Are the thoughts tumbling around in your head in the middle of the night related to work? Your career trajectory? Unemployment? Relevancy in today's ferocious marketplace? Customer loyalty? Profitability? Creativity? Unique value propositions?
Have you grown weary of being pleasantly persuasive without getting results?
Searching for work is tiresome on a good day. Constantly presenting your talents,the value you provide and your accomplishments can be exhausting. Especially to people who aren't as passionate about you and your goals as you are. The worst part of looking for work can also the best part; making new friends. If you're lucky, your network will include people who are funny, intelligent and empathetic. If you're extremely lucky, one of those people will lead you to the person who recognizes your value and hires you.
It only takes one. One job, one connection, one person who recognizes your unique talents. However, until that one comes along, having a supportive network of people whom you can help and can help you, does wonders for your self esteem and mental health.
I am lucky enough to have a network comprised of intelligent, funny, insightful, compassionate people who I would have coffee with even when we're employed! While we're all competitive people, we don't compete with each other. We provide support,leads, share war stories, warnings about dead ends, perspective and laughter.
A solid network is a treasure and should be nurtured because it's about so much more than getting your next job.
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