GrayClouds Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 I had an 2nd interview last night, sorry to said I kind of choked it:(. After spending all the big $'s on a one too many degrees, I completely blanked on some of the basic industry terms/definitions, leaving a lot of dead air. Never really got back on track ofter that. AUGGGGGH. So it is likely I blew it. While I may not have been sure I 100% wanted the job, it was a positive reinforcement of progression, a bit compensation for the struggle, and, I have to admit, a callow feeling of comeuppance towards the EX's decisions. Despite the current job thing not being where I would like it to be (mostly $'s and the schedule of balancing two jobs) I have some very good friends here, really like much of my current routine and it would mean a complicated transition (new job, big move to new location, and isolation from a support network). I may be I am just not ready for a change like this degree for now. I look back and have seen that I have not always shown patients with life. This may be an opportunity be more open to letting "life" guide me, going with the current rather then paddling so hard against it. Rather then trying to "FIX IT NOW", to give things some time to let things work through, or at least offer a clear direction, on it's own timing. Maybe I am just getting too cerebral to cover up that it is disappointing to know I should have done better.
mickleb Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Hey Gray So sorry to hear you didn't 'nail it' (although, you probably didn't do half as bad a job as you think you did - I did the worst interview of my life and felt shi'ite, so was surprised when they offered it to me - wait till you've had feedback from them). In the meantime, I want you to think about how you would address someone on here who had tried really hard but, for some silly reason, had broken NC and felt really disappointed with themselves. Would you suggest they were hard on themselves? That they beat themselves up about it? Or would you ask them to take a positive spin on it and get on with what they could do NOW? Every interview is useful. A second interview should boost your confidence, regardless of how badly you may (or, may not) have performed. Before I got offered my dream job, I went to about six interviews and kept coming second. Each one helped me, not only to improve a bit for the next, but to decide which job I really wanted to do, and why. The crap interview I mentioned, above, offered me a job on the same day my current company did. I had to choose between them and they were both great! But the whole experience ensured I made the right choice for me. On that day, I went from zero (in my head) to hero. That's a bit how romance can go, too, eh? Oo - now - come to think of it, it's a bit like what we call 'life', isn't it? Just when you least expect it, you'll get your just rewards, my friend. And with all the effort you've been putting in, it sounds like that day could be soon. Now open a beer. x
DustySaltus Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Grayclouds, you are one of the most insightful and intelligent people I've come across on here. If they don't hire you, it's because you aren't supposed to be there. There have been so many times in my life where things didn't happen the way I wanted them to and it turned out to be such a blessing in disguise. I'm not hugely into religion but after I went through my situation someone had told me about the Book of Job in the bible. Basically, this guys faith was tested in more ways than you can imagine, but he always tried to stay positive and in the end he was rewarded more than you could ever imagine. Forget about that job. I remember when I was 16 I got turned down as a stockboy in a supermarket because I didn't have "experience". Life is funny sometimes
nobmagnet Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 hey if you dont get it.......well as has been said it wasnt ment to be. Get how you feel tho. I havent had to work to earn money for 6 years I have to now and my "perfect" job came up. Brilliant! sent my application in....get an interwiew........i was probably the best experinced person there.......didnt get it. I recon I cried more about that than my ex leaving??i cant undersatand it apart fom it confirming to me i was rubbishin everything i try to do I know thats not so. but its another knockback when you arealready at rock bottom. well donefor applyin and I have my fingers crossed for you I really do neet x
Author GrayClouds Posted November 25, 2009 Author Posted November 25, 2009 Grayclouds, you are one of the most insightful and intelligent people I've come across on here. Keep saying things like that I will never leave. It is like feeding a stray dog:) I appreciate the kind words hey if you dont get it.......well as has been said it wasnt ment to be. A common theme of late in this one man show, but your right, thanks Nob (maybe I should not shorting your name in the future!) Now open a beer. x Would it be crazy to ask if you want to come along...I would have to warn you I been known to get a bit frisky after a few.
mickleb Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Would it be crazy to ask if you want to come along...I would have to warn you I been known to get a bit frisky after a few. Wah-hey! Right, I'm buying - pint, I presume? Oh, and I should HOPE so..! x
Author GrayClouds Posted November 26, 2009 Author Posted November 26, 2009 Wah-hey! Right, I'm buying - pint, I presume? Oh, and I should HOPE so..! x A "few" imperial pints?
twinklecat Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Really sorry to hear this Gray, but ya know what? I bet you did better than you thought.
Author GrayClouds Posted November 26, 2009 Author Posted November 26, 2009 but ya know what? I bet you did better than you thought. Interesting, I've been known to say the same thing to myself after having sex And just like a roll in the hay, the truth will be know if I get the call back!
mickleb Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 A "few" imperial pints? Why would anyone settle for 95 millilitres less? x
twinklecat Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Interesting, I've been known to say the same thing to myself after having sex And just like a roll in the hay, the truth will be know if I get the call back! Hehe! Best of luck, hoping you will get a call!
Author GrayClouds Posted November 26, 2009 Author Posted November 26, 2009 Why would anyone settle for 95 millilitres less? x You know us here in the colonies.
rp123 Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 So hope your successful! (bet you are....) You've kind of reached Guru status here on LS. I'm an avid reader of all your posts. Your always insightful and profound, and I've personally taken huge comfort from your words... Even if your unsuccessful in your job, your much loved here!!
Author GrayClouds Posted November 27, 2009 Author Posted November 27, 2009 So hope your successful! (bet you are....) You've kind of reached Guru status here on LS. I'm an avid reader of all your posts. Your always insightful and profound, and I've personally taken huge comfort from your words... Even if your unsuccessful in your job, your much loved here!! Thank you very much for the kind words. Now if I could only figure out the alchemy to turn the love into gold. I wouldn't need a job.
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