What to do?

I don't think I have gotten over the initial shock of losing my job. I jumped into panic mode, trying to think of what to do and rushing to apply for any and all jobs. I reached out to many people asking for help. That has been difficult for me, as a Virgo, I think of myself as strong and independent. Now I have to ask for help-hard to do. I applied for a teaching license in the state of Florida and that is an endless waiting task. I applied on June 15th and I am still sitting in the "awaiting review" status. Because of that the school system cannot hire me. I have had 4 interviews. 2 went well, or so I thought, I didn't get any job offers just "thanks but no thanks".

I have applied for a teaching position at Chipola College, but haven't heard anything. I have also applied for a lab supervisor position at Gulf Coast, however, nothing there either.

I think the hardest part is the waiting.

The beginning

I am calling this an adventure because that is exactly what it is. I have always been employed and have never been fired, let go or had a non-renewal of a contract, however there is a first for everything. My mother always told me to "never say never" and guess what she was right!!! I would hope that someday my kids will be able to say-you were right mom.

I am digressing. So let's start this adventure at the beginning.