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ranae1221 · 09-03-2006, 10:02 PM

I posted awhile back, freaking out over a job interview and whether i should tell them about my "crazy" side. Got lots of support and kind words here.

Thought I would let you know that I did get the job. It is can be confusing to explain- it is a state medicaid program for elderly and disabled persons and the state contracts with various providers to manage the benefit. the company i currently work for as a case manager lost the contract effective 10/01, and the new company has been awarded the contract for the next 5 years. this new company is the one i had interviewed for, basically doing the same thing i am doing now and which i really really love doing, so i am happy to have gotten the job. the extra $5000 a year doesn't hurt either

i am a bit nervous- just because changes tend to throw me off track for awhile, even good changes. i tend to become very depressed for awhile, and even knowing that doesn't make it easier. i am hoping that since i started seeing a counseler again recently she can help me kinda navigate through this. one good thing too is that one of my co-workers, who i am close to, knows all about the "crazy" me and has been a great support- has been hired as the manager and will now be my boss. i am really happy for her and know she will do an awesome job.

thanks again!

Live · 09-03-2006, 10:07 PM

It is sometimes hard to understand that good change is stressful too.
But, darn, I am glad for you! This really turned out well!
So cool that you don't have to start all over with new people, and have a friend as manager.
And you get to work at something you love to do!

(I am getting jealous here! LOL)

And a good raise!

hugs,
Tena

hoobie · 09-03-2006, 11:15 PM

I remember your interview thread. Glad to hear you got the job! I used to do case management. New jobs are always stressful, just take it slow.
Good luck!

BSPGirl · 09-04-2006, 01:59 AM

Yay, this is good news.

Marte

unsure of · 09-06-2006, 02:12 PM

good luck

polly

Live · 09-07-2006, 07:52 AM

more cheers! for Ranae!

ranae1221 · 09-15-2006, 01:50 AM

well today is my last day at work. i can't believe how quick it came. i turn my computer in and won't have another one till next week when i start the new job, so i will likely not be around for a few days. i'll let you all know how the new job is going when i am back.

stacey · 09-18-2006, 08:48 PM

Congrats on the new job. Something about change that my boss once said to me (also a great boss who knows about my ‘crazy' side!) is that when we feel uncomfortable in a new situation, it is usually because we need to grow as a person in order to adapt to our new environment. Growing in order to accept changes in our lives is uncomfortable, but can be very rewarding. Some people aren’t ready to grow and they will step back from the situation, back into their comfort zone. That’s ok, sometimes we’re just not ready. But some people will forge through it, accept the uneasiness and ‘feeling off track’ as you put it, they will grow and ultimately be better for it.

That made a lot of sense to me at the time and I had never thought of it like that before. It explains why even good change makes us uneasy and can be hard - because it requires us to grow and that means getting out of our comfort zone. I still find it very difficult, but seeing it as healthy growth helps me ride it out. Hope that helps you too!

Good luck with your new job!

shutterbug · 09-18-2006, 08:58 PM

great post full of wise words Stacey!!!! Welcome to the Mental Health forum of SR and super glad you're here!

09-03-2006, 10:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
ranae1221 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 318	My job I posted awhile back, freaking out over a job interview and whether i should tell them about my "crazy" side. Got lots of support and kind words here. Thought I would let you know that I did get the job. It is can be confusing to explain- it is a state medicaid program for elderly and disabled persons and the state contracts with various providers to manage the benefit. the company i currently work for as a case manager lost the contract effective 10/01, and the new company has been awarded the contract for the next 5 years. this new company is the one i had interviewed for, basically doing the same thing i am doing now and which i really really love doing, so i am happy to have gotten the job. the extra $5000 a year doesn't hurt either i am a bit nervous- just because changes tend to throw me off track for awhile, even good changes. i tend to become very depressed for awhile, and even knowing that doesn't make it easier. i am hoping that since i started seeing a counseler again recently she can help me kinda navigate through this. one good thing too is that one of my co-workers, who i am close to, knows all about the "crazy" me and has been a great support- has been hired as the manager and will now be my boss. i am really happy for her and know she will do an awesome job. thanks again! __________________ Jessica "You can have a perfectly normal life..... if you accept the fact that your life will never be perfectly normal" You laugh because I am different...I laugh because you are all the same

09-03-2006, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	It is sometimes hard to understand that good change is stressful too. But, darn, I am glad for you! This really turned out well! So cool that you don't have to start all over with new people, and have a friend as manager. And you get to work at something you love to do! (I am getting jealous here! LOL) And a good raise! hugs, Tena __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

09-07-2006, 07:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	more cheers! for Ranae! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

09-15-2006, 01:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
ranae1221 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 318	well today is my last day at work. i can't believe how quick it came. i turn my computer in and won't have another one till next week when i start the new job, so i will likely not be around for a few days. i'll let you all know how the new job is going when i am back. __________________ Jessica "You can have a perfectly normal life..... if you accept the fact that your life will never be perfectly normal" You laugh because I am different...I laugh because you are all the same

09-18-2006, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	great post full of wise words Stacey!!!! Welcome to the Mental Health forum of SR and super glad you're here! __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).

09-03-2006, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
hoobie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: crazyville Posts: 39	I remember your interview thread. Glad to hear you got the job! I used to do case management. New jobs are always stressful, just take it slow. Good luck!

09-04-2006, 01:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
BSPGirl Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 889	Yay, this is good news. Marte

09-06-2006, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
unsure of Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: my hearts in NY i'm in FL Posts: 112	good luck polly

09-18-2006, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
stacey Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lost in Headspace Posts: 27	Congrats on the new job. Something about change that my boss once said to me (also a great boss who knows about my ‘crazy' side!) is that when we feel uncomfortable in a new situation, it is usually because we need to grow as a person in order to adapt to our new environment. Growing in order to accept changes in our lives is uncomfortable, but can be very rewarding. Some people aren’t ready to grow and they will step back from the situation, back into their comfort zone. That’s ok, sometimes we’re just not ready. But some people will forge through it, accept the uneasiness and ‘feeling off track’ as you put it, they will grow and ultimately be better for it. That made a lot of sense to me at the time and I had never thought of it like that before. It explains why even good change makes us uneasy and can be hard - because it requires us to grow and that means getting out of our comfort zone. I still find it very difficult, but seeing it as healthy growth helps me ride it out. Hope that helps you too! Good luck with your new job!

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