looking for a job is like dating

how, you ask? well, i have the obnoxious habit of deciding about five minutes into the first date whether i am romantically attracted to a guy or not. if i think not, i don't want to go on a second date with him...why would i want to lead him on? that's one of my pet peeves...see previous post. (yes, i realize that my logic may be slightly askew...the point of dating is that it's just dating...no commitment) basically, i make a quick judgement about how i feel about him. anyway, my friends usually need to talk me into going out with the guy at least a second time to get to know him better. several times i have been completely off base, and i realize after another date or so that i am attracted to him after all. so i have learned (slowly) to be patient and realize that the sparks are not necessarily going to fly on a first date (besides, who sees sparks other than the girls in the teenie bopper movies??).

so anyway, i realized the other day that looking for a job involves the same concept: i shouldn't be too picky at first. after all, it's just an interview; i'm not signing my life away (just like it's just a first date; i'm not taking wedding vows). so i am trying to go on every interview that is offered, even if i think there's no way i'd take the job...just in case, who knows: that interview may lead to something else.

today i got an email from an advertising company in chicago. i applied online last night just because (basically they represent some sports teams, and i thought it would be interesting, and it couldn't hurt to apply). do i want to work for an ad firm? not particularly. am i aware these people make close to nothing in money? yes, i am. is chicago a long way to go for no money? yes, it is. HOWEVER, i was thinking today, "hmm, so i interview over the phone first. then maybe they ask me to come to chicago for an interview. i take advantage of a trip to the windy city." how do i lose in that scenario?? i don't see how i can. so i'll be calling them tomorrow.

i also have an interview at a school in austin this friday. i don't think the job is what i want (basically i'd be assistant technology director at a school, training teachers to integrate technology, doing network/computer troubleshooting, and some teaching), but i am taking advantage of this. if nothing else, i can "practice" interviewing.

i have no idea where God wants me to be in a few months, so i am taking advantage of everything He sends my way. who am i to ignore things He is throwing at me? i learned (the very hard way) a long time ago that i am NOT in charge (and really, at this point in my life, i don't want to be). i totally gave up control to God (which is why i'm not the slightest bit nervous about my job situation). He will provide for me...even if it's at the last second. i'm just here to take one day at a time and pray about His will for me.