No Job, No Sweat. You're not Alone!

In a few weeks I'm speaking at a lunch thing in front of a bunch of people who are "in transition" Which is grown up for "NOT WORKING!"
I can relate. I've been in transition since last July.

've crafted a little speech and I'll be trying it out on these people to see if I can help them understand that it's not the end of the line but maybe the beginning of something great.
Mainly it's a way of saying your not alone.

Yesterday I wrote some bizarre stuff about being around the house and talking to my dog and I received this great comment about from Chris K in Grimsby.
He sums up the experience very well. (The out of work one, not the dog thing.)

Hey there Humble. I too have joined the ranks of the unemployed & I hate it! Interviewing is such a frustrating exercise too, as you continually have to repeat yourself over & over in a effort to prove how great you are at what you've done & how perfect you would be for them. In other words, do some shameless self promoting & kiss the ass of someone on the other side of the table whom you know is a lot less smarter than you are!
Sadly, I have no website to work on in my spare time or book to promote. I just play on the laptop waiting for the phone to ring and the right offer to come my way. The uncertainty of it all is frustrating & at times , scary. I'm also very bitter at having to prove myself again in the marketplace, after over 17 years in my field.
I had always felt badly for you in your situation, & now I'm living it too. They say everything happens for a reason, I just would like someone to provide that reason for me, with a big cheque to match.
At any rate, thanks for all the laughs Howard & I'll let you know how it turns up....more ints. this week , then I'm heading to Disneyworld for some R&R. I'd love to have a beer with you sometime, your bits have always been a great source of entertainment to me since your arrival here in 89.
All the best to you & the family.