Man, July 2017. I remember it like it was yesterday, even though it feels like a lifetime ago. The title, “Virgo Horoscope Career July 2017: Find Opportunities!”—that really hit me then. I was feeling a bit stuck, you know? Just grinding away, doing the same old thing, and honestly, a little bored. My horoscope usually tells me to get organized or something, but this one, about finding opportunities, it really pricked my ears up. I figured, hey, why not? What’s the worst that could happen?
I started by just thinking, really brainstorming. Where was I? Where did I want to be? It wasn’t about hating my job; it was more about feeling like there was something more out there. I grabbed a notepad and just started scribbling. My current role, what I liked about it, what I absolutely couldn’t stand. Then, what kind of work truly excited me. It felt a bit silly at first, just writing down dreams, but I pushed through it. This initial jolt, this feeling of “I need to do something,” really got the ball rolling.
My first practical step was to dust off my old resume. Lord, it was ancient. I hadn’t touched it in years. I opened it up, saw all these old bullet points, and just cringed. So, I spent a good weekend completely revamping it. I stripped out all the corporate jargon, tried to make it sound like me, and focused on accomplishments rather than just duties. I remember spending hours thinking, “How do I make ‘managed projects’ sound exciting?” It was tough, but I felt a real sense of achievement just getting that thing updated.
Next up, I started networking, which, for an introverted Virgo like me, felt like pulling teeth. My first thought was, “Who do I even know?” So I scoured my phone contacts, scrolled through LinkedIn, and actually pulled out old business cards. I set a small goal: reach out to one person a day, even if it was just a quick “how are you doing?” message. I remember one day, I just bit the bullet and called an old colleague I hadn’t spoken to in years. We ended up chatting for an hour, and he gave me a few really solid leads about companies that were growing. It was super awkward at first, but it quickly became less so. People actually liked catching up.
I also started looking at job boards, but with a different eye. Instead of just typing in my current job title, I started searching for keywords related to the “exciting work” I’d scribbled down earlier. Things I thought I might enjoy, even if I wasn’t an expert. This led me down some rabbit holes, but I uncovered a few roles I never would have considered otherwise. It was a real shift in mindset, from “what can I do” to “what could I do.”
Here’s where things really started to get interesting. I saw an opening at a smaller company, something a little outside my comfort zone but with a lot of potential for growth. The job description was a bit vague, which usually would have put me off, but that “find opportunities” vibe was still in my head. I thought, “This is the opportunity.” So I applied. And then I waited. And waited. I actually thought, “Well, that’s that.”
But then, I got a call for an interview. And another. And another. Each time, I tried to lean into that “opportunity” mindset. Instead of just answering questions, I tried to ask about the company’s future, where they saw themselves going, and how I could fit into that vision. I wasn’t just trying to get a job; I was trying to find my spot, a place where I could really contribute and grow. I remember specifically in one interview, the hiring manager asked about my long-term goals, and I articulated exactly what I’d written in my notepad weeks earlier. It felt like everything was coming together.
- Rewriting my resume: Spent a solid weekend making it modern and accomplishment-focused.
- Strategic networking: Reached out to old contacts, focused on genuine conversations.
- Broadening my job search: Looked beyond my immediate comfort zone for new keywords.
- Interviewing with a new mindset: Focused on potential and contributions, not just fitting requirements.
The whole process took most of July, bleeding a bit into August. It wasn’t instant, and there were definitely moments of doubt. But that initial spark, that little nudge from the horoscope, really set me on a path. I ended up getting an offer from that smaller company. It was a slight pivot from what I was doing, but with so much more potential for me to shape my role and really make an impact. I distinctly remember the relief and excitement when I finally signed the papers. It wasn’t just about a new job; it was about truly finding and seizing an opportunity when I felt like I was meant to.
So yeah, July 2017, quite the ride. It taught me that sometimes, you just need a little prompt, a little push, to start looking at things differently. And that sometimes, the opportunities you’re looking for aren’t directly in front of you; you have to actively seek them out, even if it feels a bit uncomfortable at first. Best thing I did that year, hands down.
