(My first reaction)
Unlike what I otherwise write, this is not a ‘how to’ post rather this is a ‘I need some real advice’ post. So if you are reading this, please share your thoughts, I’ll really appreciate it.
Here’s the scenario:
I wrapped up my three and a half year old business, last month. Gave back my office and let go of my staff, read my last rites. And walked off.
So, why did I do it?
Simply put, I lost the fire and I couldn’t fake a ‘vision’ for the company. I couldn’t lie to myself and push myself.
After the initial relief of doing what felt right, a fear crept into me. The fear of what next. I still feel it. For two weeks post the ‘pack up’, I sat paralyzed by the idea that I have to take up a job now. Atleast, till I found another business.
Shit, how does one do that!
So after a lot of thinking and overcoming inertia, I made my CV (I never imagined doing that again). Went back to my old outdated Naukri and Monster account, wiped the dust off them and uploaded my CV.
When I wrote my CV, I was thinking to myself – look at me! I’m this cool guy with 9 years of collective experience in sales, advertising and running my own design business, companies will snatch me like that.
But all I hear are crickets.
To be honest I don’t even know what post to apply for. Suddenly I feel my experience is far too general from what is being offered out there.
So, if you are still reading this, please tell me what you think I should do? Or what would you do in my situation?
Thanks!
Nishchal
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