Comments on: Seems like not much is going on, kinda of in a funk http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/ The (almost) daily trials and tribulations of being an executive restaurant recruiter.... running a restaurant executive search firm.... and how to survive. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:44:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Chief Executive Restaurant Recruiter http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Chief Executive Restaurant Recruiter Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:24:44 +0000 http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/#comment-1526 Hey Kent! - I like your ideas... I think I'll take tomorrow off and read a couple of books. ;-) Hey Kent! – I like your ideas… I think I’ll take tomorrow off and read a couple of books. ;-)

]]> By: Kent Blumberg http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-1459 Kent Blumberg Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:34:13 +0000 http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/#comment-1459 Carl, I know how it feels. In a long job search, there are days when it seems nothing will ever happen, all the leads have dried up and debtors' prison is just around the corner. Three things that help me when I'm feelin' funky: 1. Take a day away from my routine. Just blow it off for a day. Take a "so what" attitude, and go blow the carbon out of my cylinders. For me, that often means a day taking photos, but to each his own. 2. Buy a book that is far away from anything I would normally read and spend the day in a coffee shop, building a huge caffeine buzz and reading the book. 3. Do one of those chores that have been on the list forever, and bask in the glory of getting it done. (For example, clearing out the corner of the garage that I promised my wife I would tackle some seven months, three weeks and two days ago - not that she's counting.) Bonus idea, borrowed from some pop-psychologist somewhere: As long as I'm working on the right things in the right way, I can usually convince myself that "this too shall pass." Sometimes I just need to keep slogging along and energy will magically appear. Kent Carl,

I know how it feels. In a long job search, there are days when it seems nothing will ever happen, all the leads have dried up and debtors’ prison is just around the corner.

Three things that help me when I’m feelin’ funky:

1. Take a day away from my routine. Just blow it off for a day. Take a “so what” attitude, and go blow the carbon out of my cylinders. For me, that often means a day taking photos, but to each his own.

2. Buy a book that is far away from anything I would normally read and spend the day in a coffee shop, building a huge caffeine buzz and reading the book.

3. Do one of those chores that have been on the list forever, and bask in the glory of getting it done. (For example, clearing out the corner of the garage that I promised my wife I would tackle some seven months, three weeks and two days ago – not that she’s counting.)

Bonus idea, borrowed from some pop-psychologist somewhere: As long as I’m working on the right things in the right way, I can usually convince myself that “this too shall pass.” Sometimes I just need to keep slogging along and energy will magically appear.

Kent

]]> By: Janet http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-1453 Janet Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:45:14 +0000 http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/#comment-1453 yeah, I think it's me feeling in a funk after reading about yours, lol! Janet yeah, I think it’s me feeling in a funk after reading about yours, lol!
Janet

]]> By: Chief Executive Restaurant Recruiter http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 Chief Executive Restaurant Recruiter Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:10:36 +0000 http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/#comment-1444 Barbara - thanks for the quick comment. Looks like a great offering. Janet, hold on... I don't think I'm melancholy, just a little funky... maybe a good stiff single malt. Thanks for the words of encouragement. :-) Barbara – thanks for the quick comment. Looks like a great offering.

Janet, hold on… I don’t think I’m melancholy, just a little funky… maybe a good stiff single malt. Thanks for the words of encouragement. :-)

]]> By: Janet http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Janet Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:26:45 +0000 http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/#comment-1438 Carl, You're a passionate person who loves what you do (I am as well). When I lose passion it usually signals I need a change in focus. What do you do that helps you recharge or that you love so much it's enlightening? For me, it's teaching and/or connecting people and building community. I've noticed that the less I talk to people in my job the less fulfilled I feel. It's something that has been on my mind. If it's just one of those days, your discontent will pass. I try not to focus on the things lacking. However, if it's a nagging lack even in good moods, it probably means it's time to rearrange things. Here's to figuring it out...let me know when you do! Janet Carl,
You’re a passionate person who loves what you do (I am as well). When I lose passion it usually signals I need a change in focus.
What do you do that helps you recharge or that you love so much it’s enlightening? For me, it’s teaching and/or connecting people and building community.
I’ve noticed that the less I talk to people in my job the less fulfilled I feel. It’s something that has been on my mind.
If it’s just one of those days, your discontent will pass. I try not to focus on the things lacking. However, if it’s a nagging lack even in good moods, it probably means it’s time to rearrange things.
Here’s to figuring it out…let me know when you do!
Janet

]]> By: Barbara Ling http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-1429 Barbara Ling Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:30:09 +0000 http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2007/02/13/seems-like-not-much-is-going-on-kinda-of-in-a-funk/#comment-1429 Morning, I hear your comments you posted on my blog...and deliver! Allow me to introduce you to my latest endeavors - the RISE Recruiter Affiliate Program at http://www.recruitermarketing.com/2007/02/13/rise-recruiter-affiliate-program-now-ready/ ! And you thought I didn't have a life. Hah! :-) Barbara Morning,

I hear your comments you posted on my blog…and deliver! Allow me to introduce you to my latest endeavors – the RISE Recruiter Affiliate Program at http://www.recruitermarketing.com/2007/02/13/rise-recruiter-affiliate-program-now-ready/ !

And you thought I didn’t have a life. Hah! :-)

Barbara

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