Blog #1: Funemployed at 27 - Job err Passion Searching in the City

Lovelie
27, Married & Job Searching
San Francisco, CA

If I was a contestant on one of my guilty reality show pleasures, “The Bachelor” that would likely be my title card whenever I’d make an appearance onscreen.

Not that I’d be on “The Bachelor” franchise (unless they’re looking to hire a new bartender for Paradise – I’m your girl!) but for some reason when I think of first impressions my TV show fanatic self thinks of the pearly white, hair to perfection, dapperly attired singles stepping out of the limousine or whatever over-the-top meticulous planned arrival they plotted out to win the heart and rose of whoever the fan favorite was in a previous season.

Jetting back on course, sorry, Bachelor Nation does that to me, it has been almost three months since I transitioned out of my previous job and have been on the job hunt.

The job search struggle is real no matter your age, so I’m going to avoid that route of conversation. I can hear the virtual groans now…typical millennial…

Nope, not doing it. Instead I rather focus on passions. I give kudos, props, thumbs up icon likes, heart icon clicks and applause to anyone able to marry their life passions and financial stability.

I am surrounded by people who fascinate and inspire me, my former boss for example, turned her love of Filipino arts into what is now a thriving and empowering 30+ year non-profit organization.

Many of my former college classmates and friends from my journalism department have gone on to pursue their dreams in documentary, photo journalism, and editorial writing.

My husband, who also came out of the same journalism program, turned an idea he had for a class project into a successful craft beer trade publication as his side passion-driven business.

As I stare at the job search bar of all of these job boards I find the words of my former boss continually ringing in my ears, “Lovelie, what’s your passion?” What is my passion? With more time on my hands these past few months I have realized a number of things—I do have a passion, for writing and storytelling, designing graphics (I am too proud of the graduation poster I made for my brother below) and overall I love the art of communicating whether it’s through some form of written word or one-on-one conversations, it’s special getting to connect with people and highlight each of our experiences.

Job searching remains a scary, rollercoaster, anxiety fueling process. I do not dismiss financial obligations one bit as a driving factor for work. What I have found while searching for my next job is it’s important to maintain your passions, whether it be a side business or a hobby.

It wasn’t until recently that I started to write for myself again, that I felt more complete. I might be looking for a job for days, weeks, possibly months but getting to rediscover things in life that bring me internal fulfillment has been final rose level excitement thus far. I am hopeful for a chance at love, err sorry Bachelor Nation moment, I am hopeful for what will happen next!