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A Journey of a Thousand Miles, Part II
October 23rd, 2007 by StephenPosted in Blog, Community, Entrepreneur, GTD, Global Microbrand, Networking, Work 2.0 |
Welcome back! It's good to see you again. Please note that I am now publishing all new material at my hub site: In Context Blog
Well, my wife and I have moved, that is. (This blog is nowhere and everywhere at the same time!) In any case, by the time that you read this I should have completed my arduous cross-country trek to the great state of Maine.
I have lived in Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, Connecticut, and North Carolina. I also spent one summer working in London, England. You may have guessed that I enjoy moving, yet nothing could be further from the truth. I hate moving! It’s the living in different places that I enjoy, meeting new people, learning interesting things about different regions of the country. It’s almost like being on tour, just a much slower pace.
My wife has a new job as a Catering Sales Manager at a hotel just south of Brunswick, where we will be spending the next few days looking for a place to live. And I need a job! If any of you readers know anyone in southern Maine that can recommend places to work, I would greatly appreciate it.
“What kind of work do you do?”
I have done all sorts of things:
- Bank Courier Department Supervisor
- Printing Press Operator
- Construction Worker
- Waiter, Bartender, etc.
- Restaurant Manager
- Banquet Manager
- Catering Sales Manager
- Bookstore Manager
- Automobile Sales Consultant
- Internet Sales Admin
If that is not an eclectic mix, I don’t know how else to describe it. Basically, I am willing to take on any of these kinds of positions, however, I am most interested in growing my career in the direction of “web worker”. I would love to find a paying blogger position, or something along those lines. You can see more information at my LinkedIn profile.
There may also be an opportunity for one (or more!) of you to get involved with an Internet Marketing scheme that I am considering. While I was doing research on this area of the country, I discovered that many of the businesses and services that I needed information about were not as “online” as they could be. I believe that there is some potential there for an enterprising web designer and SEO operative to get some business.
If you are interested in discussing this idea some more, please send an email to stephen[at]hdbizblog[dot]com. I have my laptop with me, though getting to the internet may be tricky for a few days, as I do not know what kind of coverage there is out here. It’s a bit, ah, rural, if you will.
I am looking forward to this new adventure.
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October 27th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Stephen,
What an adventure you are embarking upon!
I think your idea of creating business by assisting businesses and services with their internet needs is a good one. Still, if they are not as “online” as they could be, is it due to a lack of expertise, a lack of knowledge, a lack of interest or a combination? You will certainly have your work cut out for you in this area.
It also strikes me, with your vast and varied experience, that you might be able market yourself to various businesses as a temporary employee. While much of your experience is management, your didn’t get there without knowing the “nuts and bolts” of the business. I know of many businesses that struggle to find dependable help, let alone knowledgeable and dependable help. That might be an avenue to pursue while you are fine-tuning other opportunities.
I pray God’s blessings on you and your family as you make this move. May He protect you, bless you, and proper you!
Grace and peace,
Claire
October 27th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Thank you Claire, for the kind words and for your prayers. This is an amazing adventure, made all the more so by “letting go and letting God”, if you will. My wife truly wanted to pursue her opportunity here in Maine, and while we were not as prepared as we could have been, I do feel blessed and watched over. The hardest part is being away from my online community, as my internet access is severely curtailed at this time. The other personal sacrifices and discipline required will only bring my wife and I closer together.
Thanks also for your encouragement in undertaking a possible new direction for my career. I believe that the future truly lies in this direction, and that I may be uniquely poised to take full advantage of this chance, at this particular time.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you so much for reading and participating.