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[presencedear]

I'm having a slight panic attack, which, of course, means "write a post." ^__^ I got the information for one of the projects I've been working on today. This is a high profile emergency thing that we're doing extra fast because someone high up in the company wants it. Well, it turns out the data they sent me is wrong and they will have to redo it,

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[aphelion_orion]

*hug* I hope everything works out. But please don't feel bad about it, you couldn't have known.

Also, wow, judge lady, you fail. In fact, talented people are usually LESS self-confident than most other people. Not all of them, of course, but many artist types constantly suffer from self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, if not outright depression. They're also often really bad at taking compliments.

[presencedear]

I feel much better now that meeting is over. The worst part is, I have to move to new office and get a new office mate. *sigh* Well, this comfy situation couldn't last forever. I just wish it had been a little longer.

Yes, I agree. I've met a lot of talented people with self-esteem problems. In some cases, feeling that lack may push people to do better because they always feel insecure that what they're doing isn't good enough. Everyone has struggles in life, and depending on how you handle it, they can be good or bad things. I don't think admiting that you don't feel as confident as you may appear is wrong. If the guy had decided to quit the competition because he didn't think he was good enough, then maybe she had a right to complain. But that's not the case. And there's just something arrogant about thinking, "I said you're good, so you shouldn't have a problem."

Oh, well...

[aphelion_orion]

*hug* I'm glad it's over. It seems to be one of those days for you. orz

Yes, exactly. And I think people don't realize how this harsh off-the-bat answer makes an insecure person feel. Sure, there are those "hoggers" who are never satisfied with any reassurance, no matter by whom, but to a "normal" insecure talent, this can mean just the opposite thing. "You're harsh with me, so that means what I thought of myself is actually true." or even "I'm not even good enough at pushing myself to be more positive." NOT what that guy needs, that's for sure.

^_^

[jacesan]

I'm glad the meeting went well.

Sorry I laughed at the thought of you getting powder all over the place before the meeting. O.o

[ami_neko]

I'm sorry you've got such a high-stress project to deal with - sounds like your meeting was good, though!

I think some people are so very secure in themselves that they simply can't comprehend why anyone else has self-esteem issues. Baffling to me, but it seems some people really are that way.

[presencedear]

Yeah, that project is a mess. They couldn't do anything today because Europe and Asia were already offline by the time the right people got the news. So, probably, right now, the Asia part is being fixed. Supposedly, by the time I log in tomorrow morning, I should have what I need to complete it. Ugh

[presencedear]

Oh, Amy, I meant to ask... did you decide on an apartment?

What were the reviews saying about the place you liked?

I agree that you can't take all reviews too seriously. People have very different likes and dislikes and expectations.

I'm glad your cat is going with you.

[ami_neko]

I am still torn between two buildings. Now I'm wondering if maybe I should wait to move until spring....by then I might have gotten a raise, which would make rent less of a strain. And if I save at the rate I am now, I'll have enough for a downpayment on a condo by spring, and then I won't be worried about not saving as much while I'm paying rent. Everyone at work that I've talked to about it tells me I need to move right now, I've been living at home too long. I don't know...it would feel good to have a definite goal, and downtown will be nicer in the spring than in September.

Man - working with people in different time zones is interesting, isn't it? I have more contact with the Asian clients now, and it can be really frustrating working with someone halfway across the world. Or even in a different state...I'm going through a real rigmarole trying to get an inventor in NY to sign something for me. But I'm glad it sounds like your project is moving towards a getting fixed.

That's a good point - the fact that she's a judge