I lost my six-year job because of recession. First, I got depressed, why me?(a natural reaction I supposed). Then, I started to look for a job, I found a temporary one. Because it's temporary, I have to look out for other options. I browse the net, and searching for job is like finding a needle in the haystack. So, I tell myself if I cannot find a company to hire me, why not make my own. I started to do my website, look for a free host, and found one (http://officelive.com/). Creating a website will get you to think a lot on how to sell your services and/or what services will you offer. So it get me into thinking of what I can do. Yes I am an architect, but I belong to the "overrated" type. I cannot consider the projects that I worked on as my own because it's been done under a large consulting firm, and I'm just a tiny teeny bitty part of it. I also had a second thought because if I have been laid off by an architectural firm, that would mean that this kind of business is down and why would I create one. So, I have to search the web again to look for a business that's not been hit by recession. Medical and health, information technology, food, and marketing are a few of the recession-proof industries. Maybe I could try one...medical is out, marketing-out...hmmm...food and maybe web-design? I'll put that into consideration, it can be my alternate job...In search of an alternative job, I found an article that ispired me: "Recession Leads to Opportunity: Allow Your Multiplicity of Talents to Shine - Push yourselves. Be creative." I think I'm on the right track. I still have a lot to worry about. First how can I get a design job? but at least I already get something going. It's a start. Finding a niche...getting a job...I know I will be there soon. Recession didn't give me any choice but to leave my comfort zone and let me make a step to start fulfilling my dream. I want to be an architect who will make a difference and uplift human way of living.
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