So, yeah, February 2021, man, what a time. I was kinda just cruising, you know? Not really pushing anything big career-wise. Been feeling a bit stuck in the mud, like my wheels were spinning but not really going anywhere. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. Just… coasting. And that ain’t really my style, but sometimes you just get into that rut.
Then I saw this thing online, one of those daily horoscope deals, but this one was specific. It was like, “Reading Your Virgo Feb 2021 Career Horoscope: Opportunities Await!” Normally, I’d just shrug it off, read it for a laugh, and forget about it. But something clicked that time. Maybe it was just the timing, maybe I was just ready for a change, I don’t know. But that “Opportunities Await” part kinda stuck with me. It talked about new doors opening, taking a chance, stepping out of your comfort zone, that kinda jazz.
I remember just staring at my screen for a bit after reading it. Thinking, “Opportunities, huh? What kinda opportunities?” And then I thought, “Well, if opportunities are waiting, I probably gotta go meet ’em halfway, right?” Just sitting here wasn’t gonna cut it. That little article, goofy as it might seem, gave me the kick in the pants I apparently needed.
Getting My Act Together
First thing was, I pulled up my ancient resume. It was a mess, lemme tell ya. Hadn’t touched it in ages. It was practically a relic from a different era. Spent a whole evening just ripping it apart and putting it back together, making it sound half-decent for modern times. Had to dredge up all those old projects, figure out how to phrase things so they sounded good without sounding like I was bragging too much.
After that, it was a whole process. I got into a rhythm. Every morning, I’d grab my coffee and sit down to actually do some work on this “opportunity-seeking” project.
- Updated my LinkedIn profile. Made sure everything was current, looked at what other folks in my field were doing, tried to spruce up my summary.
- Checked all the usual job boards. But then, I pushed myself to look at some I never really bothered with, the more niche ones, just to see what was out there.
- Reached out to old contacts. Sent out a few feelers, just casual “hey, how are things?” messages, letting people know I was exploring new avenues. Didn’t ask for a job directly, just opened the door for a conversation.
- Even started reading up on new skills. Figured if opportunities were awaiting, maybe I should be ready for something a bit different, something I hadn’t considered before.
It was a grind, I’m not gonna lie. Didn’t happen overnight, obviously. Felt like I was just sending stuff into the void for a few weeks. Got a few “thanks but no thanks” emails, a couple of ghostings where I just never heard back. It gets discouraging, you know? You start to think, “Maybe that horoscope was just wishful thinking, maybe I should just stick to what I know.”
But that horoscope thing, that little phrase “Opportunities Await,” just kept kinda buzzing in the back of my head. Kept telling myself, “Opportunities await, right? Just gotta keep digging.”
The Unexpected Turn
Then, one day, totally out of the blue, my old buddy Mark hit me up. We hadn’t talked in months, maybe even a year. He just dropped me a text, “Hey, man, heard you’re looking around. My company’s got something that might fit you. Wanna chat?”
Funny thing is, it wasn’t even the kind of role I was actively looking for, or even thought about seriously. It was a different path, a bit sideways from what I thought I wanted. But it definitely fit my skillset, and it sounded… interesting. It wasn’t on my radar when I started looking, it was completely outside the boxes I’d drawn for myself. But the horoscope just said ‘opportunities,’ not ‘the exact opportunity you’ve been dreaming of,’ right?
So, I went for it. I chatted with Mark, he put me in touch with their hiring manager. Prepped like crazy for the interviews, even for stuff I felt confident about. Had a few rounds of talks, some tricky questions, some really engaging discussions about their projects and what they were trying to build. Felt good, felt challenging, you know?
They offered me the gig. And after thinking it through, weighing the pros and cons, I decided to take the leap. It was a step into something new, something that felt a bit like a gamble, but also exactly what that horoscope had vaguely hinted at.
Ended up taking that job, and man, it was exactly what I needed. Totally different vibe, fresh challenges, met some great people, learned a ton, pushed myself in ways I hadn’t in ages. And all because some random online horoscope article caught my eye when I was feeling a bit lost. It wasn’t magic, you know? It was just that little kick in the pants I needed to actually do something, to put in the work. Sometimes, you just need a silly little push, whatever it comes from, to actually get moving and grab whatever’s out there.
