PinkTulip Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Tomorrow I’m going to make a phone call to a social acquaintance about a job opening at his very small company. I don’t really want to go back to work but as life has a tendency to throw curve balls, I need to. This is a position that I am qualified for, but would be a giant step outside my comfort zone. But if I’m going to have to work, I may as well do something that will make it worth my while, and this would be very helpful to solve a lot of current concerns. I’m trying not to overthink things or I will talk myself out of making the call. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good Luck!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Sending you courage from the hive. You can do this. I understand your fear though- I was out of the job market for 20+ years raising kids and going back was pretty scary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Rooting for you. I hope it all works out. Maybe tilt that hat a bit for extra flair. You can do this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Positive self-talk can help. Use your name and say something like: "Mary, you are well qualified for this job and you would enjoy this. The interview will highlight your qualifications." Let us know how it pans out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Best wishes! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I hope it goes well and that it turns out to be a good fit for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Good luck!!!!!!!!!!! You can do this! Keep us posted! I can understand the feeling, I just got a job online in August. As you said if you get a job might as well be one that you like. I'd rather not work either, tbh. I loved our life as it was but life changes and we must adapt. Edited October 3, 2018 by soror 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good Luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good luck!!!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good luck! Very exciting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good luck! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 hope the phone call goes well. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Sending some good luck your way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Fingers crossed for you!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 UPDATE: I did it - interview Friday morning. So I’ve got about 48 hours to figure out what I’m going to wear, which will definitely need to include my kick-a— attitude. Thanks for everyonr’s support and encouragement! 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Congratulations! Keep us posted!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Congrats!!! I always try to have some answers for the most common questions asked - this can vary obviously depending on the field but it makes me feel more prepared. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Awesome!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Way to go! Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That's great! Hope your interview goes well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 UPDATE #2: Ok, I don’t want to sound like I’m bragging, but I totally rocked my interview this morning! We met for well over an hour, and I left feeling very confident. It really would be the perfect job for my personality and skill-set. I feel like I have a better than 50% chance that I’ll get it, but you never know. They said they are interviewing 5 others this week and will make a decision within 10 days, so fingers crossed. But really, whatever happens, I left feeling so confident and feel like maybe I could actually get a job after being out of the work force for the last 20 years! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 9:58 PM, Liz CA said: Positive self-talk can help. Use your name and say something like: "Mary, you are well qualified for this job and you would enjoy this. The interview will highlight your qualifications." Let us know how it pans out. Also, Liz, thank you so much for this! I wrote out something very similar to myself and put it on my phone. I read through it several times the night before my interview, and said it out loud a bunch before I got out of my car and walked into the interview. I walked in feeling unstoppable and I think it really made a difference! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 That's very encouraging news!!! I hope you get it and if not, it was great experience for the interview and the waiting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 11 hours ago, PinkTulip said: UPDATE #2: Ok, I don’t want to sound like I’m bragging, but I totally rocked my interview this morning! We met for well over an hour, and I left feeling very confident. It really would be the perfect job for my personality and skill-set. I feel like I have a better than 50% chance that I’ll get it, but you never know. They said they are interviewing 5 others this week and will make a decision within 10 days, so fingers crossed. But really, whatever happens, I left feeling so confident and feel like maybe I could actually get a job after being out of the work force for the last 20 years! Of course you did! Awesome. I am so happy for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Excellent! As you said an interview that went well gives you confidence to handle any future interviews - it's all good experience. Hope you get the job. Sounds like you would love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Good job on stepping out of your comfort zone and then rocking the interview. That comfort zone can sometimes be so restrictive and hard to break free. Yay you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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