Welcome to Episode 4 of ‘The Unemployed: My Laid-Off Life.’ We’ve officially got a title for this journey! Today, I have a confession. Most of the time, I’m optimistic and try to stay chill. But yesterday? Not so much.

I had scheduled a meeting with a career coach to discuss resumes, job placements, and opportunities. The meeting was set for 1:30 PM—or so I thought. I logged in, waited for ten minutes… and nothing. Frustrated but thinking I might’ve mixed up the time, I tried again at 3:30 PM after a follow-up email. Still, no show.

At first, I was upset—disappointed and a little annoyed. But instead of letting it ruin my day, I decided to send a polite note: “Hey, sorry we missed each other! Hope everything’s okay.” This morning, I got a response. Turns out, the coach doesn’t even schedule on those days! A simple misunderstanding cleared up with a call today.

The takeaway? Stay positive and give others the benefit of the doubt. Stress and anxiety can cloud your perspective, but a little patience goes a long way.

On the job front: This week, I submitted four more applications, two with internal referrals (a big help). And the highlight? I got a call about a top-choice role and scheduled a follow-up for tomorrow morning. Good vibes!

So, if you’re on a similar journey, remember to stay grateful. Frustrations happen, but there’s always a way forward. Thanks for following along, and I’ll see you in Episode 5. Aloha!

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from psilva's prophecies authored by psilva. Read the original post at: https://psilvas.wordpress.com/2025/01/05/the-unemployed-chronicles-a-lesson-from-my-laid-off-life/