Degree: Bachelor Degree in Journalism
Experience: Three internships: one on the Hill and at two major media outlets
One year working as a Lobbyist
Days Since Leaving Job: 117
Number of Jobs Applied to: Countless
Number of Interviews: 1
Job Offers: 0
I quit my job as a lobbyist in May 2009 because lobbying--or for-hire lobbying--is not for me. I took a risk quitting my job without having another lined up--and proudly (or pathetically), it was the most reckless and bravest thing I have ever done. In the 117 days that have passed since I walked out of my office, I've cried over being unemployed and cried when I did not get the one position I interviewed for. I have not, however, cried over leaving my paid position.
PolitiGal is my attempt to keep grace, learn humility, try a few new things, and learn to appreciate the world of unemployment in a time of waiting and uncertainty. It is a twenty-something girl’s sometimes ugly and true guide to the world. I created PolitiGal to remember that hard times will get harder; and good times will get better—but a PolitiGal (PG) always tries to have grace, style, love, and to learn a thing or two about politics and life along the way.
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