Comments | yumytaffy: Wow. Didn't see that one coming.

yumytaffy

Wow. Didn't see that one coming.

Aug 17, 2008 01:56

I mentioned in my last post that I received an e-mail from an internship I'd applied to that day, asking for an interview. After a few e-mails, we agreed on a Friday afternoon interview. ( It kind of went far better than I thought it would. Too bad my mental state isn't holding up as well. )

panicked flailing, internship

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an_an0maly August 17 2008, 13:00:39 UTC

First off, a huge CONGRATULATIONS is in order. It sounds like a fantastic opportunity for you. And now I have to ask, what do you want to go into? I realise it has to do with the entertainment industry, but I never asked what you were hoping to do. Sorry. I suck, I know.

Secondly, you are not going to fail. Everyone feels like that when starting out something new - especially when it's something they really want. I always find the hard part is the interview and the first week or two of work. But it gets easier. You're going to have fun even though you'll bitch about how busy you are and what dick's people can be. ;)

You're going to do great. I know it's hard, but try not to doubt yourself too much. And you have heaps of people to lean on if it gets tough. You'll be awesome.

Keep us updated on it all though.

Good Luck.

yumytaffy August 21 2008, 03:54:46 UTC

Thankies! And, honestly, I don't have a specific answer as to what I want to do, so even if you did ask, I wouldn't have a good answer. I know I want to work in production or development, possibly be a producer someday. I'm going to hold on to those pipe dreams for as long as reality lets me.

Thank you so much for the support. I appreciate it more than you know. *HUG*!

misspacific August 17 2008, 15:40:38 UTC

You're a UC student. Which means you're a perfectionist and that you're used to success. It makes TOTAL sense that you're nervous. Quite honestly, I'd be a little bit concerned if you weren't because it was suggest a hint of arrogance (which I know you don't possess). I might be the only one to say this, but you SHOULD be nervous. This is a big deal. But nerves also tend to help people like us rise to the occasion.

I understand the fear of "OMG! The entertainment industry will eat me alive!" but I honestly believe that you would be nervous regardless of what industry you were entering. It's like I told agentamy47--there's nothing more terrifying than actually getting what you want. This is different than the other jobs you've had before because this is a step toward the long-term. It's taking you in the direction of the career you've been dreaming about ( ... )

yumytaffy August 21 2008, 04:05:45 UTC

I just...I have no words. If you weren't a teacher, I'd suggest you go into motivational speaking because you said exactly what I needed to hear.

This is all feeling really familiar. It seems like only yesterday you were introducing me to the trials and tribulations of college life. Now, you're holding my hand as I tentatively take my first baby steps into this so-called "real world." Before we know it, you'll be coaching me through which walking cane will best suit my mobility needs. ;)

But in all seriousness, thank you and your eloquent self for always being there. I can completely see why your students want to do their best just to make you proud. =) *HUG*!