We’re going on a job hunt,
We’re gonna catch a big one,
What a beautiful day,
We’re not scared.
Oh oh!
Guilt!
“Bad mummy” guilt.
We can’t go over it,
We can’t go under it,
We’ve gotta go through it!
“We love you, kids, this is for you”.
We’re going on a job hunt,
We’re gonna catch a big one,
What a beautiful day,
We’re not scared.
Oh oh!
Doubt!
Enormous self doubt.
We can’t go over it,
We can’t go under it,
We’ve gotta go through it!
“We can do this, we used to do this”.
We’re going on a job hunt,
We’re gonna catch a big one,
What a beautiful day,
We’re not scared.
Oh oh!
No smart clothes!
Just PJs and hoodies.
We can’t go over it,
We can’t go under it,
We’ve gotta go through it!
ASOS, Primark.
We’re going on a job hunt,
We’re gonna catch a big one,
What a beautiful day,
We’re not scared.
Oh oh!
Childcare costs!
Big, off-putting childcare costs.
We can’t go over it,
We can’t go under it,
We’ve gotta go through it!
Move near parents, think long term.
We’re going on a job hunt,
We’re gonna catch a big one,
What a beautiful day,
We’re not scared.
Oh oh!
Overqualified!
Too out of touch, expensive.
We can’t go over it,
We can’t go under it,
We’ve gotta go through it!
Persevere, fight back.
OH NO IT’S A REJECTION!!!
Quick!
Through the guilt, “Love you, kids, this is for you”,
Through the doubt, “We can do this, we usedto do this”,
Through the “no smart clothes”, ASOS, Primark,
Through the childcare costs, move near parents, think long term,
Through the overqualication, persevere, fight back,
Run to the house, run up the stairs,
Oh oh, forgot to shut the door!
Run back downstairs, shut the door,
Run back up, to the bedroom,
Jump into bed, cuddle your family,
YOU’RE THE BEST MUM IN THE WORLD!
Adapted from and in homage to the wonderful children’s poem by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.
Jess you are one of the most talented people I know. Employers will be hunting YOU down. xxxxx
Aw, thanks Jude, you are too kind. I’m not as talented as you though, dahling! xxxxx
Brilliant! Good luck with the job hunt!
Thank you!
Love it!!! I went for a job interview today, just a weekend one but office based – I had to wear office clothes, having worn only scrubs and mummy uniform for 5 years it felt reeeeeeaallly weird!! Good luck with your job hunt!! xx
What a coincidence! Best of luck, hope you get it! Let me know. xx
You are awesome Jess, love this sooooo much 🙂 I’m sure you’ll catch a big one real soon. Best of luck lovely xxx
Thanks, Renee, You’re so kind! I’ll keep you posted! xxx
He hee! Great re-working of an old classic there Jess! I have to assume you are ‘Going on a Job Hunt’ personally and if so good luck, massive high five, big up yourself and don’t forget to take a bloody big rifle (oh no sorry, that’s a bear hunt 🙂 ) Xx #thetruthabout
Thanks so much, Sam. Yes, am back in the wide world, without rifle but with lots of hope. x
You are an utter genius! Seriously – I hope you have your blog down on your CV (I do now!) and just loved this. We all go through those horrid things, don’t we? Popping this onto the FB page as well as tweeting and pinning too lovely! Good luck! Thanks for linking to #AllAboutYou – hope you entered the comp, TK Maxx is a great place for new gear!
Happy New Year! xxx
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Thanks so much Zaz, you are a star. Have certainly entered the competition, crossing my fingers! xxx
Brilliant take on ‘We’re Going on A Bear Hunt’ and good luck with the job hunting.
Thanks, Louise!
I love this Jess, this is fab! Must be so scary going back into the job world. Good luck lovely xx
Thanks, Jo. It’s a funny old experience but we’ll get there in the end. I hope! xx
Brilliant! This sums up my year last year and you’ve captured just how scary and intimidating it can be, but it can be gotten over. Best of luck with your job hunt and thnx for a brilliant post!
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Thanks, that’s really inspiring to hear. Hope you have found a great job so it was all worth while. x
Fabulous Jess and so true! Best of luck lovely – anywhere would be very lucky to have you! xxx
Aw thanks, Katie, that’s a really lovely thing to say. Fingers crossed! xxx
Fab! And I totally can relate. It’s tough going on a job hunt when you’ve been out of the workforce for a while!
Thanks, it’s just the beginning of the journey for me but it’s a toughie!
One of my favourite books (my mum used to read it to us too). You’ll nail it lovely – it WILL happen. Can’t wait to hear about it and then pop some fizz with you soon! X
Ah thanks lovely! I’d love that! Will let you know. xx
Absolutely brilliant xx
Thank you! x
Inspired! We’re going on a bear hunt is a favourite in our house and this scenario is so familiar. Love it! Good luck with the job hunt! #sharewithme
Thanks Claire!
This is great, it must be daunting going back into work when you have had a career break
Love this. Good luck on the job hunt , I bet you will find something soon
Oh hunny best of luck on the job hunt. Way to go you too! Love the poem. It’s brilliant as always you are so creative and always have me laughing. It’s a scary risky business but you will do wonders I know it. Great post. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me. Apologies if you had any trouble commenting on my site. I am in the middle of a host transfer as my site kept crashing. #sharewithme
Bloody brilliant! Love this. If you’re this talented in your job as you are at writing, I doubt you’ll have a problem 🙂 Best of luck for the job hunting. I hope it isn’t too stressful #PoCoLo
I’m applauding this is brilliant and the job with your name on it is WRITER-children’s author, comedy screenwriter, pro blogger, you flipping rock and I want to nominate you for a flipping comedy award for this-Have I mentioned I love this and you yet? Thanks for linking up x
Loved the book, love the poem!…Now where safer from the big, nasty world than a warm cosy bed full the warm bodies of family members!
I am sure that the perfect job will come your way…Maybe bed tester for large families?…Or amusing poet!
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This is fantastic! I think you are a fabulous writer and a wonderful person and you deserve all the very best. I have everything crossed for you lovely lady. Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo
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Brilliant! You’re a very talented writer. Good luck on the job hunt, I wish you all the best. xx #PoCoLo