Stressing big time
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Stressing big time
The good news, tomorrow will be 3 weeks sober for me. Stressfull news, I've been applying and interviewing for new jobs the past few weeks. Been kinda slow, had an offer fall through which got me down. The past 2 days though have been a barrage of phone calls and offers. You would think this would be a good thing right? Well it is and isnt. It's like walking on eggshells trying to juggle. I have 1 job that I really want and the rest are lesser pay and lesser interest. Unfortunately, the job I really want I won't get an answer about an offer until tomorrow. Which puts me in a position of stalling employers who have made an offer, for an employer who hasn't made one yet. Of course my initial reaction is "go grab some booze from the store, that'll calm you down until you hear back tomorrow". I haven't and don't plan on it ... just pulling my hair out with anticipation. Ahhhh! (Not literally pulling my hair out)
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Keep going strong MadM. You know buying booze would be the worst thing you could do right now. Multiple offers is a great and positive thing... don't go down the road to destroy everything by drinking.
Great job on staying strong!
Great job on staying strong!
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Wow, good luck with the job offer coming through! I imagine it would be stressful juggling in this situation, but it's great that you have a lot of pots in the fire. Even better that you are not going to be drinking over it! I'll keep my fingers crossed that the one you like best will come through.
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I try to live by my signature - everything really will be ok in the end 
Try not to freak out too much - I hope you get the job you want MM - best wishes - and remember we're here for you through these tight couple of days
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Try not to freak out too much - I hope you get the job you want MM - best wishes - and remember we're here for you through these tight couple of days
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Hey MM....I have been job searching too & was stressing about the outcome...I realized that I needed to "let it go", take the action I needed & trust it would work out one way or the other....as soon as I did, good things happened & I start a great new job Monday! Nothing would screw that up quicker than me drinking. Good things coming for you!
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I understand your anticipation. But when I was so busy I didn't know what to do, I would always remember "its a good problem to have". That problem being too much work (own a small company). You have the same good problem. Job offers coming in left and right, but the one you want, you need to wait a day. It'll be ok, at least you have options. Good for you.
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Here's hoping your number one choice comes through for you tomorrow, Madmartigan.
In the meantime, some deep breathing might be helpful to relieve the stress.
Let us know what happens. Fingers crossed.
In the meantime, some deep breathing might be helpful to relieve the stress.
Let us know what happens. Fingers crossed.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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Don't stress out about taking the additional day to hear back on the job you want. As a hiring manager myself, if I make an offer I typically don't expect an immediate response. Relax and do your best to enjoy your evening. Fingers crossed for you and good job staying sober through this hectic time!
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