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I am successfully being treated for major depressive disorder. Besides seeing my lovely psychologist regularly and my psychiatrist several times a year, I put a lot of effort into self-care.

I hope my journey and efforts encourage you.

If you are having an emergency, psychiatric or otherwise, go the emergency room or call 911 or your local paramedics. Call your doctor. Call the police. Call someone!!!!

You are worthy enough to be alive on this planet.
- Lita-



Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Job Interview Follow-Up

I received a very nice rejection e-mail from my job interview. I kind of figured I would, so I didn't have my heart on the line and am not really disappointed. We never spoke of salary, so I don't know how much money I am not making.

The positive side is that I know I can speak confidently about my experience and my philosophy in this particular field. It was interesting to learn a little about this company and that particular industry. I am telling myself that I should not be afraid of job interviews because that one wasn't scary at all. I do need a job because money is a big problem, rather it is the lack of money that is a big problem.

It would be nice to go on more interviews. Kind of. Okay, I'd rather not go on interviews, but if that is what it takes to get a job then that is what I must do. After all, an interview is just two people checking each other out. I am interviewing them, the company, and its culture as much as they are interviewing me. I wouldn't want to work in a place that isn't a good fit as they say.

I just need one job where I fit, where I can thrive, where I can earn money. Just one.

I felt darn good talking about my accomplishments.
THAT's what I liked about the interview.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Job Interview Resistance

I had a job interview Thursday morning and did NOT want to go. I thought about calling it off and was looking for ways to rationalize why I canceled the interview just in case anyone asked. Getting out of bed, completing the application, and getting ready was like running in water against a strong gush of wind.





I am so glad I went to the job interview. I felt very comfortable with the hiring manager and very comfortable talking about my experiences. When the interview was over, I was very surprised an entire hour had passed.
This past afternoon I have a great sense of accomplishment and relief. As a plus, the sun came out.



Right now, I am not concerned about getting the job. I am just happy I pushed myself and had a good interview. Sometimes events are better than expected.

And no, I don't look like anyone in the photo.