It’s time to look towards the future

Some of you may know I’m currently on a one-year contract maternity leave position with a municipal government. I’ve been here since November, and I’ve learned a lot. But I’m beginning to realize that this job isn’t going to last forever (not that I’d want it to, but let’s just keep that between you and me). There is one co-worker I really get along with, and we’ve been talking about the job market, and what’s out there. She asked if I was actively looking for another position, and when I told her I wasn’t, she was shocked. She said that most people who are on contract are always actively looking for permanent work, that’s why it’s so hard to fill contracted positions. Which may explain how in the heck I ended up getting such a good job with no experience!

I thought about what she said, and she’s right! What am I going to do, wait until the very last minute to try and find another job? So as of today, I’m on the search for a new job. But because I have until November, I can (and will) be picky. I’d like to work in the public sector for a while – to build up the experience and earn that degree you guys rightfully convinced me I need to have. :) So I’ll try for the provincial government again (I worked there on contract from July-Nov last year) – tons of holidays, flex days, and an education fund to help pay for the degree I can’t afford.