The Voice

For the first time in over 32 years, I am unemployed. The company I worked for has been sold and has gone out of business. I now find myself in a strange situation of not having someplace to go when I get up in the morning. Most people who know of my predictment tell me I should sign unemployment and relax and enjoy the summer. It sounds like a good idea. I keep thinking of all the fun things I can do, like golf or enjoy the pool, go to the shore. My head says I should do it, but deep down inside there is a voice that tells me what I have to do. I keep hearing my dad, telling me over and over, how a man is supposed to provide for his family. A man doesn't have the time to take long vacations, especially when there is no paycheck coming in. He taught me a strong work ethic, and it is something that he instilled in me and I have tried to live by my whole life.
I will sign up for unemployment, but I will also be out there hunting for a job.
Who knows maybe I will find something rewarding and will last a long long time.