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Some positive events have happened in the last two weeks. Recently, I spoke to Herb, of the DC advocacy agency, and he told me that he had given my resume to the CEO of the Washington, DC national chapter of a well known national service organization. He is on the board of directors of the the chapter. It appears that they are in the process of developing a high level lobbying position. When I heard this, inspite of myself, I began to smile. Here is a retired senior who is working in a job that does not utilize his skills or experience, who is seeking a part-time staff support position, who definetely feels that he can contribute, and lo and behold! because of the content of his resume, his ability to communicate and his skills and experience and contacts in the city, he might be considered for a position such as this, the irony of it all. 

I sent my cover letter and resume to Amy, a department head at a large non-governmental agency in Washington, DC that deals with aging issues. I had been referred to her by a colleague, who knew her well, when the agency held a series of meetings at the hotel where I work. Again, this shows the effectiveness of networking. Amy e-mailed me the same week and acknowledged that she had received the materials that I had sent her. She indicated that she did not have any positions that fit my qualifications open in her department but, had forwarded my resume to the CEO of the agency and would pass my resume on to any of her contacts, when she became aware of available opportunities.

I mentioned Sabrina, in my last journal, the Deputy Director of a division of a national company, again dealing with aging issues, here in Washington, DC. I received an e-mail from Sabrina last week. I had not heard from her in over a week. Shd indicated that they were exploring possible employment opportunities for me in various areas. This is very encouraging.

I am hoping to have something definite to tell you in the next journal. The journey continues.