Disappointment or Delight?

I just found out that I didn't get the temp job that I interviewed for yesterday. As I very well know, there is a huge group of laid-off people with similar skills as mine all vying for the same positions. I was partially relieved though as I would have had to sacrifice 10 days or so of job hunting if I were working during those days. It is a Catch-22, a vicious circle. Other good news about this experience was that I met two very delightful women during the interview process. I enjoyed that! Anyone out there looking for a print graphic designer?

Networking pays off

I've been telling everyone I know--old friends, new friends, doctors, Facebook friends, relatives, former colleagues, etc.--that I've been laid off and am job searching. My doctor told me about a support group called Hope @ Work that I've been attending on Monday nights. It is a great group of people, most of them in the same boat as me. Actually, a lot of them are worse off than me as many have been without a job much longer than I have or in some cases, both spouses are laid off and they have children to support also. Thanks to this group though, someone I met last week told someone else--who told someone else--about me and I had an interview today for a short-term temp job. Networking does pay off!

Sheri