So... I spent much of the summer unemployed due to a interesting ending to a job, which I had started in March and been 'let go' of in May - still ridiculous, but I have a kick ass job now so take that, sucka!
My job really is kick ass too, like woah! I could not have asked for a better job or company to work for. Just over three weeks ago I had actually taken a job at another company, a local security company as a customer service rep on the phones, bleh! As happy as I was to be offered something, I really didn't want to work there, but I really did try... the two and a half days of training that I attended.
But to back up a bit... the day that I decided to accept that other job I had received two phone calls, almost back to back, for jobs that I was really interested in. I didn't want to get too excited, but I was jumping up and down inside. I scheduled and interview for one of them and it happened to be on the same day as my first day of training at that other job.
My interview was with TechMediaNetwork, a company I had previously interviewed with earlier this year from a job opening one of my friends that works for the company had introduced me to... so they knew who I was already - which was awesome. I went in for the interview and it was hands down the best interview I had ever been in. Everything was just so great - the people, well the crowd of people that were in there were so awesome, nice, and just provided a great environment for the interview. The interview was on a Monday and they said they were going to make a decision pretty quickly so I should know by mid-week.
I continued to attend training with that other job and on Wednesday when I came out of training there was a missed call and a voicemail from TechMediaNetwork. As I listened to the voicemail (in the parking lot of that other company) I immediately broke down in tears. I was offered the job, an incredible job and I composed myself and called them back. I gave them a verbal yes for acceptance of the job over the phone and signed the employment offer the next day. Two days later I started the job and now two weeks later I an incredible happy to be with TechMediaNetwork as a writer.
I've never had a job that I love so much that I'm excited to go to work the night before, but this one is that way! I think my friends are tired of me saying how much I love my job, but I REALLY, REALLY DO LOVE MY JOB!! I love every aspect of it and my coworkers are SO amazing and have been SO welcoming!!
Unemployment was interesting. I have never been unemployed before and certainly never been unemployed under those circumstances, but it was definitely interesting. At first I was completely devastated, called mom the moment it happened, bawled of course, and spent much of that evening totally freaking out. I immediately applied for unemployment benefits, even though it wasn't much, and began searching for jobs that night.
For just about exactly two months I had applied for 40+ jobs, interviewed with about a 1/4th of them, had second interviews with about an 1/8th of them, and received zero offers of employment. I started to wonder what in the hell I was doing wrong. I had a stellar resume, had perfected the interview process, and felt great after many of the interviews. My mom just kept telling me, "The right one just hasn't come along yet, Kira. It will happen when it is suppose to happen." - Something no one wants to hear in circumstances like that, but my mom was amazing during those two months, in fact my entire family was amazing - so much support and love was thrown my way, it was overwhelming.
During those two months, so many people asked me if I was okay, and each time I would answer, "Oh yeah, I'm doing fine." A response I often give when I'm maybe not doing so well, but say that anyways. But, much to my surprise, I really was doing fine. One day I realized that giving people that response was complete truth. And I couldn't figure out why I was doing so well despite unemployment and frustration in finding a job. But, alas, I was doing just fine!
But then it hit me... during those two months I had opportunities with my freelance sports writing gig with KSL.com that I wouldn't have had if I had been working. The month of June was full of opportunity to meet and interview the US Women's National Soccer Team, a team I grew up idolizing as I played soccer all growing up and into high school. I spent four days with the team in their trainings and was able to interview just about all of them once and many of them a few times.
Opportunities that I would not have had if I had been working. And as crazy as that is, there's that.
As I think about it, I really don't know how I survived on unemployment benefits, but I did and it was a very humbling experience.
Thank you to my family, friends, and random acquaintances for all the help and support you gave me during the last few months. It was greatly appreciated and made unemployment a lot easier.
14 June 2012
Living my dream.
I may be unemployed, besides my freelance work with KSL.com, but I'm happy. Really, really happy. In fact, I sat down to write down some thoughts tonight, old school, with a paper and a pen & this is what came out. I stared at the paper for hours while listening to music. And I really feel it's true. I love what I do for KSL.com. And I love the support my family and friends give me. 
11 January 2012
My connection with Marilyn Monroe
Words are powerful. Especially from those people who you look up to, idolize, and find fascinating. Marilyn Monroe is someone I have always found fascinating. She was an inspiration to so many, including me. A few weeks ago I went with two friends to see the new movie 'My Week With Marilyn' at the Broadway Centre Theater in SLC. Besides the extremely creepiness of the theater (pictured below, right) the movie was fantastic!
A few days prior to seeing the movie I had come across a quote by Marilyn Monroe on a friends Facebook, which made me feel a connection to Marilyn Monroe. The quote I came across read, "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." It was a moment where I felt fate was stepping into my life. I was meant to read those words. I very much believe I am a selfish, impatient and insecure person. And people who know me really well can attest to that. Those of you that know me very well know that this last year, specifically the last 5 months or so have been rough ones for me for multiple reasons, mainly in the social part of my life. Don't get me wrong, I've gotten through just fine, but it was rough. And it had to do a lot with my insecurities and lack of patience. So running across the above quote was fate, something I believe highly in, and allowed me to understand that what I had gone through was not only okay, but necessary. People who cannot handle me at my worst DO NOT deserve me at my best, nor do they deserve to be in my life.
All of that could not have happened at a more perfect time as it was just a few days before I had plans with two friends to see the movie. The movie was absolutely fantastic & one part in the movie stuck out to me. Marilyn is speaking to an acquaintance & says, "All people ever see is Marilyn Monroe, once they realize I'm not her, they run." That got me thinking, maybe people in my past have had an expectation of who they thought Kira Terry was. And as soon as they realized that I wasn't that person, they run from me. Regardless, I found my connection with Marilyn Monroe. Even if it is just through her words, it's a connection. And because of Marilyn Monroe, I won't allow anyone into my life who can't handle me at my worst, because everyone has a 'worst', but it doesn't define who they are. Surround yourself with those who can handle you at your worst, because then they will deserve to be in your life at your best.
"This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember; some come, some go. The one's that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well they come and go too. And babe, I hate to say it, most of them, actually pretty much all of them, are going to break your heart. But you can't give up because if you give up, you'll. Ever find your soulmate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing & there's so much to smile about." -Marilyn Monroe
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| Totally creepy theater where we thought we were the only ones in the theater, but we're pretty sure we saw two ghosts, like, for real. I wish I was kidding. |
A few days prior to seeing the movie I had come across a quote by Marilyn Monroe on a friends Facebook, which made me feel a connection to Marilyn Monroe. The quote I came across read, "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." It was a moment where I felt fate was stepping into my life. I was meant to read those words. I very much believe I am a selfish, impatient and insecure person. And people who know me really well can attest to that. Those of you that know me very well know that this last year, specifically the last 5 months or so have been rough ones for me for multiple reasons, mainly in the social part of my life. Don't get me wrong, I've gotten through just fine, but it was rough. And it had to do a lot with my insecurities and lack of patience. So running across the above quote was fate, something I believe highly in, and allowed me to understand that what I had gone through was not only okay, but necessary. People who cannot handle me at my worst DO NOT deserve me at my best, nor do they deserve to be in my life.
All of that could not have happened at a more perfect time as it was just a few days before I had plans with two friends to see the movie. The movie was absolutely fantastic & one part in the movie stuck out to me. Marilyn is speaking to an acquaintance & says, "All people ever see is Marilyn Monroe, once they realize I'm not her, they run." That got me thinking, maybe people in my past have had an expectation of who they thought Kira Terry was. And as soon as they realized that I wasn't that person, they run from me. Regardless, I found my connection with Marilyn Monroe. Even if it is just through her words, it's a connection. And because of Marilyn Monroe, I won't allow anyone into my life who can't handle me at my worst, because everyone has a 'worst', but it doesn't define who they are. Surround yourself with those who can handle you at your worst, because then they will deserve to be in your life at your best.
"This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember; some come, some go. The one's that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well they come and go too. And babe, I hate to say it, most of them, actually pretty much all of them, are going to break your heart. But you can't give up because if you give up, you'll. Ever find your soulmate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing & there's so much to smile about." -Marilyn Monroe
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
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