Thursday, November 10, 2005

Always appear to be a step behind...

Hey, did you hear about that new show Family Ties? I hear that the guy playing the oldest son is supposed to be a real funny actor.

Though not quite that bad, the past 5-7 years of my life appear to be working just like that. It took me a long portion of my adult life to find what I was really good at, and just when I hit my full stride, on top of my game, the computer training industry takes a nosedive, leaving me hanging in mid-air like Wile E. Coyote after running off a cliff.

My colleagues seemed to get the message before I did. How did I miss the signs? Actually, I think most of them got bored and fortunately for them went their separate ways before the end, whereas I truly loved teaching. I still get the occasional teaching gig, but its not what it was. That truly sucks.

So, professionally speaking, what do I have to show for it? The past 3 years I have been flitting from job to job as a contractor, working help desk or tech support or even some training. I am a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT); Comptia computer hardware and network certified (A+ N+); can teach most over the counter computer products from basics to advanced levels (and the ones I don't know I can learn in record time and teach from basic to advanced levels); have over 10 years experience as a teacher, network administrator, and computer technician; but can't seem to land a permanent, full time job with benefits. Can someone explain this logic to me?

People can be masters of self-delusion, but most deep down really know the truth. If I was a screw-up -- incompetent, unpersonable, unqualified -- I would know it. Hell, I have been those things in the past. But not with this field. I have consistently received rave reviews from Superiors, Co-Workers, and Students. I am affable (just wanted to thru in a big word) and generally well liked (except romantically by women which is a whole other story I am not going to wallow in right now). I am willing to learn and am a hard worker. Ultimately, it is pretty simple -- right now, timing-wise, there just isn't a fit for me.

So, all you business professionals out there who are looking for a truly qualified computer nerd to help your business, email me. The rest of you -- pray for me.

To all you single women looking for boyfriend or husband material of the finest caliber -- call me.

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does this mean that you lost your job? If so, sorry to hear that. I will keep my ears open for you.

Have you considered pursuing a career in graphic design? I seem to remember that you have quite a knack for that. Go to www.graphxstaff.com, a local temp agency specifically for the graphic design industry. That's how I got my current job.

November 14, 2005 5:19 PM  
Blogger Roger C. said...

No, I am still working, but I am just a little frustrated at my inability to find the permanent status gig...

November 14, 2005 11:06 PM  

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