Seriously thought Virgo season would bring some career clarity this month? Yeah, me too. Saw that headline about November job changes and success advice for Virgos, figured why not actually do this horoscope thing properly for once. Like, really follow it step-by-step and see what happens. Buckle up.
Grabbing The “Advice” & Feeling Skeptical
First thing Monday morning, coffee in hand, pulled up that Virgo career horoscope. Look, I’m not some starry-eyed believer, okay? More like a “prove it” kinda guy. The prediction talked about unexpected shifts brewing – maybe not a full-blown job change yet, but waves rippling. Top advice screamed at me: Analyze costs vs. benefits NOW, get hyper-organized, and network like it’s your part-time job. Honestly? It sounded… basic. Like stuff my mom would tell me. But, committed to the experiment.
Actually Doing the “Analyze Costs vs. Benefits” Thing (Painfully)
Sat down that Tuesday night. Not my idea of fun. Fired up a spreadsheet – yeah, a real spreadsheet. Made two ugly columns: “Costs of Staying” and “Benefits of Staying.” Then another set: “Costs of Leaving” and “Benefits of Leaving.”
- Costs of Staying: That soul-crushing Monday feeling? Check. Feeling stuck in the pay bracket? Check. The commute? Ugh.
- Benefits of Staying: Health insurance. Familiarity. Knowing where the good coffee machine is.
- Costs of Leaving: Scary instability. Potential probation periods. Learning new office politics (the worst kind).
- Benefits of Leaving: Possible higher pay? New challenge? Escape from Todd in accounting?
Seeing it black and white? Actually felt heavier than expected. That horoscope kinda nailed it – I had been ignoring the weight of staying put.
The “Hyper-Organized” Phase (It Was Messy)
The stars said “hyper-organized,” I heard “update that dusty resume and LinkedIn… sigh.” Spent Wednesday evening rewriting my resume. Hated every minute. Dug out old performance reviews for specifics. Polished the LinkedIn profile pic – tried not to look terrified. Cleared the inbox backlog – found three old emails from recruiters! Followed up Thursday. Felt both productive and slightly nauseous. Virgo tendencies kicked in hard – color-coded my task list for the existing job. Tedious, but weirdly satisfying.
Networking: My Awkward Side Project
Networking advice felt like homework. Started small Friday afternoon. Messaged two old colleagues I actually liked: “Hey! Been ages! Grab coffee soon? Curious what you’re up to.” One actually replied! Had a virtual coffee Saturday. Didn’t ask for a job, just caught up. Felt… not terrible. Later that week, forced myself to comment intelligently on a post in an industry group. Didn’t die! Then, the unexpected ripple hit Monday morning.
The “Unexpected Shift” Arrives Early
One of those recruiters I emailed? Called back Tuesday. Out of the blue. “Seen your update, actually got this junior role in mind… wait, no… what about this OTHER role? More senior, better pay.” My current job’s way easier, honestly. This new one sounds terrifying… but intriguing. The horoscope’s “costs vs benefits” spreadsheet suddenly felt like a prophecy, not busywork. Do I want that challenge? Or am I just scared? Still figuring that out.
So, Did the Horoscope Work?
Did it magically hand me a new job on a plate? Nope. But here’s the thing: following that stupid advice forced me to do stuff I’d been avoiding. Actually looking at the costs of staying put? Brutal. Cleaning up my professional act? Painful but necessary. Reaching out? Uncomfortable. The prediction was vague, but the actions it suggested? Concrete. They shook things loose. Am I changing jobs in November? Maybe. Maybe not. But now I feel prepped. That “success” advice? It just meant doing the uncomfortable groundwork. The stars might just point the direction, but you gotta pack the bag and start walking yourself.
