very growing experience. I merely regret not being realistic about my career and adjusting it to my life.
I know that I will find a job. It may take a month, a year, or a decade. However, when it comes, I will LOVE it. I mean I will truly appreciate it for the opportunity that it is. I will take the good with the bad, the ups and the downs. In the end, I will LOVE it!