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Posted by Penny on June 4, 2002, at 12:43:26
I HAVE AN INTERVIEW ON FRIDAY!!!
Granted, it's in Chapel Hill, which means (and, yes, I AM getting ahead of myself here...) if I get the job and decide to take it, I would have to leave Charlotte, the kids I nanny for, my friends here (I do have friends in Chapel Hill as well), and my THERAPIST, which would be the hardest part...
Still, I'm excited, as it's the first bit of good news I've had in a while, and I needed it. Now to wow them at the interview and try to not get too down on myself between now and then.
Uh oh...I hate changing jobs. It makes me so nervous and I just don't deal well with nerves.
:( Wish I didn't get so icky feeling inside whenever confronted with change. How does one deal with those feelings??? Many times, they alone are enough to make me want to die...
Oh...was evaluated today for an intensive outpatient psychiatric program. I wonder if it will be enough to help...
penny
Posted by Fi on June 5, 2002, at 5:32:05
In reply to GUESS WHAT???????, posted by Penny on June 4, 2002, at 12:43:26
Well done!! Its a big vote of confidence in your abilities that they have shortlisted you.
Wise move to just concentrate on keeping on an even keel till Fri, and not do too much 'worrying ahead' about what happens if you get offered the job.
Its always stressful for a while changing jobs and stuff- but hopefully, just for a few weeks till you settle down and get to know the job and the people.
Can you get the outpatient program fitted in before the job would happen? Good luck, whatever!
And well done again!
Fi
Posted by Kar on June 5, 2002, at 7:51:19
In reply to GUESS WHAT???????, posted by Penny on June 4, 2002, at 12:43:26
> I HAVE AN INTERVIEW ON FRIDAY!!!
Congrats on making this big step...I'm sure many here will be routing for you Friday and in the weeks to come...How fortunate that you already have friends in Chapel Hill! If you do move, it will make the transition so much easier...you lived there before? (What's it like, BTW; I'm considering a move down there!) I swear I didn't have and ulterior motive when I wrote this post! :)
Lots of good med facilities as you know, so I would imagine that finding a new therapist would be easier than if you were in East Jibib somewhere...
Different job altogether or "nannying" (I hate it when people coin verbs like that!)?
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All I can say about the ickiness is that people often don't notice. Feels so bad inside that you figure they would have to but it hasn't been my experience anyway...You're making a big positive step in your life- that should make you feel good about yourself, even if you have agita..Good luck with the program too...
Karen
Posted by Zo on June 7, 2002, at 3:41:10
In reply to GUESS WHAT???????, posted by Penny on June 4, 2002, at 12:43:26
. . I think one thing to remember is that change feels icky to *everybody.* I mean, sometimes we forget that lots of what we feel is also. . normal! I think to keep that in mind makes the ickiness less. . icky.
Pretty cool! Keep posting the details!
Zo
Posted by Penny on June 10, 2002, at 7:27:41
In reply to GUESS WHAT???????, posted by Penny on June 4, 2002, at 12:43:26
The interview went well on Friday. Felt like they were trying to sell me on the job instead of getting me to sell myself to them! I suppose that's a good thing.
Went to my cousin's 18th surprise birthday party on Saturday night (my aunt & uncle live near Chapel Hill) and saw my grandmother (dad's mom). She asked if I had heard from my parents, who recently returned to North Carolina after a year and a half in Michigan. I told her that Mom had left me a message saying that they'd gotten home, but I don't even have the phone number where they are and it doesn't matter b/c I wouldn't call them anyway. They don't call me. And she said, "Don't worry, they don't call me either. Your parents are in their own little world."
My dad has always doted on his mother, but isn't even calling her anymore. My parents are crazy. I guess I get it honest.
Still feeling down.
Penny
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