My December has been busier than I expected. Aside from putting together my gift gathering lists and fretting over handmade presents (why, oh why did I decide to do crafts?), I have been building up my job search. 

There are always new postings as the year comes to a close. Companies want new staff in for the new year, which means the hiring has to happen before the holidays. It was actually a pleasant surprise how many calls I got in the first week of December. Normally I'll send out 20 applications and get one or two calls if I'm lucky. This time around I had at least six calls that week, some just for phone interviews, others to arrange in-person meetings. The most promising interview will fall on the Winter Solstice, and I have high hopes for it. The work-life balance sounds fantastic and it's in a great area. The other calls all have their own merit and I look forward to whatever comes next.

 Maybe my present this year will be a shiny new career. Wouldn't that be lovely to find under the tree?

~Dana.