Epilogue - Did not Get Job Offer
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What for me was interesting the 2 year stretch was from 2010 - 2012 at the tail end of the great recession so jobs were slowly returning. I got hired to work the local post office building and so many were thinking PO jobs, aren't those 25 dollars plus an hour and great benefits. I was telling them no, here is it just over $9.00 an hour which was based on amount of business and traffic through the building and no benefits which has been the case for many years but with a 2 year gap I was just happy to no longer be long term unemployed where prospective hirers might wonder why so long with nothing?
Good luck with your next step @RageAgainstTheDyingLight. Sounds like you did your very best and the fact that they said to keep in touch was very positive. It's really stressful being interviewed but you handled it so well. I really hope something comes up soon. Stay strong!
Very sorry to hear you didn't get the job. It clearly sounds like their loss, and I'm glad you've been able to work through some of the feelings and look towards a brighter light, instead of falling into darkness. Job hunting is the worst, especially when you really need something, but you will find a good place for yourself. Just take it one step at a time. Take care.
School and a job kind of gave me both a reason to keep going and a distraction from all the bullshit. So keep trying to find something. The job market is pretty desperate for employees at this point from what I've seen. And granted, you won't get hired for everything you apply to, but you will get hired eventually if you keep sending out applications. I love how you turned your perspective of the situation into something positive. It's all about how you view a situation and not the situation itself.
ugh Sorry to hear about the missed job opportunity. I'm one of those people who is SUPER let down by missing out on a job. I have no idea why.
I once walked into a place and they were running interviews for something interesting (a case manager for individuals with HIV / AIDS) and I used to take stuff to their food bank very often. Anyway, I was dropping stuff off and they're like 'hey do you want to interview for this?' and even though I didn't even know the job EXISTED before an hour ago I was wrecked to have not gotten it.
Anyway! Enough about that. I really hope something crops up for you quickly. Wish you all the best.
I once walked into a place and they were running interviews for something interesting (a case manager for individuals with HIV / AIDS) and I used to take stuff to their food bank very often. Anyway, I was dropping stuff off and they're like 'hey do you want to interview for this?' and even though I didn't even know the job EXISTED before an hour ago I was wrecked to have not gotten it.
Anyway! Enough about that. I really hope something crops up for you quickly. Wish you all the best.
Thank you @BlueGreen . I really appreciate the supportive and positive feedback. BTW, I absolutely love your avatar! Those colors are like jewels!! 
@RageAgainstTheDyingLight
Much as I feel sorry for your frustration, I believe your disappointment is temporary. As the saying goes, "Defeat is usually temporary. Giving up is what makes it permanent."
Much as I feel sorry for your frustration, I believe your disappointment is temporary. As the saying goes, "Defeat is usually temporary. Giving up is what makes it permanent."
Footnote to Epilogue: So, part of the connection with this possible job opportunity was the fact that this firm worked with people from one of my previous employers. Just the solid connection to that firm elevated me as a candidate, especially who I worked for there. That person is also someone I can turn-to for a reference if need be. Not the kind you go to every time; more like when you really need it (if that makes any sense).
Anyway, I got an email that said person had moved to a different firm altogether as of a date over the weekend, which is kinda huge news in that field. When the VP at new, possible firm called me on Friday, she 'casually' mentioned the email, and we "had a little tea."
IMPORTANT NOTE: This part did not occur to me until sometime today when I was deep in my cry-fest and pity party: The VP actually said to me in the call on Friday, "Well since so-and-so moved to another firm, I guess you wouldn't be working on projects with him here anyway. Our main contact is (let's call her) Younger Female Power Partner ("YFPP")." I was processing a lot in that call, and that little part of the exchange just kind of went right by me on Friday.
As professionally as possible, am probably not high on YFPP's list of favorite people. I don't think she hates me or has ill will; but I would prefer zero association with YFPP and her team.
If it not otherwise written in bright red letters on the wall: I may have totally dodged a bullet.
Somewhere in my little melt-down today, all of the events of the past few days just kinda settled-in, and that part of the conversation hit me like a ton of bricks!!
As much as I REALLY need a job, I can live with missing-out on what "looked like" a great opportunity that would have brought shade/negativity into my little world again. I have gone to great lengths to cut that kind of darkness out of my world, no matter what the cost to me personally.
Soooo, all of that happened. There was apparently a lot to process.
I cannot fully explain it, but somehow, after the wreck of today and 'processing' a lot more of the whole recruiting process with that firm, I am sitting here actually "feeling okay" that "everything happens for a reason." I wasn't rejected. I am not deficient in unspoken ways. I am good enough. I have lots of skills and good education. I present well. I am well-spoken and have good overall communication skills. I have a lot to offer an employer.
Maybe, just maybe, this was a time when "the seemingly good and the seemingly bad" in my Life conspired for my Highest Good.
Have been writing a lot tonight. Really, I need to take a shower now!!
Anyway, I got an email that said person had moved to a different firm altogether as of a date over the weekend, which is kinda huge news in that field. When the VP at new, possible firm called me on Friday, she 'casually' mentioned the email, and we "had a little tea."
IMPORTANT NOTE: This part did not occur to me until sometime today when I was deep in my cry-fest and pity party: The VP actually said to me in the call on Friday, "Well since so-and-so moved to another firm, I guess you wouldn't be working on projects with him here anyway. Our main contact is (let's call her) Younger Female Power Partner ("YFPP")." I was processing a lot in that call, and that little part of the exchange just kind of went right by me on Friday.
As professionally as possible, am probably not high on YFPP's list of favorite people. I don't think she hates me or has ill will; but I would prefer zero association with YFPP and her team.
If it not otherwise written in bright red letters on the wall: I may have totally dodged a bullet.
Somewhere in my little melt-down today, all of the events of the past few days just kinda settled-in, and that part of the conversation hit me like a ton of bricks!!
As much as I REALLY need a job, I can live with missing-out on what "looked like" a great opportunity that would have brought shade/negativity into my little world again. I have gone to great lengths to cut that kind of darkness out of my world, no matter what the cost to me personally.
Soooo, all of that happened. There was apparently a lot to process.
I cannot fully explain it, but somehow, after the wreck of today and 'processing' a lot more of the whole recruiting process with that firm, I am sitting here actually "feeling okay" that "everything happens for a reason." I wasn't rejected. I am not deficient in unspoken ways. I am good enough. I have lots of skills and good education. I present well. I am well-spoken and have good overall communication skills. I have a lot to offer an employer.
Maybe, just maybe, this was a time when "the seemingly good and the seemingly bad" in my Life conspired for my Highest Good.
Have been writing a lot tonight. Really, I need to take a shower now!!
I am so sorry that you did not get the job. I commend your professionalism and know without a doubt that you will find one. Sending you s.
s.
How are you doing?!?!?!
Thank you @BlueGreen . I really appreciate the supportive and positive feedback. BTW, I absolutely love your avatar! Those colors are like jewels!!