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Jun 30

The more things change

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Personal, Social Media

by CallKathy

June 30, 2010


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The more things change in life, the more we grow to appreciate what we have. Our loved ones, our communities, a regular paycheck, our health. All things we take for granted. But when one piece goes away, what happens?

Two weeks ago, my position with The Social Media Party went away. I was let go with less than 4 days notice. I have been struggling to come to terms with what happened. I have been trying to keep positive as I (yet again) look for new contracts and new work.

It is great to have supportive friends whom I can call on when the edges blur. It is great to have work to do that keeps me moving through these times. Without the connections I have here on the social web and in Phoenix, it would be harder than it is. Without the prayers and support of my family, I wouldn’t know how to move on.

But moving on is what my life has taught me to do. I am not good at pricing what I do for a living. I am not good at asking for help for myself. I am good at getting people what they need and what they desire. Holding on to those skills will keep me going at night.

Moving on means finding a new job. Moving on means finding a way to pay the bills. Moving on means updating all my social web profiles and my resume. Moving on means worrying about myself as much as I worry about others. (In one of life’s great contradictions: Worrying about and sending prayers and strength to those who need it makes handling all this a bit easier.)

The old standbys have helped. I am answering Office questions again – this time out on Microsoft’s Social Answers site. I am playing with and learning all about new social websites. (Tried Amplify? If not – do it.) I am putting the word out that I am available. I am keeping connected to my real world network in Phoenix. I am throwing myself into PodCampAZ preparation and APCUG work. I am putting feelers out for speaking engagements and applying to speak where I can.

And… I am learning:

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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About the author

CallKathy

Welcome to Vitamin CH. I love to read your comments and will respond as best I can. I am a community and social media geek. I love connecting with people. As for software, my loves are OneNote, SnagIt, Jing, Camtasia, and a few others. (Read my writings and you can guess which.) You can find me just about anywhere on the web as CallKathy.

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3 comments

  1. WP Themes

    July 10, 2010 at 12:51 pm (UTC -7)

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  2. Carol da Silva

    July 1, 2010 at 2:32 pm (UTC -7)

    Kathy,

    I got your reply about onenote on the microsoft help page. Are you an expert on the software? the weirdest stuff is happening to it and I don’t know what to do. Our IT is no help as they have no clue on how onenote works. I would love to hire you as a consultant if you think you can help me.

    Please contact me if you are interested.

    Thanks!

    Carol

  3. Jaemi

    June 30, 2010 at 3:55 pm (UTC -7)

    I used to hate that phrase. It made no sense to me. Sadly, it’s come to make all too much sense.

    Your attitude is spot on; I’m sure someone will have the smarts & resources to snap you right up.

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