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Old 01-12-2016, 12:45 PM
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Phone Interview

Hey Y'all,

I just had a phone interview for a job in a cool place working with a tech product I think is cool. I might get it, I might not. I might like that job if I get it, I might not.

The cool thing is if I had not stopped drinking, I probably would have no money saved, I would probably be miserable and not know why, I would probably be sitting in a bar complaining about my current job, and I probably would not have applied and not had that phone interview today.

Honestly, the interview is a lot less important to me than it would have been while I was still drinking. Rarely is something your only opportunity. I am so glad not drinking helped me realize that.

That said, I would rather be SoberInOR.
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Old 01-12-2016, 12:49 PM
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I think being sober definitely changes one's perspective.

Good luck with the new job!
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Old 01-12-2016, 01:02 PM
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Congrats SoberinCLE. Your post really resonated with me. Thanks for sharing your good news and progress.
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Congrats, that's awesome. Very happy for you.
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Hope the interview ends up being successful SoberinCLE!!
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Best wishes for getting the job, SoberinCLE

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Old 01-12-2016, 06:04 PM
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Sounds like an exciting opportunity, keep us posted on the job!
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Old 01-12-2016, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SoberInCLE View Post
Hey Y'all,

I just had a phone interview for a job in a cool place working with a tech product I think is cool. I might get it, I might not. I might like that job if I get it, I might not.

The cool thing is if I had not stopped drinking, I probably would have no money saved, I would probably be miserable and not know why, I would probably be sitting in a bar complaining about my current job, and I probably would not have applied and not had that phone interview today.

Honestly, the interview is a lot less important to me than it would have been while I was still drinking. Rarely is something your only opportunity. I am so glad not drinking helped me realize that.

That said, I would rather be SoberInOR.
Congrats on the interview and best of luck!!!
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Old 01-12-2016, 08:04 PM
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Happy for you. We can't control the outcome of situations. With your positive attitude I think everything is going to work out just fine for you!
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Old 01-14-2016, 04:08 PM
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Thanks for asking. It went great! An hour flew bye on the phone. I have a follow-up interview tomorrow with management. At lot of my worries went away over the phone. I had myself psyched-out before the interview. I don't value my own experience enough. Personal high, right now. Feels good.
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Old 01-14-2016, 05:46 PM
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Sounds great, Sober! Good luck!
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Old 01-15-2016, 11:05 AM
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I had a second interview with management today and that seemed to go well too!

More nervous about getting the job then not getting it at this point. Lol.
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Fantastic! I think alcoholism robs us of our own self-value, so with your interviews going so well, it should help you to believe in yourself and your sober life.
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It's in Oregon? Oh, you'll love Oregon - quite different from Cleveland!

Wishing you good luck.
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