Posted by octopusprime on September 23, 2003, at 1:28:05
In reply to Re: Job fell through, posted by kara lynne on September 23, 2003, at 0:16:39
it's so hard, isn't it?
to hear yes and then no.and it's tough not to take it personally. more rejection. even if there is a bright side to not having this job - you won't be stuck between a bickering husband and wife! (or a controlling husband and passive-aggressive wife!)
this job is not your only shot. it was an opportunity that opened your eyes to a world that is out there. a world where success is possible. the opportunity will materialize for you too, have faith.
there was one particular job i was turned down for after two interviews that sent me spiralling into deep depression. but five months later i got an excellent job that i grew into, which was very positive for me. there is hope. it's not you, kara lynne. it's not personal. even though it doesn't feel that way. i just kept applying for work because i knew i had to, (not because i particularly wanted to or because i was particularly hopeful for my future), and i wound up lucking out. (although i'm sure there is a bit of skill to it).
boy i wish i knew what to say to you. i empathize because it seems to me that you are having an identity crisis, with the work and the ex and the test and your family and everything unravelling all at once. it's a big pill to swallow. my counselor was very helpful in a similar situation. i hope your caregivers can be as helpful as mine were.
no the ex hasn't called. he didn't call before either, maybe i confused you. i was just fantasizing about how he's secretly plotting to take me back. of course, now my heart pounds when the phone rings, and doesn't stop pounding until after the survey about my automotive buying preferences! lol i'll have to talk myself down.
i feel much better today. i had a massage and had the brownies and ice cream for dinner, very tasty. ((kara lynne)) seek out some comforting things for you, too.
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