We all have our routines and schedules that we follow. For most of us it is that comfortable routine we call western civilization where we all get up 5 days a week and do what it is we do to pay the bills, play with our kids, look forward to the weekend. Repeat.
When you don't have a job there is a routine although it is different. It usually consists of getting up like the "normal" routine (although probably later) but it has many different directions. For some they have to shower, shave and put on "the uniform" to get focused on their job search. Other grab some coffee and wait till after lunch to get out of their jammies. Everyone is different so I am not here to judge. (BTW I am have heard more than once "Are you planning on showering today?" just so you know where I fit.)
From the coffee stage there is usually an online or phone component to the rest of the day. On good days there are group meetings to stay connected to your new network or if you are really lucky interviews. Those of you working I bet would never find your self wishing for another conference call or staff meeting. The unemployed crave them and seek them out. It they give us a sense of comfort and routine which is how we all function. The other difference for the unemployed is we don't get paid to go to our meetings.
There are all kinds of list of "habits" or "steps" the unemployed should follow to be effective in their job search. My take on this is as long as you are comfortable with your routine go with it. If it isn't actually helping you get a new job then don't complain when you are still in the same place when all your friends have landed and you haven't.
So today's Joy is the joy of routine and the hope that those of us have found a grove get to create a new one reall soon.
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