Posted by Bunny Goldberg on July 20, 2000, at 1:55:44
In reply to Crummy Worm has Job Interview--Prayers Please?, posted by shar on July 20, 2000, at 0:21:36
> A while back I posted that I was let go at my job. That was rough and a real blow to the self-esteem. I worked for the state and have 18 years in, so really want to get in my 20 for retirement purposes.
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> Since having no job I have felt like a crummy worm that nobody wants, and it is hard as hell for me to feel confident about going to an interview.
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> I have an interview for a state job tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:00 Central Time. That would be 3:00 in Boston, and noon (I think) in LosAngeles.
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> I AM TOTALLY ANXIOUS! MY ANXIETY CUP RUNNETH OVER!!
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> If ya'll could say a little prayer for me I would really appreciate it. I am praying that (well, first God's will be done), that I can think clearly, speak coherently, and don't come off looking like an idiot.
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> Since I've gained weight (groan) very few of my clothes fit, so I spent tonight rummaging around for the really loose ones. They will just have to do. Also it is like 102 degrees F here, and I am one big Effexor-sweat ball by the time I find a parking place downtown and waddle my way to the building. So I will go early and try to cool down. I may have to take a fan with me. ("Excuse me, sir, is there a plug nearby for my fan?")
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> GUYS DON'T READ THIS PARAGRAPH. Also I have hot flashes when I get stressed, and SURPRISE started my period tonight after not having one for months! That means really horrible cramps. I have vicodin, but it makes me pretty woozy. Happier than usual, though; I'm sure they would appreciate my slurred "witticisms" during the interview.
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> Oh, well. Please pray (or do what you do) for me. I will really appreciate it.
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> Many thanks,
> SharShar, When I read your msg. I couldn't believe it. It sounded just like me. I went thru the same experience - fired and lost my self confidence and self esteem was in the toliet! I finally got a job this past March and guess what - they love me and I love them. I now realize there was nothing wrong with me - I was just letting other people make me feel bad. You'll do great. Just take 10 deep breaths and keep telling yourself that you'll do great before you go in for the interveiw. Act confident even if you don't feel it. I had to laugh about the sweating. One of the interviews I went on last summer I dripped sweat from the head down all through the interview - boy was I embarrassed. I also gained a lot of weight too. I know just how you feel. You've just got to keep talking to yourself to get your self esteem back. Good luck and let me know how you do. Bunny.
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