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Strangely, I find that job hunting is homogeneous to one's love life:
1. Patience.
I don't think that needs much explanation; patience and perseverance are both relevant skills in both departments.
2. You cannot control what the other side does, think, and feel.
Sometimes I think this is the hardest point to keep in mind. It's commonly assumed, "If I study hard and research this or that material, I will impress this company, and they will love me, and we will sing and dance until the moon comes up." But in actuality, no matter how well you deliver your performance, you really have no control over exactly what the other party thinks of you. Especially with boys. "If I smile, act smart, make jokes, smile, put myself out there, smile, look good, wear little makeup, smile, be well versed in worldly knowledge, able to quote famous texts, smile, act sane and not crazy, etc. then he will _____." Or, "If I cook, be caring, do what he says, listen when he needs it, show affection, trust him, be compassionate, be patient, etc. he will do and feel ____, ____, and ____." When in actuality, you're not a puppeteer.
3. However, you can control your own attitude and actions.
And do it wholeheartedly, sincerely, and gracefully.
4. Don't take things personally.
Do this and you will retain your sanity.
5. It's a whole lot of luck.
For instance, timing. Maybe a company just happens to have a position open or vice versa. Another, proximity. Perhaps you just happen to have the same work shift in the same department and just so happens to be reading the exact same book at the same time.
Ok, this is obviously for parody sake, but I guess it's just interesting seeing how old adages apply to different situations.
1. Patience.
I don't think that needs much explanation; patience and perseverance are both relevant skills in both departments.
2. You cannot control what the other side does, think, and feel.
Sometimes I think this is the hardest point to keep in mind. It's commonly assumed, "If I study hard and research this or that material, I will impress this company, and they will love me, and we will sing and dance until the moon comes up." But in actuality, no matter how well you deliver your performance, you really have no control over exactly what the other party thinks of you. Especially with boys. "If I smile, act smart, make jokes, smile, put myself out there, smile, look good, wear little makeup, smile, be well versed in worldly knowledge, able to quote famous texts, smile, act sane and not crazy, etc. then he will _____." Or, "If I cook, be caring, do what he says, listen when he needs it, show affection, trust him, be compassionate, be patient, etc. he will do and feel ____, ____, and ____." When in actuality, you're not a puppeteer.
3. However, you can control your own attitude and actions.
And do it wholeheartedly, sincerely, and gracefully.
4. Don't take things personally.
Do this and you will retain your sanity.
5. It's a whole lot of luck.
For instance, timing. Maybe a company just happens to have a position open or vice versa. Another, proximity. Perhaps you just happen to have the same work shift in the same department and just so happens to be reading the exact same book at the same time.
Ok, this is obviously for parody sake, but I guess it's just interesting seeing how old adages apply to different situations.