Turning Down A Job

This dilemma has called into question what I really value in life and what I wish to spend my time doing. In this economic climate turning down a job while unemployed seems stupid. Also, turning down a job while I sit at home restless, wishing for activity in my life seems stupid. However, I am trying to think about the world, my time and my life in a different way. When I got called to interview for the job, I was ecstatic. Finally a bite! When the employer seemed into me I was even more excited. It is extremely tempting to take the job. I would get money, a title, a sense of purpose and productivity, and be able to tell people something more than the shameful "unemployed" when they ask what I do. Upon deeper inspection, the job would also bring me over two hours commuting every day and no closer to my career objectives. I would be working for an organization I feel no affinity towards. And, I would be doing the same work as when I got laid off five months ago-work I did not enjoy.

So, I am doing something new-I am turning down a job. I know that refusing work is not an option for many people, and I feel blessed that I am able to live for a while without work. This particular job offer looks enticing, but somehow I know its not for me. So, I continue my search and in the mean time, I will continue to live more simply and to try to find my purpose from the one who gives all purpose.