What a Week
I'll never complain about wanting a more exciting life.
My job search is not going well. I’ve sent out tons of resumes but haven’t gotten any calls. I’ve tried to follow up on the jobs I really want, but that hasn’t gotten me anywhere either.
I thought something really great was about to happen. A position at the bank, at our other location, opened up. Everyone was telling me to apply and I did. The other woman that was laid off with me also applied. I can’t fault her for that, and we took the approach of supporting one another.
About five minutes before my interview for that position on Wednesday, I found out that someone I was friends with who is KEEPING her job was also interviewing. Most people were appalled that she was going after it and hadn’t even bothered to tell us. She didn’t see the harm and made me wonder if I was overreacting.
The next day, this same person complained to me about something we have to do - you know, work. She then proceeded to say, “I hate my job.” I responded by saying she should give it to me. She seems to have forgotten that she wasn’t let go by the bank. I got very upset, crying to my best friend who works there with me. This girl noticed and tried to apologize if she upset me. I said, “Yes, you did, because you have a job and I’m not going to. I don’t need to here that you hate a job I’d love to have.” She said, “Well, it’s frustrating for all of us.”
I broke down again. Thank God for my best friend, Julie. She took me out to lunch. I had a talk with my boss too and felt a little better. It’s just not easy to go there every day and see people who are flat out not doing their work and carrying such a negative attitude get to KEEP their jobs when I have to unwillingly give mine up.
The guy I interviewed with didn’t make a decision during the week. I’m actually confident about my chances of getting this position, but there’s a slight chance the other lady who was laid off has more experience and could get it. I just don’t want my former friend and crabby soon-to-be-ex-coworker to get it!
On top of all that, my office “romance” is still confusing me. Something happened that really crushed me and I determined it would be best to walk away. But I’m weak when it comes to his humor, his charm, and my attraction. He ended up being my savior at the end of a horrible week. Because of him, I left work on Friday smiling and feeling amazing, unlike every day that had come before. He helped me make the weekend more positive and bright.
Right now I’m trying to decide which road to take… the one that will probably lead to heartache but a lot of good life experience, or the road that will keep my heart safe but keep me from some of the more important (and exciting) experiences? I’m leaning toward the first.
My job search is not going well. I’ve sent out tons of resumes but haven’t gotten any calls. I’ve tried to follow up on the jobs I really want, but that hasn’t gotten me anywhere either.
I thought something really great was about to happen. A position at the bank, at our other location, opened up. Everyone was telling me to apply and I did. The other woman that was laid off with me also applied. I can’t fault her for that, and we took the approach of supporting one another.
About five minutes before my interview for that position on Wednesday, I found out that someone I was friends with who is KEEPING her job was also interviewing. Most people were appalled that she was going after it and hadn’t even bothered to tell us. She didn’t see the harm and made me wonder if I was overreacting.
The next day, this same person complained to me about something we have to do - you know, work. She then proceeded to say, “I hate my job.” I responded by saying she should give it to me. She seems to have forgotten that she wasn’t let go by the bank. I got very upset, crying to my best friend who works there with me. This girl noticed and tried to apologize if she upset me. I said, “Yes, you did, because you have a job and I’m not going to. I don’t need to here that you hate a job I’d love to have.” She said, “Well, it’s frustrating for all of us.”
I broke down again. Thank God for my best friend, Julie. She took me out to lunch. I had a talk with my boss too and felt a little better. It’s just not easy to go there every day and see people who are flat out not doing their work and carrying such a negative attitude get to KEEP their jobs when I have to unwillingly give mine up.
The guy I interviewed with didn’t make a decision during the week. I’m actually confident about my chances of getting this position, but there’s a slight chance the other lady who was laid off has more experience and could get it. I just don’t want my former friend and crabby soon-to-be-ex-coworker to get it!
On top of all that, my office “romance” is still confusing me. Something happened that really crushed me and I determined it would be best to walk away. But I’m weak when it comes to his humor, his charm, and my attraction. He ended up being my savior at the end of a horrible week. Because of him, I left work on Friday smiling and feeling amazing, unlike every day that had come before. He helped me make the weekend more positive and bright.
Right now I’m trying to decide which road to take… the one that will probably lead to heartache but a lot of good life experience, or the road that will keep my heart safe but keep me from some of the more important (and exciting) experiences? I’m leaning toward the first.