2025 is officially over. I'm still working as a part time seasonal associate at my local fulfillment center. Still looking for the next opportunity, and hopeful for the start of a new year.
The holidays were low-key for us. Given my under-employment (to say the least...), we were mindful to keep our budgets modest. We stayed close to home, ate comforting home-made meals, watched movies. and enjoyed exchanging small gifts. Honestly, it felt great. It felt like with the current restraints, we were reminded to re-center our focus on just being together. It was kind of rad.
I'm not sure how long Amazon will keep me on past the peak season. I would like to continue; the work is straight-forward and keeps me active. It gives me structure and a slight supplement to my unemployment. All I can do is keep showing up and wait for an update.
I attended a workshop put on by my state's unemployment office. The presentation shared a number of tips for jobseekers. I'm making updates to my resume and exploring the free courses they have available. Some of the information can seem repetitive or out of touch, but I'm grateful for the review on fundamentals and exposure to resources I wasn't aware of.
I continue to apply for positions almost every day. Out of over a hundred applications (easily), I've had one interview. I'm disappointed but cautiously optimistic that feedback and new roles will present themselves soon now that we're in the new year.
In the meantime, I'm finding peace in my routine. I do the majority of the housework, attend the occasional networking event, and focus on my little family. It's radically different from my former workaholic self! But I'm leaning in and I like it. I'm mindful to enjoy this extra time and focus while I can. With that said, it will be a relief when I obtain full time work again.
Here's to the new year.. I'm looking forward to new opportunities!
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