Being currently unemployed is certainly strange. I have been gainfully employed, full time, since I was 19 save for a brief period in late 1992. That’s when I switched gears and began focusing on a long-term career. Here I am 16 years later, and I feel I accomplished my goal but I’ve not yet seen it’s logical conclusion.
This is a bump in an otherwise long, winding and fun road.
I’ve had thoughts of switching it up again, looking at other lines of work, changing my career. However, after some time to contemplate this, the areas in which I hold other interests will remain just that; interests and hobbies.
I love doing what I do on a daily basis, I love the world of IT.
Don’t get me wrong. I also love renovating my house, playing my drums, taking pictures, riding my bike and listening to music. But I got into IT because I loved doing it. I turned my hobby as a teenager into a career, and I’m pretty damn good at it if I do say so myself. What more can one ask for in a career (besides the obvious stuff) ?
I’m not looking at this speedbump as unemployment, I consider this fun-employmenet! I’m working for myself right now, and this is a chance to reconnect with myself, my love of IT and my other interests.
I’m looking forward to seeing what comes out the other end.
