I read somewhere that most newly divorced people who are re-entering the workforce out of necessity grab the first job they can get. Then they are extremely loyal mostly because they are scared and wind up stagnant, still financially strapped, working long hours away from home and ultimately unhappy.
I decided that would not be me. Goal number 1 is: return home from work most days satisfied, happy and ready to attend to my most important job: family. Note that I didn't say I can't be tired! I can be exhausted and still act like I are in a good mood for my children. My children deserve the best from me.
For me my job hunt looked like this: interview. rejected. interview. rejected. offered a low paying, long-hour job with no advancement potential, for a wonderful company. rejected (by me). interview. accepted.
Criteria: the company I work for must fit into my plans. I have a 5 year plan for getting back on my financial feet. And the company must fit around my parenting (it must flex with me). I was lucky to find a job that met my criteria, but I was also strategic and did not settle for the first opportunity I was offered.
