Never thought I'd say this

I've only been job hunting for 9 weeks, but it feels like much, much longer. I have far too much time alone to think right now.

It's amazing how much of our self-worth is tied into having a job. It can be a huge ego thing. I didn't even lose my job in a negative way. I didn't get fired or laid off - I quit (mostly voluntarily). It doesn't make much difference, though. My pride will not be healed until I find a new place where people will depend on my five days a week.