The great unknown

So I registered with the agency. My worst fears were confirmed. I've probably stayed put too long. If I'd had made a move after a couple of years, I might've been able to go in somewhere as a Junior and cut my teeth properly. As it is, I've got 6 years internal marketing, pushing one client, and that begs a question about my versitility - apparently! On the positive, I know employer branding, and how to get under the skin of what it is to work for a company. This may be a plus for a recruitment ad agency. Who knows. We'll have to wait and see.

I always thought in-house positions would come my way after registering with agencies, and lo and behold, the agency that placed me where I am today contacted me out of the blue with an opportunity in Essex. I gave them my permission to send off my CV, so that is another idea in the pipeline.

One good thing about all of this, is that I can see the light at the end of a tunnel. I've taken the first steps to a move, and I'm glad I'm doing it out of choice rather than necessity.

On a lighter note, just switched on to the Celtic v Liverpool legends charity match (in aid of Breast Cancer Care). A 56 year old just took to the field, showing a true love of the game. Mark Lawrenson, of Match of the Day fame, has played 85 mins! Brilliant! Shame some of their modern day counterparts can't show a similar passion without being paid up to £100,000 a game... And not a russian billionaire in sight!

The familiar sight of Katy and Ben asleep on the Settee has prompted me to sign off and get a nap myself. We had a rough night with Ben last night, so big bags and short tempers have been the order of the day. Thankfully, these days come to an end, and make way for a new one, what it brings, who knows?

A design for life

I've been working for my current firm for over 6 years now. They've been good to me over the years, but the department is falling apart at the seams. So time to move on. Or is it? Day in, day out I'm coming up with ways to try and pursuade people to leave the comfort of their current job, and take a fresh challenge - yet I can't seem to follow my own advice! I know that technically I'm good at what I do, but is what the company churns out considered good in the eyes of the wider industry?

Well, I might find out tomorrow. I'm registering with an agency to take the first steps in that big move. Part of me wishes I'd done it 3 years ago, but I've learnt alot in that time, so I have to believe in myself and my ability and take the plunge. Apparently there's an opportunity with a big agency in the same industry as I'm currently working in - and great news it's a little closer to Fenchurch St which would mean I could get home earlier (Yay!). Flip side, it's agency - there is no 9-5. If work needs doing, it gets done, no matter how late you need to stay. At least that's my perception of it. Which begs my biggest question of my professional career. Is it worth making a change that could keep me away from my gorgeous wife and lovely boys more than I am already? In my heart of hearts I know that I would much rather get home to them all, and my current job allows that to a certain extent. My mind is in one big viscous circle.

Anyway, time to give the missus a nudge (bless her, she keeps nodding off on the settee of an evening - great company!!), and take ourselves and number 2 off up to bed. Perhaps when this job lark sorts itself out one way or another, I can find some clarity of mind that will allow me to get down to blogging some real issues, like regional accents, and free newspapers!!! Keep up the good work James, I'm envious of your readership, will have to get my commenter figures up soon ; P