Friday was extremely eventful.

I went and met with company M. And I basically have the sales job. It's for three months because they have a grant from the state. And then we'll see. 2K plus commission. This is a lot of money for me- I can pay my rent, my car insurance, food and meds, maybe start on my student loans if I consolidate. Essentially support myself.

I also met with company F to get a temporary assignment- testing an application they built. While I was there the CEO invited me to the Christmas party. I had a good time getting to know people that work there. One girl used to work in the film industry. I also talked to the VP K who was my original contact. He told me about a six month project starting in February that they need a business analyst for. I'm fairly sure he's going to tap me or it.

So- I've gone from no jobs, to the possibility of having to choose between jobs. It's crazy. I'm trying to self talk positively- "I earned this", "I'm a good networker", "I'm talented", etc. But after a year of virtual unemployment it's just weird.

I have decided to move to Other City. I could do job M at least from home. But my lease is up next month and I think it's time. I'm searching for apartments. Not sure which state to live in. My current state has suburbs close, and if I want to go to grad school at my old school I need to maintain residency. But Other City has a great library, and I plan to keep my car registered at my parents' house (which may do for residency).

I will be coming back here twice a month for therapy. So I will see my friends.

This just seems too perfect. It's crazy. Is this really happening?

So I have some job prospects.

I sometimes go to networking events in a larger city near me. I have one company, F, where I made friends with the VP. They are interested in hiring me as a business analyst type. But they can't do it yet. The VP got me an assignment for testing with them.

Another company, M, I met the CEO. They are hiring someone for sales in January. Part time at first so I could stay in this city. I talked to him for half an hour and am meeting him Friday when I go get the assignment.

So- these have been my best two prospects. I think it helps to know someone because otherwise your resume gets lost in the slush.

Afraid to hope though because it's been a year, and because if I can't start supporting myself I will probably end up back with my parents. Bad Idea.

So do things happen for a reason? Is one of these companies the cosmic (or whatever) reason I didn't get hired for the job with the Democrats? Woman wouldn't return my calls. And honestly I don't want to go back in politics- either party.

I just want what everyone does. Enough to pay the bills, preferably something non-soul-sucking. And benefits because this Obamacare is going to run out...