Well, now I've done it.

[luckycanuck]

I applied for a job as an aviation policy advisor this afternoon.

minxyminou  helped by casting her professional eye over my CV.  Apparently it wasn't total rubbish, so with a few changes I sent it in along with a cover letter I put together in about fifteen minutes.  The closing date for applications was yesterday but I suspect if I'm right for this job they won't rule me out for that.  Still, I didn't want to push it any further than that, so I made sure to send it in before close of business.

I know I can leave my current job.  I'm not sure I want to, and I'm not sure I will just yet, but at least now I feel like I've done something positive rather than just whinge.  It struck me that leaving Parliament would mean less chance to do my demographic work, but after a bit of thought, I realised I could probably continue it on a consulting basis.  I suspect the party would still be interested in this analysis, and I could do it outside of my regular duties.  It might even become a second income stream.  I had thought about incorporating a company to do my demographic work in exchange for money.  Part of me thinks that if I provide something for free, people attach to it the value that they paid.

I manned the fort alone at work this evening until I was able to leave for the drinks down the hill.  Often social functions can be a lot of work, but these generally seem to go fine.  I seem to feel comfortable in the elements.  But if I'm not prepared, or out of my comfort zone, I will struggle.

Comments

[minxyminou.livejournal.com]

Doing the demographic stuff as a consultant basis would definitely be worth exploring.

[luckycanuck.livejournal.com]

There is a certain amount of getting used to things in the face of change. Part of me would be reluctant to leave but I would get used to it. This would be a potential bonus.

Mitzi reckons ...

[(Anonymous)]

First policy advice: establish commercial passenger airport at DQ.

Re: Mitzi reckons ...

[luckycanuck.livejournal.com]

I think they might need a subsidy for that. I'll see what I can do.