Today was a good day
The job hunt still sucks, but I've got a few more tenuous leads (who may or may not call back). I'm keeping a journal which pretty much reads:
#) Practice X
-- applied (date)
-- follow up (date - email) (date - phone call)
-- no response
From talking to friends, this is likely due to the fact that each job posted receives 30-60 applicants within a few days and new (or recent) grads are competing with people who've been in the industry for 10 years. I do realize that this is not an uncommon occurrence in any industry right now, but with massive student loan debt hanging overhead and far too much education stuffed between my ears to do anything else, it is also very disheartening.
I decided that if I can't find a job working on horses, I'll suck it up and get a small animal job (there's about 250-300 of those listed compared to 6-10 in my field), save money, and start my own equine practice in a year or two.
That said, it was a good weekend.
We had Horseman's Day on Saturday, which was an event put on for our clients, about 100 of whom came. I gave a lecture along with most of my colleagues, and it was a huge success. I had no idea I liked public speaking so much, but the audience was into it and I was into it, and it was really a blast. Even our Pfizer rep said I had a gift (I almost asked her if she wanted to employ me on the veterinary lecture circuit, but you generally need a few more years' experience to get hired by big pharma). Anyway, it was good.
I also signed up with my cousin's group of friends for a 12 person, 200 mile relay race from Napa valley to Santa Cruz. Turns out I need the threat of several hundred miles to get me running again. I don't know if I am more happy when I'm running/active or if I become more active when I'm happier, but the two do seem to go hand in hand.
I read the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians book this morning. Definitely cute. Made me miss NYC.
Still haven't seen the last episode of Supernatural. *hides* But then, it's something to look forward to tonight! (if it's good? Did you guys enjoy?)
I'm even facing my internmate with greater equanimity.
Hopefully this trend continues. How's everyone's week?
#) Practice X
-- applied (date)
-- follow up (date - email) (date - phone call)
-- no response
From talking to friends, this is likely due to the fact that each job posted receives 30-60 applicants within a few days and new (or recent) grads are competing with people who've been in the industry for 10 years. I do realize that this is not an uncommon occurrence in any industry right now, but with massive student loan debt hanging overhead and far too much education stuffed between my ears to do anything else, it is also very disheartening.
I decided that if I can't find a job working on horses, I'll suck it up and get a small animal job (there's about 250-300 of those listed compared to 6-10 in my field), save money, and start my own equine practice in a year or two.
That said, it was a good weekend.
We had Horseman's Day on Saturday, which was an event put on for our clients, about 100 of whom came. I gave a lecture along with most of my colleagues, and it was a huge success. I had no idea I liked public speaking so much, but the audience was into it and I was into it, and it was really a blast. Even our Pfizer rep said I had a gift (I almost asked her if she wanted to employ me on the veterinary lecture circuit, but you generally need a few more years' experience to get hired by big pharma). Anyway, it was good.
I also signed up with my cousin's group of friends for a 12 person, 200 mile relay race from Napa valley to Santa Cruz. Turns out I need the threat of several hundred miles to get me running again. I don't know if I am more happy when I'm running/active or if I become more active when I'm happier, but the two do seem to go hand in hand.
I read the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians book this morning. Definitely cute. Made me miss NYC.
Still haven't seen the last episode of Supernatural. *hides* But then, it's something to look forward to tonight! (if it's good? Did you guys enjoy?)
I'm even facing my internmate with greater equanimity.
Hopefully this trend continues. How's everyone's week?