I’m excited. Not just because I passed the PHR exam, but because of all that lies ahead in 2012. I’ve gotten a few emails (that I still need to respond to) from people asking me what’s next amongst other things. I hadn’t thought much about it since my mind has been preoccupied. But now that I’ve cleared the main course off my plate, I can start focusing on the master plan. One that will hopefully allow me to flip dreams into tangible reality.
I’m excited for SBM. It’s becoming one of the best relationship-focused blogs out there. You could try to dispute this, but I won’t listen to you. 2012 will be our year. I already see great things happening. We’ve got some work to do, but the team is poised for greatness. You’ll see what I mean as the year goes on. Sh*t, you can probably see some of the changes now. Even if you’re not into relationship blogs, I think you’ll like what we have planned.
I’m excited for TRSJ. I was curious how things would turn out when I made the shift to positivity, motivation, and inspiration. On the real, I knew where I wanted this to go a while ago. If you’ve been around since the summer, I mentioned having a great idea that made me nervous to think about. This shift and a few other things I have on my tackle list are part of it. I’m happy to see that so many people have stuck around and continue to support what I’m doing. The best part is I don’t have to make my living off telling women what to do, or writing like I’m in left field. I can win by just being me.
Passing the exam didn’t just help me with my day gig credibility. It also helped me with where I wanna go overall. Remember that post I wrote on cover letters? That was a test to see how people would respond to that type of content. It went REALLY well, so I’ll be throwing in more career-related posts in 2012. The PHR gives me additional credibility to speak on what I already know. So it’ll be an easy transition for me, and a helpful transition for those that continue to follow along. I’ve always had career coaching in the back of my mind. Now’s the time to start heading in that direction along with my other pursuits.
Don’t worry. I’m not gonna suddenly put up a pic of me in a suit and start typing corporate jargon. My personality will always be anchored in my writing. You don’t understand how much fun I have writing about important topics, while still being able to inject humor and foolishness without losing the point. Oh yeah. As a heads up, you may start seeing my name other places. Once again, I’m excited.
Lastly, I want to thank everybody that’s offered encouragement and checked in on me while I pulled out my beard hairs. Proud you I shall make.
Leprechaun Kicks and Sh*t,
P.S. I wrote this post while listening to some of the most violent, ignorant, drug-laden rap music in existence. Guns and positivity are an odd combination.
Congrats and keep up the hard work! Don’t think I mentioned before but I used your tips from the cover letter post. The thanks up front and why I am excited to see the job posting was just what I needed and what my cover letter was missing. Thanks for the timely insider tips!
Thanks for the message and I’m cracking up at your avatar. Caught me offguard. All cutesy and ish.lol
LOL. You’re most welcome!
Aweee right all right all riiiight we gon’ learn today ….let’s get that celebration date set homie!
Mad kudos to you all that freaking out. For nothing! I knew you would pass!
Thanks for the confidence.lol. Yeah, I did have the power.
Buahahaha @ “You could try to dispute this, but I won’t listen to you. ” Typical big-a**-headed blogger, you are. I like what you guys are doing over there, without a doubt.
I’ll be honest, I paused a bit when I got a sense of the general direction you were headed in. I like the fact that motivational & similar blogs/forums are doing something positive, but it’s not my typical genre (reading-wise). But you must be doing something right, because here I remain. And yes, your personality has something to do with it, so make sure it does continue to shine through your work.
I’ve been spending quite some time on some work-related blog and I’m active in at least one HR LinkedIn group, so I’ll definitely keep an eye out for the upcoming career-related posts. Anyway, congrats, and here’s to many more successes coming your way!
SN: I’ve been struggling on a cover letter for the past two days. I know what the magical ingredients are, but writing it? Maaan, listen. I had to do it for an assignment just a few days ago, but this one is the real deal. I wanna go back to the easy life of getting good jobs just cuz. =|
Just write that outline and fill in the blanks with what resonates. You’ll be good. But yeah, the process can be wack sauce. Glad I don’t have to personally do any of that anytime soon.
Yeah, I think it’s probably procrastination that’s working against me more than anything right now. The one I wrote earlier was supposedly good stuff. Le sigh. Thanks though, I’m definitely working on the mental outline (baby steps) as I await my pizza.
I love reading good things on a Sunday. Way to go
Awesomeness. Good to hear / read about your test. Keepin it positive in the midst of violence is like me being a teacher…sad but true. Happy Sunday. Eat some nachos!!
great! looking forward to all the changes, on SBM and here on TRSJ. congrats on passing your exam!
I have that cover letter post saved in my book marks. The career related stuff is so helpful, thank you for sharing your wisdom for free.
Keep up the good work!
My post is bookmarked and it feeeeeeels so gooooood.
Im diggin the new direction sir, keep up the good work. BUT im still gonna miss eff’em Fridays..lol
lol. I may have to come up with a password protected or secret post for Eff Ems every now and then.
I would support this.
Big homie, you doing you and its going to work out. Congrats on that PHR success also. Not quite my forte, but I know how tough it can be (just got done studying up on it). It’s a cliche but so true, “those who fail to plan, plan to fail”. You are working your plan, so success will follow.
Go Slim!!! I’m proud of you my fellow Pisces!!!
*jigs*