When I told my wife that I would start a blog to support and augment my dream job search, she was worried. She challenged me with the following questions:

• Don’t you waste enough time on the internet / your computer already?
• I am not sure I understand how this will help you?
• I am worried that this may just be an excuse that prevents you from really putting yourself out there. Instead of taking a real risk and face possible rejections with phone or in person job inquiries (sale calls), you will spend your time trying to perfect yet another digital thing [like your resume]

She brought up some great points. I am also happy to say that I have been able to convince on the merits of this activity. Here is a quick time chart that shows how much effort has actually gone into this blog to date (since last Friday):

Grand Total: 4 hours; 40 minutes !!!

1. Buy Blog URL : 20 minutes
2. Set up Website: 30 minutes
3. Install WordPress: 30 Minutes
4. Select and Install Theme: 10 minutes
5. Install Cool Widgets and Support Functions: 2 hour, 30 Minutes
6. Write Blog Entries! : 40 minutes

WordPress Rocks!