Welcome to Midlife Jobhunter. A thank you to my long-time blog friends, Pam and Sandy at Words of Wisdom, otherwise known as WOW, for featuring me as a Blogger of Note on their fine venture. WOW supports writers and readers who appreciate blogs that promote thoughtful responses and insights. Hope I live up to the honor.
Midlife Jobhunter began on a five minute whim as I worked on my resume and panicked over rejoining the workforce. Oh, the camaraderie I've enjoyed while my clumsy gait meanders on this mapless ride.
The blog world hosts a vast group of hunters, just like me, complete with a myriad of road blocks and sites to view along the way. My followers know I’m a crappy housekeeper, throw a baseball much better than I braid hair, and could live in my hammock with a stack of good books. That this spring I collected a daughter-in-law (who throws one hell of a softball), a college graduate, and my last high school graduate.
They survived my miserable first job - grading high school test papers. That this year, my job wasn’t much better – substitute teaching. That I’ve discovered this midlife jobhunting is about much more than the receipt of a lousy paycheck. It is, instead, a search for self. A search for purpose. A discovery and gathering of the shavings that hold us together.
I get to choose three past posts to help you get better acquainted. How difficult this has been. What do I want someone new to know about me? Probably best to get rid of one of my worst attributes right off the bat.
Join the ride and Happy Trails.
I am laughing very hard at you being hungover and circled by a vulture. I know the feeling.
ReplyDeleteHere's to the hunt and further discovery!
ReplyDeleteYou are not a crappy housekeeper, you just keep your house in a livable (or is that lived-in?) condition :-)
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the ride with you!
ReplyDeleteI agree about blogland - once one has sorted out one's circle of kindred spirits then the ride does enhance life no end.
Stopping by from BON. Off to check out some of those posts now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being a WOW Blogger of Note. Indeed, you ARE a writer of note and, over the past few months, I've enjoyed reading the words you've strung together.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Congratulations on your fine accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteI love traveling and being a traveler, not a tourist. The challenges force me to grow and that's a good thing.
Stopped by from WOW, congratulations on being the BON for today. Off to read more about you. I really enjoy the quotes at the top of your posts. James Baldwin happens to be one of my favorite writers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! You deserve it but don't start thinking about expectations just continue the way you are.
ReplyDeleteCame from WOW to say congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the BoN feature.
ReplyDeleteNow I know how your youngest son got to be the good baseball player.
You were one of the first posts I found by someone near my age group, a post called 'Could be a time for smut'. I've been reading you ever since, almost a year now, and you have indeed, covered a variety of subjects! I've enjoyed them all, and hope to continue to do so for many more years.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured today! Good luck on the hunt and everything that comes along the way!
ReplyDeletehappy bonday.
ReplyDeleteGreetings and happy BON day from a fellow midlifer. I just read and enjoyed your three postings. Your humor and insights are wonderful, and I was thinking Erma Bombeck even before I got to her name!
ReplyDeleteAhh good for you.. congrats. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Julie. This is a much deserved recognition. I'm so honored to be sharing the path with you, and look forward to reading your next chapters.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from WOW. Congrats on being BON!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to a wonderful writer and soulful blogging friend! I feel honored to have found you.
ReplyDeleteHi I came over from Catbird Scout, so am thrilled to find I've landed in a "Blog of note". Congratulations and it looks like a great ride to join so I'm in.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy BON day... looks like I'm really late since you live back east... why do people live "back" east and "out" west --- what if you were born in the west would you say "back west" ??? Alrighty we have established I am easily distracted... regardless of the time I'm glad I found my way here! I'm off to check out your recommended posts.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your bon-dom.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you to be featured! Congratulations! I sure have missed visiting you here and being a part of such a wonderful community of people. I truly hope you find a job that is perfect just for you. XX Lori
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and for your kind words today!
Cheers! A well-deserved honor!
ReplyDeleteGlad to find your blog, Julie! You have a great sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteWOW is right. It really has been so fun to watch your journey. I remember when you first launched your blogged, even before you put up your first post, you told me, "well, I started it but I don't know what the hell I'm doing." NOW what do you think? And don't tell me you still don't know what the hell you're doing ... cuz you do. And a ton of people have come along while you're doing it.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a well deserved honor! Congrats on your Bon and Blogger of Note! So happy for you, cher! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie! I'm here via WOW. Congrats on being the BON! I really like your writing! I just read the first 2 posts, since it's almost 1:00am, I'm getting a little blurry eyed! I'll definitely be back, and please visit my blog, too. Have a wonderful Friday.
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ReplyDeleteI must have good taste - your highlighted posts were my favorites going in (but especially the one you didn't hire - gah, I loved that one).
ReplyDeleteSome day maybe we'll be circled by vultures together my dear.
Well, as you know, I have been an avid reader for a while so I have always known you were a Blogger of Note! But congrats on the selection.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I discovered you about a year ago. I have enjoyed reading about your journey this past year. It means so much to read about a wonderful mom and wife with 3 sons about 8 years older than my own.
ReplyDeletei'm still relatively new to this blog. But I do enjoy the honesty, the openness, and, generally, the hunt ... feels like I'm right there with you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a blogger of note... your blog really is more than noteworthy.
Well, I am not one to say I told you so, but I told you so! Because of your many other talents, most specifically in the area of writing, you have all the ingredients to be a great blogger, and, naturally, a Blog of Note.
ReplyDeleteCongratulatons, my friend.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for reminding me why I love your blog so much: the thrill of the hunt and the joy of discovery. So glad you are sharing both.
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ReplyDeleteWOW - Congratulations! It is a well-deserved honor.
ReplyDelete". . . midlife jobhunting is about much more than the receipt of a lousy paycheck. It is, instead, a search for self. A search for purpose. A discovery and gathering of the shavings that hold us together." - These words are perfect!
Just found your blog. Congrats on being BON! I enjoyed reading all three of your past posts.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see someone else is old enough to remember Erma Bombeck. Her humor helped me keep my sanity after I was divorced and raising children alone. Your gentle humor is always welcome.
Just came over ...enjoying your whole concept....looking forward to reading your previous posts...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteAs they say, "You do have a way with words." :)
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your recognition! It's about time someone rewarded your AWESOMENESS! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
SMB
I guess you have to put on the big shoes now, huh? I didn't know you were awarded this until this moment which is Saturday the 19th.
ReplyDeleteI congratulate you and I know you have long deserved it. I am so happy for you. You should get those novels finished now and just think of all these readers that will buy it!!!!
How did I miss this post, congratulations sweetie. You write such interesting and even amazing post. You make me either laugh or cry or at time both.
ReplyDeletePlease don't ever stop putting pen to paper or fingers to keys.
.......:-) Hugs
way late to the party--can i still join in on the congrats? what a fun blog!
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