My Dream Job

Funny how it works that these layoffs always seem to turn out for the best. I was laid off by Google in the acquisition of DoubleClick back in Spring 2008. Laid off at 7 months pregnant; I was shocked. However, I quickly realized that this was a great opportunity to stay home with my little peanut. It's been a wonderful 6 months of tons of Mama and Jacob time.

I wasn't even looking for a job when I was contacted by a friend from Right Management last month. I got to know Right when I was laid off from TNC back in 2007, and almost got a job with them until the funding for the position was cut. This was exactly the field that I wanted to break into -- career coaching. Well, lo and behold, now with the economy tanking and thousands getting laid off, Right's business is booming and they're hiring. And they have the PERFECT job for me -- part-time home-based Career Management Consultant.

I'll get to work from home so I don't have to worry about spending time commuting or getting dressed up. It's part-time so I still get to be with my peanut every afternoon. It's good enough pay to justify the cost of part-time daycare. And it's exactly the direction that I've wanted to go in with my career.

YIPPPEEEE!!!