Alright let’s get into this whole October job change mess for Virgos. Grabbed my coffee this morning – lukewarm, forgot it on the counter while staring at that stupid constellation chart again – and finally sat down to crunch this out.
Why I Even Thought About Jumping Ship
End of September hit me hard. Felt itchy, you know? Like my clothes didn’t fit right, but career-wise. Boss dumped this “exciting new project” on me – sounded suspiciously like last year’s nightmare rebranded. Pay review came and went with a whisper, “market adjustments,” they called it. More like “barely keeps pace with groceries.” Plus, that guy Dave from accounting keeps microwaving fish on Fridays, and honestly, my soul died a little.
Scrolled LinkedIn late one night, saw a connection land this shiny new Head of Something role. Panic-binged Virgo horoscopes. Every single one screamed “October Surprises! Career Shifts!” with varying degrees of cosmic urgency. Damn algorithms fed me nothing else for days.
The Actual Job Hunt Mayhem
Took a deep breath Tuesday last week. Updated my resume. Spent 3 hours arguing with Word formatting, rage-quit, yelled at the printer for eating paper. Finally wrestled it into something presentable that didn’t scream “desperate October Virgo.” Hit “Apply” on maybe three roles that looked okay-ish.
Results? Mixed bag, messy drawer vibes:
- Job 1: “Fast-paced startup disrupting the whatsit industry.” Two Zoom interviews later, realized it was basically glorified data entry at 1am because “synergy with global teams.” Ghosted by the recruiter yesterday.
- Job 2: Big corporate gig, fancy title, great benefits package. Made it to the final round. Felt stiff, answers sounded rehearsed. They said they “loved my energy” but went “another direction.” Probably found someone less Virgo-awkward.
- Job 3: Smaller company, hybrid role. Interview felt… surprisingly normal? Like talking to actual humans. Manager seemed genuinely interested in my project stories. Waiting to hear back tomorrow.
The Gut-Check Moment & What I Actually Did
Lots of staring into space. Lots of pacing. Weighed those supposed Virgo pros and cons:
- Good October Move?: Scared of stagnating? Check. Toxic Dave smell increasing? Check. Seeing opportunities (well, some)? Check.
- Dumb October Move?: Hiring slows end-of-year? Big YES. Risking holiday bonus? Ouch. Jumping just because stars said so? Eesh.
So, what did I actually DO? Not the big dramatic exit, yet. Felt that familiar Virgo urge to “do the logical thing” warring with “but what if I regret it forever?” Took a middle path:
- Talked to Current Boss: Had an awkward, sweaty-palms conversation about that “new project” being vague. Asked point-blank about growth path in Q1. Got slightly less vague reassurances? Baby step.
- Job 3 Follow-Up: Sent a short, professional “still interested” email.
- Quietly Upskilling: Signed up for an online course relevant to Job 3’s area. Even if I stay, it plugs a gap. Feels productive, less frantic.
So, Smart Move or Mistake? Verdict?
Honestly? TBD. Maybe both?
The impulse to assess things in October? Probably a Good Thing. Staring at star charts instead of LinkedIn job filters? Mistake. Blindly chasing offers without talking to my own boss first? Huge Mistake avoided. Actually putting feelers out and forcing a convo about stagnation? Smart, even if uncomfortable.
Didn’t get a golden ticket handed to me by destiny. Didn’t rage-quit over microwaved fish (yet). Pushed myself to explore options AND have an uncomfortable talk. Feeling less “trapped by inertia.” That counts as progress, right? Still waiting on Job 3. Still hate Dave’s Friday lunch. Still kinda worry. Typical Virgo vibes. October’s not done with me yet. Tune in next month for more chaos.
