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Thank You, Everyone

Posted by Poet on February 23, 2008, at 13:52:23

In reply to The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Poet on February 22, 2008, at 17:46:56

I'll try to post individual responses later, but I want you all to know how much I appreciate your support. I truly appreciate it and need it.

Poet


 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Poet

Posted by TherapyGirl on February 23, 2008, at 17:21:34

In reply to The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Poet on February 22, 2008, at 17:46:56

Poet, I just saw this and I'm so sorry. I can imagine how you feel. I was laid off from my last job and current job, which originally seemed like a dream job, has been taken over by a power-hungry drone and we are on the verge of more layoffs. Not to make this about me, but just to say, I know some of what you're feeling. I hope you are able to connect with T soon. You are so bright and have so much to give -- I hope this job search goes well once you are ready.

(((((((((Poet))))))))))

 

((((Poet))))

Posted by sunnydays on February 23, 2008, at 17:37:00

In reply to The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Poet on February 22, 2008, at 17:46:56

I can't remember if you like hugs or not, but that's all I can manage the moment. You are in my thoughts, and I'm wishing that the job-fairy finds you again soon. Why does she seem to get lost so often?

sunnydays

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger

Posted by raisinb on February 23, 2008, at 18:23:24

In reply to The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Poet on February 22, 2008, at 17:46:56

Poet, I'm so sorry. My self-esteem is based on my work, as well, and I can imagine how devastating this must be.

Try to remember that everything you value about yourself in your job--your skills, your intelligence, your flexibility, your competence--is part of *you,* not the job. Even though this particular position is gone, you are still good at what you do. Easier said than done, I know. Hang in there.

 

T emailed me

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:33:04

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by raisinb on February 23, 2008, at 18:23:24

She's back in the U.S., but won't be back in town until tonight. She promised to call me Monday and signed the email "warmly, me." I need her warmth as I am in a cold, dark, ugly place.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Dinah

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:35:13

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Poet, posted by Dinah on February 22, 2008, at 17:49:51

Hi Dinah,

I wish there was something you could do. I just can't face job hunting right now. I filed for unemployment online and the information from last year was ready to go in my electronic file. It made me cry.

T is calling me Monday. At least my crisis came at the end of her vacation.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » obsidian

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:39:14

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Poet, posted by obsidian on February 22, 2008, at 18:28:13

Hi sid,

I can't handle the job interview process. I've been rejected so many times and now I have the fear that I'll either be fired or let go because that's what happened in the last two jobs.

I will hang in, but right now I'm hanging onto a thin thread.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Phillipa

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:40:39

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Phillipa on February 22, 2008, at 18:36:10

Hi Philippa,

I would have been at this job for a year in April. I was on unemployment last year at this time and filed for it again yesterday. That's waht is realy hurting me, it's like I'm going backwards, not forwards career wise.

Poet

 

Thank you make room in the Mullfed cave for me (nm) » muffled

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:42:02

In reply to ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((poet)))))))))))))))))) (nm) » Poet, posted by muffled on February 22, 2008, at 18:56:14

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » annierose

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:47:29

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by annierose on February 22, 2008, at 21:31:38

Hi Annierose,

I wasn't the top choice for my last job, the person they hired didn't work out. Though they did hire me and honestly liked me and the work I did, but this still as you said s*cks. It s*ucks bigtime as the one thing I cannot handle is not having a job.

T emailed me and she's back on Monday. Thank God.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Daisym

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:51:04

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Daisym on February 22, 2008, at 22:42:08

Hi Daisy,

I don't know if I can manage baby steps, I feel like crawling is about all I can do right now. My employer promised me he would give me a good reference, but it's still the me employers seem to hate that has to get through the interview. Your encouragement last time was much appreciated and I will call on you again to help me.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Fallsfall

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:53:17

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Poet, posted by Fallsfall on February 23, 2008, at 7:53:38

Hi Falls,

I'll be watching the Oscars tonight at Camp Comfort on a giant flat screen TV.

Poet

 

Re: (((((((((((((((((((((((Poet)))))))))))))))))))) » JoniS

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:55:42

In reply to (((((((((((((((((((((((Poet)))))))))))))))))))), posted by JoniS on February 23, 2008, at 8:10:12

Hi Joni,

I've been working for five years in therapy to find something else to base my self esteem on and I just seem stuck. How did you overcome valuing yourself by career? I just can't seem to and it's been this way for 30 years.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » seldomseen

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:57:51

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Poet, posted by seldomseen on February 23, 2008, at 9:01:35

Hi Seldom,

I started therapy five years ago because I couldn't handle career failure and here I am stuck in the old rut again. I wish all of us who tie their self-worth into careers/work could find other things to provide us with self esteem.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Racer

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:01:58

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Poet, posted by Racer on February 23, 2008, at 9:44:06

Hi Racer,

The cats oompletely understand about the medium rodent badge, good comparison. Thank you for loving me for being me, I just wish I was someone else right now. I might hug you when I finally meet you, but I reserve the right to do an air hug at a proper distance.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » ClearSkies

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:06:05

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg, posted by ClearSkies on February 23, 2008, at 11:38:16

Hi CS,

You wrote: I would love for you to be able to really separate the You from the You at a Job. You know that those aren't the same person, but I hear the pain you suffer because it's not what you believe down deep inside.

That made me smile as it sounded just like something my T would say. I hope I can someday separate Me from the Me at the Job. Basing self worth on career has been in me for so long it's like I'm stuck here forever.

You are right that circumstances have conspired against me. This wasn't my fault...repeat...

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing Th((((Poet))))))) » rskontos

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:08:03

In reply to Re: The One Thing Th((((Poet))))))), posted by rskontos on February 23, 2008, at 13:17:14

Hi RSK,

I will be here alot as babble is a place where I no no one is saying "what did you do?" as one former IRL friend said in 2006 when I was fired.

I will crawl until I can take a baby step and I hope a new door opens.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » TherapyGirl

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:11:11

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » Poet, posted by TherapyGirl on February 23, 2008, at 17:21:34

Hi TherapyGirl,

Thanks for understanding, but I'm sorry it's from experiencing a lay off. I filed for unemployment and what is so sad is that I did it online and all the info. was there from last year. It's like it's February, look who's unemployed again. Sigh. T is back Monday and promised to call.

Poet

 

Re: ((((Poet)))) » sunnydays

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:13:10

In reply to ((((Poet)))), posted by sunnydays on February 23, 2008, at 17:37:00

Hi sunnydays,

Thank you for the cyber hugs, I allow cyber and air hugs, but not physical contact ones. The failure fairy seems to always hunt me down, maybe the job fairy will get some stronger wings and find me soon.

Poet

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » raisinb

Posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:16:53

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by raisinb on February 23, 2008, at 18:23:24

Hi Raisinb,

There seems to be quite a few posters who base their self worth on work. I wish we all could find something else within us to base it on.

Thanks for reminding me of my good qualities. I know they are in me somewhere, but right now they're buried under a pile of pain.

Poet

 

Re: T((((((((((((((((Poet))))))))))))))))) » Poet

Posted by rskontos on February 24, 2008, at 13:56:54

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » raisinb, posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:16:53

Poet, as I read all your dear posts back to each of us that responded to you, which was not necessary but it shows why we all love ya you know, I just wanted to say oh Poet, I am sorry very sorry. You are being so hard on yourself and it makes me so very sad. Sad that those stupid people laid you off. If I had a company I would make you president. Not only are there posters that get their self worth from work, but us babblers have a problem with self worth period. I don't work because I can't find a job I think I will like. Read, I don't know what i want to be when I grow up. Plus I don't think I am stable, I mean I hide it well but still. So talk about self worth in the tank.

Good Qualities, have you got to be kidding, Poet you are filled to the max with them. Dont you forget it ok.

This recent LAY OFF not fired, does not mean anything but that. It is an economic downturn for the company not a reflection on you. I am glad your t emailed you. I hope Camp Comfort has a roaring fire that burns your pain away!

rsk

 

And that would be...? » Poet

Posted by Racer on February 24, 2008, at 17:34:51

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Racer, posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 12:01:58

>
>
> Thank you for loving me for being me, I just wish I was someone else right now.

Well, if you were someone else right now, would that person be as lovable as you are? It's a valid question, you know. In fact, it might be worthwhile to think about that other person you'd like to be, and ask what qualities that person might have that are different from you. Maybe you'd be able to put some valuable perspective on the whole career matter?

>I might hug you when I finally meet you, but I reserve the right to do an air hug at a proper distance.
>

And, uh, what would a "proper distance" be, exactly? Six feet? Twenty yards? Would we need binoculars to see one another?

That's teasing. I'm honored that you'd even consider hugging me. Even if you didn't actually do it, I feel complimented that you'd even think about doing so.

Put up a big sign, dear -- "The cats are brilliant judges of humanity, and they like me."

And then please ask one of yours to tell my 'Fraidy Cat that I'm not going to eat him, and that putting on make up does *not* mean that I've been possessed by a cat-eating alien?

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Poet

Posted by Racer on February 24, 2008, at 17:39:25

In reply to Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger » obsidian, posted by Poet on February 24, 2008, at 11:39:14

>
>
> I can't handle the job interview process.

I've told you this before, but I'll tell you this again -- maybe if you hear it often enough, it'll get through.

With your humor and your writing ability, I really think you should go into the interview process as fact-finding for a book about interviewing for jobs. If you could walk in knowing that something good would come out of it no matter what, you might feel better, more confident, and you might even show them the Poet I know and love. You could write a one-woman show about the perpetual job-seeker, and pillory all those idiots who didn't see your fundamental fabulosity.

Heck, woman -- you must be fabulous, I made up a new word just for you!

 

Re: Poet

Posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2008, at 18:25:56

In reply to And that would be...? » Poet, posted by Racer on February 24, 2008, at 17:34:51

Poet although we hardly know each other I feel like I know and can relate to how you feel. Right now grieving never nursing again. But have you considered I am not sure but are you a writer could you write a book from home and how it feels to be unemployed. Just a thought and am probably totally off target but I took a chance and added it as an idea. And you will get another job. Love Phillipa

 

Re: The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigg » Poet

Posted by llurpsienoodle on February 24, 2008, at 19:30:37

In reply to The One Thing That Pushes me to the Edge Trigger, posted by Poet on February 22, 2008, at 17:46:56

sorry poet, I don't think I have the wherewithall to read the entire thread. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you. Please stay safe, and do all that you need to do to communicate with your T about how you feel.

yours,
-Ll


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