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A new job at last
Submitted by: Annette B.
London, UKI did a degree in Computing Studies and worked for an internet company. I have been very unhappy in my job, as I wasn’t using the skills I learnt at university. I was bored and unchallenged. I started looking for a new job in 2005 and didn’t get anywhere. I decided to then do a Masters in 2007 (part time) to give me an edge when applying for jobs, because I just wasn’t getting anywhere. I finished the first year of my Masters and still no luck in finding a job. I was extremely upset and just lost all hope.
Because I was so unhappy about being in a job that I hated, I wasn’t getting along with the managers at my work place. I basically was just having a rough time. I just didn’t understand why I was applying for jobs off and on for three years; and why nothing was happening. I lost all hope.
In June of this year, I had a friend come and stay with me, but she left her book behind and asked me to bring it with me when I saw her next. The book was The Secret. My friend mentioned that I might like it. I had no idea what to expect, but I like reading, so I started reading.
I liked the principles of the book, and understood them and tried to apply them. I think I had a hard time believing in it. A couple weeks after I finished reading it, I called my mom and told her how I was trying so hard to be positive, but things were just still so bad. I had all the knowledge of The Secret, but wasn’t applying it wholeheartedly. My mom spoke to me and told me to just try harder.
The next day, I started with my new routine of being nice and cheerful and happy and helpful at work. I completely changed my attitude (I think people were shocked at my new behaviour).
I got a call for an interview THAT day for a job I really wanted!!!! I had asked for a new job a few weeks before, but I started really changing that Monday at work. I went to the interview and told myself that this job was mine. I was called for a 2nd interview AND had to do a presentation; again, I told myself that this job is mine.
The job is now mine. I have recently given my notice into my old job and start my new job the week after next.
After applying for jobs for three years, I finally finally have a new one! It’s unbelievable. I realised that if it was that easy to get what I really wanted, I would have NEVER taken The Secret seriously. I have tried to change my whole outlook, and now I am truly happy. I no longer worry about the small things, because I know; I’ll be ok for now on.