Step 29: Get a New Job

That crazy urge to continually have something to do (particularly, but not necessarily, something that pays) is why you don't get a break between Step 28 and Step 29. Not everyone is compelled in such a way, and to those who can sit back and enjoy unemployment, I applaud you. I was given a free pass for this first year out of college - live at home rent free and work on my writing. No job required.

But all summer I felt weird not going to class or to work everyday, and though I did get some writing done, I still felt like I was doing things wrong. You're supposed to get a job after you graduate, that's what we've all been told, hasn't it?

So I got a part time job, and I hated it. Lasted only two weeks before I put in my two weeks resignation (no matter how much you hate a job, you should always leave on good terms). Less than a week later, I've got a new job.

It's still only part time (though the hours are much better so I'll have more time to write), and I am, in fact, still working with dogs, but I feel like I'm actually making a difference this go-around. I'm working at a Humane Society, so I'm helping dogs that actually need help instead of rich dogs that just need a place to hang out for a ridiculously long time. I've only been there two days now, but I'm enjoying it a lot more than the last job.

The important thing to remember, though, is to do what you love. I do love working with animals, but I also love writing. Working at a part time job is only supposed to help me and my writing career, not hinder it. Get a couple extra bucks for the week, wake me up early so I'm not wasting the whole day away, give me material to write about. That kind of help. If I can accomplish that with this particular part-time position, that would be wonderful because as I said, I do love working with animals, especially animals who are in need.

So my question to you: Which do you like more - cats or dogs. After these two jobs, I have a feeling that I'm going to become a cat person. ;)
And my challenge to you: Now that I work at a humane society, I've got to say - come and adopt a new family member!