so as I go through the grueling interview process, it seems like I’m getting good feedback, exchange of contact information, an interest in my background, an introduction of the company’s culture, etcetera. The managing director says ‘definitely interested’ and sprinkles in ‘lead candidate,’ and then you hear other not-so-pleasing words from others, like ‘lack of enthusiasm,’ that just makes me want to vomit. How can I show that I want the job, am eager to work, and desperately NEED it without coming off as a loser? or maybe it’s difficult to sustain a level of enthusiasm when you have to answer the same questions at least 4 times to several different people. Advice, anyone?
I can’t say getting laid-off was great, but so far it’s had some good side effects. I quit smoking because I couldn’t possibly afford it on unemployment benefits. I’ve had to really take stock of my abilities, which is a very positive, much needed emotional boost after that last job where I was so miserable and under the thumb of a maniac. And really after my last period of unemployment in 2001-2002, I paid off all my debts so now I feel pretty free, (sometimes too free). I’m going to work for the census and then who knows, maybe tryout for lifeguarding this summer! Why not? I don’t think I want a “real” job anymore.
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February 2, 2010 at 9:32 PM
At least then there is someone to hang out with
February 6, 2010 at 9:01 PM
I have no faith I will ever find a job.
But there are a lot of people to have coffee with now during the day.
February 24, 2010 at 5:38 PM
so as I go through the grueling interview process, it seems like I’m getting good feedback, exchange of contact information, an interest in my background, an introduction of the company’s culture, etcetera. The managing director says ‘definitely interested’ and sprinkles in ‘lead candidate,’ and then you hear other not-so-pleasing words from others, like ‘lack of enthusiasm,’ that just makes me want to vomit. How can I show that I want the job, am eager to work, and desperately NEED it without coming off as a loser? or maybe it’s difficult to sustain a level of enthusiasm when you have to answer the same questions at least 4 times to several different people. Advice, anyone?
April 1, 2010 at 1:00 AM
I can’t say getting laid-off was great, but so far it’s had some good side effects. I quit smoking because I couldn’t possibly afford it on unemployment benefits. I’ve had to really take stock of my abilities, which is a very positive, much needed emotional boost after that last job where I was so miserable and under the thumb of a maniac. And really after my last period of unemployment in 2001-2002, I paid off all my debts so now I feel pretty free, (sometimes too free). I’m going to work for the census and then who knows, maybe tryout for lifeguarding this summer! Why not? I don’t think I want a “real” job anymore.