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Posted by TexasChic on October 23, 2008, at 20:58:58
I should find out tomorrow whether or not I got the job I interviewed for yesterday. I'm trying not to pin all my hopes on it, but its so hard! It just seems like the perfect opportunity that fell into my lap at exactly the right moment. Not only is it a good job at a large, stable company, but its a chance to increase my skills in areas I've been wanting to move forward in for years. To get on-the-job training for something you normally have to pay and go to school for is a very rare opportunity. I'm finding it hard to even consider any other jobs (although I have sent out several resumes). The only thing that is saving my sanity is that the big check I got from the last job has enabled me to catch up on this month's bills and pay for next month's ahead of time. So I at least have a few good weeks to do some hard core job hunting before I go into panic mode. I just keep trying to remember, if its meant to be, it will happen, if not, there's something better waiting out there for me. But I've been waiting on better for a long *ss time! I'm ready for my something better!!!!
-T
Posted by obsidian on October 23, 2008, at 21:16:33
In reply to So nervous, posted by TexasChic on October 23, 2008, at 20:58:58
~~~~~keeping fingers crossed for you too :-)
Posted by TexasChic on October 23, 2008, at 22:04:22
In reply to sending vibes of good wishes~~~~~~~~~~~~ » TexasChic, posted by obsidian on October 23, 2008, at 21:16:33
Thanks! You rock! (Ha, ha!).
-T
Posted by Bobby on October 23, 2008, at 23:43:09
In reply to So nervous, posted by TexasChic on October 23, 2008, at 20:58:58
some of the worst things that have ever happened to me---have also, in retrospect, been some of the best things that have ever happened to me. blessings in disguise they were. what will be will be----sometimes you have to disregard the absence of a net--and jump into life. Sending my best mojo...
Posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 0:02:47
In reply to Re: So nervous, posted by Bobby on October 23, 2008, at 23:43:09
Thanks! You're right, it usually works out that way. But its those in-between-waiting-periods that kill me!
But its late enough now for me to go to bed and reengage my fantasy about Ronan on Stargate Atlantis. In it, he rescues me, but I'm secretly a trained from birth assassin, who also happens to be a princess, who is trying to escape her violent destiny and royal mobster family. Ronan, who drops his barbaric exterior only to admit his love for me, takes me back to Atlantis to live with him and have his babies. There he beats up many people in my defense, but is a cuddly teddy bear with me and the children. Finally I have to save the whole planet with my secret super powers. And that's how I escape my worries when I go to sleep at night. Scifi fanfic at its best (to me anyway).
-T
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2008, at 10:30:59
In reply to Re: So nervous » Bobby, posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 0:02:47
T any news? Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 12:57:50
In reply to Re: So nervous » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2008, at 10:30:59
Posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 18:35:23
In reply to Not yet. (nm), posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 12:57:50
Which means I probably won't hear anything until Monday at the earliest. Sigh. The guy I interviewed with did say they tended to drag their feet about this sort of thing. So guess I'll just have to keep waiting.
-T
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2008, at 20:13:58
In reply to Still nothing, posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 18:35:23
T that's the pits. So sorry. Waiting to me is horrible. Phillipa
Posted by Kath on October 24, 2008, at 20:25:47
In reply to Still nothing, posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 18:35:23
Best of luck to you TC & good vibes also.
Do you think you'll be able to enjoy the weekend? I hope you can to some extent.
I send you much love & big hugs,
xoxo Kath
At least you know that they do take a while to get to things.
Posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 21:22:38
In reply to Re: Still nothing » TexasChic, posted by Kath on October 24, 2008, at 20:25:47
The guy I spoke with (I'll call him 'C') told me the choice would already be made if it were up to him. It wasn't 'real' clear, but I got the idea he meant he would have gone with me. He said the higher ups tend to drag their feet though. In fact, I had to hang out a couple of hours in order to meet with the higher up guy after my interview with C. Luckily, I was very close to where my bro lived so I went and visited with him. He seems to be doing well.
I miss my nephew. Its been a while since I've seen him, and even longer since he's spent the night with me. My sister said he's been talking about wanting to see me. If I got the new job, I would be much closer to my family. I've found that although its better in some ways for me to be away from them, ultimately its my decision whether or not I let them take advantage of me. And it ends up only making it harder on me when I'm farther, because I'm always the one who has to do the traveling.
So we'll see how it goes. I'll be able to tolerate the weekend by researching more jobs. As hopeless as it sometimes seems, this is a big metropolitan area and there are a lot of places to be employed. Its a matter of taking the initiative to seek them out. I haven't even contacted the people my previous employer referred me to, so that would be a start.
Its easy to get down about this, but I'm trying very hard to keep a positive attitude. It helps that I got a refill on my meds, I'd been skimping to get by, and I can tell the difference. Although, I can't remember if I already said this or not, but when I told my bro about the problem with the shaking, he said, "Oh, you mean from the Prozac?" I was like, "What?" He said it caused him to shake all the time. I've been taking it for so long, mainly because its the only thing that keeps me from falling into that black pit of despair (I've had downright horrible experiences with trying something different), that I hadn't thought about the fact that it could be causing the shaking. I knew the Wellbutrin causes me to shake enough to notice it myself, but apparently with just the Prozac I don't know I'm doing it (if that is in fact what is causing it). I've been doing without Wellbutrin for a while now. It does help lift me up, but if finances cause me to choose, then Prozac is the one I'll go with. It was around $50 for 15 days of 80 mg worth, which of course I will spread out to 40 mg a day. That's enough to keep me sane.You'd think generic would be cheaper.
Anyway, I feel like I'm rambling, so I'll go for now. Thanks for the support everyone! I'm hanging in there for now.
-T
Posted by Kath on October 26, 2008, at 20:42:35
In reply to Thanks you guys!, posted by TexasChic on October 24, 2008, at 21:22:38
I think you were rambling (((((((you))))) & I loved it!
Sorry to not reply in detail; glad you've figured out the shaking.
Send all HUGE hopes re job.
love you, tired Kath
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