makin money the non-unemployed way

I'm putting an end to the dragging of the heels on employment. I was completely devastated when my company closed. I worked far harder than I should have. It was really proud of the progress I had made, becoming a paralegal, the knowledge and skills I had gained. It made me really depressed when I became unemployed suddenly, threw off my daily routine, jarred my existence. Hopefully I will learn from my mistake and not invest my entire self in my future position. I have one of those mentalities that believes you are nothing with a career. I have the tendency to sacrifice everything to be successful at that; family, friends, health. I am also one not to learn easily from mistakes. I may have to re-play this career role several times before I heed my own advice.

I am on (what I hope to be) the fast track to employment. After being jobless and damn-near broke for 2+ months, I have started pushing my resume so that I may start bringing in some cash, maybe buy my own groceries. That and I have managed to rack up another $700 in credit card debt. Ass-sucky because I just paid that bitch off before the company folded.

The employment search started last week. I sent my resume to 2 law firms and one financial consulting firm. I was taking it slow. I have gotten three call backs, one from each company. Today I have a phone interview, tomorrow my second interview with one law firm and a first interview with the other. I'm stoked. Either I have the gift of an eloquent and articulate coverletter, my resume kicks all other resumes butts, or my power of attraction (thank you Oprah) is working. I like to think all three are working to provide me with a high-paying job.