Changing jobs has been an interesting process for me, to say the least. It’s a scary thing to move from the security of a long term job to a brand new one that really has no guarantees. It’s obviously a big risk for most of us to take. It’s also a great opportunity to explore what’s out there and challenge yourself to do better.

I’m going to be writing some articles about employment issues, including searching for a new job, coping with your current one, and being more happy and productive wherever you may be working. There are so many people out there who are dissatisfied with their lives and a large part of that is due to their work situation or their perspective on their own employment. These are factors that can be changed and the realization of that is the first step toward a better, more positive life.

I have a lot of ideas already, but if you would like to suggest some topics to be included or offer your own perspective on the current job market as well as employment issues or searching for a job, please leave a comment or use my contact form.

My friend Gaetano from FruitfulTime has announced the release of a new productivity tool that some of you may be interested in: FruitfulTime TaskManager Electro. Fruitful Time is a relatively new software development company that specializes in programs that will help you get more done in the precious little time that we all seem to have these days. It sounds like their new to do list software will stimulate your productivity more than ever. Go check it out!

It’s taken me a long time to write this post. Even though I’ve had a number of ideas that I wanted to write about, I felt that it was necessary to reveal some of what has occurred in my life in the past months before moving on. Many things have changed for me and I wanted to mark these changes, this transition, really, from my old life to my new one.

In the past months I’ve transitioned from married to single, from a big house in the suburbs to a small apartment near the highway, and from a long term steady job to a new one with lots of potential. Each change has caused me to go through a period of introspection, of soul-searching to figure things out. Though there are helpful resources out there, and I’ve had a lot of support from family and friends, there is no instruction book for life.

It’s been a difficult year of adjustment. There have been many ups and downs during this time, but the general trend has always been upward. I feel more positive about my life and where I’m going now than I have in many years.

I want to continue to share with you some of the things I’ve been learning. These things may be about life in general, about making money, and about blogging. I won’t promise not to write about other topics, though, as they come up. I’ve spent so much time learning and experiencing new things lately that have offered valuable lessons to me. I feel that some of these will also be equally valuable to many of you.

This is an exciting time for me in my life, yet there are many fears that I’m dealing with along the way. It’s definitely not easy letting go of the safety of a long term relationship or a long term job. Change can be a scary thing, but it can also be a necessary motivator for taking action and taking control of your life. This is an idea that I’ve found to be valuable to remember during the difficult times. Change is often good even though it’s often frightening and uncomfortable.

I may not be posting every day, but I will continue to write on this blog. I think the FreshBlogger name is even more apropos now as my life feels fresh and new. In the coming months I hope to share even more of these fresh ideas with you. Thanks for continuing to come back and read these pages and a special thanks for those of you who have offered your time and support in the last months. You’ve helped me to keep going in the right direction.