Today I would try to stick to a “normal” schedule – something I have yet to do in 36 days.
I mostly succeeded, though I did swap an item here and there based on the flow of my day. I also had something that was due today, so I did that instead of writing. It was a very productive day!
In thinking about possible near-term travel plans, I sort of came to the conclusion today that as much as I’d like to do a ’round the world trip, I’m thinking “no” right now because so many things seem to be going on. Maybe if Kyrgyzstan fails to materialize in October I’ll go then. I’m still not opposed to going somewhere in the springtime, but I haven’t made any plans. I’ll keep checking the sales and see if anything interesting pops up. Who knows, maybe my wife and I will go to Peru or some other exotic destination for spring break.
I did a “plusses and minuses” sheet yesterday on my two potential jobs, and on option “C” which is to continue not to work. All three choices were pretty evenly weighted with plusses and minuses, so no clear winner. I will meet with one of my suitors on Thursday to get a better picture of how they operate. With all this activity going on, I still do not want to give up on my dream of switching to some other career, so I’ll be applying to teaching jobs this week, and maybe I’ll do a little writing and web stuff. I did have another friend (turned pastor) suggest that I might take this opportunity to go to the Seminary and become a pastor. Hmmm… I’m not there yet, but I’m also not opposed to that possibility.
Both my Semiconductor job possibilities are perfect in their own way, except that they’re both in the Semiconductor field and I’m not ready to go back there yet. I’m rooting for option “C” right now.
Well, good news (?). Company #1 called this evening. They are looking to fill a CMOS layout position right now, so I don’t fit. When they need a Bipolar layout person, they’ll call me (maybe Jan 1, 2012?).
It sucks not to be chosen, but it certainly is an answer to prayer. One Semi job down; one to go!
Day 37 mood: Still seeking God’s direction… but also recognizing that if I don’t try pursuing some of these other possibilities (teaching, writing, preaching, web business), no doors will open. The Semiconductor doors are opening quickly because of the efforts of others; not due to my own initiative. These “doors” are a wake-up call: I need to take some initiative to seek-out my ultimate purpose.