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Posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 12:29:39
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a961213.html
This is an article about that phenomena, and includes a reference to anti depressants. Made my day!
Posted by Noa on November 1, 2000, at 16:48:41
In reply to can't remember a word?, posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 12:29:39
Thanks, Racer.
On higher doses of Effexor and Effexor XR, as well as on Paxil, I had awful word-retrieval problems that frustrated me and made me feel dumb because I would lose my train of thought trying to think of a word that I knew I knew. It still happens sometimes, but probably within normal limits.
Posted by coral on November 1, 2000, at 17:14:35
In reply to Re: can't remember a word?, posted by Noa on November 1, 2000, at 16:48:41
While conducting a management seminar at a hospital, a woman was wearing a T-shirt that said: I SUFFER FROM CRS During a break, I asked her what it meant and she burst out laughing, saying "Can't Remember Shit".
Posted by shar on November 1, 2000, at 18:46:21
In reply to Re: the acronym is . . . , posted by coral on November 1, 2000, at 17:14:35
I had to laugh one time when I had forgotten a word and was giving my friend hints on what it was like, and she was trying to guess....it really was like having a conversation with me was like playing charades.
My 2nd laugh came when I was playing Trivia on Yahoo Chat, and part of the question I was asking included a book title I couldn't remember. So I had to say "it's the book about the guy that went nuts at a resort hotel and Jack nicholson played him in the movie" and someone typed "The Shining" so I completed my question: What was the name of the Resort Hotel in The Shining. I thought it was so funny that someone had to give me the name of the book! LOL
Yes, I can relate well to CRS.
Posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 22:09:33
In reply to Re: the acronym is . . . , posted by coral on November 1, 2000, at 17:14:35
CMS: Can't 'Member Shit! My ex-boyfriend used that one alot! (He's the one who put GFO on his timecards: Generally F---ing Off!)
Not only do I play charades a lot, noa style, but I did it today in a job interview! Talk about making me feel three inches tall! Still, I think they may have liked me anyway. I hope. I hope.
Here's an aside: they asked me about my job search, and I told them that I was being especially careful because of my experience with that other place. I also told them that they were, {ahem}, "The shining star on my horizon right now" Does anyone have anything to offer about the advisability of telling a prospective employer that you like them best of all the offers or interviews you've had?
I also told them that I was a bit anxious about being interviewed by three at once. That helped me calm down, telling them I was nervous. I offer that for anyone who is ever faced by three people on the other side of a table who hold your fate in their hands!
Posted by coral on November 2, 2000, at 4:32:35
In reply to No! It's..., posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 22:09:33
Dear Racer,
Authenticity is the best policy in a job interview. If this company is really the shining star, telling them so is appropriate. Companies like to know that they're the employer of choice.
Remember, too, that employers are desperate for people which means that a lot of mistakes are made in the hiring process - people are eager for "a job" and employers are desperate, so hiring can happen all too quickly, without a thorough view of "is this a good match for both?"Couldn't remember a word in the interview, eh? Handling that kind of very human thing with grace and humor is important. There's an adage in busines: mistakes happen. How they're handled is what counts.
As far as the committee interview, (frequently being one of the committee), the committee should help put the candidate at ease. Mentioning that you're nervous is appropriate and the key question (for most interviewers) is can the applicant overcome the nervousness? There are some companies & committees who use it as a power trip and it's destructive - perhaps a sign that this might not be a company you'd enjoy. There are times that the committee interview is designed to be a trial by fire - as a necessary means to find the match. One example is hiring litigators.
Best of luck in your job search. Any company would be lucky to have you!!!!
Coral
Posted by noa on November 2, 2000, at 10:40:49
In reply to No! It's..., posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 22:09:33
> Not only do I play charades a lot, noa style,
in the interest of credit where it is due.....that wasn't me, but I can relate---I tend not to do the charades as much as the round about talking thing.
Posted by Racer on November 2, 2000, at 13:12:29
In reply to Re: No! It's..., posted by coral on November 2, 2000, at 4:32:35
> Authenticity is the best policy in a job interview. If this company is really the shining star, telling them so is appropriate.
Oh, they are the shining star, in a big way! They offer all the things I want: they obviously value the input and effort of their employees, they reward hard work and offer opportunities to improve performance and skills, they would be hiring me to act as an onsite consultant to their clients: showing both a trust for me and allowing me variety in what I do, and they just project a comfortable environment from the second you walk in the door.
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> As far as the committee interview, (frequently being one of the committee), the committee should help put the candidate at ease. Mentioning that you're nervous is appropriate and the key question (for most interviewers) is can the applicant overcome the nervousness?That's what I figured. I was explaining that the first time I had to speak in front of a class full of students, I was so nervous I wanted to cry, but now I'm over that -- though interviewing in front of three people was still nerve-wracking! Seemed a good way to show that I could be nervous, and wasn't afraid to admit it in a humorous way -- rather than trying to pretend that facing a firing squad that way was normal and totally comfortable. Make sense?
>There are some companies & committees who use it as a power trip and it's destructive - perhaps a sign that this might not be a company you'd enjoy.
This wasn't one of them. This was definitately in the range of 'we all work as a team here, so all the team leaders should see the same presentation from a candidate.' So that no one of them was as on the spot.
Tomorrow is the meeting with the president and founder. Cross your fingers!
> Best of luck in your job search. Any company would be lucky to have you!!!!
You're so sweet! Thank you. Are you hiring? %-P
Thanks Coral, and my little mare thanks you too!
Posted by coral on November 2, 2000, at 13:31:23
In reply to Re: No! It's... » coral, posted by Racer on November 2, 2000, at 13:12:29
Dear Racer,
Give your mare an extra carrot for me and the VERY best of luck to you tomorrow!!!!!
No, we're not hiring, but we do make recommendations for our clients. If things don't work out, send me something and we'll see if there's a match with any of our clients. Are you sure you would want to move to the midwest??? brrrrrrrrrr..... :)
Please let me know how it goes.....
Coral
Posted by stjames on November 4, 2000, at 2:33:46
In reply to can't remember a word?, posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 12:29:39
> http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a961213.html
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> This is an article about that phenomena, and includes a reference to anti depressants. Made my day!James here.....
I love Cecil Adams and The Straight Dope ! Hey Racer ! I really enjoyed talking
to you. It was easy and fun. I know you will find a job equal to your qualifications.
Take care.james
Posted by JaneST on November 5, 2000, at 11:03:45
In reply to can't remember a word?, posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 12:29:39
> http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a961213.html
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> This is an article about that phenomena, and includes a reference to anti depressants. Made my day!Getting in late on this thread but so relieved to know it's not just me. At work it's especially hard because I can't just say,"Whoops, my Ad is really kicking in!"
Now where can I get that Tshirt?
Love,
Jane
Posted by jojo on November 8, 2000, at 17:19:56
In reply to Re: can't remember a word?, posted by Noa on November 1, 2000, at 16:48:41
I think that I may have just stumbled onto
something. I've been taking 20 mg of Celexa and
150 mg of Wellbutrin
(among many other thing) and had word retrieval
problems. I recently started BuSpar, 60 mg /day,
cut the Celexa down to 10 mg (orgasmic
difficulties) and added 1800 mg of St. John's Wort.
I'm not sure of the physical effects yet, or if
the anti-depressant effects will be maintained,
but I have noticed that word retrieval has
decreased to what I expect is a normal level.
But get this: I have the strong impression that
my spelling ability has decreased! ; >(
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