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Posted by TexasChic on May 7, 2009, at 15:56:55
Its part time with a possibility of eventual full time, low pay, but its in my line of work and sounds pretty easy (low stress). And yet I'm filled with trepidation and anxiety. What if, what if, what if??? But I'll never know if its a good thing unless I try. I've just had so many bad experiences lately. Honestly this is what I was looking for, something part time to bring up my income from unemployment, in my line of work, and something low stress. The possibility of full time is an added bonus, if I can live off the low salary. Maybe it will be perfect, maybe it won't, but at least I will try.
-T
P.S. I told him I was looking for full time but with unemployment I would still be bringing in money even while working part time. WHY do I spill my personal stuff so easily??? I hate when I do that! I keep kicking myself. I didn't explain I still have to be actively job hunting to continue to get the unemployment. But I shouldn't have told him any of it to begin with. I was just trying to make sure he knew I wanted the full time he hinted might be a possibility if everything works out. He didn't need to know how I was surviving in the mean time. I just feel so stupid for blathering on about stuff I should have kept to myself.
Posted by obsidian on May 7, 2009, at 21:02:27
In reply to Interview tomorrow, posted by TexasChic on May 7, 2009, at 15:56:55
It sounds like you were just trying to tell him that the part time thing was doable for you. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're under a lot of stress. Good luck with this, I hope you get it.
-sid :-)
Posted by TexasChic on May 7, 2009, at 22:24:06
In reply to Re: Interview tomorrow » TexasChic, posted by obsidian on May 7, 2009, at 21:02:27
> It sounds like you were just trying to tell him that the part time thing was doable for you. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're under a lot of stress.
You're right, I'm just really trying to stop over-sharing personal things. But I'm also trying to stop beating myself up for mistakes, so I guess I've got a lot to work on. Look, there I go beating myself up again!
> Good luck with this, I hope you get it.
-sid :-)Thank you so much!!! I hope I do too, if only for a temporary part time job. But if I'm lucky maybe it will turn into a good full time one. Who knows? Let's just hope it turns out to be one with nice people!
-T
Posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2009, at 23:40:55
In reply to Re: Interview tomorrow, posted by TexasChic on May 7, 2009, at 22:24:06
T I tell strangers my life story so you're doing good. I didn't know to keep unemployment you still had to look for a job if get a part time one with potential of maybe being full time. Good luck. You've been through a lot lately. Love Phillipa
Posted by Relapse on May 8, 2009, at 9:37:56
In reply to Interview tomorrow, posted by TexasChic on May 7, 2009, at 15:56:55
TC - I think its good to talk about it. These are big challenges and you are really brave the way you face them. I really hope your job opportunities work out. I think you really some it up for a lot of us - We have to keep on trying.
Dave
Posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 9:59:54
In reply to Re: Interview tomorrow, posted by Relapse on May 8, 2009, at 9:37:56
Thanks so much you guys!!! The owner of the place just called and asked me to come earlier than we planned, so I've got to go get ready, but it sounds pretty good so far. He talks as if this is just me coming out to see how I like them, not like its an interview.
On the down side, I got a call from unemployment asking a bunch of questions, and although they said it was customary, it made me nervous. They said my former employers said they let me go because I didn't meet their needs at that time. But something was thrown in about 'performance' and I can't remember exactly how it was put. That's what has me worried, because that's what could determine if I get unemployment. I think it could go either way right now.
But I'm going to let that go and go get ready to meet with the guy at this job. Please send good vibes my way!
-T
Posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 14:37:47
In reply to Re: Interview tomorrow, posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 9:59:54
I think I have a very good chance of getting it. The people there are SO NICE and the job seems pretty easy. I'm definitely overqualified, and the low pay does reflect that. But if I get it, it might just be what I've been looking for, a nice low stress job that will keep me going while I figure out what I want to do. I honestly would rather stay with a low stress, low pay job, but I have to be realistic money wise.
He (the owner) was very honest with me and said the job would never be more than what it is, and he understands its the type of job that I would eventually want to move on to bigger and better, and that he would totally support me in that. He really struck me as a sincerely kind person.
So, keep your fingers crossed! I'm worried about the unemployment coming through so the sooner I get some income coming in the better!
-T
Posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2009, at 21:09:40
In reply to Interview went well!, posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 14:37:47
T congratulations fingers and toes crossed for the unemployment!!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 21:42:21
In reply to Re: Interview went well! » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2009, at 21:09:40
Thanks so much Phillipa!
-T
Posted by Dinah on May 9, 2009, at 21:18:46
In reply to Interview went well!, posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 14:37:47
Posted by Kath on May 13, 2009, at 20:24:08
In reply to Interview went well!, posted by TexasChic on May 8, 2009, at 14:37:47
Best of luck
Sorry I missed this, what with the sale & all.
xoxo Kath
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