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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 3336327" data-attributes="member: 115">I "left" my job (Clinical Lab Tech at a hospital) in June or so, with a severance package as well.  Though my case is a little different (I had a choice), and unlike you (it seems) I was really miserable with my job.Anyway, I can relate to most people thinking I do nothing now.  I worked my butt off trying (successfully) to get into graduate school, I've been making contacts and studying for interviews.  Even when I'm not doing things that are "productive", I still try to get out every day.Also, one thing that seems to baffle people is that I didn't go out an get a job right away.  Besides the truly awful experience at my old job, I didn't want to get a long-term position and then find out I'd be leaving after six months to go to school.  I guess it's a sense of professionalism that seems to be generally lacking among some (not all) people.  If I had failed to get into grad school, then I would have looked for a job, but not before.Anyway, best of luck to you!  Job-hunting is a pain in the butt, but you'll come through in the end.  Just don't get too down in the meanwhile.</blockquote>