As I stated at the top of my last entry, the picture I thereafter proceeded to paint might appear one of desolation and melancholy to some. But my mood has actually taken an up turn in recent days. The feelings of loss and uncertainty are ever present, but I have enough going on in reality to suspend the deeper musings on my life for now.
The interview I mentioned in Dude, where’s my day has been and gone. I am never confident after interviews, I feel – I know I could have given a better show of myself, but I don’t believe I did too badly. I really would like to get the position, but should it not be offered I wouldn’t be too disappointed, other opportunities have since surfaced; and the workload for the role I was interviewed for is rather tall right now. All the better for me should I get it, a perfect opportunity to shine – or sink. I’ll stick to the optimistic outlook!
Unfortunately where opportunity is appearing for me, some of my friends are not as lucky, having been made redundant this week. I can only hope that they find something suitable soon, but I know from experience that decent jobs in this city are a rarity right now. My employer has announced a worldwide reduction in the workforce, but the numbers are relatively small – and we will be parting with contractors and temporary staff, so I am safe for the time being. Should that change I have already decided I will look in moving to Austria, or Switzerland. It is an idea that has steadily grown these past 18 or so months, but my grasp of the German language still has some way to go before any move.
I have since had another thought on the image of the man on the rock by the crossroads. Perhaps he’s not lost at all, perhaps his stop; intentional or not, has given him the chance to reflect upon the journey that has brought him to this point.
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