SEVEN MONTHS, 25 resumes, 8 interviews, and four offers later, I FINALLY FOUND THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME!!! 
This was the longest job search I've ever conducted and WOW was it hard, but I have finally landed a good job. It's over 1,000 miles away from home, but it's in a beautiful, low COL location with the biggest salary I've ever had. My one big sticking point- the reason I declined 3 other offers- is job flexibility and this position lets me work 100% from a home office and does not track hours worked. I also have access to a private office on a university campus, so if things get noisy at home, I can hang out there.
I wanted to share this becuase although it was a hard, stressful job search, it shows that there ARE employers out there who care enough about employees to create a work environment that allows family to come first and for employees to thrive in an environment where results matter more than hours.
Also, if you're in the middle of your job search, DON'T DESPAIR! There is something out there for you!!! It might take awhile, but something will come your way!
This was the longest job search I've ever conducted and WOW was it hard, but I have finally landed a good job. It's over 1,000 miles away from home, but it's in a beautiful, low COL location with the biggest salary I've ever had. My one big sticking point- the reason I declined 3 other offers- is job flexibility and this position lets me work 100% from a home office and does not track hours worked. I also have access to a private office on a university campus, so if things get noisy at home, I can hang out there.
I wanted to share this becuase although it was a hard, stressful job search, it shows that there ARE employers out there who care enough about employees to create a work environment that allows family to come first and for employees to thrive in an environment where results matter more than hours.
Also, if you're in the middle of your job search, DON'T DESPAIR! There is something out there for you!!! It might take awhile, but something will come your way!
