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Posted by tina on February 24, 2003, at 8:55:06
Well, it's official. it came down the wire on friday.......my company is closing down. I'll be out of a job in a matter of months. As soon as the inventory is liquidated, the store will close.
It took so much courage just to put resumes out to get this job. I remember sitting in my car and crying because I just couldn't bring myself to go into places to even apply. I was a wreck and now I'm going to have to do it again. I'm terrified.
The effexor was making me feel better but over the weekend, I've dropped down a few rungs on that ladder. I'm starting to feel the paralysis bearing it's teeth.
Dammit!!!!! This is the worst thing to have happen right now.
Posted by Phil on February 24, 2003, at 12:38:18
In reply to Damn, not again....., posted by tina on February 24, 2003, at 8:55:06
Sorry to hear it, Tina. I've been there many times and it's very challenging, to say the least.
If the Effexor kicks in full force, it won't be nearly as tough but it's still a mind game.
You've done it before and you can do it again.My worst problem is dramatizing it in my head. I rerun tapes of horrific interviews that have never happenend and failing at a new job I don't have yet. Try not to think too much about it but get busy with your resume and talking to friends.
I've actually developed a way to put my mind in a sort of meditation when forced to do things I dread. I kinda get outside myself and do what I have to do. I put a pleasant look on my face and bullshit the world. I have no choice.Phil
Posted by shar on February 24, 2003, at 13:45:09
In reply to Re: Damn, not again..... » tina, posted by Phil on February 24, 2003, at 12:38:18
T,
Don't know that it'll help, but I'm pulling for you. I, like Phil, think the Effexor might be really helpful when it kicks in full force. Plus, even with an AD, things like what you're talking about can bring us down, but it seems to be more manageable and shorter in duration with an AD.My only advice, along with what Phil said, is start looking now. Even if you just fill out one app per week or something, it will beat waiting until the business closes before you start looking.
Good luck!!
Shar
Posted by Greg on February 24, 2003, at 14:46:10
In reply to Damn, not again....., posted by tina on February 24, 2003, at 8:55:06
T,
We must be working for the same company, they've told me that they're closing their doors here within the year. And depending on who I talk to, I might have six months, or six weeks, or six days before I'm shown the door. I don't think they even know.
I know how hard it was for you to go thru the process of getting this job, and it was only supposed to be a temp one at that. But you did it. I won't give you any cheerleader rah-rah speeches, but I will say that when it comes to stuff like this you have always managed to fight off your fear and do what you have to do to find another job. I believe you can do it again if it's what you want.
Shar's got the right idea though, get your resume ready and circulating now. That's what I'm doing. It's going to be even worse for both of us if we wait until we're actually out the door. I don't know about you, but I'm scared shitless that someone is really going to want to interview me...
If you need any help getting your res prettied up, let me know. I've had lots of practice lately. :)
Greg
Posted by tina on February 24, 2003, at 17:01:30
In reply to Re: Damn, not again..... » tina, posted by Greg on February 24, 2003, at 14:46:10
Phil....."put a pleasant look on my face and bullshit the world" sounds very familiar. Were we separated at birth? hehe I, too, dramatise and worry about fucking up before I even have an interview and rerun bad experiences in my head. I guess it's the usual runaround with job hunting.
(Phil,,,read last paragraph please)Shar and Greg.....If I stay until the end, I'll be eligible for unemployment benefits. If I leave before we actually close, I won't get 'em. So, it's a toss up. I'm sorry about your situation Greg. I know you'll find something better and more worthy of your talents.
Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and faith in me, especially you Phil; after the way I treated you in december. I appreciate your understanding and forgiveness.
Posted by shar on February 24, 2003, at 22:23:29
In reply to Re: Damn, not again..... » tina, posted by Greg on February 24, 2003, at 14:46:10
>I don't know about you, but I'm scared shitless that someone is really going to want to interview me...
Greg,
I couldn't have expressed this any better!! I DO feel like OMG, what if, etc. How on earth would I get the energy to be "up" for an interview?sssiiiggghhh.
Shar
Posted by Phil on February 25, 2003, at 20:28:47
In reply to Shar, Greg and especially Phil, posted by tina on February 24, 2003, at 17:01:30
: ) Hey, you were right in the middle of deep sheeiiit and all you really asked for was space.
Beware, joke below.
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