Comments on: Sometimes the Best Plan is Not Having a Plan http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/ Perspective on life less restricted Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-15526 Matt Cheuvront Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:24:36 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-15526 Hi Amy - thanks for coming by and sharing your story - and I have NO DOUBT that you will find something great before you know it. It's pretty damn difficult in this day and age to find something without settling - the key is to keep your options open and consider some opportunities and fields you may not have originally thought of. I went from working at a major ad agency to becoming the Internet Marketing Developer for a Pediatric Therapy Company - where I am today is never where I thought I would be - but it has been an outstanding opportunity and I'm learning a ton, meet some amazing people, and developing both personally and professionally along the way.Look forward to hearing about your future success! Hi Amy – thanks for coming by and sharing your story – and I have NO DOUBT that you will find something great before you know it. It’s pretty damn difficult in this day and age to find something without settling – the key is to keep your options open and consider some opportunities and fields you may not have originally thought of. I went from working at a major ad agency to becoming the Internet Marketing Developer for a Pediatric Therapy Company – where I am today is never where I thought I would be – but it has been an outstanding opportunity and I’m learning a ton, meet some amazing people, and developing both personally and professionally along the way.

Look forward to hearing about your future success!

]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-30607 Matt Cheuvront Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:24:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-30607 Hi Amy - thanks for coming by and sharing your story - and I have NO DOUBT that you will find something great before you know it. It's pretty damn difficult in this day and age to find something without settling - the key is to keep your options open and consider some opportunities and fields you may not have originally thought of. I went from working at a major ad agency to becoming the Internet Marketing Developer for a Pediatric Therapy Company - where I am today is never where I thought I would be - but it has been an outstanding opportunity and I'm learning a ton, meet some amazing people, and developing both personally and professionally along the way.Look forward to hearing about your future success! Hi Amy – thanks for coming by and sharing your story – and I have NO DOUBT that you will find something great before you know it. It’s pretty damn difficult in this day and age to find something without settling – the key is to keep your options open and consider some opportunities and fields you may not have originally thought of. I went from working at a major ad agency to becoming the Internet Marketing Developer for a Pediatric Therapy Company – where I am today is never where I thought I would be – but it has been an outstanding opportunity and I’m learning a ton, meet some amazing people, and developing both personally and professionally along the way.

Look forward to hearing about your future success!

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-15480 Amy Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:27:45 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-15480 Matt, thank you for this post. About a year ago I did almost exactly the same thing. My boyfriend got a job in Boulder, so we packed up and moved here from Alabama, where I'd spent my entire life (Southern folk represent!).I spent 2 months looking for a job before we left with no luck. My company in AL was wonderful and allowed me to work remotely for the first 4 months after I left. Working from home, alone, in a strange new place was not super fun, but it did make the landing a little softer.After my AL job ended, I picked up some freelance and part time work where I could. Some was amazing and opened my eyes to new concepts and skills, the rest were more like detention. I'm currently still in "detention" while looking for the next great opportunity. It's been so frustrating to have not found any full-time work yet (my search is going on 14 months now). I'd say I'm discouraged, but that might be candy-coating it.On the bright side! I live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I've met tons of happy, helpful, inspiring and inspired folks! And my boyfriend loves his job! I have so many reasons to be thankful it doesn't make much sense to complain about being stuck in a professional rut. I'm taking time to nurture my life. Professional success will follow.I look forward to reading more about your journey! Matt, thank you for this post. About a year ago I did almost exactly the same thing. My boyfriend got a job in Boulder, so we packed up and moved here from Alabama, where I’d spent my entire life (Southern folk represent!).

I spent 2 months looking for a job before we left with no luck. My company in AL was wonderful and allowed me to work remotely for the first 4 months after I left. Working from home, alone, in a strange new place was not super fun, but it did make the landing a little softer.

After my AL job ended, I picked up some freelance and part time work where I could. Some was amazing and opened my eyes to new concepts and skills, the rest were more like detention. I’m currently still in “detention” while looking for the next great opportunity. It’s been so frustrating to have not found any full-time work yet (my search is going on 14 months now). I’d say I’m discouraged, but that might be candy-coating it.

On the bright side! I live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I’ve met tons of happy, helpful, inspiring and inspired folks! And my boyfriend loves his job! I have so many reasons to be thankful it doesn’t make much sense to complain about being stuck in a professional rut. I’m taking time to nurture my life. Professional success will follow.

I look forward to reading more about your journey!

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-30606 Amy Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-30606 Matt, thank you for this post. About a year ago I did almost exactly the same thing. My boyfriend got a job in Boulder, so we packed up and moved here from Alabama, where I'd spent my entire life (Southern folk represent!).I spent 2 months looking for a job before we left with no luck. My company in AL was wonderful and allowed me to work remotely for the first 4 months after I left. Working from home, alone, in a strange new place was not super fun, but it did make the landing a little softer.After my AL job ended, I picked up some freelance and part time work where I could. Some was amazing and opened my eyes to new concepts and skills, the rest were more like detention. I'm currently still in "detention" while looking for the next great opportunity. It's been so frustrating to have not found any full-time work yet (my search is going on 14 months now). I'd say I'm discouraged, but that might be candy-coating it.On the bright side! I live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I've met tons of happy, helpful, inspiring and inspired folks! And my boyfriend loves his job! I have so many reasons to be thankful it doesn't make much sense to complain about being stuck in a professional rut. I'm taking time to nurture my life. Professional success will follow.I look forward to reading more about your journey! Matt, thank you for this post. About a year ago I did almost exactly the same thing. My boyfriend got a job in Boulder, so we packed up and moved here from Alabama, where I’d spent my entire life (Southern folk represent!).

I spent 2 months looking for a job before we left with no luck. My company in AL was wonderful and allowed me to work remotely for the first 4 months after I left. Working from home, alone, in a strange new place was not super fun, but it did make the landing a little softer.

After my AL job ended, I picked up some freelance and part time work where I could. Some was amazing and opened my eyes to new concepts and skills, the rest were more like detention. I’m currently still in “detention” while looking for the next great opportunity. It’s been so frustrating to have not found any full-time work yet (my search is going on 14 months now). I’d say I’m discouraged, but that might be candy-coating it.

On the bright side! I live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I’ve met tons of happy, helpful, inspiring and inspired folks! And my boyfriend loves his job! I have so many reasons to be thankful it doesn’t make much sense to complain about being stuck in a professional rut. I’m taking time to nurture my life. Professional success will follow.

I look forward to reading more about your journey!

]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-15468 Matt Cheuvront Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:22:30 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-15468 Hi Gina! Thanks so much for stopping by - glad you stumbled across this post as it is literally one of my favorites I've written - and was written at a time where I had a LOT up in the air - change, transition, overcoming obstacles, frustration, fear - just to name a few of the things swirling around my head when I put this together. It's amazing to sit back and read these posts and see just how far I've come in a short period of time. I can't thank you enough for the support and am humbled by the fact that you would write up a piece about The Inconvenience of Change.I'll def. reach out to Lara - checked out your site as well - your photography portfolio is amazing, and your attitude toward life is incredible. Hope you and I will be able to chat a lot more in the future. Don't be a stranger! Hi Gina! Thanks so much for stopping by – glad you stumbled across this post as it is literally one of my favorites I’ve written – and was written at a time where I had a LOT up in the air – change, transition, overcoming obstacles, frustration, fear – just to name a few of the things swirling around my head when I put this together. It’s amazing to sit back and read these posts and see just how far I’ve come in a short period of time. I can’t thank you enough for the support and am humbled by the fact that you would write up a piece about The Inconvenience of Change.

I’ll def. reach out to Lara – checked out your site as well – your photography portfolio is amazing, and your attitude toward life is incredible. Hope you and I will be able to chat a lot more in the future. Don’t be a stranger!

]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-30605 Matt Cheuvront Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-30605 Hi Gina! Thanks so much for stopping by - glad you stumbled across this post as it is literally one of my favorites I've written - and was written at a time where I had a LOT up in the air - change, transition, overcoming obstacles, frustration, fear - just to name a few of the things swirling around my head when I put this together. It's amazing to sit back and read these posts and see just how far I've come in a short period of time. I can't thank you enough for the support and am humbled by the fact that you would write up a piece about The Inconvenience of Change.I'll def. reach out to Lara - checked out your site as well - your photography portfolio is amazing, and your attitude toward life is incredible. Hope you and I will be able to chat a lot more in the future. Don't be a stranger! Hi Gina! Thanks so much for stopping by – glad you stumbled across this post as it is literally one of my favorites I’ve written – and was written at a time where I had a LOT up in the air – change, transition, overcoming obstacles, frustration, fear – just to name a few of the things swirling around my head when I put this together. It’s amazing to sit back and read these posts and see just how far I’ve come in a short period of time. I can’t thank you enough for the support and am humbled by the fact that you would write up a piece about The Inconvenience of Change.

I’ll def. reach out to Lara – checked out your site as well – your photography portfolio is amazing, and your attitude toward life is incredible. Hope you and I will be able to chat a lot more in the future. Don’t be a stranger!

]]> By: Gina Zhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-15445 Gina Z Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:26:29 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-15445 Amazing stuff here, way to take the jump and go for your dreams. I have been on your site for literally 30 minutes perusing your goodies. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely on my path there and was lit up by a workshop that I recently attended. You and @LaraCasey should definitely connect, she is starting her national tour and you both are putting out some powerful things right now. I am SO on board and really want to inspire my readers as well. I can't wait to write a post about your e-book here, cause it really works in with what I am going through right now.Again, here is a HUGE high five from a MN girl on taking that big step.WOOT! Amazing stuff here, way to take the jump and go for your dreams. I have been on your site for literally 30 minutes perusing your goodies. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely on my path there and was lit up by a workshop that I recently attended. You and @LaraCasey should definitely connect, she is starting her national tour and you both are putting out some powerful things right now. I am SO on board and really want to inspire my readers as well. I can’t wait to write a post about your e-book here, cause it really works in with what I am going through right now.

Again, here is a HUGE high five from a MN girl on taking that big step.

WOOT!

]]> By: Gina Zhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-30604 Gina Z Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-30604 Amazing stuff here, way to take the jump and go for your dreams. I have been on your site for literally 30 minutes perusing your goodies. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely on my path there and was lit up by a workshop that I recently attended. You and @LaraCasey should definitely connect, she is starting her national tour and you both are putting out some powerful things right now. I am SO on board and really want to inspire my readers as well. I can't wait to write a post about your e-book here, cause it really works in with what I am going through right now.Again, here is a HUGE high five from a MN girl on taking that big step.WOOT! Amazing stuff here, way to take the jump and go for your dreams. I have been on your site for literally 30 minutes perusing your goodies. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely on my path there and was lit up by a workshop that I recently attended. You and @LaraCasey should definitely connect, she is starting her national tour and you both are putting out some powerful things right now. I am SO on board and really want to inspire my readers as well. I can’t wait to write a post about your e-book here, cause it really works in with what I am going through right now.

Again, here is a HUGE high five from a MN girl on taking that big step.

WOOT!

]]> By: Kenji Croslandhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-15339 Kenji Crosland Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:26:32 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-15339 Glad to see that things are working out well. I didn't notice the date on this one 'till after I left my comment. Happy new year to you as well! Glad to see that things are working out well. I didn’t notice the date on this one ’till after I left my comment. Happy new year to you as well!

]]> By: Kenji Croslandhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/words-of-wisdom/sometimes-the-best-plan-is-not-having-a-plan/#comment-30603 Kenji Crosland Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:26:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2661#comment-30603 Glad to see that things are working out well. I didn't notice the date on this one 'till after I left my comment. Happy new year to you as well! Glad to see that things are working out well. I didn’t notice the date on this one ’till after I left my comment. Happy new year to you as well!

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