I’m happy to report that I have a new job. Finally. Right after the holidays, I’ll begin working as an editor for a large legal publishing company.

I think it will be a good fit for me. I’ll make use of my law degree without actually being a lawyer. Goodbye to the practice of law! And my salary will even be slightly higher than it was at the time I was laid off.

I actually got the offer a couple of weeks ago, so I’ve been having a nice holiday season. I’ve been able to enjoy everything and relax without having to worry about my future. When I start work, I will put an end to seven and a half months of unemployment. It seems like it’s been an eternity. I’ll admit, it’s been nice not having a job, but it’s been stressful at times. My unemployment compensation ran out just before I got the offer, so I’m dipping into my savings until I get my first paycheck.

It’s been quite a journey. I considered a bunch of different things during the last few months. I even applied to a master’s program in library and information science and got accepted for a January start, but now I’m not going to do that. I’m not sure enough about it to spend thousands of dollars in tuition once again, and anyway, I’ll soon have a job that can lead to a bunch of different things down the line.

So I’m happy and relieved.

Happy Holidays to everyone.