Day 1 - stop talking about it and do it.

This is a blog about me looking for work in Hawke's Bay. I moved here two years ago and fell into a job that took me away from the Bay almost every week. It was a great way to rediscover the lower North Island after living outside NZ for 6 years, but it was hard to put roots down here and think that I truly lived in the Bay.

I listened to myself telling people that there was no work for me in Hawke's Bay. Thinks : if there aren't any jobs being advertised maybe I have to dig deeper/network/cold call/be more flexible in what work and hours I will do. Scary stuff. But maybe it is necessary to ensure I can continue to live in this gorgeous place.

So, afterthe first half of 2010 made major changes to our family, I made another one - quit my job without having a job to go to. Today, Monday, is D-Day ie, DO IT day (ie, stop talking about it and get out there and do it).

My dear friend Mary suggested I keep a blog of my journey. Mary is extremely wise and talented and one should always do what she suggests.

The title of my blog is a line from a Tom Petty song (naturellement).

Today I have transferred from my old permanent contract with my previous employers, to a shiny new casual contract. This is a safety net - hopefully they will give me enough hours to pay my rent, while I am working on my plan to become a portfolio person.

And I've already been given a reason to be cheerful. My second begging phone call resulted in a referral to someone who might be able to send some work my way, plus an invitation to send my cv to the person I was talking to (who happens to work at a very posh establishment that I would love to work for).

I've never blogged before so if I am doing it all wrong, please let me know!!!