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Fierce Urgency of Now



"Fierce Urgency of Now"- I think this is from MLK. It applies to job searching as well. A few days ago I talked about the value of time- don't waste it! Do what you can each and everyday and don't stop after that one really good interview. They say in the used car business, "It is not a sale until she crosses the curb and the check don't bounce." Until you have an actual start date, a verbal  job offer is only that. It is going to take awhile, usually several weeks to start getting interviews and the the rest of the hiring process. Stay busy but be patient.

Now here's where I'll contradict myself. Give yourself a break when needed. The way of job searching can be very disappointing and downright depressing. So go ahead and sleep a little later and maybe take Fridays off. Not much will happen of a Friday anyway. Take care of your mental health and find ways st stay positive; learn stuff, spend time with family and friends breathe. It can be a lengthy process. Plan for the long haul.      

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